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Many first-time buyers start by scrolling through listings, but that can create unrealistic expectations and emotional decisions. Before looking, get clear on your total budget—not just the mortgage payment. Include the down payment, closing costs, property taxes, insurance, strata fees, maintenance, and an emergency cushion.

It is also important to separate must-haves from nice-to-haves. Think about commute time, neighbourhood lifestyle, property type, outdoor space, and future plans. In Vancouver, being flexible on non-essential features can help you focus on homes that genuinely fit your finances and priorities.

Research should come before showings. Explore neighbourhoods, transit access, school considerations, building history, and strata documents where relevant. A mortgage pre-approval and a conversation with a local real estate professional can also help you understand what is realistic in the current market.

The goal is not to rush into the first home that looks appealing. It is to begin with a thoughtful plan, informed expectations, and professional guidance. Save this checklist and connect with a Vancouver real estate agent to build a buying strategy that works for you.

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Northeast False Creek’s viaduct replacement represents a major long-term change to how Downtown Vancouver connects with the waterfront. Removing the aging structures could reshape nearby streets, traffic movement, public spaces, and the overall experience of living in this part of the city.

The transition may be significant. Construction activity, changing access routes, event-related noise, and future redevelopment could affect nearby residents and buildings for years. At the same time, the project is tied to ambitious park, housing, and public-realm objectives that may create stronger waterfront connections and more appealing spaces over time.

Concord Pacific owns substantial land beneath and around the viaduct area, and roughly 16 new towers are often discussed locally. That potential growth could bring new homes, services, and amenities, while also changing views, density, and neighbourhood activity for existing residents.

For buyers, the key is to balance short-term disruption against long-term potential. Before purchasing nearby, review strata documents, development applications, construction timelines, access plans, event impacts, and each building’s exposure to noise or view changes. Want a local perspective on a Northeast False Creek property? Send me a message.

I find lots exceeding 8,000 square feet create more room to evaluate renovation, subdivision, or multi-unit redevelopment than typical parcels, while retaining or replacing an older character home remains highly site-specific. Financing, zoning, servicing, approvals, and development charges can materially change feasibility. A City Hall vote this spring reduced certain added development-cost fees, and current economics can make six-unit concepts more practical on larger sites—even though some recent examples involve lots closer to 6,000 square feet. I recommend reviewing each parcel individually before assuming redevelopment potential.

A home inspection can reveal costly problems before you finalize your purchase. Start with the exterior by checking the roof, gutters, windows, siding, drainage, and foundation. Inside, assess heating, cooling, plumbing, electrical components, and appliances with help from a qualified professional. Pay close attention to moisture, mold, cracks, pests, ventilation, and safety concerns. For Vancouver buyers, a thorough inspection provides valuable context for negotiations and future maintenance. Save this checklist, schedule an inspection, and connect with a trusted real estate agent before making your next move.

Kitsilano’s Broadway area is entering a major period of change, led by new secured-market rental housing. The Broadway–Arbutus project is under construction and planned to include 256 homes in a 31-storey building, with completion expected in 2029. Nearby, two proposed 22-storey towers at 2244–2280 West 6th Avenue could add 416 rental homes, while an approved 22-storey tower at 2260–2266 West 2nd Avenue would provide another 176 units. Timelines can shift as approvals and construction progress. Together, these projects raise an important question: will Kitsilano become a second downtown, or remain a quieter urban centre?