Introducing the R & D Group: Meet Ayla White
Dec 04, 2020
Knowledgeable and dedicated are just two of the words that come to mind when we think of Ayla White. A wizard when it comes to selling, she does it all with a smile, and a genuine desire to help her clients. We recently heard from Ayla and discussed everything from her favourite home-cooked meal, to […]
Read moreCedar Cottage home built by Fina Developments at 938 East 20th Avenue
Nov 24, 2020
938 East 20th Avenue: Rarely available home for sale in the Cedar Cottage neighbourhood Asking $1,699,000 5 Bedrooms 3.5 Bathrooms 2,166 Sq Ft New listing at 938 East 20th Avenue! Here is a well-built home for sale in Cedar Cottage by Fina Developments featuring a bright and open main floor with engineered hardwood floors. Enter […]
Read moreShould Pets be allowed in Rentals??
Oct 19, 2020
Hey Pet Owners! Have you had a hard time trying to find a place to rent in Vancouver that allows pets? I know I have! If you love pets and possibly own one yourself, can you imagine having to give them up because you can’t find a place that will allow you to keep it […]
Read moreWhy Stilhavn Real Estate Services?
Oct 07, 2020
Here at Stilhavn Real Estate Services, our goal is to ensure that your experience buying or selling a home is a smooth, enjoyable one. Our name exemplifies this. A play on a number of words in English and Danish, “Stilhavn” evokes a sense of west coast lifestyle and sanctuary. In English, it can mean “Still […]
Read moreWhat you need to know about Strata Documents – Part 1 of an ongoing series
Aug 05, 2020
Strata documents & what to look for What’s the deal with strata documents? When looking at strata properties, one of the most important steps of the purchasing process is to review the strata documents. Your agent can request these documents from the listing agent. Going through these documents can be a bit time consuming […]
Read moreWhy Home Inspections are Important…
Jul 28, 2020
Home Inspections: One of the most important parts of the purchasing process So, you’ve found the property you want to purchase. This may be the first purchase you’ve made, or maybe it’s the 10th… is it still important to have a home inspection done? What about if the property is brand new? It’s new, so […]
Read moreWhat’s the deal with BC Assessments and Vancouver property values?
May 29, 2020
Did you know assessments are conducted in July of the previous year? It’s almost that time of year when BC assessments are conducted – not released – but the information is gathered for the release of the values in 2021. That all makes perfect sense right? Assessments conducted and prices rolled out 6+ months later? […]
Read moreWhere to find the best home decor pieces in Vancouver!
Dec 16, 2019Whether you’ve bought a new place, moved in to a new rental, or just need some refreshing, here’s some of my favorite home decor shops in Vancouver. If you’re looking for a bargain… The first place I would recommend trying is any Homesense and/or Winners store. They usually have great pieces of furniture and decor […]
Read moreRainscreening and why it’s important to the Vancouver Real Estate Market
Dec 12, 2019
When it comes to Vancouver Real Estate, most active buyers out there should be aware of the term rainscreen. What is a rainscreen you ask? Let’s start with going back in time to the early ’90s. Many of the condo and apartment buildings built in Vancouver during the 1980s and 1990s were built more to […]
Read moreWest Coast Design and Architecture
Oct 24, 2019
If you were to ask me (Ayla – hi guys!), what my favorite style of homes is, I would likely say character homes with modern interior finishes. I love clean white lines, light oak floors, vibrant colored rugs, soft pillows, a mixture of abstract art and portraiture, and vaulted ceilings. Now that I’ve sold a […]
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