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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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? […]

Whether 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]