It’s been a while since I’ve given an update on real estate in Vancouver, and it’s safe to say a lot has changed since my last update in 2019. With the pandemic starting in early 2020, we now in 2021 have had an significant year in many aspects, especially in the market. Many aspects of life have changed, and I’m glad to have had cycling and great people around to keep me healthy and happy through it all... and WebEx meetings for being the best at home meeting support!

Despite all the challenges 2020 has presented and what has continued into this year, the support I’ve received through my team, clients, family, and friends has been overwhelming. Thank you all for the messages and feedback from this past year. As a community we have all been able to lift each other up, achieving all of these successes together.

This year, I was nominated for the RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards as a Woman of Influence nominee. This recognition is such an honour and it’s made better by the fact it comes from doing what I love. All the success stories and love from my clients makes everything worth it. This nomination just highlights the continued appreciation I have for what I do, and it inspires me to keep growing. Thank you to all that have gotten me here.

Vancouver, and Canada’s real estate market as a whole, is becoming highly competitive, and the demand is rising. It seems there’s not enough homes on the market to keep up. A great recent Q&A by Robert Hogue answers all the top questions everyone has right now, as well as some predictions on where the market is going. You can find it here: https://thoughtleadership.rbc.com/hot-canadian-housing-markets-call-for-a-policy-response/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=salesforce&utm_campaign=housing

We will all get through this together, and we will see this through. Sending (virtual) hugs your way! Take care.

Jamie

View my new listing for sale at 115 Mountain Drive, Lions Bay and currently listed at $1,498,000.

Large lot with ocean views walking distance to a highly rated elementary school. Enjoy SW ocean/island views from this contemporary style home in a private quiet setting nestled within trees and gorgeous greenery. Needs to be completely RENOVATED or build new in Lions Bay. This home boasts 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a large family room, recreation room, very private office, large storage room, laundry room, and two brick wood burning fireplaces; perfect for the growing family. The built-in 2 car garage is just paved FLAT parking for 4 more vehicles. Enjoy the quite serenity of Lions Bay in your dream home! Great opportunity Ideal for developer, owner-builder and/or renovator.

AIRBNB IN VANCOUVER – THE IMPORTANT STUFF!

Some people are wondering whether you can Airbnb in Vancouver, BC. Before April 2018, rental stays of less than 30 days were not allowed in Vancouver except for licensed hotels or bed-and-breakfasts in certain zoned areas. But due to high rental and low vacancy rates, the city voted to begin allowing short-term rentals.

In order to be eligible, you must live in the home yourself for most of the year and it must be a legal suite that meets all building and safety requirements. You will have to prove that your home meets all the fire safety and building requirements from smoke alarms, fire extinguishers, carbon monoxide detectors (when applicable) and more.

Check out this checklist from the City of Vancouver here!

A short-term rental can be an entire home, or a room within that home, that is rented for less than 30 consecutive days at a time. A short-term rental can only be operated from your principal residence – the home where you live, as an owner or tenant, and use for bills, identification, taxes, and insurance.

If you’re a renter or if you’re in a strata, you must have your landlord’s permission, or your strata bylaws must allow for short-term rentals. Your strata bylaws or landlord must permit the use of short-term rentals in your home before you apply for a licence. Non-compliance may result in fines of up to $1,000 per offence.

You will also need a short-term rental business license from the city of Vancouver. The license requires you pay an activation fee of $58 and has an annual fee of $51 you will pay each year.

You can apply online here!

If you’re looking to buy a property that you can potentially Airbnb or would like that option, then talk to a realtor about which building will fit your needs. Only certain buildings in Vancouver can Airbnb and there is a list of requirements that you must qualify for to be able to do so in those buildings.

Airbnb Friendly Buildings in Downtown Vancouver:

• 1372 Seymour Street (The Mark)
• 33 West Pender Street (33 Living)
• 989 Nelson Street (Electra)
• 27 Alexander Street (Alexis)
• 1010 Howe Street (Fortune House)
• 1166 Melville Street (Orca Place)
• 689 Abbott Street (Espana 1)
• 188 Keefer Place (Espana 2)
• 58 Keefer Place (Firenze 1)
• 150 E Cordova
• 531 Beatty (Metroliving)
• 1160 Burrard Street
• 1200 Alberni Street (The Palisades)
• 1288 Alberni Street (The Palisades West)
• 933 Seymour Street (The Spot)
• 1331 Homer Street (The Point 2)

Speak to a Jamie Stewart PREC Realtor in Vancouver to learn more about Airbnb properties!

I am honored to be apart of the top selling real estate agents in Vancouver for the month of March!  Remax offers this award to their top realtors of the month and it is a privilege to be apart of the top selling agents with Remax.

I am also honored to receive more prestigious awards which includes being a medallion club member which awards the Top 10 percent of realtors in Vancouver. I am humbled to have been in the top 2% of all realtors in Vancouver.

I am also awarded with the Remax Hall of Fame award, Platinum Club award, Titan award and more. I am truly grateful to my loyal clients who trust me to help make good buying and selling real estate decisions.

Please contact me if you are interested in buying or selling. You wont be disappointed!

I am honored to be apart of the top selling real estate agents in Vancouver. Remax offers this award to their top realtors of the month and it is a privilege to be apart of the top selling agents with Remax.

I am also honored to receive more prestigious awards which includes being a medallion club member which awards the Top 10 percent of realtors in Vancouver. I am humbled to have been in the top 2% of all realtors in Vancouver.

I am also awarded with the Remax Hall of Fame award, Platinum Club award, Titan award and more. I am truly grateful to my loyal clients who trust me to help make good buying and selling real estate decisions.

Please contact me if you are interested in buying or selling. You wont be disappointed!

View my new listing for sale at 101 - 518 Thirteenth Street, New Westminster and currently listed at $399,000.

Great location next to transit! A Private and Bright 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with in suite laundry. Great open floor plan with a cozy gas F/P and access to very private partially covered deck. Great for entertaining! Gas & HW included in maintenance fee.1 parking stall and 1 locker included! OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY APRIL 7 2:30-4:00PM.

I have just recently sold this listing at 5012 Arbutus Street, Vancouver. 

View my new listing for sale at 57 - 11757 236 Street, Maple Ridge and currently listed at $438,000.

Spacious 2 bedroom plus den townhouse is your dream home! This lovely home features a spacious kitchen with timeless granite countertops. It also has a cozy living room with a gas fireplace, perfect for those snug nights in. The large dining room enables you to have engaging sit down dinners. The master bedroom also is equipped with a large walk in closet and comfortable den/flex space. This home is in a great location, walking distance to the parks and also comes with a parking spots in the front and back. Second bathroom might be added on the main floor with approval.

View my new listing for sale SOLD at 5012 Arbutus Street, Vancouver and currently listed at $1,899,000.SOLD

Fantastic home settled within steps of Kerrisdale! Fabulous updates include a newer roof, 2 renovated bthrms, wine cellar, newer electrical, plumbing, heating & hot water/furnace. Newer triple pane windows, retaining wall, perimeter wall, insulation, complete perimeter & drainage! Inside updates include; European design features, a wood burning fireplace - functional, maintained, inlaid oak floors & re-claimed fir floors, stainless steel fridge, dishwasher, & gas stove. Exit out the French doors onto the beautiful deck or relax outside in the new gorgeous Zen style front yard garden! Panoramic Views of the Northshore Mtns & Water! Steps to shopping and transit. OPENS FOR MARCH 16 & 17th CANCELLED

View my new listing for sale at 204 - 131 E 3rd Street, North Vancouver and currently listed at $488,000.

Gorgeous one bed (open concept), one bath suite with MASSIVE patio with gas hookup for BBQ in trendy Lower Lonsdale. This boutique community of 56 luxurious homes is surrounded by a community of local shops, cafes & only a 12 min seabus commute to DT Vancouver. Functional kitchen and a spa inspired bathroom. Amenities includes huge rooftop deck outfitted w/gas BBQ & patio furniture, fitness centre, entertainment lounge, dog wash, bike storage & repair station and free electric car charger. Parking and storage locker included. Pets allowed (2 dogs, 2 cats or one of each.) Add sliding doors/ panels to enclose bedroom with Strata approval. OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY APRIL 6 FROM 12:00-1:30PM.

View my new listing for sale at 57 - 11757 236 Street, Maple Ridge and currently listed at $438,000.

Spacious 2 bedroom plus den townhouse is your dream home! This lovely home features a spacious kitchen with timeless granite countertops. It also has a cozy living room with a gas fireplace, perfect for those snug nights in. The large dining room enables you to have engaging sit down dinners. The master bedroom also is equipped with a large walk in closet and comfortable den/flex space. This home is in a great location, walking distance to the parks and also comes with a parking spots in the front and back. Second bathroom might be added on the main floor with approval. OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY MARCH 17 FROM 2:30-4:00PM

View my new listing for sale at 706 - 198 Aquarius Mews, Vancouver and currently listed at $1,968,000.

Aquarius Mews- Marinaside Waterfront. Perfect family home in vibrant Yaletown. Never lived in, studs-out rebuild (2018) include: 2 beds plus den (can easily be 3 bedrooms) & 2 baths. LARGE master w/ spa like ensuite. World class amenities including 80 ft. indoor pool, hot tub, sauna/steam room, fitness room, theatre, lounge, common garden level oasis and party room. Open concept" floor plan with the new kitchen ,counter-tops ,SS appliances, new high quality laminated floor, upgraded bathroom. "Floor to ceiling" windows, gas fireplace ,balcony, huge storage and more. Enjoy the resort-style amenities with 24 hours concierge ,indoor pool, sauna, gym, theatre, lounge and BBQ area on the private garden. Locker #161 & parking #342. OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY ARPIL 6 FROM 1-3PM.

View my new listing for sale SOLD at 902 - 33 W Pender Street, Vancouver and currently listed at $988,000.SOLD

Penthouse Loft end unit at "33" Pender in the heart of Crosstown - 9 storey contemporary tower offering convenience and comfort! One bedroom with a massive, PRIVATE ROOFTOP DECK, accessed by a contemporary concrete staircase - perfect for starry night cocktail parties. Fabulous terrace off the living room - a true loft style living. 33's large open floor plans, custom millwork environment and over height 10' ceilings will impress the most sophisticated buyer. The floor-to-ceiling windows let in all the light - Views of Downtown and the North Shore Mountains are SPECTACULAR from up here! The bathroom: sliding frosted glass door, floating vanity, Hytec soaker tub and separate frameless glass with rain shower.

View my new listing for sale at 115 Mountain Drive, Lions Bay and currently listed at $1,288,000.

TAX ASSESSMENT is 1.476. GREAT VALUE in Lions Bay. Enjoy SW ocean/island views from this contemporary style home in a private quiet setting nestled within trees and gorgeous greenery Large lot. It's walking distance to a highly rated elementary school. This home boasts 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a large family room, recreation room, very private office, large storage room, laundry room, and two brick wood burning fireplaces; perfect for the growing family. The built-in 2 car garage is just paved FLAT parking for 4 or more vehicles. Enjoy the quite serenity of Lions Bay in your dream home! Great opportunity Ideal for developer, owner-builder and/or renovator.Needs to be completely RENOVATED or build new.