Michelle Porter Vancouver Real Estate

09/04/2026

Mixing vintage-inspired pieces with contemporary furniture can give your home more personality without making it feel dated.

Retro-inspired interiors are making a return as homeowners embrace warmer colours, vintage furniture, textured materials, and classic design details. Rather than recreating an entire room from another era, many people are blending nostalgic pieces with modern finishes to create spaces that feel styl...

09/03/2026

If living near downtown Vancouver is on your radar, a new Robson Street proposal could add 72 more homes right where the West End meets Coal Harbour.

Another piece of Vancouver’s Robson Street could be changing. Asia Standard Americas has proposed a new residential tower beside its completed Landmark On Robson development, with 57 condos, 15 social housing units and two levels of commercial space. The West End site is currently being used as a ...

09/01/2026

A mortgage can be manageable in retirement when reliable income covers the payment, but limited cash flow or other debt can make it a serious burden.

Entering retirement with a mortgage can make sense in some situations, particularly when the interest rate is low and paying off the balance would leave too little cash available for emergencies. For others, removing the monthly payment may provide greater stability and peace of mind. The decision d...

08/31/2026

Some of the best retirement towns aren’t the biggest or trendiest — they’re the places where lifestyle and cost still feel manageable.

This roundup highlights small towns across the Great Lakes region that stand out for retirees looking for a slower pace without giving up access to amenities. From waterfront views and outdoor recreation to walkable downtowns and community feel, these places offer different versions of what comforta...

08/30/2026

If you’re thinking about moving, RBC’s outlook is a reminder that this housing recovery may be measured in years, not months, and local conditions will matter along the way.

Canada’s housing market may need some patience before it fully finds its footing. RBC says the recovery could take another two years, which sounds discouraging at first but can also mean a longer window for buyers to explore their options without the urgency of a rapidly accelerating market. The n...

08/29/2026

If you’ve been waiting for a little more breathing room, softer conditions across Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley could give you more opportunity to shop carefully before making a move.

If buying around Vancouver or the Fraser Valley has been on your mind, July’s housing market may offer some reasons to take another look. Affordability remains a challenge, but changing sales conditions can give buyers more time to compare properties, consider their budgets and make decisions with...

08/28/2026

If you’re thinking about selling in B.C., slower sales make it even more important to price for the market you’re in now, especially when buyers can afford to be selective.

If buying a home in B.C. has been on your mind, July’s slower sales could create a little more room to make your move. Home sales fell almost 7%, pointing to a market where buyers may face less urgency and have more opportunity to compare properties before making an offer. For sellers, slower acti...

08/28/2026

If you’re thinking about making a move this fall, the market is showing some encouraging signs: sales are picking up gradually without returning to the frenzy of previous years.

Canada’s housing market is showing signs of finding a healthier balance. July sales were still 5.3% below last year, but they increased from June for the fourth consecutive monthly gain. Inventory has also moved close to its long-term average, while Ontario has shifted significantly away from the ...

08/27/2026

JUST SOLD | 2460 Sasamat Street 🏡

One-level living in West Point Grey is hard to find + this one definitely got noticed!

A rare single-level corner home in Sasamat Gardens, offering 1,555 sq. ft., great outdoor space + a rancher-style vibe.

Offered at $1.75M, the open house was hoppin’ with a mix of empty nesters, downsizers + young families, all looking for the same thing: one-level living in one of Vancouver’s best neighbourhoods.

Homes like this don’t come up often + when they do, there’s a lot of interest.

A big thank you to my incredible sellers for fully trusting me throughout the process. So happy to help you get this one across the finish line. ❤️

Congratulations to the buyers + Christine Hay, Realtor, Engel & Volkers Vancouver Welcome to West Point Grey!

08/26/2026

If you’ve been waiting for Canada’s housing market to regain some momentum, July marked the fourth straight month that home sales moved higher.

Canada’s housing market continued its gradual comeback in July, with home sales rising for the fourth month in a row. The improvement has been especially noticeable in Ontario, where activity has helped drive the national recovery. That doesn’t mean every market is suddenly heating up, and price...