Darren Chen, Realtor

12/15/2025

Hurry to Sell! Listed at 9,000 CAD lower than BC Assessment Value.

Metrotown Jr 2-bed condo, Cap Rate ~4.16%
Highline by Thind Properties places you in the centre of Metrotown’s vibrant urban lifestyle, directly across from the SkyTrain for unbeatable convenience and connectivity. This stylish Junior 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath home offers an efficient layout with high 9’ ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows, air-conditioning, and a premium Italian-inspired kitchen with full Miele appliances. Enjoy a covered balcony with beautiful mountain and city views, plus club-level amenities including concierge, a fully equipped gym, spa-style sauna and steam rooms, lounges, and guest suites. Steps to Metropolis Shopping Centre, T&T, Bonsor Recreation Complex, dining and Central Park — a perfect choice in Burnaby’s premier location.
Metrotown Jr 2-bed condo, Cap Rate ~4.16%
Highline by Thind Properties places you in the centre of Metrotown’s vibrant urban lifestyle, directly across from the SkyTrain for unbeatable convenience and connectivity. This stylish Junior 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath home offers an efficient layout with high 9’ ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows, air-conditioning, and a premium Italian-inspired kitchen with full Miele appliances. Enjoy a covered balcony with beautiful mountain and city views, plus club-level amenities including concierge, a fully equipped gym, spa-style sauna and steam rooms, lounges, and guest suites. Steps to Metropolis Shopping Centre, T&T, Bonsor Recreation Complex, dining and Central Park — a perfect choice in Burnaby’s premier location.

12/14/2025

Metrotown小兩房公寓，投資回報率~4.16%!
Highline by Thind Properties 坐落於 Metrotown 核心地段，與天車站僅一路之隔，為您帶來無與倫比的都市便利與生活節奏。這套時尚的 Junior 兩房一衛單位，擁有極高使用率的格局、9 尺挑高樓底、落地玻璃及全屋空調，明亮舒適。義大利風格的開放式廚房搭配 Miele 全套高端家電，讓日常下廚也成為享受。
寬敞的景觀陽台可俯瞰壯麗山景與城市天際線；大樓提供飯店級設施，包括禮賓服務、專業健身房、蒸氣及烤箱 Spa 設備、住客休閒空間與客房套房，生活品質全面提升。
步行即可到達 Metropolis 大型商場、T&T 超市、Bonsor 社區中心、餐廳與 Central Park，無論自住或投資，都是 Burnaby 最受歡迎、租售需求穩定的黃金地段之選。此單位結合品質、便利與升值潛力，是都市新世代最理想的住宅型態。
Metrotown Jr 2-bed condo, Cap Rate ~4.16%
Highline by Thind Properties places you in the centre of Metrotown’s vibrant urban lifestyle, directly across from the SkyTrain for unbeatable convenience and connectivity. This stylish Junior 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath home offers an efficient layout with high 9’ ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows, air-conditioning, and a premium Italian-inspired kitchen with full Miele appliances. Enjoy a covered balcony with beautiful mountain and city views, plus club-level amenities including concierge, a fully equipped gym, spa-style sauna and steam rooms, lounges, and guest suites. Steps to Metropolis Shopping Centre, T&T, Bonsor Recreation Complex, dining and Central Park — a perfect choice in Burnaby’s premier location.

Contact Darren Chen PREC to know more 604-518-2731Highline by Thind Properties places you in the centre of Metrotown’s vibrant urban lifestyle, directly acro...

09/13/2025

📍 84 Laurie Crescent, West Vancouver

Located in a highly desirable West Vancouver community, this property offers a serene environment surrounded by greenery. Within walking distance to Collingwood School, and just minutes to shopping, dining, parks, and Capilano Golf Club, it combines lifestyle and convenience. The flat, well-shaped lot features a bright home with functional layout and a self-contained suite for flexible use. A perfect balance of family living, natural surroundings, and long-term investment potential.

📍 84 Laurie Crescent, West Vancouver

住在西温就是不一样～这套房子在超受欢迎的社区，环境安静又舒服，绿树环绕，空气清新。走路就能到 Collingwood 学校，孩子上学超级方便。

平时生活也很便利，开车几分钟就有购物中心、超市、餐厅，还有公园和高尔夫球场，周末一家人休闲娱乐都不愁。

房子本身方正实用，带独立套间，既可以自己住也能灵活安排。既享受生活，又有投资潜力，生活感和价值感都满满。

08/18/2025

“What most investors only dream of, my clients actually lived.”

Everyone talks about “buy low, sell high.”
Simple words, but in reality, very few ever pull it off.

Yet at 833 Seymour Street, we wrote that story for real:

✨ In Nov 2024, I helped a client sell Unit 2507 for $690,000 — one of the highest prices on record.
✨ By Aug 2025, another client secured Unit 2502 for just $571,000 — the lowest price in years.

Same building, similar size, less than a year apart.
From a record high sale to a record low purchase — a perfect flip of the script.

Some call it luck.
I call it timing, trust, and the courage to move when the market opens its rare window.

很多人都說，投資房產的最高境界就是「買低賣高」。
可現實裡，大部分人不是買太早，就是賣太晚。

但這一次，真的像是劇本一樣發生了。

📍在 833 Seymour Street，我陪客戶完成了一次別人夢寐以求的操作：
💎 2024年11月，我們把 2507室 高價賣出 $690,000，市場天花板級別的成交。
💎 2025年8月，另一位客戶又以 $571,000 成功買下 2502室，刷新這棟樓近年最低價。

同一棟樓、同樣大小的單位，短短不到一年，完成了「先高賣，再低買」。
這種在課本上才會出現的完美案例，真的被我和客戶一同寫下了。

有人說這是運氣，但我知道，這背後是無數次對市場的研究、數據的比對、以及和客戶之間的信任。

買低賣高，聽起來簡單，卻極少有人能真的做到。
這次，我的客戶親身體驗了。

#市中心公寓 #房市精選

08/18/2025

1609-938 Smithe Street，這是一個約 756 平方呎的兩房單位，格局方正，空間利用靈活。客廳與餐廳採開放式設計，連接著現代化廚房，讓整體空間顯得通透明亮。單位內設有 多功能 Den，可作為書房或步入式衣帽間，滿足不同生活需求。主臥採用 雙向衣櫃設計，並設有「cheater en-suite」浴室，兼顧隱私與便利。室內鋪設 硬木與瓷磚地板，兼具質感與耐用度，同時還配備獨立洗衣間與充足收納空間，讓日常生活更加舒適。這是一個集功能與品味於一身的市中心居所。

938 Smithe Street 坐落於溫哥華市中心黃金地段，樓下就是咖啡館、餐廳與商場，轉角可達 Robson 街，步行幾分鐘便到溫哥華藝術館與劇院；SkyTrain 與多條巴士線近在咫尺，生活、工作、通勤無縫切換。白天可以在 Nelson Park 散步，晚上回到家，陽台上是城市燈火與遠山景致。
大樓由 Bosa 建築，設有健身房、會議室、住客休閒廳、屋頂花園與影院室，既能高效生活，也能享受放鬆時光。這裡，便利與舒適被完美融合。

1609-938 Smithe Street, this is a 756 sq.ft. 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom home with a smart and practical layout. The open-concept living and dining area flows seamlessly into a modern kitchen, creating a bright and connected space. A versatile den provides flexibility as a home office or walk-in closet. The primary bedroom features walk-through closets with a convenient “cheater en-suite” bathroom, balancing privacy and accessibility. With hardwood and tile flooring throughout, the unit combines durability with modern style. Additional highlights include an in-suite laundry and generous storage space, making everyday living both easy and comfortable. A well-designed downtown residence that blends function with lifestyle.

Located in the heart of downtown Vancouver, right downstairs are cafés, restaurants, and shops, with Robson Street, the Vancouver Art Gallery, and theatres just steps away. SkyTrain and multiple bus lines are within minutes, making commuting effortless. Nelson Park is nearby for a touch of green, while evenings on your balcony reveal city lights and mountain views.
Built by Bosa, the building offers a fitness centre, resident lounge, meeting rooms, rooftop gardens, and even a private theatre — blending urban convenience with everyday comfort. Here, life flows with both energy and ease.

07/27/2025

📄Think the Feature Sheet Tells You Everything?

A lot of people think that once they’ve read the feature sheet, they’ve basically got the full picture of the property.

But here’s the truth: that sheet only shows what’s on the surface.

Take this house in Burnaby (7549 10th Avenue Burnaby). The feature sheet says it sits on a 6,432 sq ft lot. Sounds pretty standard, right?

What it doesn’t tell you?
The backyard opens directly onto 5.33 acres of parkland. 🌳
That’s not just a yard — it’s an extension of nature right outside your door.

No sheet or listing website would highlight that kind of hidden perk. But this is what we call the information gap. The details that make a big difference — yet often get overlooked.

Buying a home isn’t just about square footage or how new the kitchen looks.
It’s also about knowing what you can’t see on paper.

🏡 Sometimes, the real value is just beyond the backyard.

📄Feature Sheet 真的寫了全部嗎？

很多人看房時，第一件事就是打開 feature sheet，看完覺得「嗯，這房子我大概了解了。」
但其實你看到的，只是冰山一角。

就像是7549 10th Avenue Burnaby這套房，feature sheet 上明明寫得很清楚——6432平方英尺的土地面積。
乍看沒問題，但你知道嗎？它的後院竟然直接連著一塊 5.33 英畝的市政綠地公園！

也就是說，你以為只有自家後院，結果轉個彎就是一大片草地、樹林、步道，根本是隱藏版生活加分項。

這種資訊，feature sheet 不會寫，地產平台也不會標出來，但卻超級影響居住體驗。
這就是所謂的資訊差——懂的人會特別留意，不懂的人就會錯過。

買房不只是看數字、看裝修，更要看看看現場，聽聽懂行的人怎麼說。
📍畢竟，有些價值，是藏在「表面資料看不到的地方」。

07/26/2025

7 bedrooms. Detached home. Duplex price.
Open House: 7549 10th Avenue Burnaby
Time: July 26 (SAT) 2:00-4:00 pm
List Price: 1,588,000

This detached home is located in the well-established Edmonds neighborhood, known for its excellent livability. Schools and parks are just a short walk away, and Highgate Mall is only a few minutes' drive—convenient without the hustle and bustle. Whether for family living or daily errands, everything you need is within easy reach.

One of the biggest highlights? It's right next to the renowned Our Lady of Mercy School (OLM)—a private Catholic elementary school beloved by parents. In the latest BC elementary school rankings, OLM consistently ranks in the top 10% across the province (according to the Fraser Institute), thanks to its strong faculty and positive learning environment. For families who prioritize education, this is a dream school catchment.

The home itself offers 7 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, providing ample space for multi-generational living, mortgage-helping rental suites, or your own dedicated office or study. The flexible layout means comfort no matter how you choose to live.

Even better, the backyard opens directly onto a quiet green park space—step outside and you're surrounded by nature, adding peace and relaxation to your daily routine. With a double garage and well-maintained condition, this home is move-in ready.

A detached house with this location, this size, and this set of features is becoming increasingly rare in Burnaby. If you're looking for a home that’s comfortable to live in, easy to rent out, and full of future potential, this one is absolutely worth seeing in person.

七房獨立屋，只要雙拼價！
7549 10th Avenue Burnaby
7/26(周六) 2:00-4:00 pm 開放屋
叫價: 1,588,000

這間獨立屋位於成熟的 Edmonds 社區，生活機能完善，學校、公園走路就到，Highgate Mall 開車幾分鐘即達，既方便又不擁擠。無論是家庭生活還是日常採買，這裡都非常順手。
最加分的一點是——旁邊就是大名鼎鼎的 Our Lady of Mercy School（OLM），是一所深受家長喜愛的私立天主教小學。在最新的 BC 省小學排名中，OLM 名列前茅（Fraser Institute 評比常年維持在全省前10% 之內），師資優良、學習風氣好，對重視孩子教育的家庭來說，是夢幻般的學區選擇。
屋內擁有 7房4衛的大空間，適合三代同堂、部分出租補貼房貸，或者打造專屬的辦公室與書房。空間彈性高，怎麼住都舒適。
更別忘了，後院直接連通寧靜的公園綠地，每天推開門就是一片自然，生活步調多了份自在與放鬆。加上雙車庫、屋況良好，搬進來就能安心享受。
這樣地段、這樣空間、這樣條件的獨立屋，在本拿比真的越來越少見。如果你正在找一間「住得舒服、租得出去、還有增值潛力」的家，這裡絕對值得你親自來看看。

07/24/2025

🏙 High-Rise 2 Bed + Den in Downtown Vancouver for Only $819,000!
📍 Electric Avenue | #1609 - 938 Smithe St
🕑 Open House Today | 2PM–4PM
Looking for a spacious and functional downtown home? Come check out this beautiful high-floor unit at Electric Avenue, built by Bosa!
✨ Features You’ll Love:
✔️ 2 Bedrooms + 1 Den + 1 Bathroom
✔️ Bright & open layout with floor-to-ceiling windows
✔️ Rare pantry/storage room in the kitchen – a true bonus in a downtown condo
✔️ Bedrooms on opposite sides for added privacy
✔️ Den perfect for a home office or extra storage
✔️ Includes 1 secured parking spot
🏢 Full Amenities:
Gym, private movie theatre, rooftop gardens, resident lounge, 24-hr concierge and more.
🚶‍♂️ Unbeatable Location:
Steps to Robson Street, Scotiabank Theatre, top restaurants, supermarkets, and SkyTrain stations.
Whether you’re a first-time buyer, savvy investor, or looking for a vibrant downtown lifestyle – this unit has it all!
📩 Message me for details or to book a private showing. See you at the open house!

🏙【溫哥華市中心高層2房＋書房 只要$819,000！】
📍Electric Avenue｜938 Smithe St #1609
🕑 本週日 2PM–4PM 開放屋，不見不散！
🌟 想住市中心核心地段？這套由知名建商 Bosa 打造的高樓層單位你一定要來看！
✅ 2房＋1書房＋1衛浴｜高樓層視野好、動靜分離
✅ 寬敞客餐廳＋落地窗，採光明亮通透
✅ 超實用廚房食品儲藏室（Pantry）超罕見！
✅ 書房可彈性規劃為辦公區或收納空間
✅ 附帶1個車位
🏢 大樓設施齊全：健身房、影院、空中花園、住客會所、24小時禮賓服務
🚶‍♀️步行可至Robson街、影城、超市、餐廳與SkyTrain天車站
👉 無論你是自住買家，還是精明投資人，都不容錯過這個黃金地段的絕佳選擇！
📲 有興趣提前預約或索取更多資訊，歡迎私訊我！
#開放屋 #溫哥華房地產 #市中心公寓 #房市精選 #投資首選

07/24/2025

When the client says evening showing, the agent says: Yes, Your Majesty!
客戶說要晚上看房，房產經紀只能回：遵命，陛下！

07/24/2025

I was immediately impressed by this house the first time I visited. The living room’s exceptionally high ceiling is a rare feature for a duplex, and despite the tall ceiling, the total living space is still close to 2,000 square feet. The renovation quality is excellent, the location is very convenient, and the interior layout is quite square and functional. The color scheme is also modern and bright. Even the rental unit is finished to a high standard—unlike most rental properties, which often use lower-grade materials. After seeing in the video that the seller had moved out the furniture in preparation for the handover, the house appeared even more spacious and filled with light! I do miss the seller’s four beautiful, affectionate cats a little though. Congratulations to both the seller and the buyer—I wish you all the best in the future!

第一次來到這個房子的時候就被這個房子驚艷到。客廳的超高天花板是雙拼屋非常少見的，即使天花板這麼高整體居住面積還有接近兩千尺。裝修質量非常好，交通很方便，室內格局也很方正，配色風格也很現代敞亮，出租單位裝修品質也很不錯，不像大部分出租單位用比較次級的裝修。影片里看到賣家把傢具搬走準備交屋後，這個房子更是寬敞明亮！就是有點想念賣家4隻漂亮親人的貓咪了。恭喜賣家買家，祝大家未來都一切順利！

07/24/2025

人心趕路如風，
花開無聲，唯靜者得賞。

People rush like the wind,
but only the still can behold the bloom.