Louisa Shaw Baker Real Estate -Royal Lepage Sterling, 801-220 Brew Street, Port Moody, BC (2026)

09/27/2026

OPEN HOUSE TODAY 🏡 | NEW PRICE

If you’ve had your eye on this Port Moody home, today is a great opportunity to come through and see it in person.

📍 601 – 301 Capilano Road, Port Moody
💲 New Price: $750,000
🛏 2 Bedrooms
🛁 2 Bathrooms
📐 903 sq. ft.
🕑 Open House Today | 2:00–4:00 PM

This bright, south-facing corner home offers a comfortable 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom layout with large windows, plenty of natural light and views over the surrounding green space.

The location is a big part of what makes this home so appealing. You’re just steps from Suter Brook Village, with cafés, shopping and everyday conveniences nearby, while Rocky Point Park, Brewers Row, Shoreline Trail and SkyTrain are all within easy reach.

The building also offers a great collection of amenities, including a fitness centre, tennis courts, guest suites, meeting space and outdoor entertaining areas. One parking stall and a storage locker are included.

With its new price of $750,000, it’s a good time to take a fresh look.

Stop by between 2:00 and 4:00 PM today. I’d be happy to show you around and answer any questions about the home or the Port Moody market.

09/25/2026

Buyers start forming an impression of a home remarkably quickly, and it isn’t always the things sellers expect.

Of course, buyers care about the layout, location, number of bedrooms and the larger features of a property. But during a showing, they’re also taking in dozens of smaller details that contribute to how the home feels.

It starts before they’re fully inside.

Is the entrance tidy and welcoming? Does the home feel bright when the door opens? Is there somewhere natural to put their shoes and coat, or are they immediately navigating around everyday clutter?

As they move through the home, other details start registering. A room that feels darker than it needs to. A burnt-out lightbulb. An overflowing countertop. Pet bowls in the middle of the kitchen. A loose handle or small repair that has been on the to-do list for months.

None of these things necessarily make or break a sale on their own.

But together, they influence how easily someone can focus on the home itself.

One of the most useful things a seller can do before listing is try to see the property with fresh eyes. We naturally stop noticing the details we live with every day. A buyer walking through for the first time sees all of them at once.

That doesn’t mean stripping away everything that makes your home feel lived in. In fact, a warm, comfortable home can show beautifully.

The goal is simply to remove distractions and give the best features of the property room to be noticed.

Before bringing a home to market, I like to walk through it from a buyer’s perspective and identify the small changes that are actually worth making. Sometimes the simplest adjustments have the greatest impact on how a home presents.

Thinking about selling in Port Moody, Coquitlam or Port Coquitlam? I’m always happy to help you figure out where to start.

09/23/2026

Pricing a home can be one of the most emotional parts of selling it.

I understand why sellers are often tempted to start a little higher. You may be thinking about the renovations you’ve completed, the years you’ve spent caring for the property, what a neighbour sold for, or simply wanting to leave yourself some room to negotiate.

On paper, starting high can feel like the safer choice. In practice, it can create a different set of challenges.

Buyers don’t experience your home in isolation. They’re usually comparing it with other properties in a similar price range, often within the same neighbourhood or nearby communities. If your home is positioned noticeably above those alternatives, buyers may decide another property offers better value before they ever seriously consider yours.

There’s also an important distinction between asking price and market value. An asking price is a strategy. The market ultimately responds based on what buyers are willing to pay relative to the other choices available to them.

That’s why the early days of a listing matter. A new property naturally gets attention from buyers who have been watching the market and waiting for something suitable. If the initial price discourages that group, reducing it later doesn’t necessarily recreate that first introduction.

This doesn’t mean pricing low for the sake of generating attention, either.

Good pricing is about positioning. We look at comparable sales, current competition, the condition and features of the home, its location, and how buyers are behaving. Then we choose a price that gives the property a strong place within that picture.

If you’re considering selling in Port Moody, Coquitlam or Port Coquitlam and you’re curious where your home might fit in today’s market, I’m always happy to have that conversation.

09/20/2026

OPEN HOUSE TODAY 🏡 | Burnaby

Looking for a bright, contemporary home with incredible views and everything you need right outside your door? Come take a look at this beautiful corner home at The City of Lougheed today.

📍 1510 – 3833 Evergreen Place, Burnaby
🗓 Today, September 20
⏰ 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
💰 $788,000

This 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom home offers 850 sq. ft. of thoughtfully designed living space, with panoramic city and mountain views, air conditioning, an open-concept layout and expansive windows that fill the home with natural light.

Built in 2023, The City of Lougheed offers an impressive collection of amenities, including a fitness centre, yoga studios, rooftop terraces, lounges, games room, guest suites and concierge service.

And for anyone who values convenience, you’re just steps from Lougheed SkyTrain Station, shopping, restaurants and everyday essentials, with easy access to Highway 1 and SFU.

Stop by today between 2:00 and 4:00 PM and have a look around. I’d love to show you through!

📩 Can’t make it today? Send me a message to arrange a private showing.

09/16/2026

Buying in BC? Don’t Overlook Title Insurance

When you’re budgeting for a home purchase, you’re probably thinking about your down payment, Property Transfer Tax, inspection and legal fees.

But title insurance is another part of the closing process that’s worth understanding.

BC has a very secure land title system, but that doesn’t mean every potential issue with a property will show up in a standard title search. Things like unpermitted renovations, boundary or encroachment issues, and certain strata-related concerns can sometimes surface after you take ownership.

And the things you need to consider can look quite different depending on whether you’re buying a detached home, condo or townhome.

In my latest blog, I’m breaking down:

• What title insurance is and what it may cover
• The difference between lender and owner coverage
• What detached home buyers should consider
• What condo and townhome buyers should know
• The role of your lawyer or notary during closing
• Questions worth asking before you get the keys

Title insurance is only one piece of the buying process, but understanding what you’re paying for and what protection you have can help you head into closing day feeling much more prepared.

👉 Read the full guide at louisashawbaker.ca

Thinking about buying in Port Moody, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam or the surrounding area? I’m always happy to help you understand what to expect and navigate the process from offer to closing. 🔑

09/13/2026

OPEN HOUSE TODAY 🏡 | Port Moody

If you’ve been looking for a home that puts you right in the heart of Port Moody, come take a look at this one today.

📍 601 – 301 Capilano Road
🗓 Sunday, September 13
⏰ 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
💰 $758,000

This bright 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom corner home offers 903 sq. ft. of living space, a desirable south-facing exposure and beautiful views over the surrounding green space.

Large windows bring in plenty of natural light, while the open living and dining areas give the home an easy, comfortable feel. The building also offers a great collection of amenities, including a fitness centre, tennis courts, guest suites, meeting room and outdoor entertaining areas.

And the location is hard to beat. You’re just steps from Suter Brook Village, with Rocky Point Park, Brewers Row, Shoreline Trail, cafés, shopping and SkyTrain all close by.

If you’d like to see it for yourself, stop by today between 2:00 and 4:00 PM. I’d love to show you around.

Can’t make the open house? Send me a message and we can arrange a private showing.

09/09/2026

Port Coquitlam’s August numbers are in, and this month gives us another good example of why it’s worth looking beyond the overall market.

The conditions for detached homes, condos and townhomes were quite different.

🏡 Detached homes: There were 18 sales from 184 active listings in August, the same number of sales as August 2025. The benchmark price was $1,243,800, down 8.0% year over year. Homes took an average of 37 days to sell, compared with 32 days last August.

🏢 Condos: August saw 25 sales, up 38.9% from 18 a year ago, while active inventory declined 8.7% to 126 listings. The benchmark price was $558,300, down 8.9% year over year, with an average of 33 days on market.

🏘️ Townhomes: Sales increased from 8 last August to 13 this August, a 62.5% increase. At the same time, active inventory declined 19.5% to 62 listings. The benchmark price was $847,200, down 7.5% year over year.

The sales-to-active ratios are especially interesting: 21.0% for townhomes, 19.8% for condos and just 9.8% for detached homes.

So while benchmark prices were lower year over year across all three property types, the activity happening underneath those prices wasn’t identical.

For buyers, that can affect how much choice and competition you encounter. For sellers, it can influence everything from pricing and preparation to how much patience may be required once your home reaches the market.

This is why I always prefer to look at the specific segment of the market that actually applies to you rather than relying too heavily on a broad headline.

If you’d like to know what August looked like in your Port Coquitlam neighbourhood or for a particular type of home, I’m always happy to take a closer look.

Statistics from Greater Vancouver REALTORS® August 2026 reporting.

09/08/2026

Coquitlam’s August numbers are in, and the differences between property types are worth paying attention to.

Across detached homes, condos and townhomes, benchmark prices were lower than they were a year ago. But that doesn’t mean each part of the market was behaving the same way.

🏡 Detached homes: August recorded 42 sales from 464 active listings. The benchmark price was $1,599,100, down 5.9% from August 2025. The average home took 57 days to sell, compared with 34 days a year ago.

🏢 Condos: There were 59 sales and 587 active listings. The benchmark price declined 7.8% year over year to $646,100, while sales were 13.2% lower than last August. Average days on market increased from 26 to 39.

🏘️ Townhomes: This segment looked a little different. There were 35 sales in August, up 6.1% year over year, with 193 active listings. Townhomes also had the shortest average selling time of the three property types at 25 days. The benchmark price was $987,900, down 8.5% from last August.

The sales-to-active ratios help put those numbers into perspective: 18.1% for townhomes, compared with 10.1% for condos and 9.1% for detached homes.

That’s a fairly significant spread within one city.

It’s also why I’m cautious about describing an entire market as simply “good” or “bad.” What matters is the part of the market you’re actually participating in. Your neighbourhood, property type, price range and competition can tell a much more useful story than a city-wide headline.

If you’re thinking about a move in Coquitlam and would like to understand how these numbers relate to your particular home or search, I’m always happy to talk it through.

Statistics from Greater Vancouver REALTORS® August 2026 reporting.

09/07/2026

Port Moody’s August numbers are in, and one thing stands out to me: there really isn’t one single story for the market right now.

The picture changes quite a bit depending on the type of home you’re looking at.

🏡 Detached homes: There were 151 active listings and 12 sales in August. The benchmark price was $1,962,100, down 5.7% from a year ago. Homes also took considerably longer to sell, averaging 53 days on market compared with 23 last August.

🏢 Condos: This was the most active of the three segments, with 30 sales from 134 active listings. Sales increased 36.4% compared with August 2025, even as the benchmark price declined 5.8% to $680,200.

🏘️ Townhomes: Inventory was notably lower than last year, with 43 active listings compared with 63 in August 2025. Eight homes sold, and the benchmark price of $986,900 was 2.3% below last year.

The sales-to-active ratios add another useful layer. Condos finished August at 22.4%, townhomes at 18.6% and detached homes at just 7.9%.

For me, that difference is one of the most important takeaways from this month’s numbers.

A homeowner looking at the detached market is working with a very different set of conditions than someone selling a condo. Likewise, a buyer deciding between a condo and townhome shouldn’t assume that negotiating conditions, competition or available choice will be identical.

Market-wide headlines can be useful, but real estate decisions happen at a much more local level. Property type, neighbourhood, price point and even the competition around a particular home can change the picture considerably.
If you’re curious about what these August numbers mean for your own plans in Port Moody, I’m always happy to take a closer look with you.

Statistics from Greater Vancouver REALTORS® August 2026 reporting.

09/06/2026

One of the most important things sellers can understand right now is that buyers aren’t necessarily thinking the same way they did a few years ago.

They have access to an incredible amount of information before they ever walk through the front door. They can see competing listings, recent sales, neighbourhood details and property history. By the time they book a showing, many have already done quite a bit of homework.

They’re also looking beyond the asking price.

Buyers are considering what the home may cost them after they move in. Does it need immediate work? Are there upcoming strata expenses? How will the location affect their commute? Does the layout work long term? What compromises would they be making?

That doesn’t mean buyers expect perfection. Most understand that every home comes with trade-offs. But they do want those trade-offs to make sense at the price they’re being asked to pay.

Lifestyle is another big part of the equation. A beautiful kitchen matters, but so can being able to walk to Rocky Point, having outdoor space, getting to the SkyTrain easily or finding the right neighbourhood for the next stage of life.

For sellers, this is why positioning matters so much.

It isn’t simply about putting a home on the market and waiting for someone to fall in love with it. Pricing, presentation, photography and the way we communicate the property's value should all help buyers understand why this particular home makes sense for them.

You can’t control how buyers think, but you can make it easier for them to see the value in what you’re offering.

If you’re considering selling in Port Moody, Coquitlam or Port Coquitlam, I’m always happy to talk through how I would position your home for the buyers we’re seeing today.

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