Leeford Cheng Personal Real Estate Corporation

09/25/2026

🛠️ Thinking about renovating before selling? Worth a pause first!

Some popular home improvements — like removing a bedroom or converting the garage — can actually lower resale value instead of boosting it. The full article breaks down which renovations to think twice about before starting.

Have renovation or selling plans in the works? 👉 Reach out for guidance on what actually adds value in today's market!

Planning on renovating your home to sell? Not all renovations will add value to your home. We spoke with realtors about the 5 home renovations that can lower your home’s resale value in 2027.

09/20/2026

Saving for your first home in Canada? 🏡 There's more help available than you might think!

Between the RRSP Home Buyers' Plan, the First Home Savings Account (FHSA), GST/HST rebates on new builds, and provincial programs across the country, first-time buyers have real tools to make that down payment more achievable.

👉 Tap the link for the good breakdown of what's available.

Curious which programs you might qualify for? Reach out and let's walk through it together!

If you’re like most Canadians, buying a home is probably one of the biggest investment you’ll ever make. But for first-time home buyers, just saving up enough money for the down payment can take years or even decades to accomplish. Thankfully, Canada’s federal and provincial governments offer ...

09/07/2026

Everybody loves a long weekend — but does it get spent catching up on chores and errands, or is it strictly a couch-and-coffee kind of day?

🏡 Some tackle the garage, others tackle nothing at all, and both are valid weekend goals. What's the go-to move: productivity or pure relaxation?

No matter how the extra day gets spent, hope it's a great one! ☀️

09/04/2026

AUGUST MARKET STATS ARE OUT! 📊

Metro Vancouver’s housing market continued its downward trend to close out the summer, with sales and new listings both lower than last August. 🏡 While prices have softened across all market segments, buyers continue to have ample selection and more favourable conditions.

Here’s a little breakdown:

• Last month's sales were 4.6% fewer than a year before.
• There were 3% fewer homes listed than the previous year.
• The benchmark price for all home types was $1,081,900.

📲 Feel free to get in touch if you have any questions!

For more information, visit: https://www.gvrealtors.ca/market-stats-reports/monthly-market-report

08/27/2026

There's something exciting about being the first to live in a space — but there's also something irreplaceable about a home with character and a mature neighbourhood to match. 🏡 The new vs. resale debate is one worth having before starting a search.

Which camp are you in? Comment below! 💬

08/20/2026

Vancouver's market is always worth watching, and my August newsletter gives you the full picture. 🏙️🏡 Click the link below to read this month's edition and subscribe for ongoing real estate updates.

Welcome to my newsletter. Here you will find the latest real estate news and stats for your area. If you would like more information about market conditions in your community, or have any other real estate related questions, please contact me. I would be happy to meet with you to see how I can help....

08/15/2026

OPEN HOUSE! $749,000
Sunday, Aug 16th (2:30 - 4pm)
729 W 7th Avenue, Vancouver
2 Bed | 2 Bath

Welcome to this spacious and updated townhome-style home in the heart of Fairview Slopes. The quiet southwest corner layout offers front and back entrances, a generous patio, and an open living and dining area with a gas fireplace. The renovated kitchen features quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, and plenty of storage, while both bedrooms are well sized and the primary includes an ensuite. Added perks include in-suite laundry, 2 secure parking stalls, a storage locker, and access to a rooftop deck with views.

Welcome to 729 W 7th Avenue at the Fountains, a spacious and updated 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom townhome-style home in the heart of Fairview Slopes. This quiet SW corner home features front and back entrances, a spacious 135 sq. ft. patio, an open living and dining area with gas fireplace, and fresh pain...

08/13/2026

OPEN HOUSE! $749,000
Saturday, Aug 15th (2:30 - 3:30pm)
729 W 7th Avenue, Vancouver
2 Bed | 2 Bath

Welcome to this spacious and updated townhome-style home in the heart of Fairview Slopes. The quiet southwest corner layout offers front and back entrances, a generous patio, and an open living and dining area with a gas fireplace. The renovated kitchen features quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, and plenty of storage. Enjoy the convenience of in-suite laundry, secure parking, a storage locker, and access to a rooftop deck with views.

Welcome to 729 W 7th Avenue at the Fountains, a spacious and updated 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom townhome-style home in the heart of Fairview Slopes. This quiet SW corner home features front and back entrances, a spacious 135 sq. ft. patio, an open living and dining area with gas fireplace, and fresh pain...

08/12/2026

The starter home isn't dead — it just looks a lot different than it used to 🏡

A new build that cost $120,000 in 1997 is selling for $600,000 today 😳 and that shift has completely changed what getting into the market looks like for first-time buyers. The good news? Condos, townhouses, co-ownership, and markets outside the major city centres are all opening doors that didn't exist a generation ago.

Linked below is a great read for anyone thinking about their first purchase. When you're ready to talk through what's actually within reach for you, let's chat! 📞

It used to be that almost everyone’s first home was considered a “starter home.” But between a lack of housing supply and economic challenges, is the concept even a thing in Canada anymore?

08/11/2026

OPEN HOUSE! $749,000

Saturday, Aug 15th (2:30 - 3:30pm)

729 W 7th Avenue, Vancouver, BC, V5Z 1B9

Welcome to 729 W 7th Avenue at the Fountains, a spacious and updated 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom townhome-style home in the heart of Fairview Slopes. This quiet SW corner home features front and back entrances, a spacious 135 sq. ft. patio, an open living and dining area with gas fireplace, and fresh paint throughout. The renovated kitchen offers quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, and ample storage. Both bedrooms are generously sized, with an ensuite in the primary. Includes in-suite laundry, secure 2 parking, storage locker, and access to a rooftop deck with views.

Welcome to 729 W 7th Avenue at the Fountains, a spacious and updated 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom townhome-style home in the heart of Fairview Slopes. This quiet SW corner home features front and back entrances, a spacious 135 sq. ft. patio, an open living and dining area with gas fireplace, and fresh pain...