Vann De Marco Real Estate

Vann De Marco Real Estate People-first real estate in Greater Vancouver & the Tri-Cities. Honest guidance, zero pressure. Oakwyn Realty NW.

08/24/2026

1. You’re buying into the newest neighbourhood in the Tri-Cities. Most of what’s up here has gone in over the last 10–15 years, which means newer builds and modern layouts.

2. It’s still being built, and that’s the trade-off. Amenities are catching up to the housing, not the other way around. Some phases have shops and schools nearby, others are still waiting on them. Ask what’s approved vs. what’s actually coming, those aren’t the same thing.

3. The trail access is a big reason people stay. Burke Mountain’s network runs right up into the backcountry, and for many people, that’s the whole pitch. If you’re the type who’d rather ride before work than drive somewhere to do it, this is your neighbourhood.

4. Winter can hit (a bit) differently up here. Depending on where you are, you might be up to 200 meters above David Ave. There’ll be a handful of days a year where the bottom of the hill is wet and the top is white. It sits right in that elevation band where you can find yourself in the snowline a few more days a year.

5. It skews young and family-heavy. Lots of strollers, lots of school-age kids, lots of people who moved from Vancouver or Burnaby for the space. If you want a neighbourhood where your kids will find other kids, that part takes care of itself.

Burke Mountain isn’t the right fit for everyone. If you want lots of walkable coffee shops and a five-minute SkyTrain, you’re better off down in Coquitlam Centre or Port Moody. But if you want newer, quieter, greener, with space to actually spread out, there isn’t much else like it this close to the city.

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If you’re new here, I’m Vann, a Tri-Cities based realtor who believes real estate should feel less like a transaction and more like having someone in your corner. People first, property second. Always.

Whether you’re searching or selling, I’d love to help.

Thinking of buying in the Tri-Cities or beyond? Let’s find a place that actually fits your life — no pressure, just honest guidance.

Selling soon? If you want your home shown with care and creativity, let’s talk.

📩 [email protected] | 📞 604-356-5643

08/23/2026

Here’s a full tour of this incredible Passive House duplex (brought to you by Bardon & Associates Real Estate Group )in one of Vancouver’s most sought-after neighbourhoods, just west of Main.

The details:

3 bed + den / 2.5 bath
1,794 sq ft finished, over 4 levels:

Main floor: foyer, living, kitchen
Upper floor: 2 bedrooms, den, laundry
Top floor: primary bedroom, 2 walk-in closets
Below: garage + storage

Plus: private 542 sq ft backyard, front deck, single garage, mountain views from upper level

Built in 2026, architect-designed by MIZA Architects with a Nordic-inspired aesthetic

The Passive House info:

- Certified Passive House, Austrian-designed low-energy standard
- Heating load of roughly 15 kWh/sqm/year, a fraction of a typical home
- Super-insulated, airtight envelope with triple-pane windows
- Heat recovery ventilator for continuous fresh air, no drafts or cold spots
- Up to 90% lower energy use than conventional construction
- Electric heat pump heating and hot water throughout

Steps to Main Street’s shops and cafés, close to Hillcrest Community Centre and Queen Elizabeth Park

List price: $2,599,000
MLS® R3143103
1-60 E 17th Avenue, Vancouver, BC V5V 1A2

Listed by my colleagues on the Bardon & Associates Real Estate Group team. Thank you so much for the invitation!

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If you’re new here, I’m Vann, a Tri-Cities based realtor who believes real estate should feel less like a transaction and more like having someone in your corner. People first, property second. Always.

Whether you’re searching or selling, I’d love to help.

Thinking of buying in the Tri-Cities or beyond? Let’s find a place that actually fits your life — no pressure, just honest guidance.

Selling soon? If you want your home shown with care and creativity, let’s talk.

📩 [email protected] | 📞 604-356-5643

08/22/2026

This one is too cool not to share again. This is the Terminus, one of Vancouver’s most iconic heritage conversions. What used to be the historic Terminus Hotel is now one of the most architecturally striking loft buildings in the city.

Acton Ostry Architects transformed it in 2008, and the original owner has called this particular home theirs ever since.

You walk in and immediately feel it. 14-foot floor-to-ceiling windows looking out over the brick and tree canopy of Water Street. Warm wood, exposed concrete, stainless steel. It’s industrial, but it’s genuinely warm in here.

Up top, there’s a rooftop deck with water and mountain views that’ll make you forget you’re in the middle of one of the city’s most vibrant neighbourhoods.

And the neighbourhood. Gastown doesn’t need much of an introduction. World-class restaurants, landmarks, culture. It’s all right outside the door.

If you’ve ever wanted to live somewhere that actually has a story, this is it.

Listed by my colleague, Tyler Burrows Tyler Burrows | Home Tours / Oakwyn Realty Ltd.

If you want to check it out, let me know!

08/21/2026

This home was built in 1970 by the family that still owns it today. It’s a testament to how quality can last over so many years.

It’s still in original condition (minus the windows, roof, and some standard upgrades over the years). Real hardwood floors, massive terrazzo tiles in the foyer that you just don’t see anymore, a hand-built spiral stone chimney.

It’s also in one of the most desirable areas in Burnaby Heights - on a massive corner lot just 1 block from East Hastings.

After being in the family for 56 years, it’s time for this home to move onto its next chapter. It will be coming onto the market soon (more details to come but please DM if curious).

08/20/2026

I found myself back in Vancouver and had to look at this incredible Passive House duplex, courtesy of Bardon & Associates Real Estate Group. It’s a rare Passive House build in one of Vancouver’s most sought-after neighbourhoods, just west of Main, and it’s clearly designed for people who care as much about a home’s performance as its appearance.

The details:

3 bed + den / 2.5 bath
1,794 sq ft finished, over 4 levels:

Main floor: foyer, living, kitchen
Upper floor: 2 bedrooms, den, laundry
Top floor: primary bedroom, 2 walk-in closets
Below: garage + storage

Plus: private 542 sq ft backyard, front deck, single garage, mountain views from upper level

Built in 2026, architect-designed by MIZA Architects with a Nordic-inspired aesthetic

The Passive House info:

- Certified Passive House, Austrian-designed low-energy standard
- Heating load of roughly 15 kWh/sqm/year, a fraction of a typical home
- Super-insulated, airtight envelope with triple-pane windows
- Heat recovery ventilator for continuous fresh air, no drafts or cold spots
- Up to 90% lower energy use than conventional construction
- Electric heat pump heating and hot water throughout

Steps to Main Street’s shops and cafés, close to Hillcrest Community Centre and Queen Elizabeth Park

List price: $2,599,000
MLS® R3143103
1-60 E 17th Avenue, Vancouver, BC V5V 1A2

Listed by my colleagues on the Bardon & Associates Real Estate Group team. Thank you so much for the invitation to tour this incredible home.

A full tour to follow.

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If you’re new here, I’m Vann, a Tri-Cities based realtor who believes real estate should feel less like a transaction and more like having someone in your corner. People first, property second. Always.

Whether you’re searching or selling, I’d love to help.

Thinking of buying in the Tri-Cities or beyond? Let’s find a place that actually fits your life — no pressure, just honest guidance.

Selling soon? If you want your home shown with care and creativity, let’s talk.

📩 [email protected] | 📞 604-356-5643

08/17/2026

1. Neighbourhoods are everything, and they are all so different.

Burke Mountain, Westwood Plateau, Coquitlam Centre, Austin Heights, Maillardville, Como Lake, and a lot more. People say “we’re looking in Coquitlam” and I always ask which one, because the difference between them is bigger than the difference between some cities.

2. Lafarge Lake is the most underrated amenity in the Tri-Cities.

A full loop trail, in the middle of a town centre, steps from a SkyTrain station. Add Town Centre Park and you’ve got serious green space for a city of ~150,000. It’s also the hosting site for events all year round - concerts in summer, festivals, Lights at Lafarge around the holidays.

3. Burke Mountain is still becoming itself.

Newer homes, lots of young families, and right on the edge of trail networks. Just go in knowing amenities are still catching up to the housing, and that you’re a bit higher up than you think when it snows.

4. School catchments quietly drive this market.

Families plan entire moves around them, and it shows in pricing. Sometimes a few blocks changes the whole conversation.

5. The Evergreen Line changed the math.

Coquitlam Centre to downtown is around 45 minutes, no driving, no Barnet. It makes avoiding driving that much easier.

Coquitlam’s real advantage is range. You can find a 1-bed near transit, a townhouse in a catchment you actually want, or a house with a view on the Plateau. Same city, very different lives. That’s rare, and it’s why so many people end up moving within Coquitlam rather than out of it.

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If you’re new here, I’m Vann, a Tri-Cities based realtor who believes real estate should feel less like a transaction and more like having someone in your corner. People first, property second. Always.

Whether you’re searching or selling, I’d love to help.

Thinking of buying in the Tri-Cities or beyond? Let’s find a place that actually fits your life — no pressure, just honest guidance.

Selling soon? If you want your home shown with care and creativity, let’s talk.

📩 [email protected] | 📞 604-356-5643

08/16/2026

Polygon’s newest townhome community (Beaumont) on Burke Mountain is releasing more homes for sale this weekend.

If you didn’t catch previous walkthroughs, come along on this 4 bed show home tour.

A bit about the development:

3 and 4 bedroom homes from about 1,400 to 2,100 square feet. Two-car garages. Fenced yards your kids (or pets) can actually use. Heat pump heating and cooling, EV charging. Starting at $898,000 (for the tandem style 3 beds) and with first homes moving in as early as September.

You’re a short walk from Coast Salish Elementary, surrounded by the trail network that makes Burke Mountain what it is, and right in line for the future Burke Mountain Village. If you’re an outdoorsy family, this neighbourhood is worth looking into.

If you’d like more information like floor plans, a full brochure etc send me a DM.

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If you’re new here, I’m Vann, a Tri-Cities based realtor who believes real estate should feel less like a transaction and more like having someone in your corner. People first, property second. Always.

Whether you’re searching or selling, I’d love to help.

Thinking of buying in the Tri-Cities or beyond? Let’s find a place that actually fits your life — no pressure, just honest guidance.

Selling soon? If you want your home shown with this kind of care, let’s talk.

📩 [email protected] | 📞 604-356-5643

08/15/2026

1. You’ll end up at Rocky Point way more than you expect. Not necessarily for anything special. Just a walk after dinner, coffee on the pier, the boardwalk on a Sunday, etc. It has a way of becoming part of your week.

2. The SkyTrain changed this city. Moody Centre to downtown is about 35 minutes. People still picture Port Moody as “way out there”. it isn’t anymore..

3. Buntzen and Sasamat are basically your backyard. Twenty minutes and you’re at a lake. Most people move here for the walkability and then realize they’ve accidentally bought into an outdoor lifestyle.

4. The neighbourhoods feel genuinely different from each other. Klahanie is young and social. Suter Brook is walk-everywhere convenience. Heritage Mountain is quiet and family-heavy. Moody Centre has lots of character. Same city, different vibes.

5. People stay. I’ve had clients outgrow a condo here and move four blocks. That doesn’t happen everywhere. It’s a small city and it behaves like one, in the best way.

Port Moody isn’t for everyone.. it’s smaller, inventory is tighter, and you’ll still head up to Coquitlam for the big-box stuff. But if you want water, trails, a real community feel, and a commute that doesn’t wreck your evening, there aren’t many places in Greater Vancouver doing it better.

Thinking about the Tri-Cities? Send me a message. No pressure, no pitch, just an honest conversation about what actually fits your life.

08/14/2026

I got a chance to tour this super unique 2 bedroom townhome courtesy of SANDY GIBSON & STEFAN ERBERS - it’s a functional layout with a showstopper 320 sqft rooftop patio (unobstructed south views to Metrotown).

You have to see it in person to get a real sense of the place (and that patio).

The details:

2 bed / 2 bath
952 sq ft finished, over 2 levels:

Main floor: kitchen, dining, living
Upper floor: 2 bedrooms

Plus: patio, expansive rooftop deck
Built in 1993, recently updated
Refreshed kitchen and main floor plan, dining nook, updated bathrooms
Freehold strata, pet friendly (up to 2 pets)
Maintenance fee: $470.68/month (covers gardening, management)
Fantastic location close to Hastings, artisan cafes, and everything The Heights has to offer

List price: $774,900
MLS® R3154325
213-3787 Pender Street, Burnaby, BC V5C 2L2

Listed by my colleagues SANDY GIBSON & STEFAN ERBERS

Sandy Gibson, PREC & Stefan Erbers, PREC (Oakwyn Realty Ltd). Thank you so much for the opportunity to view this property!

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If you’re new here, I’m Vann, a Tri-Cities based realtor who believes real estate should feel less like a transaction and more like having someone in your corner. People first, property second. Always.

Whether you’re searching or selling, I’d love to help.

Thinking of buying in the Tri-Cities or beyond? Let’s find a place that actually fits your life — no pressure, just honest guidance.

Selling soon? If you want your home shown with care and creativity, let’s talk.

📩 [email protected] | 📞 604-356-5643

08/13/2026

A rare corner home at Gilmore Place in Brentwood - 3 beds, 2 baths, 1,075 sq ft, and a nearly 24 ft wide patio with sweeping North Shore mountain views.

Light all day, resort-style amenities, and steps to the SkyTrain. Let me know if you’d like to see it for yourself.

🛌 3 Bedrooms 🛁 2 Bathrooms 📐 1,075 SQFT 💲 $1,099,900

Co-listed with my colleague Tyler Burrows | Home Tours - reach out to either of us and we’d love to show you around.

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If you’re new here, I’m Vann, a Tri-Cities based realtor who believes real estate should feel less like a transaction and more like having someone in your corner. People first, property second. Always.

Whether you’re searching or selling, I’d love to help.

Thinking of buying in the Tri-Cities or beyond? Let’s find a place that actually fits your life — no pressure, just honest guidance.

Selling soon? If you want your home shown with this kind of care, let’s talk.

📩 [email protected] | 📞 604-356-5643

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