Tom Ikonomou - Vancouver Realtor

09/21/2026

Current Trends in Canadian Home Prices: What You Need to Know

In August, Canadian home prices fell 0.7% to $657,500, marking a third consecutive monthly decrease and the lowest demand in 29 years. Sales plummeted 6.9%, alongside warnings of potential interest rate hikes. Those downsizing may benefit from softer demand, but should consider locking in financing soon. Individual circumstances matter greatly....

08/24/2026

Retail Space for Lease in Clayton Heights – 6,000 SF C-8 Zoned

A 6,000 square foot free-standing retail space for lease is available in Clayton Heights, Surrey, BC. Zoned C-8, it offers potential for various business types, a high-traffic location near the future Willowbrook SkyTrain station, and includes a fenced patio. Lease terms involve a base rent of $22.00/SF....

08/23/2026

Understanding West Vancouver: Neighborhood Insights for Buyers

Is West Vancouver Right for You? An Honest Look for Relocation Buyers and Downsizers Every few weeks I get some version of the same question. Someone is relocating to the North Shore, or they're downsizing out of a family home they've lived in for thirty years, and they've fallen in love with West Vancouver — the ocean, the mountains, the quiet streets....

08/22/2026

Ever wonder what the house down the street actually sold for?

Not the asking price. The real number.

Most people find out from a random sign in the yard, or worse — a nosy neighbor's guess. That's not information, that's gossip.

You shouldn't need to sit through a two-hour pitch in your living room just to get real numbers on your own block.

So I built something better: a free newsletter that sends you actual recent sale prices near you — no meeting, no obligation, no sales pitch. Just the data.

Join free and get first access to what's really selling on your street.

http://sold.tomikonomou.com

08/15/2026

Out of 700 Eastside Listings.
5 are the best priced.
Comment Value for the list.

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08/07/2026

Most agents compare brokerages by looking at one number: the split.

I think that’s only part of the equation.

When you're comparing REAL vs. eXp Realty, a better question might be:

“What am I actually getting for what I’m paying?”

Things like:

• Website + CRM
• Telelisting
• Regus / Spaces membership
• FinTracker
• Sisu
• Business technology and infrastructure
• Cloud-based systems

These are things that can have real value when you're trying to build a business—not simply close transactions.

A 100% commission model sounds great.

But what does it cost you to build everything around that commission model?

And conversely, what is the actual value of the tools and systems your brokerage provides?

I've put together a side-by-side comparison of REAL vs. eXp Realty looking specifically at the agent benefits.

👇 Take a look and tell me what you think.

If you were choosing a brokerage today, what would matter more to you: the split or the overall value?

I'd genuinely like to hear your perspective.

08/07/2026

This is not a starter home. This is the home you grow into.

Burnaby Lake, 3,000 sq ft, 3 bed up + a fully self-contained 2-bed walkout suite below. North Shore mountain views from both levels, private hot tub, backyard your kids will actually remember.

Want to see it in person?

My calendar is flexible.

08/07/2026

New listing in Willoughby Heights - built for families who need more room, not less.

5 bed, 4 bath, second kitchen and separate living space for extended family or a mortgage helper. This one's worth a look if your family's outgrowing your current place.

Want to see it in person?

08/07/2026

Sales down 10%. Prices down 6%. Condo prices down under 3%.

Three different numbers, three different stories — and the headline only ever gives you one of them.

If you're weighing a move from house to condo right now, the spread between what you're selling and what you're buying has actually narrowed in your favour. Broke down the real July numbers here.

08/06/2026

A guy went viral for moving in next to squatters until they left. Clever story. But if you're a landlord who's stuck with a tenant and can't sell, the real story is what nobody says out loud: you own it, and you have no control over it.

Wrote up what I'd actually tell you to do about that.