Engel & Völkers Vancouver - Elliot Funt Realtor

06/23/2026

My latest Gambier Island listing has been featured by Dwell Magazine. I'm very excited to see this architectural home get such coveted recognition by Dwell.

Designed by BattersbyHowat Architects, the boat-accessible residence is perched on a rocky site with views of Horseshoe Bay.

06/12/2026

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/real-estate/vancouver/article-home-of-the-week-the-tide-was-right-for-this-gambier-island-home/

Owner does not take for granted the privilege of being close to nature, yet near a major city

05/12/2026

Newly listed on Gambier Island.

A rare architectural waterfront home designed by BattersbyHowat and constructed by Hart Tipton Construction.

Just 20 minutes from Horseshoe Bay, arrive at your private dock and leave everything else behind. The home wraps around a sun-filled courtyard, with warm Douglas fir floors and millwork, hemlock ceiling panels, aluminum curtain wall windows, and a sculptural RAIS wood-burning stove anchoring the main living space.

Privacy is built into the architecture. The home feels sheltered and quiet, while still maintaining a strong connection to the water, trees, and coastal landscape.

South-facing exposure delivers beautiful sunrises and glowing sunset skies, while off-grid systems including solar, battery storage, and backup generator support a self-sufficient island lifestyle.

MLS # R3118982

More details and photos:
https://www.howe-sound.ca/sales-listings/waterfront-home-gambier-island-battersbyhowat

Photos/video by InFrame Real Estate Films

12/19/2025

BCBusiness ran a piece on a Gambier Island sale I worked on in Douglas Bay. If you’re curious, here’s the article:

Privacy, island-style living and a tight-knit community are the main reasons why people are purchasing off-grid homes.

12/15/2025

I’ve put together a practical, evergreen piece on older concrete condo buildings in downtown Vancouver — what tends to age well, what to be cautious about, and why age itself usually isn’t the real risk.

It’s not a list of “best buildings,” but a way of thinking about older towers that helps buyers avoid surprises.

A practical guide to older concrete condo buildings in downtown Vancouver, including what to look for, common risks, and how to avoid costly surprises.

01/19/2025

10 considerations for buying off-grid. Key knowledge from Elliot Funt, a licensed real estate advisor with Engel & Völkers in British Columbia, Canada.Questi...