Engel & Völkers Vancouver - Elliot Funt Realtor

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...

11/12/2024

Nearly 11 acres on Gambier Island with two waterfront homes. This gorgeous estate was a pleasure to sell.

10/28/2024

Featured Engel & Völkers listing: Grand Scale Luxury Waterfront Estate. I'm particularly envious of the gorgeous wood beams, pools reminiscent of secluded hot springs, and insane camera collection.👌

Gated waterfront estate with grand scale timber frame mansion in Sechelt on the Sunshine Coast of BC. The pinnacle of luxury waterfront estates on 1.8 acres ...

09/18/2024

Must see the home tour of the beautiful Gambier Island estate I'm selling done by my colleague Cameron Phillips - Vancouver Real Estate. This was done for EV Exclusive, which is the shop's YouTube channel featuring some of the truely remarkable listings at Engel & Völkers Vancouver.

Welcome to Engel & Völkers Vancouver's exclusive property tour! Today, we're taking you to a breathtaking 11-acre waterfront estate on the serene Gambier Isl...

07/05/2024

Just in time for the sunny week ahead! Awesome feature by the Daily Hive Vancouver on my incredible waterfront Gambier Island listing. I couldn't agree more that the property is a great value!

Here is a link to the listing:
https://elliotfunt.ca/listings-sales/2363-sasaler-gambier-island

05/30/2024

This extraordinary 10.971 acre waterfront property offers unparalleled privacy and natural beauty on Gambier Island. Perched over 375ft of waterfront including a private dock, both the custom designed main and guest house feature timeless wood finishings milled from trees sourced from the property itself.

Other highlights include a wine cellar, large detached double garage/workshop, greenhouse, and two enclosed garden areas.

Just 30 minutes by boat from Horseshoe Bay, 5 minutes from Langdale, or roughly an hour by boat from False Creek. This property is located in a boat access only area of British Columbia within Howe Sound.

Gambier Island is exempt from the BC Speculation and Vacancy Tax, and also exempt from the foreign buyer ban.

Listed by Elliot Funt with Engel & Völkers Vancouver
MLS # R2888194
Offered at $2,850,000

01/21/2024

My take on the Luxury Real Estate Market Report produced by Engel & Völkers shops across Canada.

See Engel & Völkers Canada’s main report. Plus my take!

10/19/2023

A number of clients have been asking me about the Broadway Plan's rezoning opportunities and the investment potential that this rezoning provides. So I wrote a blog post on how you can make money via straightforward real estate investment opportunities related to the changes.

Some helpful information on how to make money using the City of Vancouver’s Broadway Plan guidelines.

07/24/2023

I actually get excited when these are released. So much good info.

Engel & Völkers is proud to share our 2023 Mid-Year Canadian Luxury Real Estate Market Report.
Powered by the expertise of our local Canadian market professionals and market data, this report offers valuable insights into the residential property landscape in Halifax, Montréal, Ottawa, Toronto, and Vancouver. Identifying notable trends, in-demand neighbourhoods, key economic factors, and sheds light on evolving buyer and seller preferences.

Read the full report here:

https://www.evrealestate.com/blog/2023-mid-year-canadian-luxury-market-report/

01/14/2023

I am pleased to share the 2022 Year-End Canadian Luxury Real Estate Market Report. Combining market data with insights from Engel & Völkers’ local experts in top metro markets, the report analyzes market trends for homes priced above $1 million throughout 2022—finding that the luxury real estate market is holding its value despite a national drop in sales volume.

Read 2022 Year-End Canadian Luxury Real Estate Market Report by Engel & Völkers Americas on Issuu and browse thousands of other publications on our...