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Today's buyers have more options, more leverage, and higher expectations than they've had in years. Learn what that means for homeowners planning to list their property in 2026 and how to position your home for a successful sale. James and Denny share what they're seeing firsthand as Vancouver sellers adapt to a market where buyers have more choice and negotiating power. In this episode, they discuss what to expect when listing your home in 2026 and the strategies that are helping homes stand out. This episode will focus on the current buyer's market and how sellers can prepare, renegotiations happening often, offers falling apart, accepting prices under listing, buyers reaching for extra items, the importance of inspections, and unpermitted renovations. Podcast Videos can be found on the Garbutt + Dumas Real Estate Team YouTube channel Email us at [email protected] James Garbutt [email protected] Instagram: /jamesgarbutt Facebook: /jamesgarbutt Denny Dumas [email protected] Instagram: /denny.dumas Facebook: /denny.dumas.5 Garbutt + Dumas Real Estate Instagram: /gdrealestateteam Facebook: /gdrealestateteam Website: garbuttdumas.ca

The Vancouver real estate market continues to feel slow, with cautious buyers, hesitant sellers, and very little appetite for investment properties. This episode also looks at some of the more recent political decisions and what it could mean for housing, development, and confidence across the Lower Mainland. James and Denny share their on-the-ground take on a slow Vancouver real estate market, where buyers are hesitant, sellers are frustrated, and investment properties are getting harder to justify. They also dig into the Richmond Cowichan decision and how it may affect confidence, development, and the conversations they're having with clients right now. This episode will focus on current housing statistics and news, showing what's really going on in New West, Tri-Cities, East Van, North Van, Burnaby, Maple Ridge, Surrey and Downtown Vancouver. Podcast Videos can be found on the Garbutt + Dumas Real Estate Team YouTube channel Email us at [email protected] James Garbutt [email protected] Instagram: /jamesgarbutt Facebook: /jamesgarbutt Denny Dumas [email protected] Instagram: /denny.dumas Facebook: /denny.dumas.5 Garbutt + Dumas Real Estate Instagram: /gdrealestateteam Facebook: /gdrealestateteam Website: garbuttdumas.ca

In today's Vancouver real estate market, strategic renovations can make the difference between sitting on the market and selling with confidence. This episode breaks down how sellers should approach upgrades, pricing, and preparation to maximize value without over-improving in a shifting market. James and Denny break down the renovation do's and don'ts that actually matter when getting your home ready for sale, drawing from their on-the-ground experience with buyers and sellers across Vancouver. They share where to spend, where to save, and the common mistakes that can cost you thousands in today's market. This episode will focus on how to get the most out of renovating before selling, how to prepare the home for a sale, taking advantage of spring and fall markets, decluttering and simple preparations. Podcast Videos can be found on the Garbutt + Dumas Real Estate Team YouTube channel Email us at [email protected] James Garbutt [email protected] Instagram: /jamesgarbutt Facebook: /jamesgarbutt Denny Dumas [email protected] Instagram: /denny.dumas Facebook: /denny.dumas.5 Garbutt + Dumas Real Estate Instagram: /gdrealestateteam Facebook: /gdrealestateteam Website: garbuttdumas.ca

Rates are on hold, but the market isn't moving. We unpack why 2025 was one of the slowest years for Vancouver real estate and what this stalemate means for 2026.  James and Denny share what they're seeing as Vancouver realtors in a stalled market. With rates on hold and sales at 2025 lows, they break down what's actually happening at showings. This episode will focus on the BoC rate Hold, 2025 having the lowest number of sales in a long time, rents keep coming down, investor struggles, fixed or variable mortgages, people are still looking to make moves, and future market predictions. Podcast Videos can be found on the Garbutt + Dumas Real Estate Team YouTube channel. Email us at [email protected] James Garbutt [email protected] Instagram: /jamesgarbutt Facebook: /jamesgarbutt Denny Dumas [email protected] Instagram: /denny.dumas Facebook: /denny.dumas.5 Garbutt + Dumas Real Estate Instagram: /gdrealestateteam Facebook: /gdrealestateteam Website: garbuttdumas.ca

Being a landlord in Vancouver has never been more challenging. With rising operating costs, tightening regulations, and softening rental returns, many investors are questioning whether holding residential property still makes financial sense in today's market. What was once considered a safe, long-term wealth strategy now comes with more uncertainty, more risks, and fewer rewards. James and Denny break down the current landlord dilemma from the front lines of Vancouver real estate. They also explore what the future could look like—and whether being a landlord in Vancouver can still be worth it. This episode will focus on being a landlord in today's current real estate market, being impossible to be cash flow positive, developers struggling and less homes being built, when tenanted properties sell, very few people take over the tenancies, investors not buying, wrongful evictions and future predictions. Podcast Videos can be found on the Garbutt + Dumas Real Estate Team YouTube channel. Email us at [email protected] James Garbutt [email protected] Instagram: /jamesgarbutt Facebook: /jamesgarbutt Denny Dumas [email protected] Instagram: /denny.dumas Facebook: /denny.dumas.5 Garbutt + Dumas Real Estate Instagram: /gdrealestateteam Facebook: /gdrealestateteam Website: garbuttdumas.ca

The Bank of Canada's latest rate cut has buyers hopeful, but the Vancouver market tells a different story. Despite lower borrowing costs, inventory continues to climb, and many homes are still sitting as we move deeper into a true buyer's market. James and Denny share what they're seeing firsthand as realtors in today's shifting market — listings sitting longer, price reductions becoming common, and buyers taking their time. They discuss how this new phase is changing strategies for both buyers and sellers as confidence slowly rebuilds after the BoC's latest rate cut. This episode will focus on the most recent BoC rate cut, how lower rates are (and aren't) impacting buyer activity in Vancouver and surrounding areas, rising inventory levels, buyer and seller psychology, and market outlook for the next few months. Podcast Videos can be found on the Garbutt + Dumas Real Estate Team YouTube channel Email us at [email protected] James Garbutt [email protected] Instagram: /jamesgarbutt Facebook: /jamesgarbutt Denny Dumas [email protected] Instagram: /denny.dumas Facebook: /denny.dumas.5 Garbutt + Dumas Real Estate Instagram: /gdrealestateteam Facebook: /gdrealestateteam Website: garbuttdumas.ca

Depreciation reports are one of the most important — and misunderstood — tools in strata real estate. These reports reveal the true condition of a building, outline upcoming repair costs, and can significantly influence a property's value and long-term investment potential. James and Denny break down how depreciation reports influence strata health, budgeting, and property values, helping buyers and owners understand the real story behind the numbers. This episode will focus on depreciation reports and why they're required in B.C., how often depreciation reports should be updated, the connection between depreciation reports and strata fees or special levies, common red flags to look for in aging buildings and a call back to episode 40 on depreciation reports. Podcast Videos can be found on the Garbutt + Dumas Real Estate Team YouTube channel Email us at [email protected] James Garbutt [email protected] Instagram: /jamesgarbutt Facebook: /jamesgarbutt Denny Dumas [email protected] Instagram: /denny.dumas Facebook: /denny.dumas.5 Garbutt + Dumas Real Estate Instagram: /gdrealestateteam Facebook: /gdrealestateteam Website: garbuttdumas.ca

The Bank of Canada's 0.25% rate cut has done little to heat up Vancouver's sluggish real estate market, leaving buyers and sellers cautious in an increasingly volatile environment. Developers are feeling the squeeze as high costs, weak demand, and policy shifts make it harder than ever to bring projects to life. James and Denny talk about supporting clients as they adapt to the realities of a slower housing market, sharing insights on shifting buyer expectations, seller strategies, and how to stay prepared in today's uncertain landscape. This episode will focus on the BoC rate cut, the realities of a slower market, fixed rate changes as bonds go down, the uncertainty of everything, very low sales volumes, and selling stats covering Burnaby, Coquitlam, New West, East Van and North Van. Email us at [email protected] James Garbutt [email protected] Instagram: /jamesgarbutt Facebook: /jamesgarbutt Denny Dumas [email protected] Instagram: /denny.dumas Facebook: /denny.dumas.5 Garbutt + Dumas Real Estate Instagram: /gdrealestateteam Facebook: /gdrealestateteam Website: garbuttdumas.ca

A swell of condo inventory is reshaping the resale landscape, giving buyers unprecedented choice and bargaining power. We'll unpack where the numbers sit now and spotlight the savvy moves that can turn this surplus into opportunity. James and Denny share how they're approaching the condo market's high-inventory landscape with both buyers and sellers, unpacking the tactics that help clients stand out and capitalize on surplus supply. This episode will focus on the current condo resale market in Vancouver, high levels of inventory, conversations with buyers and sellers, the New West condo market, sales ratios, and the difficulty in selling. Email us at [email protected] James Garbutt [email protected] Instagram: /jamesgarbutt Facebook: /jamesgarbutt Denny Dumas [email protected] Instagram: /denny.dumas Facebook: /denny.dumas.5 Garbutt + Dumas Real Estate Instagram: /gdrealestateteam Facebook: /gdrealestateteam Website: garbuttdumas.ca

The shifting buyers' market is rewriting Vancouver real estate playbooks, demanding frank conversations that sometimes include tough truths on pricing and timelines. This episode unpacks how to deliver bad news gracefully while setting rock-solid expectations that keep both buyers and sellers confident and on track.  James and Denny share real-life conversations with clients and discuss how important it is to set expectations early on. This episode will focus on tough conversations with buyers and sellers, delivering bad news, setting expectations, buyers taking their time, people dealing with FOMO, dealing with low ball offers, bringing clarity to the situation and predictions for the future. Podcast Videos can be found on the Garbutt + Dumas Real Estate Team YouTube channel Email us at [email protected] James Garbutt [email protected] Instagram: /jamesgarbutt Facebook: /jamesgarbutt Denny Dumas [email protected] Instagram: /denny.dumas Facebook: /denny.dumas.5 Garbutt + Dumas Real Estate Instagram: /gdrealestateteam Facebook: /gdrealestateteam Website: garbuttdumas.ca

Metro Vancouver is experiencing a deceptively quiet spring with inventory climbing even as the Bank of Canada holds rates steady. We unpack how that rising supply and the new GST changes could reshape strategies for buyers, sellers, and investors alike. James and Denny discuss how they're navigating today's buyer-seller dynamics and the real-world scenarios unfolding in the market. This episode will focus on the Bank of Canada rate hold decision, climbing inventories, low sales volume across all markets, first-time buyers' GST changes, economic woes, tough time to list, great time for buyers, and fall market predictions. Email us at [email protected] James Garbutt [email protected] Instagram: /jamesgarbutt Facebook: /jamesgarbutt Denny Dumas [email protected] Instagram: /denny.dumas Facebook: /denny.dumas.5 Garbutt + Dumas Real Estate Instagram: /gdrealestateteam Facebook: /gdrealestateteam Website: garbuttdumas.ca

Vancouver's condo market is reeling as presale buyers face steep losses, with completed units reselling for less than their launch prices. Analysts warn that the wave of cancellations, investor fatigue, and rising carrying costs has turned once-sure-thing presales into a cautionary tale of condo crisis and buyer pain. James and Denny dive into Vancouver's condo crisis, spotlighting painful presale contracts and Brentwood towers now trading below their launch prices.  This episode will focus on pre-sale condo pain, Vancouver and Toronto condo collapse, selling less than presale, buyers not qualifying for mortgages, many families not looking to live in condos, developers struggling and predictions for the future. Podcast Videos can be found on the Garbutt + Dumas Real Estate Team YouTube channel Email us at [email protected] James Garbutt [email protected] Instagram: /jamesgarbutt Facebook: /jamesgarbutt Denny Dumas [email protected] Instagram: /denny.dumas Facebook: /denny.dumas.5 Garbutt + Dumas Real Estate Instagram: /gdrealestateteam Facebook: /gdrealestateteam Website: garbuttdumas.ca

The Bank of Canada has kept its benchmark interest rate steady at 2.75%, putting a pause on a streak of seven straight cuts. In its Wednesday announcement, the Bank acknowledged a significant slowdown in the Canadian economy but opted to hold the rate as it awaits more clarity on U.S. trade policy and the broader effects of tariffs. James and Denny share their on-the-ground insights as Vancouver realtors, highlighting what they're seeing in this spring market. This episode will focus on the Bank of Canada's recent rate hold, more rate cuts this year, fixed rates going up, variable vs fixed in the current market, upcoming elections, rental rates going down, construction is very expensive and predictions for the future. Podcast Videos can be found on the Garbutt + Dumas Real Estate Team YouTube channel Email us at [email protected] James Garbutt [email protected] Instagram: /jamesgarbutt Facebook: /jamesgarbutt Denny Dumas [email protected] Instagram: /denny.dumas Facebook: /denny.dumas.5 Garbutt + Dumas Real Estate Instagram: /gdrealestateteam Facebook: /gdrealestateteam Website: garbuttdumas.ca

Thinking about jumping into real estate? In this episode, we discuss whether investing in Vancouver real estate still makes sense today, explore different property types, and discuss long-term appreciation in a market everyone's watching. James and Denny discuss whether it's still worth investing in the Vancouver real estate market, diving into current trends and popular investment property types. This episode will focus on investing in Vancouver real estate and if it's still worth it, different property types and their popularity, is positive cash flow possible, being in a buyers market, the current state of prebuilts, and long-term appreciation predictions. Podcast Videos can be found on the Garbutt + Dumas Real Estate Team YouTube channel Email us at [email protected] James Garbutt [email protected] Instagram: /jamesgarbutt Facebook: /jamesgarbutt Denny Dumas [email protected] Instagram: /denny.dumas Facebook: /denny.dumas.5 Garbutt + Dumas Real Estate Instagram: /gdrealestateteam Facebook: /gdrealestateteam Website: garbuttdumas.ca

The real estate market has yet to gain the momentum many expected, with buyer demand remaining sluggish despite seasonal trends. However, some properties are still holding at peak pricing and even attracting multiple offers. James and Denny discuss the types of properties receiving multiple offers despite the overall slow real estate market in the Lower Mainland. This episode will focus on the low activity in the real estate market, being prepared for multiple offers, predictions for the spring, lot's of uncertainty, high end properties really struggling, condos not moving fast, developers slowing down construction products, and future predictions. Podcast Videos can be found on the Garbutt + Dumas Real Estate Team YouTube channel Email us at [email protected] James Garbutt [email protected] Instagram: /jamesgarbutt Facebook: /jamesgarbutt Denny Dumas [email protected] Instagram: /denny.dumas Facebook: /denny.dumas.5 Garbutt + Dumas Real Estate Instagram: /gdrealestateteam Facebook: /gdrealestateteam Website: garbuttdumas.ca