Aman Brah

I've lived in the Metro Vancouver area since the early 90's, my parents took a gamble and left everything they had and knew in London, England for this up and coming area of Canada. They were looking for a better place to raise my brother and I (we both thank them for the brave choice they made!).

In the 25 years or so that I've been here, I've seen a lot of change some for the better and some not as much, but I can still say there's no place I would rather live and now raise my own kid's. In the media, social media, etc... you hear a lot of opinion's on Metro Vancouver Real Estate and what's going on.

This is my Opinion and you can take it how you please...
Metro Vancouver has changed and there is no doubting that, it's gone from the small coastal city on the West Coast to a destination of choice across the planet. Yes our Real Estate is expensive and in some area's un-affordable. Even though there are thoughts out there that is the cause of t…

2140 Mary Hill Road, Port Coquitlam

Great buy for first time buyers or investors, potential to hold and wait for Future Development, OCP calls for Townhouses. If you're investor this property will cash-flow (call for details & Cash-flow Analysis). You'll find one of the cities biggest infrastructure projects just breaking ground, the New Recreation Complex, slated to be completed in 2021 just down the street (Video). A proposed adjacent private development to the new complex is to include a mix of apartment buildings, seniors' and rental housing, and a restaurant or café. Brand New Deck, Electrical Panel and Service, new Appliances and more. Centrally located within walking distance to the WestCoast Express, downtown City of Port Coquitlam, Shopping, and the Port Coquitlam Recreation Complex, etc... Call today for your personal showing!

The B.C. Government announced on March 17, 2017 that workers coming to BC through the Provincial Nominee Program can now be exempt from the additional property transfer tax on Foreign National individuals that was put in place in August 2016.
Exemptions If you are a foreign national individual who receives confirmation under the B.C. Provincial Nominee Program, you do not pay the 15% additional property transfer tax. Foreign corporations and taxable trustees are not eligible for the exemption.
To qualify for this exemption, you must be a confirmed B.C. Provincial Nominee before the property transfer is registered with the Land Title Office and the property must be used as your principal residence.
You may claim this exemption only once. If you purchase another property as a foreign national, you must pay the additional property transfer tax. Qualification for every exemption is verified.
To claim the exemption, when you file your additional property transfer tax return (PDF): - Check …

When it comes to Real Estate, most people think of a home for themselves and their family. There is another aspect to Real Estate that funds an entire Industry in most cities around the world, Real Estate Investment. Whether you’re aware of it or not, anyone that owns a property has an investment in Real Estate, how you choose to operate it is the biggest difference. Real Estate can be a huge part of your overall Investment Portfolio or it can be your Investment Portfolio. Surrounded with the right team and advisor’s most investors will never go wrong with an investment property. Your team will consist of a Realtor®, Accountant and Lawyer when you start out, this will grow as your portfolio does. The people and team you trust to work with should be able to advise you whether you’re buying your first property or ‘Door’ 500. Not every Realtor®, Mortgage Broker, Accountant and Lawyer knows Real Estate Investment, so these initial decisions will lay your Portfolio foundation.
Real Estat…

If you’re looking to make your festive season truly merry and bright, look no further than these locations where Christmas lights are the main attraction in Metro Vancouver. With Metro Vancouver’s many trees, green spaces and natural setting, lighting up for the holidays is must-do. Stop by for a spectacular photo-op and even some pretty amazing light shows across the region!!!

- Vancouver
- Burnaby & New Westminster
- Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam & Port Moody the Tri-Cities
- Pitt Meadows & Maple Ridge

Fraser Valley
- Surrey & Delta
- Langley

If you’re looking to make your festive season truly merry and bright, look no further than these locations where Christmas lights are the main attraction. With Burnaby & New Westminster lighting up for the holidays is must-do. Stop by for a spectacular photo-op and even some pretty amazing light shows.
Burnaby
4187 William St, Burnaby, BC V5C 3J5 - Snowmen, wreaths, Christmas trees, Santa and his reindeer and more are all lit up with thousands of twinkling lights.
4990 Belleville Ave, Burnaby, BC V5G 2S6 - For the past 15 years the Dube’s have been lighting up their home for the holidays. Enjoy thousands of twinkling lights, festive displays and lawn ornaments including giant snowmen, Santa and much more. Accepting donations for Variety – the Children’s Charity.
6728 Grant Pl, Burnaby, BC V5B 4X2 - For the past 25 years this home has been decked out for the holidays, becoming one of North Burnaby’s longest standing Christmas light displays. Accepting donations for BC Children’s Hospi…