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Welcome to 8851 Scotchbrook Road Richmond BC V6Y 2M2

Michael Cowling Published on: 17/10/2026

Executive living in Richmond's Broadmoor! Impeccably updated 4,200 sq ft home on a sunny 66'x120' west-facing lot. Features 5 beds, 4 baths, high-end kitchen, luxury finishes, smart tech, soaring ceilings & grand rooms. Move-in ready perfection!

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Welcome to 9211 Arvida Drive

Welcome to 9211 Arvida Drive

Michael Cowling
Published on: 08/04/2026

Welcome to 9211 Arvida Drive Builder Alert! Exceptional opportunity on this centrally located 11,202 sq ft lot with an impressive 73-foot frontage. Zoned RSML (Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing), allowing for up to 4 units, ideal for builders, investors, or those looking at redevelopment potential. The property currently features a 2,450 sq ft older home in need of significant repair. The existing layout offers 3 bedrooms up and potential for 3 bedrooms down. The lower level is largely unfinished with exposed studs, though some rough-in work has been completed toward a future suite configuration. Heating includes in-floor hot water radiant heat upstairs and hot water baseboard heating below. Electrical has been substantially updated with separate breaker panels for upper and lower levels mostly installed. Prime central location within close proximity to Walter Lee Elementary and McNair Secondary. Excellent redevelopment or renovation opportunity in a sought-after neighbourhood.

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Price Reductions Without Panic: How to Reset Your Listing Strategy in Richmond and Greater Vancouver

Price Reductions Without Panic: How to Reset Your Listing Strategy in Richmond and Greater Vancouver

Michael Cowling
Published on: 31/03/2026

A price reduction can be strategic, not reactive. Learn how to time a reset, choose the right new number, and avoid the “stale listing” effect.

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Pricing Condos, Townhomes, and Detached Homes in Greater Vancouver: Why the Same Rules Do Not Apply

Pricing Condos, Townhomes, and Detached Homes in Greater Vancouver: Why the Same Rules Do Not Apply

Michael Cowling
Published on: 24/03/2026

Pricing strategy changes by property type. Learn the key differences for condos, townhomes, and detached homes in Richmond and Greater Vancouver.

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How the Sales to Active Listings Ratio Should Influence Your List Price in Metro Vancouver

How the Sales to Active Listings Ratio Should Influence Your List Price in Metro Vancouver

Michael Cowling
Published on: 17/03/2026

Learn how the sales to active listings ratio affects pricing leverage in Richmond and Greater Vancouver, and how to choose a strategy that fits your segment.

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Underpricing in Greater Vancouver: When It Creates Competition and When It Simply Leaves Money Behind

Underpricing in Greater Vancouver: When It Creates Competition and When It Simply Leaves Money Behind

Michael Cowling
Published on: 10/03/2026

Underpricing is not a universal strategy. Learn when it works in Richmond and Greater Vancouver, and how to avoid attracting the wrong buyer pool.

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The 2026 BC Budget: What It Means for Homeowners and Sellers Right Now

The 2026 BC Budget: What It Means for Homeowners and Sellers Right Now

Michael Cowling
Published on: 03/03/2026

Understand how the 2026 BC Budget impacts homeowners in Richmond and Greater Vancouver. Get a clear breakdown of changes to strata PST, the higher school tax on $3M+ properties, speculation tax increases, and new property tax deferment costs. Essential reading for potential sellers and luxury property owners.

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