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 garbuttdumaspodcast@gmail.com

James Garbutt
james@gdrealestate.ca
Instagram: /jamesgarbutt
Facebook: /jamesgarbutt

Denny Dumas
denny@gdrealestate.ca
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 garbuttdumaspodcast@gmail.com

James Garbutt
james@gdrealestate.ca
Instagram: /jamesgarbutt
Facebook: /jamesgarbutt

Denny Dumas
denny@gdrealestate.ca
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 garbuttdumaspodcast@gmail.com

James Garbutt
james@gdrealestate.ca
Instagram: /jamesgarbutt
Facebook: /jamesgarbutt

Denny Dumas
denny@gdrealestate.ca
Instagram: /denny.dumas
Facebook: /denny.dumas.5

Garbutt + Dumas Real Estate
Instagram: /gdrealestateteam
Facebook: /gdrealestateteam
Website: garbuttdumas.ca