Ryan DeLuca is a realtor with Sotheby’s International Realty Canada in Vancouver. He is also host of The Real Estate Minute on Novus TV.

Keep your condo cool if you want to garner a sizzling sale price

July 30, 2009

So by now we are all wondering when this heat wave is going to break and give us some relief but for those of you selling, the heat can make your condo feel like a sauna. Here are some tips to cool your place down and keep buyers happy when then come through your home.

Selling homes in the summer can be a tough task

July 09, 2009

Summer is here. The great weather, the beaches, the vacations.

Noise pollution often overlooked in condos

July 02, 2009

Vancouver is known for having some of the best outdoor recreation around, but the city also has a number of bars, pubs and clubs for patrons to visit.

Tips for selling in a construction zone

June 11, 2009

Construction season is upon us. It is time once again for the roads to be torn up, gas mains to be installed, and paving to begin.

New suburbia goes trendy, hip

June 04, 2009

The face of suburbia is forever changing with the development of a new concept in living called master planned communities.

Come rain or shine make sure your home is the place to be

May 21, 2009

Vancouver is lucky in that the spring often brings many gorgeous sunny and warm days.

Great deals can be found in Surrey, Maple Ridge

April 23, 2009

Buying a home for the first time can be a daunting task.

How to land the perfect house for a 'mortgage helper'

April 09, 2009

Some people call them “in-law suites”; some call them “mortgage helpers”, but by any name having a finished basement to rent can make all the difference between affording a house or just a condo in the Vancouver market.

Stage your loft right for the sell

April 01, 2009

One of the great things about Vancouver is there is no shortage of housing styles in the city. Keeping that in mind, it is important to remember that each housing style must be staged and marketed in its own unique way. Lofts are no exception to that rule.

Referrals key to finding realtor who knows your tastes

March 25, 2009

Hiring a realtor can be a tricky prospect. It requires a lot of attention to detail and ensuring that your personalities do not conflict with those you are working with. So what do you do if you are moving to an area of the Lower Mainland that your realtor of choice does not service? Get a referral.

Overseas sales a tricky business

March 19, 2009

Vancouver is considered one of the most beautiful and most liveable cities in the world. It is no wonder that many of the buyers we encounter daily in the real estate market are from overseas.

Selling the digital with the home

March 12, 2009

With the continuation of the digital age, many homes and condos are being upgraded

Crime need not impede a sale

March 05, 2009

Violence seems to be on the rise in Metro Vancouver lately with gang shootings becoming more prevalent.

Renting your home for the Olympics

February 26, 2009

With less than a year until the Olympics everyone is wondering how they can capitalize on not only the Games

Play up location to your demo

February 12, 2009

Vancouver is such an amazing city with such a diverse and eclectic group of people living here that it can often be hard to decide what part of the city you want to buy your home in.

Deep discounts attract attention

February 05, 2009

So what do these sudden discounts mean for you, the average buyer and seller?

The many ways to own or live on properties

January 29, 2009

Freehold, leashold and co-ops. These terms conjure up confusion and frustration for the average Vancouver buyer.

Plan your heart out, then get a realtor

January 22, 2009

With the lowest interest rates in decades now being offered by banks and credit unions, people are once again venturing out to score that great deal.

Staging the perfect home sale

January 15, 2009

It is time to kick off the new year with a fresh batch of homes for sale.

Turn the ordinary into an exotic getaway with home renovation

December 18, 2008

As I sit in a café in Newport Village contemplating what to make of our final column of the year, I can’t help but ask the people around me what they want to know about.

Show the light in the winter months

December 10, 2008

With the rain almost a daily occurrence now, and the warm weather finally laid to rest, most people have begun their winter hibernation.

It may be cheaper to pay a realtor than sell your home by yourself

December 04, 2008

FSBO; otherwise known as For Sale Bye Owner is a means of selling your home on your own without the aid of a licensed realtor.

Mixing holiday décor with a seller’s mindset

November 27, 2008

With the holiday season fast approaching, and as all the glittering lights begin to shine, many sellers wonder whether they too can get involved in the decorating festivities, or if doing so will hinder a quick sale.

Making your small space a hot seller

November 20, 2008

Small homes can be some of the trickiest properties to sell.

Selling advice worth millions

November 06, 2008

Multi-million dollar properties tend to represent the smallest numbers of reported listings and sales.

Pricing part of a perfect house

October 30, 2008

So you listed your property a few months ago and not only is it still sitting on the market, as of late there have been almost no calls to view at all.

Assignment-selling can be complicated

October 23, 2008

As the real estate market continues to soften in the approach of a potential recession, more and more purchasers of pre-built condominiums are contemplating the idea of selling their contracts.

Leaky condo syndrome

October 09, 2008

As winter approaches, it seems buyers are beginning to dredge up that fear of leaky condos that plagued hundreds of Vancouver buildings erected in the 90s. 

Set your home apart with an inspection

October 02, 2008

As the market continues to favour buyers, property owners are now finding as many ways as possible to get ahead of the curve when selling their homes.

Good time to buy

September 25, 2008

With the U.S. economy in continuing decline, many are wondering if our American counterparts have enough economic sway on Canada to lead our housing market to the same fate. In a word, no.