Ion Gutu

I tried 😮‍💨

Not everything you see online actually hits the market like this…

Brand new units in Metrotown
starting from the mid 500s
because of a bankruptcy sale.

Opportunities like this don’t last long. Once they’re gone, they’re gone.

DM “Metrotown” and I’ll send you what’s still available.

Found this from last year when I was cold calling…

Don’t do it anymore but I forgot how random these calls used to get 😂

Everyone keeps saying the market is slow…

but that’s not really true.

Some areas are already back in sellers market territory
which means over 20% of listings are actually selling.

So yeah, things are moving.

Just not everywhere.

That’s why two buyers can have completely different experiences right now depending on where they’re looking.

DM “SELL” and I’ll tell you if it actually makes sense for you to sell in your area.

Your first home is usually NOT your dream home.

Most people get stuck thinking they need to buy the “perfect” place…

That’s not how it works.

Your first property has one job:
Get you in the game.

Buy it.
Build equity.
Then make your next move.

The path usually looks like this:
Buy → Build equity → Sell → Upgrade.

Or…

Use the equity from your first property to buy the next one
and keep the first as a rental.

That’s how people actually build wealth in real estate.

It’s not about perfection.
It’s about getting started.

DM “START” if you want to see what your first step could look like in Vancouver.

Everyone saw this GST rebate and thinks it’s free money…

and honestly, it can be.

There are a lot of brand new places under $1M right now.

But it’s not like you just pick any new build and get 50K back.

Some qualify, some don’t.
And even when they do… it’s not always as big of a benefit as people expect.

So yeah — it’s useful.

You just need to know where it actually makes sense.

DM “GST” if you want me to check your situation.

If you haven’t bought your first home yet in Canada, you’re not behind…

you’re right on trend.

For decades, the average age of first-time buyers barely moved.

But in the last few years, everything changed.

Here’s the reality in Canada right now:

🏠 Home prices increased significantly across major cities
📈 Interest rates rose fast, making monthly payments much higher
💸 Saving for a down payment became harder than ever
🏢 Rent stayed high, leaving less room to save

And in cities like Vancouver…

this shift is even more extreme.

A lot of people feel like they’re “late”

but the truth is:

the timeline changed.

Not everyone buys in their 20s anymore.

Not even close.

But here’s what hasn’t changed:

Homeownership is still one of the most powerful ways to build long-term wealth.

The path just looks different now.

If you’re trying to figure out how to buy your first property in Vancouver…

DM me “PLAN” and I’ll walk you through realistic options.

This is why people move from Toronto to Vancouver… and quietly second guess it after a few months.

They come here thinking they’re used to expensive housing…
but Vancouver hits differently.

You’re paying more… for less space.

What felt normal in Toronto…
suddenly feels tight here.

And it’s not just about price.

It’s the layout.
The size.
The way you actually live in the space.

Some people adjust.

Some people don’t.

That’s the part nobody talks about.

If you’re thinking about moving to Vancouver… you need to understand this before you buy anything.

DM “Move” if you are planning on buying or selling in Vancouver

8 GROSS things that instantly tell me your home isn’t maintained.👇

Buyers notice everything. And these are the things that make us walk in and immediately wonder what else has been ignored.🚩

1. Flickering lights or outlets warm to the touch.
That’s a fire hazard hiding inside your walls.🔥
2. A musty smell you can’t locate. Mold is already growing somewhere you can’t see.🤢
3. Doors that won’t latch or windows that stick.
The foundation is moving. That’s a very expensive conversation. 😬
4. Soft or springy spots in the floor. The subfloor is rotting underneath you.👣
5. Yellow or brown ceiling stains. Whether old or active, water has been doing damage in silence. 💧
6. Fine black dust around air vents. This can signal
a cracked heat exchanger leaking carbon monoxide into your home. ☠️
7. Bubbling or peeling exterior paint. Moisture is trapped inside your walls and rot is coming next. 🏚️
8. Tiny sawdust piles along baseboards. Carpenter ants or termites are eating your house from the inside out.🐜

The small things always tell the bigger story.
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If you are thinking about selling, DM me.📥

yeah my phone didn’t survive this one 😭