Inside Tour of Commercial Street Village | Full VLOG Tour of this Vancouver Neighborhood

In my 50 years of living in Vancouver, I've spent a lot of time exploring every nook and cranny of this city. In this podcast, I'm sharing with you one of my favourite corners of Vancouver...and that's the Commercial Street Village.

Commercial Street Village is a little micro-neighbourhood in the NE corner of Kensington - Cedar Cottage and just on the southern edge of Commercial Drive. It's a neighborhood with a long, colourful history and today it's one of Vancouver's hidden gems.

Personally, I think more people should be aware of everything that this neighborhood has going for it. It's ideal for families, young professionals as well as downsizes looking for an urban experience at a great price.

If you are thinking of moving to Vancouver, the Commercial Street Village is a neighborhood you need to put on your radar. Come along with me as I show you exactly why you might want to live in the Commercial Street Village...but also why this might not be the neighborhood for you.

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Sebastian Albrecht - Realtor

Royal LePage Westside

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email: sebastian@albrechtgroup.ca

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A.E. LePage Realtor of the Year - CANADA - 2019

Top 5% in Canada Royal LePage 2024 - 10th year

Top 10% GVR 2024 - 13th year

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The Future of Vancouver [This Hidden Vancouver Project Will Change Everything by 2026]

There are a number of HUGE projects currently underway that are shaping the future of Vancouver. Projects such as Senakw, the Oakridge redevelopment, the Jericho Lands, the Broadway Plan and the Rupert and Renfrew Plan...just to name a few.

These projects are reshaping our city RIGHT now. However, there's one EVEN BIGGER project that is somehow flying under the radar. This project is going to have a MASSIVE impact on life in Vancouver.

Quite literally, this project could have a bigger impact on living in Vancouver than any other single project...and almost no one knows about it, let alone is talking about it.

In today's podcast, we're going to talk about what this project means for the future of Vancouver …and what it could mean for your future in this city.

If you are thinking of moving to Vancouver (or already living in Vancouver) this is a topic you'll want to pay very close attention to...understanding how Vancouver is being reshaped will help you know where you might want to invest in Vancouver real estate, Vancouver neighbourhoods you'll likely want to avoid...and better understand where in Vancouver there might be opportunities.

I'm really excited for this podcast as this topic really pumps me up! I hope you enjoy watching it as much as I enjoyed making it!

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People moving to Vancouver, BC reach out every single day, and I ABSOLUTELY love helping them. Don't hesitate to reach out if you are thinking of moving here because I can help make that transition SO much easier on you!!!

Reach out Day/Nights/Weekends or whenever works for YOU!

Sebastian Albrecht - Realtor

Royal LePage Westside

Call/Text Direct - 604-831-4837

email: sebastian@albrechtgroup.ca

website: http://www.albrechtgroup.ca

A.E. LePage Realtor of the Year - CANADA - 2019

Top 5% in Canada Royal LePage 2024 - 10th year

Top 10% GVR 2024 - 13th year

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The Worst Performing Neighbourhoods in Vancouver - 2025

Wow. If I didn't know any better I'd think the world might be ending...at least in terms of what's on social media on the topic of Vancouver's real estate market.

There's a LOT of doom and gloom out there. So, I thought I'd add my two cents and provide a dose of data-backed reality.

So yeah, there's no doubt that the current Vancouver real estate market is a challenging one (10 year highs for inventory and 10 year lows for sales). But...it's challenging in very specific market segments.

...there's actually some markets that are bucking the trend and currently at ALL TIME HIGHS...which is a podcast that I did LAST week (be sure to check that podcast if you're looking for the positive side of the story)

But getting back to THIS podcast...I thought it would be interesting to find the worst performing Vancouver neighborhoods in the last year and take a look under the hood a bit.

I wanted to see if what's happening in those neighborhoods matches the overall narrative of what's going on with the Vancouver real estate market right now.

I also think it's really important to see what's doing well right now...and what's not...to pick out where there might be opportunities (and risks) for you as a potential buyer (or seller) of a Vancouver home.

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I'm raising funds for some of the most vulnerable people in our society on the Downtown Eastside. I'll be trekking through the jungle in Cambodia later this year and raising money along the way. Check out the link above to learn more and donate if you are able!

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People moving to Vancouver, BC reach out every single day, and I ABSOLUTELY love helping them. Don't hesitate to reach out if you are thinking of moving here because I can help make that transition SO much easier on you!!!

Reach out Day/Nights/Weekends or whenever works for YOU!

Sebastian Albrecht - Realtor

Royal LePage Westside

Call/Text Direct - 604-831-4837

email: sebastian@albrechtgroup.ca

website: http://www.albrechtgroup.ca

A.E. LePage Realtor of the Year - CANADA - 2019

Top 5% in Canada Royal LePage 2024 - 10th year

Top 10% GVR 2024 - 13th year

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The Vancouver Neighborhoods Quietly Booming in Value [ALL-TIME HIGHS!]

Everywhere you look right now, it seems like there's negative news and opinions about the Vancouver real estate market. When it gets that negative, it gets me curious...and so I did a bit of digging.

It's true that the current market is relatively weak. In recent months, we've seen demand at 10-year lows while demand rose to 10-year highs. Typically, that's a recipe for significant price drops.

While some elements of Vancouver's real estate market are DEFINITELY weak and showing serious signs of strain, that's not every part of our market.

In this podcast, I walk you through the reality of Vancouver's real estate market. I touch on why we are seeing weakness in some parts of the market...but this podcast is taking a positive spin.

I'm honestly tired of all the negativity and I want to make sure you understand that the sky isn't falling everywhere. Not only are some areas in Vancouver seeing remarkable resilience...they're even at (or very close to) all-time highs in terms of price.

...and there may be a couple areas outside of Vancouver that are doing even better...but you'll have to watch the video to find out!

If you already live in Vancouver or if you are thinking of moving to Vancouver then you don't want to miss this podcast. It's going to give you clear insights into exactly what's happening in the Vancouver market...where there's weakness, but more importantly where there's strength...and why.

Living in Vancouver is a dream for so many. Hopefully, this podcast will help you make that dream more of a reality!

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I'm raising funds for some of the most vulnerable people in our society on the Downtown Eastside. I'll be trekking through the jungle in Cambodia later this year and raising money along the way. Check out the link above to learn more and donate if you are able!

BOOK YOUR CONSULT HERE:

http://www.calendly.com/albrechtgroup

People moving to Vancouver, BC reach out every single day, and I ABSOLUTELY love helping them. Don't hesitate to reach out if you are thinking of moving here because I can help make that transition SO much easier on you!!!

Reach out Day/Nights/Weekends or whenever works for YOU!

Sebastian Albrecht - Realtor

Royal LePage Westside

Call/Text Direct - 604-831-4837

email: sebastian@albrechtgroup.ca

website: http://www.albrechtgroup.ca

A.E. LePage Realtor of the Year - CANADA - 2019

Top 5% in Canada Royal LePage 2024 - 10th year

Top 10% GVR 2024 - 13th year

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The Real Cost of Owning a Home in Vancouver [LIVING IN VANCOUVER]

When looking at buying a home in Vancouver, you need to know exactly what that Vancouver home is going to cost you. There is no room for surprises…and that's why I made this podcast.

We all know that Vancouver real estate is expensive. But when buying a home in Vancouver, the sticker price of a home isn't the limit of your financial obligation.

As a Vancouver homeowner, you'll be on the hook for all kinds of new expenses…taxes, fees, insurance, maintenance, etc.

If you don't want a nasty surprise when moving to Vancouver and buying a home in Vancouver then you'll want to listen to this podcast!

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I'm raising funds for some of the most vulnerable people in our society on the Downtown Eastside. I'll be trekking through the jungle in Cambodia later this year and raising money along the way. Check out the link above to learn more and donate if you are able!

BOOK YOUR CONSULT HERE: http://www.calendly.com/albrechtgroup

People moving to Vancouver, BC reach out every single day, and I ABSOLUTELY love helping them. Don't hesitate to reach out if you are thinking of moving here because I can help make that transition SO much easier on you!!!

Reach out Day/Nights/Weekends or whenever works for YOU!

Sebastian Albrecht - Realtor Royal LePage Westside

Call/Text Direct - 604-831-4837

email: sebastian@albrechtgroup.ca

website: http://www.albrechtgroup.ca

A.E. LePage Realtor of the Year - CANADA - 2019

Top 3% in Canada Royal LePage 2024 - 10th year

Top 10% REBGV 2024 - 13th year

I've been selling real estate in Vancouver for nearly 20 years.

Over that time, I've had THOUSANDS of conversations about living in Vancouver...and there's ONE THING that very consistently people regret not prioritizing.

This one thing can make or break your experience of Vancouver. And if you aren't aware of it, it could become THE MOST EXPENSIVE MISTAKE that you'll ever make.

That one thing is not seriously considering your commute when deciding on where you'll live in Vancouver.

Too often, people focus only on value...searching for the most space, for the least amount of money. This often results in people moving far out of Vancouver to get the kind of value they are looking for.

However, they often don't realize how much it costs them in their quality of life...spending far too much time in their cars and away from their families.

I don't want you to make the same mistake...so I made this video to help you (when moving to Vancouver) determine where you should end up living in Vancouver...and how you can balance your time, cost and value.

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DONATE HERE: https://secure3.convio.net/rlsf/site/TR/Events/General?px=1064175&pg=personal&fr_id=1370

I'm raising funds for some of the most vulnerable people in our society on the Downtown Eastside. I'll be trekking through the jungle in Cambodia later this year and raising money along the way. Check out the link above to learn more and donate if you are able!

BOOK YOUR CONSULT HERE: http://www.calendly.com/albrechtgroup

People moving to Vancouver, BC reach out every single day, and I ABSOLUTELY love helping them. Don't hesitate to reach out if you are thinking of moving here because I can help make that transition SO much easier on you!!!

Reach out Day/Nights/Weekends or whenever works for YOU!

Sebastian Albrecht - Realtor Royal LePage Westside

Call/Text Direct - 604-831-4837

email: sebastian@albrechtgroup.ca

website: http://www.albrechtgroup.ca

A.E. LePage Realtor of the Year - CANADA - 2019

Top 3% in Canada Royal LePage 2024 - 10th year

Top 10% REBGV 2024 - 13th year

Pros and Cons of Living in Vancouver BC | The Good and Bad of Moving to Vancouver

In this video I'm exploring the Pros and Cons of living in Vancouver.

Recently, I've been noticing a lot of EXTREME OPINIONS about Vancouver. If you didn't know any better Vancouver is either paradise or the worst place on earth. There's no room for any other opinion. ...or is there?

If you are thinking of moving to Vancouver I can imagine that this is all incredibly confusing.

What's the reality of living in Vancouver? What's the truth of life in Vancouver? That's why I made this video...to try and bring some reality into the equation...from the perspective of someone that's lived in Vancouver for 50 years (born and raised) AND has helped hundreds of people move to Vancouver.

So if you want to know what it's REALLY like to living in Vancouver then watch this video all the way to the very end!

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DONATE HERE: https://secure3.convio.net/rlsf/site/TR/Events/General?px=1064175&pg=personal&fr_id=1370 I'm raising funds for some of the most vulnerable people in our society on the Downtown Eastside. I'll be trekking through the jungle in Cambodia later this year and raising money along the way.

Check out the link above to learn more and donate if you are able!

BOOK YOUR CONSULT HERE: http://www.calendly.com/albrechtgroup

People moving to Vancouver, BC reach out every single day, and I ABSOLUTELY love helping them.

Don't hesitate to reach out if you are thinking of moving here because I can help make that transition SO much easier on you!!!

Reach out Day/Nights/Weekends or whenever works for YOU!

Sebastian Albrecht - Realtor Royal LePage Westside

Call/Text Direct - 604-831-4837

email: sebastian@albrechtgroup.ca

website: http://www.albrechtgroup.ca

A.E. LePage Realtor of the Year - CANADA - 2019

Top 3% in Canada Royal LePage 2024 - 9th year

Top 10% REBGV 2024 - 13th year

Insiders Guide to Renting in Vancouver [UPDATED for 2025]

This podcast is all about renting in Vancouver.

If you are moving to Vancouver and looking to rent (or even if you are planning on buying) then you'll want to understand how renting in Vancouver works.

The reality is that Vancouver's rental market is unusual. It works VERY differently then in many other parts of the world. …but that's where this podcast comes in. It's a perfect guide to understanding how renting in Vancouver works.

But let me reiterate…even if you are planning on buying a home in Vancouver you will likely rent in Vancouver at some point. Renting (even for a short time) can make the process of moving to Vancouver much less harried which is why having an understanding of Vancouver's rental market is important whether you intend on buying a home in Vancouver or renting long-term.

After listening to this podcast you'll be well equipped to tackle a new life in Vancouver (if you are moving to Vancouver) or simply a new home in Vancouver (if you are already living in Vancouver).

NOTE: As I mention in the video, I can't professionally assist you if you are only looking to rent in Vancouver. In Fact, no one offers that service in Vancouver…but watching this video will help you learn how to rent in Vancouver on your own!

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DONATE HERE: https://secure3.convio.net/rlsf/site/TR/Events/General?px=1064175&pg=personal&fr_id=1370

I'm raising funds for some of the most vulnerable people in our society on the Downtown Eastside. I'll be trekking through the jungle in Cambodia later this year and raising money along the way. Check out the link above to learn more and donate if you are able!

BOOK YOUR CONSULT HERE: http://www.calendly.com/albrechtgroup

People moving to Vancouver, BC reach out every single day, and I ABSOLUTELY love helping them. Don't hesitate to reach out if you are thinking of moving here because I can help make that transition SO much easier on you!!!

Reach out Day/Nights/Weekends or whenever works for YOU!

Sebastian Albrecht - Realtor Royal LePage Westside

Call/Text Direct - 604-831-4837

email: sebastian@albrechtgroup.ca

website: http://www.albrechtgroup.ca

A.E. LePage Realtor of the Year - CANADA - 2019

Top 3% in Canada Royal LePage 2024 - 10th year

Top 10% REBGV 2024 - 13th year