Shella and Tony Chanrealestate
1-5050 Kingsway V5H 4C2 Burnaby, BC, Canada

Happy New Year to everyone! All the best in 2021!

Just want to share with you how an amazing local family in Port Coquitlam passed on a family tradition in displaying Christmas lights on their property every year for the public enjoyment! What a generous and loving family ! We have visited this house for the last 5 years . It has become a pilgrimage from the public every Christmas ! Due to the pandemic, the light this years has been lessen significant . Here is the good memories from 2019. Enjoy!

We would like to wish everyone Merry Christmas and a healthy and prosperous year in 2021 2020 has been an unusual year for all of us. We all have to adapt the new way of living , socializing and working pattern . But after all, we all came out better and stronger in building stronger relationships with each other both at home , work and our community. We are thankful for the opportunity to have helped many families to achieve their dreams and successes . Hope that 2021 will bring everyone another brighter and meaningful year!

Thank you very much for the continued support from all my clients who have made the success possible in November! The real estate market is still growing steadily with an increase in sales during the Covid time . Lower mortgage interest rate has made a positive contribution to the growing trend . Feel free to contact us for more information. Wishing everyone staying healthy and safe!

Congratulations to another happy seller and the lucky buyer !! This area in South Slope near City-In-The-Park is really a hidden gem in Burnaby ! Beautiful , quiet and parks all around !! We are specialized in this area . Feel free to contact us for more info.

Congratulations to my happy seller and the lucky buyer!! This loft style home is really not that common these days.

An happy event today for my lucky buyer! The wait is over and we finally can pick up the keys for her today. The real estate market in Vancouver is still very active especially in the single detached home due to affordable prices. Lots of choices in Condo market has given opportunities for buyers to find the right one at the right price . Mortgage rates have been lowered which has been a big push for the sales. Feel free to contact me for any questions in real estate!

We are having a beautiful view in the autumn season everywhere in the city . The beautiful thing is that this listing of a 2 bedroom suite is right inside the building called AutumnWhat a perfect description of the building. The whole complex Green has four buildings named after the four seasons, Spring , Summer, Autumn and Winter. See details here https://www.pixilink.com/154173 A truly great home with many good features : 9’ ceiling Functional and spacious f...loor plan Large kitchen New laminate flooring Large bedroom Granite counter top Stainless steel appliances Large balcony with gorgeous garden view See more

Congratulations to my loyal client in buying a good pre-sale unit for investment in the Burquitlam area! The project name is Highpoint by the renowned developer Ledginham McCallister. From the 1 bedroom and den to two bedroom and three bedroom, the prices are affordable and floor plans are very efficient . Good quality finishing and super convenient location within walking distance to Skytrain, Lougheed Mall, shops , grocery store and restaurants.

Brand New Listing - 327- 7751 Minoru Blvd, Richmond. First Open on Thanksgiving weekend Sunday & Monday Oct 11th and 12th 2 pm-4pm Welcome to come by to see this beautiful home!

Congratulations to our lucky buyer from Hong Kong! After seeing 5 different areas and 40 homes, we have successfully helped her in purchasing a beautiful condo with majestic view in the Brentwood neighborhood.

Happy Thanksgiving everyone !! We would like to thank for all the blessings and wonderful friends and families we have met in the past ! 2020 is indeed a very different year that has changed our lives in many ways. May we all be thankful for the peace, love and beauty of life in our daily lives. Especially we would like to thank for the support and trust from our clients whom we have worked with. We are grateful for your continued support!

Happy Mid-Autumn Festival! Good that I had captured the picture of the beautiful moon in Vancoucer two days ago. I have showed 25 condos to a client from Hong Kong two days straight from Vancouver to Burnaby and Burquitlam . Most of the condo have spectacular mountain and city view. This is the beauty of living in the high rise.

The real estate market is also red hot in Pitt Meadows and Maple Ridge these days. 1 in 3 homes we have contacted has either accepted offer or sold Maple Ridge has been an option in the last 10 years for many retiree and working class since the price range is much affordable. The Westcoast Express train is going to downtown and the Golden Ear Bridge is connecting to the southern City in Langley and Surrey which help cut the commuting time. With $1.1- 1.3 million you could own from 4000 sq ft lot to 1 acre land for houses between 5-30 years of age . It definitely opens up many doors for eager buyers. We just submit an offer for our client last night. Stay tuned for the result .

Congratulations to our happy seller ! Sold in 3 days , 1509- 9888 Cameron got an offer and back up offer on the first two days on the market. Besides pricing right, helping a home to sell fast has more to it like staging , solving technical problems, marketing, negotiation, communication, and time management . We are the bridge between parties . At times, helping to solve technical problem is crucial in making a deal going on smoothly. Thank you to our client who was cooperative and communicative. We are grateful to be able to to nail a contract with the best price in the shortest time .

The annual Scotia Bank Vancouver Half a Marathon and 5 K Walk is back in town. This year is mostly done by virtual walk . The team we have been joining is called Fountain of Love and Life Joyful Noise Team . Due to Covid, we did a small group walk for 5 KM at Deer Lake Park under a gorgeous and sunny afternoon on Labor Day Monday raising funds for a great cause. Donation is still open. You can click the link below. Your generosity will be very much appreciated! https://raceroster.com//2020-sc/pledge/participant/9913027

BC is blessed with such a beautiful nature! Only an hour away from City, we can enjoy a family oriented fun activity in Chilliwack . The Sunflower Festival is going on for another week! Go while it still last . Just next store is the Chilliwack Corn Maze which is even more fun to visit! Saw these messages inside the Corn Maze written in one of the station: Doing the best at this moment puts you in the best place for the next moment So true ! What is the best you could do to invest now and safeguard our future for the long run? No matter it is investment in yourselves, education or your home , gotta to do the best now!

Check out the new price ! A beautiful home to own and live ! 4062 Venables Street, Burnaby - $1,898,888 https://www.pixilink.com/152278

Thank you ! Only one day on market , we have received an offer. Many buyers are actively looking as the new mortgage interest rates are keeping pretty low. This one bedroom and den has a good value because of the convenient location and size . check out this listing - 1509 9888 Cameron Street, Burnaby - $497,000 https://www.pixilink.com/153159

Introducing new listing coming up in North Burnaby 1509-9888 Caneron Street, Burnaby 1 bedroom & Den, 1 parking & 1 locker 680 sq.ft. East facing $497,000

Here are the statistics for Metro Vancouver area in July 2020.

New Price : $1,898,888 Address : 4062 Venables Street, Burnaby Come to see this beautiful renovated home in North Burnaby. Please feel free to share the post as well. Thank you!...

We met many new buyers and sellers weekly and being asked about how the real estate market doing lately since the second phase of opening the public during the Covid-19. What we can see daily is that both sales transactions and listings inventory have been increasing. The multiple offer situation is indeed happening. I find this situation happens often to property that is listed way below the market price. I have come across a few times making offers to properties where the s...ellers used lower price to attract multiple offers. However, when the sellers didn't get the offer close to the price they want, they didn't accept any offers but increased the price closer to what they want. This tells us that more and more sellers have confidence in the market in July than in April. The Sales and Listing ratio in a balance market is between 12-20%. You will notice that the Sales and Listing Ratio was only 0.9 % in April and is now increased to 24.2 % in July for the Greater Vancouver Region, which means that the market is more to the direction of a seller's market. While there are more buyers are back to the real estate market under the stimulation of the low interest rate, more sellers are confidence in selling their home in a seller's price as well. Many are getting on the big waves of change in real estate. Want to know more about the market update in your area? Welcome to contact us for more information by email or phone call. We would appreciate you to like and forward this post. Thank you! https://statscentre.rebgv.org/infoserv/s-v1/uufD-MMs

Just finished our second weekend of open house at this very nice home at 4062 Venables. Buyers are mostly local families who appreciate the big lot, beautiful renovation , a mortgage helper unit , and economical price range . It is really better than buying a brand new constructed home with only 33’x 120’ size home with over 2 million price tag. >>https://h5.weishi.qq.com/wei/feed/7j5QJ212i1K20UXkM/wsfeed

Great house in North Burnaby - 4062 Venables Street, Burnaby. Welcome to come to our Open House Sat and Sun August 1st & 2nd 2-4 pm http://lahoo.ca/risewee/custompage/ShellaChan2//index.html

Finally we can resume business to do open house in Vancouver . Happy to do our first open house for this beautiful home at 4062 Venables today under a sunny weather . 15 groups came by which is pretty good as a start. We will continue tomorrow July 26th and next weekend on Aug 1-2 , and will accept offer on Aug 3rd.

https://vimeo.com/440820568 Here is the video for the interior of the new listing at 4062 Venables Burnaby. What a beautifully remodeled home! Proud to show!

Exciting to introduce a new listing in North Burnaby in Willingdon Heights just came out to market today ! A SPECTACULAR 2 level house with complete and amazing renovation is a hidden jewel in north Burnaby! See more photos, virtual tour and video in this link - https://www.pixilink.com/152278 MLS # R2479822 , $1,988,000 Address: 4062 Venables , Burnaby Area: Willingdon Heights Interior: 2700 sq.ft, ... Lot size: 49.5 ‘ x 124’ Bedroom : 3 bedroom up , 2 bedroom down, Bathroom : 4 bathroom Parking : 4 parking ( 2 car carport , 1 single garage, 1 outdoor) Balcony : 2 ( 250 sq. ft. & 136 sq.ft.) School catchment : Alpha Secondary and Kitchener Elementary Please join our first Open House - Sat & Sun July 25th & 26th, Aug 1st & 2nd

Self motivation is a power to success! What is yours today?

Grouse Mountain - another great place to spend a day with your family for the Summer .

Thank goodness our recreational facility is back to operation after a long shut down . Good safety measures are still needed. Be very careful.

Never say never, limits are like fears, just an illusion - Michael Jordon Overcome fears , reach your highest inner potential

Vancouver Sea-to-Sky has amazing natural beauty. We don’t really need to travel far to enjoy this beauty. Whistler is a good choice to have a weekend getaway and Vancouver Island is another popular short trip destination this Summer.

Each one of us is the diamond with unbelievable potential inside . Believe in ourselves!

Still have to be very cautious when going out ! Keep safe and healthy everyone.

Make a promise today!

A new listing in Burnaby just came on market today. Located in a beautiful neighborhood called City-In-The-Park in South Slope Burnaby at 903-7388 Sandborne Ave. It comes with amazing resort style amenities: indoor pool, sauna, hot tub, pool table, ping pong table, gym, theatre and library. Walking distance to Edmonds Skytrain, Taylor Park Elementary, Green Belt, Trials and supermarket. Located in a convenient and central location. Spectacular view!! MLS # R2473556

Keep Smiling , Keep Shining!

Do you best to make today your masterpiece.

Happy Canada Day! Just received a long distance phone call from a Hong Kong buyer who is looking for a buying home in Burnaby. Glad to help them previewing and selecting the right home . Buying home remotely has become a trend even more now these days due to Covid-19.

The fruit of thought for the day!

Look at this amazing listing (1203-2232 Douglas Rd, Burnaby) in North Burnaby Brentwood Area. What a great building , the Affinity built by Bosa , 8 years old with spectacular SW 180 degree view , 2 Bedroom, 2 bath, 1 den, 1 breakfast nook, 2 parking stall and 2 large locker !! Couldn’t ask for more at only $857,000 ! Very good for a family looking as starter or downsizing home . Call for private showing. Welcome any comments and likes ! Thank you! More photos and virtual tour in this following link. https://www.pixilink.com/150960

Here are more photos and virtual tour for this property https://www.pixilink.com/148568

Introducing this beautiful 2 bedroom 2bath 914 sq.ft condo in SE Burnaby in Edmonds/Highgate area. It has a spectacular SE & NE un-obstructed river, Island and Mountain View. Only selling for $670,000. More photos and a virtual tour can be viewed in this link https://www.pixilink.com/148568 Welcome to contact me for further details and a private showing. Thank you !

Update on residential tenancy laws. As announced June 19, 2020, the Province is maintaining the moratorium on rent increases and evictions for non-payment of rent. However, other notices to end tenancy may resume effectively immediately. The moratorium on evictions has been in effect since March 30, 2020. As the Province moves forward with BC’s Restart Plan, the ban on evictions for reasons other than late payment or non-payment of rent has now been lifted.... https://archive.news.gov.bc.ca/

A time to do our Mid-Year check-in - with all these new continued changes in the past months, let’s not forgetting our basic habit in our daily routine to maintain balance of life. Wishing everyone stay healthy, strong and positive!

Sharing the updated news on action to handle recent Strata Insurance cost issue by the government . ************************************************** Provincial government introduces bill to help with soaring strata insurance costs. The BC government is taking its first steps to mitigate soaring strata insurance costs by introducing a bill to amend the Strata Property Act and Financial Institutions Act.... The government wants to make the strata insurance industry more transparent, close depreciation report loopholes, and end referral fees paid to property managers, while giving strata councils more tools to deal with insurance. If passed, the changes will: end the practice of referral fees between insurers or insurance brokers and property managers or other third parties; set out clear guidelines for what strata corporations are required to insure to help strata councils make informed decisions on their insurance policies; require strata corporations to inform owners about insurance coverage, provide notice of any policy changes, including increasing deductibles, and allow strata's to use their contingency reserve funds when necessary to pay for unexpected premium increases this was recommended by the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) and the BC Real Estate Association (BCREA); and protect strata unit owners against large lawsuits from strata corporations if the owner was legally responsible for a loss or damage, but through no fault of their own. The new legislation will also give the government the ability to: identify when strata s are not required to get full insurance coverage; strengthen depreciation reporting requirements, including limiting the ability to use existing loopholes in the legislation to avoid completing depreciation reports; change the minimum required contributions made by strata unit owners and developers to a strata corporation’s contingency reserve fund; require brokers to disclose the amount of their commission, which has been reported to be at times in excess of 20%; strengthen notification requirements to strata corporations of changes to insurance coverage and costs, or an intent not to renew this was recommended by REBGV and BCREA; and amend the Form B Information Certificate this was recommended by REBGV and BCREA.

Happy Father’s Day to all fathers! Hope you all had a fabulous day with a little laugh of the day ! Dad, are bugs good to eat? asked the boy. Let’s not talk about such things at the dinner table, son, his father replied.... After dinner the father inquired, Now, son, what did you want to ask me? Oh, nothing, the boy said. There was a bug in your soup, but now it’s gone. Witten by Mark Y., Glendora, Calif.

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Sunny Vancouver ! Totally love it ! Hope you are enjoying the sunshine out there!

Action packed day ! Busy in getting through the buying process with a client.

We often help our clients to answer this question. Opportunity is given to people who is ready ! Hope you will enjoy my video.

what are good boost of the day. We are grateful to receive encouraging testimonial from our clients. We would like to express our gratitude for having Tony and Shella help us find our home. They have gone above and beyond our expectations and we have already told all of our friends and family about how wonderful our experience has been. These 2 are exemplary in their field! They are kind, genuine, thoughtful and caring, putting our needs first. Their expertise really show whe...n they express their opinions and help you to think of things you never would have thought of when finding the right home. We will not hesitate to recommend Tony and Shella from Re/Max to anyone and everyone who will listen. Golshan & Adrian _______________________________________________________________ My fiancee and I were very pleased with the work Shella did to represent us during our condo search and eventual purchase. Shella promptly tended to our requests for listing information, was readily available when we wanted to meet or view units, communicated and responded to our enquiries in a timely manner, took the time to walk us through and explain all the forms, documents, processes required to complete our purchase. To list some going beyond the call of duty efforts, when it came time to finalize some paperwork, Shella drove from Burnaby to downtown to accommodate my schedule. Also, even after the deal closed, Shella was quick to jump in and work with the seller’s realtor to correct an issue we realized post possession. Great work Shella! Robert Hamilton _____________________________________________________________________ Shella is an excellent agent. While selling my house, she was a great agent and pleasant to work with. I trust her knowledge of real estate market and believe she is a very responsible person. I am so happy to have her as my agent! Tracy Lott

Congratulations to all happy customers who have moved to their new home early this year ! Thank you for all your support ! Spring Market has been so strong . Even though the sales are dipped in April and May, but the sales and listings have been going back up now. Buyers are starting to shop now and multiple offers situations are starting in many areas.

Burnaby Weekly Update in June. Shella is in the video! Don't miss :) Want to know more about the market ? Feel free to give us a call . https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=318787395786315&id=169788701476

Grateful for everything we have . Live the moment in time. What we usually love to do before has become a privilege , like traveling . But your imagination and attitude can’t stop you to live joyfully everyday, right?

A photo shooting day for a new listing in North Burnaby. A beautiful and spacious condo near Brentwood Mall. Proud to show!

Life motto ! So true!

Market Insights for May 2020

Live showing Th1 13963 105 Boulevard, Surrey - $788,000 https://www.pixilink.com/149945 Check it out this beautiful 1800 square feet , 4 bedroom and 3 full bath concrete townhouse in the Whaley Surrey area .

NEW LISTING - Th1 13963 105 Blvd., Surrey, BC Listed $788,000 plus GST Brand New 2 storey 4 bedroom & 3 bath Townhouse in Whalley area Surrey. Huge size of 1795 sq.ft., south facing corner unit Convenient location within walking distance to Surrey Central SkyTrain Station, bus stops, shopping, grocery, restaurants, banks etc. Huge open space on main floor. All bedrooms are spacious and bright with natural light. Welcome for booking private showing. https://videotool.remaxhustle.com//90e7a9d4-ac21-4ba3-e333

We are here to help! https://videotool.remaxhustle.com//f50dc451-6ec6-48f8-9494

So thrilled to receive the notice from REMAX Western Canada that I am ranking #8 in sales in the month of March 2020 within the Western Canada Region! Thank you for all clients who have been very supportive! Grateful that I was able to help many new homeowners to find a new home just before the pandemic started.