Natalie Genest Real Estate Advisor

NEW LISTING: 2169 Scotia Street, Vancouver BC. 2 Bed / 2 Bath | 829 sqft | 1 Parking & 1 Storage included List Price: $849,000... Located in the desirable and walkable Mt. Pleasant neighbourhood, this 2 bedroom walk up as all the amenities at its door step... parks, pubs, a community centre, restaurants, and doughnuts (all the important things). It boasts 9.5 ft ceilings with functional floor plan in a building that allows short term rentals. https://rennie.com//2169-scotia-street-vancouver-bc-v5t-0g1

Is buying a pre-sale home the right investment for you? Here are some pros and cons on buying pre construction. https://bit.ly/2NuwSQz

What have you been talking about doing in 2019 and haven’t done yet? . . When debating to do a masters degree in Paris a family friend said to my cousin you’re going to be 30 with or without this degree - what would you prefer? She did her master’s degree in Paris! #obvi ... . . I love the advise tomorrow is going to be here regardless what goal / dream / accomplishment do you want to achieve by then. . . 2020 will be here in 6 weeks - what do you want to check off the list before the new year? . . That trip I have been saying I’ll go on all year to visit my oldest pal abroad ... just booked it

2 Bed / 2 Bath | 829 sqft | 1 Parking & 1 Storage included List Price: $849,000 Located in the desirable and walkable Mt. Pleasant neighbourhood, this 2 bedroom walk up as all the amenities at its door step... parks, pubs, a community centre, restaurants, and doughnuts (all the important things). It boasts 9.5 ft ceilings with functional floor plan in a building that allows short term rentals.... https://rennie.com//2169-scotia-street-vancouver-bc-v5t-0g1

The key to having a house plant green thumb! #weekendproject http://ow.ly/bzKV50xczVV

SOLD by Natalie Now that baby makes three, my buyers needed to upsize from a one bedroom condo into a home of their own with ample bedrooms, a yard for playing and cousins near by! https://rennie.com//2402-lauralynn-drive-north-vancouver-b

I am so happy for my clients who sold their homes in a transitioning market!

NEW LISTING: 1008 928 Beatty Street, THE MAX 1 Bed + Flex + Solarium | 684 Sqft ... Offered at : $749,900 | $1096 psf The open concept floor plan with in suite storage feels larger than the sqft. Location is central to transit, grocery, restaurants and shopping. The amenities mean you don't have to step outside this winter with 24hr concierge, pool/hot tub, fitness, steam/sauna, party and media room. This home comes with one parking & a storage locker. http://ow.ly/ypZ050wH7hw

SOLD by Natalie So excited to help my client move closer to family and these city, mountain, water views aren't too bad either. https://rennie.com//1902-4360-beresford-street-burnaby-bc-

Overlook the city up in this bright one bed up on the 27th floor in the iconic Woodwards. Boasting 9ft floor to ceiling windows, the open concept floor plan is perfect for entertaining before heading out to nearby restaurants and pubs or simply head up stairs for a game of pool. Start the day with a workout overlooking the Georgia Straight, then work from home or in the common work space, stop by the 24hr concierge to see if your packages have arrived before strolling through historic gastown or grabbing a coffee at one of many boutique coffee shops. Finally end the day relaxing in the rooftop hot tub surrounded by city lights. This home is a perfect investment, city pied de terre or a place to call home.

Perfect investment property, pied-à-terre, or your first home. Studio apartment in the BRAVA overlooking Emery Barnes Park and the North Shore Mountains. The building is fully stocked with amenities including an outdoor pool and hot tub, steam room, sauna, concierge, party room, billiards, and gym. 15 mins walk from anywhere in the city on the outskirts of Yaletown this location is prime urban living.

TGIF to all the downpayment savers and mortgage payers ... ‘She's got class and style Seen knowledge by the mile Baby never act wild... Very low key on the profile #namethattune #longtermplay #playonplaya #tgif #vanre #youwillthankyourselflater

Q&A: How do you navigate the return of a Reno? Is it possible to make money? Yes! In the right market and spending money in the right places can definitely lead to a nice ROI on a Reno. Updating the kitchen and master bath will see the most return of done well and on budget.... Be careful not to overspend and make sure your spec is consistent with the neighbourhood and selling properties. No sense spending on super high end appliances if the market threshold. Ask your Realtor what upgrades will add the most value to your home for your neighbourhood! (Yes it depends on your hood)

Couldn’t help but pop into this sales centre in SW Calgary... I mean how could you not?! #fitwhereyoulive #airstreamdreams #theyservewine @ Calgary Southwest

Thank you to the three gents who answered my call (and random note ) to lend their classic cars to the @wholewayhouse Family Picnic. You guys are seriously THE BEST! The WWH organization is close to my heart because: 1. It was founded by my step sister, her husband and his sister. 2. Having an office in Chinatown you witness the daily suffering and vulnerability of those living at risk. It compels you to find away ... anyway ...to help those in need of supportive housing... who are trying to change their lives around. 3. I have a soft spot for Veterans after studying 20th Century Europe history in university and suffering from PTSD myself. I was lucky to have a supportive network and access to therapy that these men do not. @wholewayhouse provides art therapy and emotional support to men who need different elements of care. Follow @wholewayhouse to see the impact they are making in our city and why we need more supportive housing efforts for our elderly.

When this home came on the market there was lots of interest. A unique ground level find with a 500 sqft patio surrounded by a protected courtyard in South Granville. The building rarely has turn over and is meticulously cared for by the strata. Throw in two parking stalls and being one of Vancouver’s best interior designer’s homes (dinning room wall paper ) it was a good find. . . With the market normalizing and other interested buyers sitting on the fence, my buyer jumpe...d at the chance to make an offer without competing, got a good price and had time for due diligence. . . Congrats MO on passing the bar and buying your first home in the same week! Proud of you boss lady! #subjectremoval #vanre #ladyboss #buyersagent #expertliving See more

It’s has been proven that making your bed is the easiest most effective way to increase happiness. It can also be a key step on the way to homeownership.... . . Making your bed every morning is correlated with better productivity, a greater sense of well-being, and stronger skills at sticking with a budget. Charles Duhigg - The Power of Habit. ... . . Saving for a downpayment and managing a household budget is a major factor in owning a home or investment property. So daily habits like tracking spending and making your bed lead to happy homeowners . . #mondaymotivation #happiness #habitsmakeresults #dailyhabits #happinessproject #buyersagent #vanre See more

Long weekend cabin vibes and A- frame inspo! The sibs and plus ones are heading to the Cariboo to our special place ... enjoy your long weekend at your special place with your special peeps! #julylongweekend #oof #butstilltotallyavailable #realtorlife #visionboard #aframe

#tbt to when @sora_chung and I showed up dressed the same for a week #greatminds! . . With the new rule changes by the BC Real Estate Council make sure your agent knows how to work well with other great minds. No dual agency means you gotta play well with others and work with integrity. .... . Not to worry- despite #fakenews there are a bunch of us great minds out there that represent the best interest of our clients and have good working relationships with other agents . . I have tagged a few that I have had the pleasure of working with (the max tag is 20 ppl and there are so many more)! Thanks guys for keeping the bar high in this crazy industry! #vanre See more

Take a tour of this one of a kind 900sqft 2 Bed/2 Bath at Ellsworth. $1,088,000 | 900 sqft | 1 parking & storage. #vanre #expertliving

Open House Today at Ellsworth 2-4pm. #806-209 E 7th Ave. Up the street from @mainstreetbeer come take a look and then chat it over with a cold one!

6945 Marine Drive, West Vancouver is a cozy, well laid out, quiet and private family home. The layout is for entertaining. I have enjoyed many a wine filled family dinners where the evening progressed from kitchen to living to dinning room back to living room for a night cap and VERY competitive charades. The 1169 sqft of deck extends the living space in the summer. Surrounded by Forrest and parking on to Whytecliff Park it is privately tucked away. The master suite is ...a retreat with its own sitting room and fireplace. A water feature outside your bedroom window adds to the zen. Open House tomorrow 2-4pm. Offered at $2,495,000. 4 Bed/3 Bath. 3,437 sqft #vanre #westvancouver #expertliving #patiolife #homesweethome #westvancouverhomes

#806-209 E 7th Avenue (Ellsworth) 880 sqft 2 Bed / 2 Bath $1,088,000. Agents Open Today 10-12pm. #vanre #expertliving

A neighbourhood’s amenities become apart of daily routine and those habits create our community. With the privacy and tucked away feels of 6945 Marine it’s still has the convenience the community amenities of Horseshoe Bay and Gleneagles close by. (WV kids who doesn’t remember waiting for someone to buy you beer outside the Troller?!) . . #homesweethome #golf #baseball #waterfront #troller #horseshoebay #vanre #beaches #hiking #park #beautifulbc

New listing in Whytecliff, West Vancouver hitting MLS today! Backing on to Whytecliff Park trail it is surrounded by forrest and garden creating a private family abode. Listing notes and more shots to come! . . 14,670 Lot 3749 sqft interior ... 1169 sqft exterior 3 Bed plus den & 3 Bath $2,495,000 . . #westvancouver #vanre #beachlife #family #homesweethome @ Whytecliff Park

Wishing you a pool/beach/lake filled May long! Summer is here @toddgoodmanarts . . This a 50ft pool with spa on a wooden deck terrace overlooks the expansive backyard that has four fireplaces, a fire pit, a regulation bocce court and multiple dining and entertaining spaces. Built by Gunderson Matkins by Pacific Palisades, California.... . . #luxuryrealestate #californiarealestate #vanre #expertliving See more

Neighbourhood under transformation: Moodyville is going to have 1,500 new families, a park for the kids to play, improved greenways and transit networks. My personal favourite addition is living laneways that will be pedestrian walkways to connect all the new developments and create a neighbourhood The highlighted 300 homes are by Wall Group with 3 Beds townhouses starting $1,139,900. . . . #presaleexpert #vanre #expertliving #northvancouverliving #moodyville #homesweethome #wontyoubemyneighbor

One of my clients is a yoga instructor/business coach/tech /author/ladyboss. She taught me a decision making process of standing palms open, eyes closed, and a few meditative breaths then ask your desired question . If you lean forward slightly the answer is yes and if you lean back the answer is no. Intuitively without force your body will go in one direction or the other. That’s how we found her home 4 years ago. We would kick the listing agent out and stood with our palms open and eyes closed and waited to fall forward.

Come play in Port Moody’s backyard! George by Marcon 1-3 bedroom condos are coming soon!! With one of Canada’s lowest vacancy rates and Port Moody’s upcoming neighbourhoods including breweries, parks and water sports - this ‘hood is . Not sure about the commute? West coast express and sky train at your doorstep . This is going to be a goodie! Message me for more info.

Back to work refreshed and inspired by the Cali retirement life . . #freedom40 #happyhourtransport #lifegoals #californialiving #luxuryrealestate

I am incredibly grateful to have gotten the opportunity to spend the last year working with Rennie’s developer services team and some of the people I admire most in our industry. It was challenging, fun, exhausting (keeping it real) and a life experience. It made me realize that I have a great skill set of helping those not in our industry navigate the overwhelming experience of buying and selling their homes. I am so excited to be back on the brokerage side with even more knowledge working one on one with my personal clients and helping them achieve their real estate goals. Thank you Rennie fam for the ongoing opportunities and life lessons

The idea flippers are driving up pricing and causing affordability unsupportable. http://business.financialpost.com//terence-corcoran-why-th

Open house hangs.....

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Send me my things - I’m staying! 1. Houses (like a real ) starts at $669,900! 2. Camden At The Falls so gorgeous! 3. Chilliwack is the new Langley 4. Wholefoods is legit your backyard! #buylocal 5. Aquilini Masterplan community

Sold at The Bentley in Yaletown! Multiple offers and over ask at $1250 psf. I am sorry the market’s ?! Not from where we sit - a well executed sales and marketing strategy plus knowing how to navigate the blips in buyers uncertainty is the key to selling your home. #listingspecialist #vanre #expertliving

Coming soon: The Trails townhomes by Wall in Moodyville. I got an early sneak peek and these floorplans are The location is walking distance to Lolo and Park & Tilford surrounded by North Shores’ finest- you guess it- Trails and hiking Stay tuned for pricing! DM for more info.

Kicking of the birthday week with spin in support of @wholewayhouse. Thank you friends for celebrating, donating and eating gf vegan pizza/doughnuts/beer with me!!! #sundayfunday #rideordie

Starting the morning with coffee and real estate. #rennielife #myhairisamess

Yaletown Apartment For Rent! 2 Bed / 2 Bath 780 sqft $2750/month 1 Parking & 1 Storage ... Min 1 year lease Partially furnished option. Available March 1. @ The Bentley See more

T H E P A C I F I C by Grosvenor is located at the corner of Pacific Street and Hornby Street in Downtown Vancouver. The Pacific offers one, two, three and four-bedroom homes featuring world-class views, timeless architecture, and elegant interiors. Previewing Now. PM me for more information. @ Pacific Street

Oliver by Vicini on E 44th & St. George. 3 bed/2.5 bath townhouses with killer rooftop decks. Starting at $1.257 million. Move in late Nov Agents Open Thursday Nov.2 10-12pm. @ Vancouver, British Columbia

The Pacific by Grosvenor is coming soon to downtown Vancouver and it's going to be fabulous! #comingsoon #rennielife

A great share from my Mom.... A home operates with the seasons. Follow this natural arc all year long and your house will run like a well-oiled machine. https://www.nytimes.com//reales/home-maintenance-checklist

Real Estate will always be intimidating if you let it. Ignore the noise and surround yourself with professionals that can help you achieve your goals. There are some incredible people in this business that are genuine and sincere. I am not saying it's a cake walk but it is achievable. #homeownership #expertliving #rennielife

It gives me goosebumps to witness the creation of community and the evolution of a neighbourhood. Congrats to all the new home owners at Brooklynn!!!

When the @rennievancouver team shows up to your Victoria Realtor event!! Thank you guys for coming #yatesonyates

Coming to downtown Victoria, The Yates On Yates by Chard. You're chance to own in the soul of the city from $319,900. Excited to be apart of this sales program in Victoria. Clients and realtors message me for early access!

When you realize you should have taken before & after photos of @fluffdesigns staging #nailedit #401-1661 Ontario Suite 2 Bed / 2 Bath 1111sqft Listed at $1,198,000. Open House Sunday 2-4pm.

The views on this 2 Bed / 2 Bath are over the top!! Located on the sky bridge of Onni's Central building the custom details by @designlabca make this apartment a home. Offered at $1,228,000. 2 Parking & storage. Open House #2003- 1618 Quebec St today 2-4pm. @jennavanalstine #vanre #expertliving (video by the amazing @ishot.ca )

Amazing water views from this stylish & functional 2 bedroom, air conditioned corner home in the Olympic Village. Expansive windows and open concept kitchen create a sense of space and light for living and entertaining. High-end Jenn-Air appliance package including gas range stove, double door fridge and built-in oven. Designer upgrades including custom built-in shelving & electric blinds. Large master bedroom with custom built-in cabinetry and king-size bed, walk-in closet and ensuite with designer finishes. Large pantry/flex room insuite provides for functional storage options. 2 side by side parking stalls included & large separate storage locker

Good for her! This tax was implemented so hastily and very unCanadian in its execution. http://www.cbc.ca//b-c-government-wants-to-resolve-foreign

Prep your home this long weekend for summer days we hope are coming soon...very soon!

Rents are increasing along with home prices due to lack of inventory for housing in Vancouver and Victoria. These rental trends speak to upcoming markets for investment and where to hold existing properties. https://www.biv.com//one-bedroom-rent-hits-new-record-may/

Ellsworth Assignment: 2 Bed/2 Bath 885sqft. 1 Parking & 1 Storage. $950,000. Msg: me or @jennavanalstine for more details. #eastvan #expertliving

How do we get to YES and affordable housing? https://www.biv.com//business-wrestling-ways-find-housing/

In the bull pen tonight with my fav ladies helping a buyer win in multiples and selling this guyafter getting 5 offers. Deets below . #503-1708 Columbia Street Jr. 1 bed / 464sqft/ 1 Prking $527,800

Studio apartment for rent in Mt. Pleasant $1727/month parking and locker included :) https://vancouver.craigslist.ca/van/apa/6071865286.html

Just Listed: A coveted 2 bed / 2 bath in Anderson Walk located in Central Lonsdale. 872 sqft 2 parking & storage included. http://rennie.com//317-119-w-22nd-street-north-vancouver-b

SOLD by NG & JVA. Wall Centre False Creek 2 Bed / 2 Bath 852 sqft. Major selling feature - those views #expertliving @ishot.ca

Who wouldn't want to cozy up in this bright 2 bed / 2 bath on a day like today?! Just Listed: #317-119 W 22nd St NV $619,900 852 sqft in the highly desirable Anderson Walk. Agents Open: Tues Feb 7th 10-12pm Public Open: Sun Feb 12th 2-4pm #seeyouthere #expertliving