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Exterior of the two-level front half-duplex at 1382 E 17th Ave in Cedar Cottage, Vancouver

1382 E 17th Ave: A Two-Level Cedar Cottage Duplex That Lives Like a House

Some homes stand out because of a dramatic feature. Others simply get the fundamentals right.

At 1382 E 17th Avenue in Vancouver’s Cedar Cottage neighbourhood, the appeal starts with a floor plan that feels refreshingly straightforward: two levels, three bedrooms together upstairs, generous living space on the main, a detached garage, and considerably more storage than you might expect from a duplex.

Currently offered at $1,399,000, this front half-duplex provides 1,266 sq. ft., three bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, with a layout designed around everyday function. Full Public

A Duplex With a Traditional Two-Level Layout

One of the first things we noticed about this home is what it doesn’t ask you to compromise on.

Rather than spreading the bedrooms across multiple floors, all three are located together on the upper level. The primary bedroom includes its own ensuite, while two additional bedrooms and full-size LG laundry complete the floor. Full Public

That leaves the entire main floor for living.

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Sold in Dunbar: When the Right West Side Home Finds You

Sometimes the home search starts with a spreadsheet, a mortgage pre-approval and a carefully defined list of neighbourhoods.

And sometimes it starts because someone walks past the same house every day.

Our client was not actively looking for a new home when this Dunbar property came to market. Her son regularly walked past it, and when the For Sale sign appeared, he had a feeling it was one they needed to see.

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Thinking About Buying or Making Your Next Move? Start With a Plan.

Buying a home can feel like a series of questions you’re somehow supposed to already know the answers to.

How much can I actually afford? How much do I need for a down payment? What other costs should I plan for? If I already own, should I sell first or buy first? And how do I make sure I’m not overlooking something important?

That’s exactly why Michelle Legaspi and Zahra Damjanovic of WestCoast Living are hosting Making Your Move: Home Buying 101, a free, in-person workshop designed to make the home-buying process feel clearer and more manageable.

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Condominium Living and Dining Room with Fireplace in background.

What $549,000 Buys in Vancouver’s River District: A Two-Bedroom Concrete Condo with Views

For buyers trying to keep a Vancouver purchase below the $600,000 mark, the trade-off is often space.

That is what makes this two-bedroom home at River Dance worth a closer look. Priced at $549,000, the northeast corner residence offers 801 sq.ft., two bedrooms, two full bathrooms, two parking stalls and a storage locker in a concrete building in southeast Vancouver.

It is an interesting option for buyers who are carefully balancing purchase price with the amount of home they actually want to live in.

More than just an entry point into Vancouver

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What $549,000 Buys Near Lougheed: A One-Bedroom Condo at Wynwood Green

For buyers trying to enter the Metro Vancouver market without giving up newer construction, transit access or building amenities, the challenge is usually finding a home where the numbers and the lifestyle still make sense.

At $549,000, this one-bedroom residence at Wynwood Green in West Coquitlam offers a useful middle ground: a newer concrete building, air conditioning, concierge service and over 600 sq.ft. of interior space, all within easy reach of Lougheed Town Centre and SkyTrain.

It is particularly relevant for buyers comparing an older, larger condo with a newer home that requires less immediate updating.

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The Final Residence at MIRA: 1,732 Sq.Ft. of Design-Led Living at Trout Lake

When buyers move beyond simply counting bedrooms, the conversation around value changes.

The details start to matter more. How does the home feel when you walk through it? Is there enough separation between living and sleeping spaces? Does the kitchen feel considered rather than simply expensive? And will the design still feel relevant years from now?

That is where the final remaining residence at MIRA at Trout Lake stands apart.

Built by Cheng Properties, this quiet back duplex offers 1,732 sq.ft. across three levels, four bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms, with private outdoor space and a location directly connected to one of East Vancouver’s most established recreational pockets.

Priced at $1,699,000, it works out to approximately $981 per sq.ft. before assigning any additional value to the outdoor space or parking.

For buyers comparing newer duplex and multiplex homes around East Vancouver, that is a useful number to put in context, particularly given the level of interior finishing.

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Brentwood apartment living room with expansive view

More Space for the Money in Brentwood: An Updated 2-Bedroom Concrete Condo at $649K

For buyers searching around Brentwood, one of the easiest things to overlook is the resale market.

Newer towers naturally attract attention, but an established concrete building can sometimes deliver something harder to recreate: more usable interior space, larger rooms, additional parking and a lower price per square foot.

That is the appeal of this updated home at One Madison Avenue in Brentwood.

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Buying a Condo in Brentwood: Look Beyond the Suite

When you’re buying a condo in Brentwood, it’s easy to fall in love with what you see first: floor-to-ceiling windows, a beautiful kitchen, air conditioning, a great view, or impressive amenities. Those features absolutely matter, but when you’re making one of the largest purchases of your life, the more important questions often aren’t visible during a showing.

What are you actually buying into?

Understanding the building, the strata, the neighbourhood, the comparable sales, and the property’s potential limitations is just as important as deciding whether you like the home itself. That’s why we believe a buyer should leave a showing with more than an impression. They should have the information they need to make a thoughtful decision.

A recent client who purchased at ESCALA in Burnaby’s Brentwood Park neighbourhood shared this five-star review:

“I am truly impressed by the team! Jessica and Michelle are very knowledgeable and go above and beyond to ensure you get all the information you need to make the right choice for the biggest purchase of your life! The whole team is very dedicated and puts the client first. Besides their professionalism, the whole team is very approachable and pleasant to work with. I would recommend WestCoast Living to anyone looking to buy a home – they are simply the best!”

The words that stand out most to us are “all the information you need to make the right choice.”

That’s exactly where we believe good buyer representation earns its value.

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The Final Home at ELLO: 1,769 Sq.Ft. of High-End Riley Park Living for $1.599M

There is a point in a Vancouver home search where the question becomes less about finding more space and more about finding enough space in the location you actually want to stay in.

For buyers who have outgrown a condo but do not necessarily want to move farther from central Vancouver, the final remaining home at ELLO – Cityside in Riley Park presents an interesting alternative.

Priced at $1,599,000, the three-level residence offers 1,769 sq.ft., three bedrooms plus a den and 3.5 bathrooms, with a private fenced yard and a 131 sq.ft. covered front porch. It is the last available home in this six-residence community by Vandwell Developments.

And from a value perspective, there is one number worth paying attention to.

Based on the asking price and measured interior area, the home works out to approximately $904 per sq.ft.

For 1,700+ sq.ft. of brand-new construction in Riley Park, paired with a high-end finish level and a Main Street location, that deserves a closer look.

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Luxurious Kitchen and Dining area

Space, Light and Proportion: A Different Take on Luxury in Fraserhood

At a certain price point, beautiful finishes are expected.

The more important questions become harder to photograph: How well does the home live? Are the rooms properly proportioned? Is there enough storage? Does the architecture create privacy and natural light? And has the builder thought about how the home will function five or ten years from now?

That is where this new 2,078 sq.ft. side-by-side duplex in Vancouver’s Fraser neighbourhood begins to distinguish itself.

Built by Vandwell Developments, the three-level residence offers four bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms and the scale of a traditional home, with all three principal bedrooms together on the second level and a separate top-floor bedroom or media room.

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