Buying in Vancouver? Here’s What the Experts Say for Spring of 2025

In this episode, I sit down with Celine Bacani and Steven Lau from the YVT Real Estate Group to talk about what’s really happening in Vancouver real estate in 2025. With over two decades of combined experience, they share key insights on how buyers and sellers can navigate uncertainty in 2025 by learning from past market cycles like 2008 and COVID. We explore why having a clear strategy, staying informed, and working with a strong advisory team is more important than ever. From analyzing neighborhood trends to understanding how residential and commercial real estate are becoming more interconnected, this conversation offers a practical and educational look at how to make confident real estate decisions in today’s evolving landscape. 00:00 – Intro to Celine and Steven 01:22 – Real estate in early 2025: cycles, fear & strategy 04:35 – What 2008 & COVID taught us about market rebounds 10:20 – Commercial real estate & neighborhood growth 13:45 – What buyers should be asking in 2025 18:40 – YVT real estate group policy 27:55 – Community building: why it matters in real estate 31:05 – The power of the right team: brokers, lawyers, agents 34:00 – Final thoughts: curiosity, timing, and long-term strategy Thinking about buying or selling in 2025? Start by building your Real Estate team and asking the right questions. Paul Davidescu (www.levelupmortgages.com) Level Up Mortgages 📞 604-809-3188 📧 paul@levelupmortgages.com See Our Google Reviews in BC & Ontario: https://bit.ly/ViewLUMReviews ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Got Mortgage Questions? We've got you covered: First-Time Buyers Manual: https://bit.ly/FTHBGuides Mortgage FAQ: https://bit.ly/mortgagefaq Email: paul@levelupmortgages.com Website: www.levelupmortgages.com Connect with us on social media: 📷 Instagram: @levelupyourmortgages 👔 LinkedIn: @pauldavidescu. 🐦 Twitter: @levelupmortgage 🎥 TikTok: @levelupmortgages 📖 Blog: https://www.levelupmortgages.com/blog Subscribe to Level Up Mortgages on YouTube: http://bit.ly/LevelUpYouTubeSubscribe #VancouverRealEstate #YVTRealEstate #RealEstateAdvice #HomeBuyingTips #2025Market #RealEstateInvesting #CanadianRealEstate #RealEstateStrategy #FirstTimeHomeBuyer #CommercialRealEstate #Gastown #CommunityMatters