
Blu’s News : January 2025
New Year, New (or Old) Resolutions, and a Real Estate Market Getting Its Groove Back
- Sales are picking up: In December, residential sales climbed by over 30% compared to 2023, showing that buyers are getting back in the game.
- Inventory is rising: Active listings are up 24.4% year-over-year, giving buyers more options than last January.
- Prices are levelling out: The composite benchmark price for Metro Vancouver ($1,171,500) edged up 0.5% from 2023, with townhomes and detached homes seeing small year-over-year gains, while apartment prices mainly stayed flat.
Whatever your goals this year – whether it’s snagging your dream home, Marie Kondo-ing your kitchen, or considering living leaner — we’re here to help. And hey, if you’ve already kicked those 2025 fitness targets to the curb, at least your current home’s stair count is the same 😉
Real Insights from Mustafa Akhtar
Life at Landmark in the West End - 1408 Robson Street

Landmark is beautifully built and move-in ready! Nothing beats stepping into a finished home and envisioning your future there. Shopping pre-sales with only renderings and floor plans to look at just isn’t as fun. And with newly marked-down prices, you could settle into a one-bedroom for $788,000, or a two-bedroom starting around $1.2M within 30 to 60 days. It’s the perfect blend of luxury and convenience—truly a win-win!
The Vya Penthouse
Welcome to the good life at this stunning Mount Pleasant penthouse in the Vya building listed by Shawn Lee and Nels Agerbo.
Out and About
Celebrate Lunar New Year with Lantern City! Gather together with friends and family to discover dramatic, moving lantern installations across the city. Let's kick off 2025 with light and love at several locations in Vancouver.

Agent of the Month:
Jen Friesen
This Month, we’d like to acknowledge a Blu Advisor with incredible style and an uncanny ability to make a short story long. Jen Friesen joined the Blu Crü in 2012 with a hunger to innovate and impressive contacts from years of working in fashion. Jen is a true hustler who works incredibly hard for her loyal clients, buying and selling architectural marvels, lofts, and charming float homes. Yet, she still finds the time to give a tonne of love to her friends and family. Visit Jen this weekend at her adorable new on-the-water listing in Mosquito Creek.
Local Spotlight:
Sainam
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