Scott Handyside - Real Estate

10/24/2026

Move over, paint and wallpaper.

While there’s certainly nothing wrong with the classics, there are so many other ways to jazz up the walls in your home that go beyond the basics. If you’re looking to really make a splash with texture, might I encourage you to go the woven route?

10/18/2026

If you’re refreshing a smaller space before selling, focusing on how the room feels rather than filling it with more stuff can make a surprisingly big difference.

A small room doesn’t have to feel basic or cramped. Redesign Daily shares eight design tricks for giving compact spaces a more elevated look, with ideas that focus on thoughtful details rather than simply spending more money. If you’re decorating an apartment, refreshing a smaller room, or getti...

10/17/2026

🏡 OPEN HOUSE TODAY | 1:00–2:30 PM

📍 1605 Cornell Avenue, Coquitlam

Looking for a spacious family home with plenty of room inside and out? Come take a look!

🏡 2,454 sq. ft. of finished living space
🛏️ 5 bedrooms | 3 bathrooms
🌳 Generous 7,875 sq. ft. lot
✨ Spacious living areas & versatile lower level
☀️ Covered deck overlooking the backyard
🚗 Garage & convenient lane access

📸 Swipe through the photos for a closer look, then stop by today between 1:00 and 2:30 PM!

Hope to see you there!

10/16/2026

If you’re following Canada’s housing market, TD now forecasts about 5% fewer home sales in 2026. That’s a forecast for activity, while national average prices are expected to remain roughly flat.

TD has lowered its Canadian housing outlook, forecasting an approximately 5% decline in home sales for 2026 as elevated bond yields put pressure on borrowing costs. National average home prices are expected to remain roughly flat this year, with growth below 2% projected for 2027. The bank anticipat...

10/14/2026

📊 SEPTEMBER 2026 MARKET UPDATE 🏡

Home prices across Metro Vancouver continue to decline, with benchmark prices down across all property types compared to this time last year.

📉 Detached homes: Down 7.3%
📉 Townhomes: Down 4.7%
📉 Condos: Down 6.2%

While the market remains challenging for sellers, buyers are seeing more opportunities and negotiating power than we’ve seen in recent years.

👉 Swipe through for a closer look at benchmark prices in Greater Vancouver, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and Surrey.

Thinking about buying or selling? Let’s chat about what these numbers mean for your next move.

10/12/2026

Spring, summer, winter, or fall—these colors will make your rooms warm and bright.

You may want the rooms in your home to feel light and airy in the summer, and warm and cozy in the winter—but you probably don't have the time, energy, or cash to repaint your room as the weather shifts. The good news? There are plenty of smart paint color choices that'll look gorgeous in every se...

10/11/2026

🍂 Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃

Wishing everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving and a great long weekend!

Hope you get the chance to spend some time with family and friends, enjoy some good food, and maybe eat a little more than you should! 🥧🍁

Lots to be thankful for. Happy Thanksgiving! 🇨🇦

10/09/2026

🏡 OPEN HOUSE | SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10

📍 1605 Cornell Avenue, Coquitlam
🕐 1:00 – 2:30 PM

Come check out this spacious family home in a convenient Coquitlam location!

✨ 2,454 sq. ft. of finished living space
🛏️ 5 bedrooms | 3 bathrooms
🌳 Generous 7,875 sq. ft. lot
🏡 Spacious recreation room & flexible lower level
☀️ Covered deck for year-round enjoyment
🚗 Garage & lane access

🎥 Take a look at the video, then come see it for yourself!

I’ll be there tomorrow from 1:00–2:30 PM. Hope to see you there!

10/07/2026

A stronger sales month doesn’t always mean a full recovery. In the Toronto region, new condo sales rose year-over-year but remained well below their historical average.

Altus Group’s September 30 roundup covers Canadian commercial property transactions, market indicators and recent research. Featured deals span retail, industrial, office and apartment properties across several regions. The edition also examines contrasting conditions in the Greater Toronto Area.....

10/04/2026

Whether they're choices that are functionally useless or ones that create visuals which feel straight out of "Office Space" rather than a cozy, contemporary home, the pros feel these options are all better left in the past.

As one of the most frequently used, and most personal, spaces in your home — your bathroom design matters. That's why the sterile styles of yore are shifting toward looks that feel more personal, comfortable, and intentionally styled. In this House Digest exclusive, our experts reveal the missteps...