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Day 70: Donate Online - Japan Earthquake/Asia-Pacific Tsunami

March 11th, 2011

Day 70: Donate Online - Japan Earthquake/Asia-Pacific Tsunami We Canadians take pride in looking out for others. Folks often comment on how often we say “sorry”, even when the other person bumps into us. Well, today’s event is a non-event. That’s right, conserve your cash and help those in need across the waters in Japan. Instead of going out tonight, donate to the Canadian Red Cross and do your part in helping those whose lives have been affected by th ...

Kerrisdale Townhome

December 22nd, 2009

Best value in Kerrisdale. 203 2893 W. 41st Avenue, Vancouver, BC Spacious, bright 2 level townhome, approx 1260 sq ft. Large LR, separate DR, updated kitchen & 1/2 bath on main, 2 BIG bdrms, 2 updated full baths & W/D up. Outdoor pool & cabana w/sauna. 1 dog, 2 cats ok & rentals allowed. 2nd parking stall is rented. Loads of storage.

Market Update

April 5th, 2009

Property sales strengthen in current market cycle.

Check the latest press release from the REBGV for the latest stats.

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Market Update

 

Is this the right time to sell or buy?

January 16th, 2009

Is this the right time to sell or buy?

 

Maybe yes, maybe no. Much depends on your own situation & your goals. Industry experts are forecasting an average 10% decline for 2009.

 

In real estate, it’s all relative.

 

In our recent sellers market the complaint was “not enough inventory” & “I don’t want to get into a bidding war.” Now the same people are saying “prices are too low I can’t possib ...

Market Update - Expired Listings

January 5th, 2009

If your home did not sell, you may be wondering how to get the job done.  After all, you do want to sell... right? 

Now that your MLS listing has expired, if you want to revive your listing you will need the services of a full-time marketing specialist to successfully sell your home for top dollar.

Listing inventory has dropped 40% as of January 1, 2009. That means supply is coming down. Last ...

Market Watch

October 2nd, 2008

Home prices adapt to affordability demands

VANCOUVER, B.C.  September 2, 2008  The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential property sales in Greater Vancouver declined 42.9 percent in September 2008 to 1,585 from the 2,776 sales recorded in September 2007.

 

New listings for detached, attached and apartment properties increased 28.8 per cent to 6,142 in Septemb ...

Market Watch

August 16th, 2008

New Market Creates Opportunity for Savvy Sellers & Buyers

After record breaking units sales in 2007, listing inventory has increased and the pace of sales has gone back to normal levels. The good news overall is residential prices continued to climb.

New listings for detached, attached and apartment properties have increased 24% in July 2008 compared to July 2007.**

In Greater Vancouver, the ...

Feds Tighten Lending Policy

July 9th, 2008

Federal government rules out 40-year and zero-down mortgages

Fiona Anderson, Vancouver Sun

Published: Wednesday, July 09, 2008

VANCOUVER - The federal government will no longer guarantee 40-year or zero-down mortgages in an effort to avoid a housing crisis like the sub-prime mortgage meltdown experienced in the United States.

In an announcement released today, the government said governmen ...

Market Update

June 6th, 2008

Growing supply helps stabilize market conditions.

VANCOUVER, B.C. – June 3, 2008 – The Greater Vancouver housing market continued its re-balance between sales and listings last month. The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential property sales in Greater Vancouver declined 30.7 per cent in May 2008 to 3,002 from the 4,331 sales recorded in May 2007.

New listings ...

Market Watch

March 11th, 2008

Housing options broaden for buyers in February

VANCOUVER, B.C.  The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential attached, detached and apartment property sales totalled 2,676 in February 2008, a decline of 6.4 per cent from the 2,859 residential sales recorded in February 2007, and a decline of 9 per cent compared to the 2, 941 sales in February 2006.

New listings ...

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