Hello All.
Here are the latest statistics from the Real Estate Board - a good read - but as always with Vancouver's micro-markets based on neighbourhoods ensure you read between the lines as these are an average for the Vancouver area.
Here is the link to a full blog on the lastest.
What we are seeing. If you are selling a home listed under the $500,000 mark - you should be getting a steady ...
Posted by Mike Cook
on May 13, 2013
1. Home Buyers Plan: Qualifying home buyers can withdraw up to $25,000, couples can withdraw up to $50,000 from their RRSPs for a down payment.
2. GST rebate on new homes: New home buyers can apply for a rebate of the fedral portion of the HST (the 5% GST) if the purchase price is $350,000 or less. The rebate is equal to 36% of the GST to a maximum rebate of $6,300. There is a proportional ...
Posted by Roy Wang
on May 9, 2013
We just sold a wonderful 4 bed/3bath townhouse at 2861 Sotao, in Fraserview! Featuring sunken living room with high ceiling, gas fireplace & exterior balcony off the living room. The 4th bedroom in the basement can serve as a recreation room. Recent renovation includes engineered wood flooring on the main floor, high quality carpet in bedrooms, new paint for the entire unit & newer hot water ...
Posted by Ashley Avinashi
on May 9, 2013
Spring delivers greater balance to Greater Vancouver housing market
A closer relationship between home buyer demand and the supply of homes for sale has been having a stabilizing impact on home prices in the Greater Vancouver housing market over the last three months.
The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential property sales in Greater Vancouver reached 2,627 on ...
Posted by Ashley Avinashi
on May 9, 2013
BCREA 2013 Second Quarter Housing Forecast
Vancouver, BC – May 9, 2013. The British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) released its 2013 Second Quarter Housing Forecast today.
BC Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) residential sales are forecast to edge up 1.9 per cent to 68,900 units this year, before increasing a further 6.5 per cent to 73,400 units in 2014. The five-year average ...
Posted by Sanjin Cvetkovic
on May 9, 2013
We just sold a 2 bedroom 1 bath condo at 301-1060 East Broadway!
Rainscreened well managed building! Tastefully renovated and updated 821 sf 2 bedroom top corner north facing with a large 9 x 6 balcony. QUIET inside! Designer paint and Engineered hardwood floor throughout, almost new appliances. Rentals OK, 1 cat allowed, sorry no dogs. Repiping work will be paid by the Seller. Convenient shared ...
Posted by Ashley Avinashi
on May 8, 2013
Just sold!!! Beautiful, quiet view property in UBC. 5 minutes walk to U-Hill Secondary. Almost completely renovated with new kitchen, windows, flooring, paint, etc. Steps from beaches, parks, playground, public transport. Ocean & mountain views from both levels.
Posted by Michael Lipnitsky
on May 7, 2013
Just sold!!! Beautiful, quiet view property in UBC. 5 minutes walk to U-Hill Secondary. Almost completely renovated with new kitchen, windows, flooring, paint, etc. Steps from beaches, parks, playground, public transport. Ocean & mountain views from both levels.
Posted by Michael Lipnitsky
on May 7, 2013
Brand new, by famous BOSA, HST paid. Bright and spacious 2-bedroom suite conveniently located by the skytrain. Easy road access to Vancouver, SFU, shopping. Corner unit allows for spacious floor plan, generous master bedroom. Signaturequality finishing and unmatched Bosa's reputation will boost the value of this home over the years.
Posted by Michael Lipnitsky
on May 7, 2013
We just sold this beautiful condo at 303-1495 Richards!
Fabulously updated corner suite in prestigious Azura Two! The rarely available "03" floor plan offers a
generous, open layout with floor to ceiling windows, and beautiful views of False Creek and George Wainborn Park. This bright and immaculate suite has sleek Carribean Rosewood flooring and new KitchenAid S/S appliance package. Steps away ...
Posted by Ashley Avinashi
on May 7, 2013