June 2006

The Character of Kitsilano

by Maggie Chandler June 28, 2006 Kitsilano

Much of the character of Kitsilano is drawn from the historic houses that can be found while walking the tree-lined streets.

As well, the landscaping and gardens of the homes here reveal wonderful examples of West Coast gardening – from Zen to English gardens.

One lovely example of Kitsilano character can be seen on Stephens Street, …

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Kits Market Heats Up Compared to a Year Ago

by Maggie Chandler June 27, 2006 Kitsilano

The Market in Kits has Heated Up.

Comparing the sales of Kits houses and condos between last May, 2005 and May of this year reveals a dramatic increase.
Just look at these figures.

Condos:A year ago, you could buy a kits condo for as low as $195,000. Now it’s up to $225,000. The median price in may ’05 …

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Kitsilano Living

by Maggie Chandler June 26, 2006 Kitsilano

So many people want to live here, aKitsilano is one of Vancouver’s most sought-after neighbourhoods.

There is good reason for this. Not only is it close to downtown, but the beach is so close. In the early days of Vancouver, this beach was used for outdoor camping, and archival photos show lines of tents along the …

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Kitsilano Living

by Maggie Chandler June 26, 2006 Kitsilano

As you can see from the stats in my last posting, Kitsilano is one of Vancouver’s most sought-after neighbourhoods. So many people want to live here, and there is good reason for this. Not only is it close to downtown, but the beach is so close. In the early days of Vancouver, this beach was …

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Compared with Last May: Kits Market Has Heated Up

by Maggie Chandler June 18, 2006 Kitsilano

The Market in Kits has Heated Up.
Comparing the sales of Kits houses and condos between last May, 2005 and May of this year reveals a dramatic increase.
Just look at these figures.

Condos:A year ago, you could buy a kits condo for as low as $195,000. Now it’s up to $225,000. The median price in may ’05 …

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Everything I Love About Kits

by Maggie Chandler June 15, 2006 Kitsilano

In this blog I’ll be sharing with you all the reasons why Kitsilano is one of Vancouver’s most sought-after neighbourhoods.

The nearness to the beach is big on this list, but also the vital community, the character houses, and the treed streets. New developments reflect the desire of so many Vancouverites to live in Kits, and …

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The Character of Kitsilano

by Maggie Chandler June 12, 2006 Kitsilano

Much of the character of Kitsilano is drawn from the historic houses that can be found while walking the tree-lined streets. As well, the landscaping and gardens of the homes here reveal wonderful examples of West Coast gardening – from Zen to English gardens.

One lovely example of Kitsilano character can be seen on Stephens Street, …

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