May 2008

Wordless Wednesdays

by Maggie Chandler May 21, 2008 Wordless Wednesdays

Latent vs. Patent Defects and Property Inspections

by Maggie Chandler May 21, 2008 Buyers

The BC Supreme Court case of Cardwell v. Perlien provides an interesting overview of the current state of the doctrine of caveat emptor (“let the buyer beware”)

The distinction between latent and patent defects is important, because sellers are obligated to disclose material latent defects that they are aware of, but buyers are expected to discover …

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Featuring Coal Harbour’s 1650 Bayshore Drive, Vancouver

by Maggie Chandler May 20, 2008 Coal Harbour

Coal Harbour’s 1650 Bayshore Drive is in Vancouver’s most prestigous waterfront neighbourhood, Coal Harbour

The building was built in 2003. 1650 Bayshore Drive is a 19 storey building offering 67 view suites, with 4 per floor, plus 1 two storey and 8 three storey townhomes with patios and gardens. 2/5/10 year guarantee from Landor Guarantee. The …

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EAT! Vancouver

by Maggie Chandler May 19, 2008

EAT! Vancouver runs from May 23-25 at BC Place Stadium.

Don”t miss this super food event featuring cooking demonstrations, chef cook-offs, the best of wines and beers and kitchen items on display. Best of all you get to taste glorious food and then to visit the Wellness Pavillion.

Don’t miss this event! View my other Vancouver event …

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Vancouver’s Downtown Market Analysis April 2008

by Maggie Chandler May 18, 2008 Downtown

Vancouver’s Downtown neighbourhood

Listings 630 - 350 listed under $500,000 and 235 listed between $500,000 and $1 million. 44 listed over $1 million and 1 listed over 4 million

135 with price reductions are 15 with price increases

Sales 114 19 had price reductions. 85 sold under $500,000. 27 sold between $500,000 and $1M and 2 sold over …

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Vancouver’s West End Market Analysis for April 2008

by Maggie Chandler May 17, 2008 West End

Vancouver’s West End is well supplied with listings. The market under $500,000 is by far the most active.

Listings 232 – a whopping 60 have had their list price reduced. 135 are listed under $500,000 and 57 are listed between $500,000 and $1 million and 28 are listed between $1 and $2 million, leaving 7 over $2 million. …

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Best Priced West End 2 Bedroom Condo Under $650,000 Just Listed

by Maggie Chandler May 16, 2008 West End

1703-1010 Burnaby in Vancouver’s West End boasts views of English Bay and the mountains and is priced to sell.

You’ll love coming home to the Ellington and playing the ivories on its grand piano in the social lounge, then having a swim or soaking in the hot-tub, working out in the gym and having a game …

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Vancouver’s Kitsilano Market Analysis April 2008

by Maggie Chandler May 15, 2008 Kitsilano

Listings 130 – 28 had price reductions and 2 had price increases. 75 listed under $500,000 and 52 listed between $500,000 and a million and 3 listed over $1 million. The least expensive $245,000 and the most expensive $3,200,000

Sales 42 – 6 had list price reductions and 1 had a list price increase. 28 sold under $500,000. 13 sold between …

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Wordless Wednesdays

by Maggie Chandler May 14, 2008 Wordless Wednesdays

She towers above all. Wonder what it’s like being the crane operator on the 60th floor?

On schedule for completion Fall 2008.

when it’s time to buy or sell your Vancouver condo, talk to Maggie

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Vancouver’s Coal Harbour Market Analysis April 2008

by Maggie Chandler May 13, 2008 Coal Harbour

Listings 176 – 38 with price reductions and 1 with a price increase. Only 30 listed under $500,000 and 53 between $500,000 and $1 million. 61 listed between $1 and $2 million and 29 listed over $2 million, of those 5 are over $5 million.

The least expensive Coal Harbour suite is $ 329,000 for a …

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