February 2009

Community Statistics for Vancouver’s Downtown

by Maggie Chandler February 28, 2009 Downtown

The last census was in 2006 and it found that the population of Vancouver’s Downtown was 43,000, up 55% from 5 years ago. The information in this post is published on City of Vancouver’s website Community Webpages

Vancouver’s Downtown consists of 375 hectares and the largest age group is 20-39, followed by 40-64. 56% of them speak …

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Featuring Flagship at Coopers Landing, Downtown Vancouver

by Maggie Chandler February 27, 2009 Downtown

Coopers Landing is Vancouver’s newest waterfront neighbourhood, east of Cambie Street Bridge and on the north side of False Creek. Flagship is this neighbourhood’s premier building. View my Coopers Park website

Address: 8 Smithe Mews, Vancouver, BC , V6B OA5

Developer – Concord Pacific. Completion February 2009

The Building is 28 storeys and consists of 115 suites.

The Architect …

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Vancouver Real Estate Best Buy in Kitsilano

by Maggie Chandler February 26, 2009 Kitsilano

2020 w. 12th is a new project. You can save 25% if you are one of the next 8 buyers prior to March 17th.

You are one of the first to hear about Kitsilano’s best housing value. 2020, is a collection of 33 exclusive residences with a fresh perspective on contemporary living …

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Historic Gastown Heritage Conversion

by Maggie Chandler February 25, 2009 Downtown

Just Listed: an exceptional opportunity to own a home in a brand new conversion in Downtown Vancouver’s Gastown. Priced to sell.

TERMINUS at 36 Water St in historic Gastown is a heritage conversion. This 1 bedroom/1 bath home features sleek contemporary interiors and integrated kitchens with Bosch appliances, European front loading washer & dryer, and Phillppe Starck …

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Wordless Wednesdays

by Maggie Chandler February 25, 2009 Wordless Wednesdays

View Vancouver’s False Creek North before the Expo ’86 lands were developed into a luxury waterfront neighbourhood

Click here and when the picture opens up, click on 1978 to view Vancouver’s False Creek North (former Expo ’86 lands) in 1978 when it was industrial land. Then click on 2003 and it transforms before your eyes.

this site …

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Vancouver Real Estate Best Buy

by Maggie Chandler February 23, 2009 Downtown

There is no better way to know what’s for sale in the Vancouver real estate market than to work with a qualified buyer. I had the pleasure of such a buyer on the weekend, up from California to purchase an investment condo downtown, under $400,000.

The best buy I saw was a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom …

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Is Now a Good Time for Investors to Buy Vancouver Real Estate?

by Maggie Chandler February 23, 2009

This was published in the Vancouver Sun on Feb 18th.

With home sales – and prices – dropping in B.C., is now a good time to invest in real estate?The B.C. Real Estate Association says it just might be, pointing to a large drop in carrying costs for an investment property today compared to a year …

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Residential Developers see the return of more normal Market Conditions in 2009

by Maggie Chandler February 22, 2009

Peter Mitham of BIV reports that many residential developers in BC are anticipating market conditions closer to the historical norm in 2009.

Previously slated for Dwell, a 48 unit condo development at Quebec and West Broadway, the site could soon be home to approximately 50 rental units, said Rize president Will Lin. Lin says that a drop in …

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Decor Trends for 2009

by Maggie Chandler February 21, 2009

Whether you’ve got money to spend or a budget to keep, we’ve got the scoop on the must-have decor trends for 2009.

Trends may come and trends may go, but let’s face it: tossing the latest colour, fabric, pattern or material into your decor feels good. …

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Canada Real Estate Roundup

by Maggie Chandler February 20, 2009

Take a look at what’s happening in the Canada real estate market. Compared to one year ago, Real Estate prices in the big cities of Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary and Edmonton are down, Montreal prices are flat, but the Maritime Provinces, Ottawa and Winnipeg’s prices are up. The following is a release by CREA, you can …

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