November 2009

2009 Vancouver’s Best Year Ever for Luxury Home Sales

by Maggie Chandler November 30, 2009

I received a comment asking for facts on luxury home sales this year vs. previous years. Surprisingly 2009 has been the best on record for high end sales of homes and condos, with a total of 126 sales over $3 million. Of those, 23 were condos and the remainder houses. Four condos sold over $5 …

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Featuring Hotel Georgia Private Residences

by Maggie Chandler November 30, 2009

The iconic Hotel Georgia at 667 Howe Street, Vancouver, now boasts the largest Canadian flag ever! Known as Canada Corner, the 12 storey flag has become a Vancouver landmark. The Hotel was built in the 1920s and was host to the rich and famous. Now it’s being redeveloped into a luxurious boutique Hotel/Condo.

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The Goh Ballet’s Nutcracker

by Maggie Chandler November 29, 2009

The Goh Ballet Academy celebrates the holidays with their performance of the Nutcracker, my favourite ballet, at the Centre in Vancouver. December 17-20th, featuring principal dances from the National Ballet of Canada and music by the Vancouver Metropolitan Orchestra.

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The Sounds of Christmas

by Maggie Chandler November 28, 2009

Reserve your tickets to hear the highly acclaimed Vancouver Welsh Mens Choir performing on November 29th at the First Baptist Church, 969 Burrard Street. They perform their traditional Christmas concert with a Canadian flair.

Starts at 8pm. Tickets $22. Ticketmaster or at the door or on line

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Vancouver’s Santa Claus Parade

by Maggie Chandler November 28, 2009

The sixth annual Rogers Santa Claus Parade takes place on Sunday, December 6, 2009 in Downtown Vancouver.

View the map, see how to participate, what to wear, donate to the FoodBank, be a sponsor, volunteer, where to meetup

Join in the Face Painting, discover the Gingerbread Tent, partake in the Balloon Twister and more!

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Why Hire a Realtor Who Blogs to Sell Your Vancouver Property

by Maggie Chandler November 26, 2009

It is interesting to me that only a small percentage of Realtors blog. I ask why this is so, as the Internet continues to be the main tool for marketing real estate. I believe real estate blogs are an invaluable tool for potential sellers and buyers, as they can learn a lot about a realtor prior to …

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Featuring 1281 West Cordova, Coal Harbour, Vancouver

by Maggie Chandler November 26, 2009 Coal Harbour

Address – 1281 W. Cordova, Coal Harbour, Vancouver, BC, V6C 3P9

Callisto is the sister building to Carina at 1233 W. Cordova. The Building’s innovative curve design forms shape of a sail and is one of only seven exclusive waterfront buildings on West Cordova. All suites maximize the wonderful mountain and oceanviews with floor to ceiling …

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Wordless Wednesdays

by Maggie Chandler November 25, 2009 Wordless Wednesdays

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Canada Real Estate Roundup

by Maggie Chandler November 24, 2009

The average Canadian real estate price in October saw the big cities of Vancouver, Victoria, Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal all higher than a year ago, as are all the Maritime Provinces & Newfoundland. Saskatoon was the only exception to the rule. The following is a release by CREA, you can hold your mouse over a specific city …

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Featuring Avila in Vancouver’s Coal Harbour

by Maggie Chandler November 23, 2009 Coal Harbour

Address – 560 Cardero Street, Coal Harbour, Vancouver, BC. “Waterfront Place Complex”. Avila was the first of four condo buildings to be built at Waterfront Place, on Coal Harbour’s waterfront, of which there are 2 Bayshore buildings, 4 Waterfront Place buildings and 7 on West Cordova, for a total of only 13. The first 2 condos to …

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