Vancouver Real Estate

Vancouver’s Downtown neighbourhood began being built in the mid ’90s and there are few lots remaining for development. The area is east of Burrard Street, south of Robson, west of Quebec and north of the body of water known as False Creek. The old downtown was originally called Yaletown, after the men who came in by train from a town called Yale, to build the city. The area includes Downtown, False Creek North, Gastown and Coopers Landing. The area is an easy walk or bus ride to the Business District and enjoys easy access to the seawall, restaurants, shops and theatres

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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History of Downtown Vancouver

by Maggie Chandler July 4, 2010 Downtown

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Just over a century ago, Vancouver was a two-block collection of buildings called Granville (now known as Gastown). This location on Burrard Inlet was competing to be the west coast terminus of the Canadian Pacific Railway. By 1887, a year after the City of Vancouver was incorporated, the first passenger train arrived at …

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In Chinatown, Residents Group Rejects Proposed Condos

by Maggie Chandler February 22, 2011 Downtown

It’s taken the old Expos’86 lands about 15 years to be developed into a Downtown residential neighbourhood and few lots now remain.

As the Most Liveable City in the World looks for more sites, it is moving east and Chinatown is front and centre, as the City decides on Historic Area Heights Review, determining which buildings merit …

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How Is the Vancouver Downtown Real Estate Market?

by Maggie Chandler January 24, 2012 Downtown

How is the market in Downtown Vancouver during December?

What is the average price? How long does it take to sell a Downtown condo? Are prices up or down? Are listings and sale up or down? How does the market compare to a year ago? What price range is selling the best?

What’s Selling?

A bottom end market …

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Welcome Home to Vancouver’s L’Hermitage En Ville – Vancouver Condos for Sale

by Maggie Chandler January 17, 2012 Downtown

Welcome home to a residence of fine distinction – Vancouver’s L’Hermitage En Ville, a boutique hotel/condo

Steps to Robson Street shopping, restaurants and theatres and walking distance to the business distance.

You’ll love my NE exposure with great mountain, water and city views
I’m a well laid out 2 bdrm & den. Cooks will love my gourmet kitchen …

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How is the Vancouver Downtown Real Estate Market?

by Maggie Chandler January 1, 2012 Downtown

How is the market in Downtown Vancouver during November?What is the average price? How long does it take to sell a Downtown condo? Are prices up or down? Are listings and sale up or down?

What’s Selling?

A bottom end market with 70% of the Downtown Vancouver sales under $500,000 and only 10% sales over $700,000. Only …

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Selling Your Vancouver Shangri-la Condo at 1111 Alberni?

by Maggie Chandler November 23, 2011 Downtown

Attention Vancouver Shangri-la Condo Owners!

Do you live at 1111 Alberni Street, Vancouver, BC?

I have a qualified buyer looking for an 05 suite below the 37th floor or an 04 suite above the 37th floor.

Please call me if you’re thinking of selling your condo!

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How is the Real Estate Market in Downtown Vancouver?

by Maggie Chandler November 17, 2011 Downtown

How is the market in Downtown Vancouver during October? What is the average price? How long does it take to sell a Downtown condo? Are prices up or down? Are listings and sale up or down?

What’s Selling?

A bottom end market with only 30% of the Downtown Vancouver sales over $500,000 and only 4 sales over …

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Vancouver’s Shangri-la Attracts Global Travellers – Homes for Sale in Vancouver

by Maggie Chandler October 6, 2011 Downtown

Shangri-La’s first North American hotel attracts global spa travelers.

Spas of America, a leading spa travel website showcasing the best Spa & Wellness experiences in North and South America, today announced the launch of CHI, The Spa, located in the Shangri-La Hotel, Vancouver. The Asian-inspired 119-room luxury hotel, located in vibrant downtown Vancouver, BC, occupies …

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Vancouver Downtown Real Estate Update – August 2011

by Maggie Chandler October 3, 2011 Downtown

How is the market in Downtown Vancouver? What is the average price? How long does it take to sell a Downtown condo? Are prices up or down? Are listings and sale up or down?

What’s Selling?

A bottom end market with only 25% of the Downtown Vancouver sales over $500,000 and a mere 8% over $1M. August listings …

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