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

Vancouver Downtown January 2007 Statistics

by Maggie Chandler February 13, 2008 Downtown

420 current listings (4 months of inventory).

109 sales from $235,000 to $935,000 for 1500 sqft 2 bedroom with views.

88 sold under $500,000. 15 had price reductions and 4 had price increases.

False Creek North (south of Pacific Ave)

125 listings from $339,000 to $18,200,000. 69 under $1 million 55 over $1,000,000. 17 price reductions and 2 price …

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BC Place Stadium and More Condos

by Maggie Chandler February 11, 2008 Downtown

There has been discussion regarding redeveloping the land that BC Place Stadium sits on and the land adjacant to it.

Should Vancouver consider the idea of condo towers on the land adjacant to BC Place Stadium. New development would require municipal approval. It has been made clear that keeping the landmark stadium remains a prime option …

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BC Place Stadium

by Maggie Chandler February 11, 2008 Downtown

Are you aware that there has been discussion regarding redeveloping the land that BC Place Stadium sits on and the land adjacant to it?

Should Vancouver consider the idea of condo towers on the land adjacant to BC Place Stadium. New development would require municipal approval. It has been made clear that keeping the landmark stadium …

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Downtown January Stats

by Maggie Chandler February 10, 2008 Downtown

420 current listings (4 months of inventory).

109 sales from $235,000 to $935,000 for 1500 sqft 2 bedroom with views.

88 sold under $500,000. 15 had price reductions and 4 had price increases.

False Creek North (south of Pacific Ave)

125 listings from $339,000 to $18,200,000. 69 under $1 million 55 over $1,000,000. 17 price reductions and 2 price …

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Madame Cleos Gives Way to New Condo Tower

by Maggie Chandler February 1, 2008 Downtown

New Yaletown Condo Tower forMadam Cleo’s Massage Parlour at 1094 Richards

has been there as long as I can remember! The land is owned by the Aquilini Group and apparently they have served notice that the backhoe will be moving in. The Aquilini Group plan to build two condo hirises and preserve the two heritage …

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The Yale and Cecil Hotels

by Maggie Chandler January 28, 2008 Downtown

Drove by the Yale Hotel yesterday and saw a Rezoning Developement Permit, so did some research and here’s the scoop. (if you live downtown you will know they are located at the north end of the Granville Street bridge).

Bought for about $10 million in 2006, the Yale will be deemed heritage by City Hall, whereby …

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Just Listed!

by Maggie Chandler January 24, 2008 Downtown

2803-1189 Howe, Downtown Vancouver

Updated subpenthouse at The Genesis. Features hardwood floors, new stainless steel appliances, blinds Rare 3 bedroom, SE corner with great city views plus English Bay to the west. Large Dining Room & insuite storage, 2 parking. Pets and rentals ok. 24 hr security concierge, indoor pool, guest suite, gym, steam and sauna, …

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Vancouver’s Downtown Waterfront Neighbourhood Coopers Park

by Maggie Chandler January 21, 2008 Downtown

Downtown’s newest neighbourhood, Coopers Park.

Just opened the first building in this neighbourhood on the north side of False Creek . 980 Cooperage Way.

The neighbourhood is situated east of the Cambie Street Bridge, on the north side of False Creek. on the waterfront.

There are 6 suites per floor and the front suites offer wonderful views of False …

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Coopers Park

by Maggie Chandler January 18, 2008 Downtown

Downtown’s newest neighbourhood, Coopers Park, has just opened its first building at 980 Cooperage Way. The neighbourhood is situated east of the Cambie Street Bridge, on the north side of False Creek. on the waterfront.

There are 6 suites per floor and the front suites offer wonderful views of False Crrek and the Olympic Village.

There are …

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Condo Market and Speculators

by Maggie Chandler January 17, 2008 Downtown

“Throughout the Greater Vancouver Regional District, end-users have replaced the speculative investors as the primary [new] condo purchaser,” concluded Jennifer Podmore, managing partner of MPC Intelligence.

In a recent survey Podmore said that last year 17,914 new homes were purchased across Greater Vancouver, and 13,600 of these were strata-titled units. She expects a similar sales pace …

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