vancouver neighbourhoods

In this section you can find information on Vancouver’s neighbourhoods, including listings, local issues, latest news and how’s the market information

Seven Rules for Real Estate Investing

by Maggie Chandler November 22, 2010 Neighbourhoods

When you are ready to make a real estate investment, here are some tips to assist you.

1. Invest for the long term. Real estate cycles last 5 to 7 years on average. The value of the real estate will rise over time (inflation) and the value of the mortgage should decline – but only if …

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77 Reasons to Buy Vancouver Real Estate

by Maggie Chandler November 19, 2010 Neighbourhoods

Reason #1 of 77 reasons to buy Vancouver Real Estate

Wages in B.C. compared with Canada

In July 2010, B.C.’s mean weekly wage was over $836, well above the national average. The average weekly wage has risen by $188 – or 29 per cent – since 2001, when it was $648. (BC Stats)

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Seven Reasons to collapse an Offer to Buy Vancouver Real Estate

by Maggie Chandler November 13, 2010 Neighbourhoods

It’s a buyers market in Vancouver real estate but it appears the buyers are lacking in consumer confidence. These are reasons buyers have recently given for collapsing existing offers!

1. My bedroom suite is a little too big but I’ve viewed the condo four times and had my interior designer’s opinion

2. My accountant says the one …

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Snap Up these Vancouver Condo Deals This Weekend

by Maggie Chandler November 12, 2010 Coal Harbour

Open Saturday 1-2.30, 1406-788 Richards (Downtown L’hermitage boutique hotel/condo) 2 bedroom, n.w. corner, upscale finishing. immediate possession. 858sf .REDUCED TO $575,000

Open Saturday 3-4 , 202-1586 W. 11th (Fairview’s Torrey Pines) 2 bedroom s.w. corner with large wraparound balcony, high end finishing, immediate possession. 910sf. JUST REDUCED $529,900

Open Saturday 2-4 , 1603-1211 Melville (Coal Harbour’s Ritz) …

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Featuring the Shaw Tower, Coal Harbour, Vancouver

by Maggie Chandler November 12, 2010 Coal Harbour Buildings

Shaw Tower 1077 West Cordova, Vancouver, BC, V6C 2C6 Canada

Built: 2005. 42 levels with 130 condos

Developer: Westbank Projects

Floorplans: 6 suites per floor. The 01 is n.e. corner 2002sf 2 bedroom. The 02 is 2002sf 2 bedroom on n.w. corner. The 03 is 1530sf 2 bedroom facing west. The 04 is 1356sf 2 bedroom facing east. …

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Tell Vancouver City Hall what you think about your City

by Maggie Chandler November 12, 2010 Neighbourhoods

It’s your City! It’s your budget! Yes, you can make a difference! Metro Vancouver prepares for increased population and a greener future and local governments and official community plans are focusing consultation on key topics that include -

Eco-density - green, livable, healthy, affordable, car free neighbourhoods with new housing choices

New housing choices in single family …

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Featuring Escala in Vancouver's Coal Harbour

by Maggie Chandler November 7, 2010 Coal Harbour

Escala at 323 Jervis Street, Vancouver, BC,V6C 3P1, Canada

Situated on West Cordova and Jervis,on Coal Harbour’s prestigious waterfront, which consists of only eight condo buildings, Escala sits on the west side of the eight buildings and overlooks the Coal Harbour community centre, giving it clear views to the west and incredible views of the mountains and …

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Vancouver Condo Stats for October 2010

by Maggie Chandler November 3, 2010 Coal Harbour

Vancouver (west side) condo stats for its waterfront neighbourhoods of Coal Harbour, False Creek North, Fairview, Kitsilano, Downtown, Olympic Village and the West End show October listings down in all neighbourhoods , compared to September and sales either lower or flat.

The average price in five of the seven neighbourhoods was lower. Days on market for …

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Taxes Impacting Vancouver Home Buyers

by Maggie Chandler November 3, 2010 Neighbourhoods

For 2011, the Committee has been seeking input on how the government can continue to build on its competitive tax environment to attract new investment and create new jobs. In October, REBGV made the following recommendations.

There’s no place like home, if you can afford the taxes! According to a Royal Lepage real estate advisor survey …

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Are you Preventing your Vancouver Home from Selling?

by Maggie Chandler October 31, 2010 Neighbourhoods

You have made the decision to sell your Vancouver property, you’ve selected a good neighbourhood realtor and listed it. Months have passed, you’ve had lots of showings and no offers. What’s wrong? Why is your property not selling? Could the problem be you? Selling your home is time consuming and emotionally challenging. Buyers poke around …

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