Greater Vancouver Sale Facts – Real Estate Update

by Maggie Chandler January 12, 2012 Home Prices and Trends

Are Greater Vancouver real estate sales up or down over the last year?

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Granville Street Home Prces Soar on Speculation – Vancouver Real Estate News

by Maggie Chandler January 12, 2012 Latest News

Real-estate speculation that tripled home values on Cambie Street in Vancouver late last year has spread to Granville Street.

But while the city has a plan for increased density on Cambie, there is no such grand design for Granville.

Director of city planning Brent Toderian said Tuesday that scooping up pricey …

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Vancouver Considers Creating Online Database of Rental Buildings -Real Estate News in Vanouver

by Maggie Chandler January 11, 2012 Latest News

A motion going to city council next week proposes the creation of an online database that would allow renters to search Vancouver’s records on rental buildings.

The online, searchable database would give Vancouver residents access to information on any outstanding work orders or property violations at rental buildings …

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Compromise Is the Key to Finding the Perfect Vancouver Home

by Maggie Chandler January 10, 2012 Latest News

Want to avoid that 90-minute commute to the office, but can’t afford a house in the city? Compromise.

Want to live close to family or friends and skip long drives for Thanksgiving dinner? Compromise.

A new survey sponsored by Real Estate Weekly’s online arm REW.ca and conducted by the Mustel Research …

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3807 Point Grey Rd is Vancouver’s Priciest Property – Homes for Sale in Vancouver

by Maggie Chandler January 10, 2012 Latest News

Photos: Metro Vancouver’s priciest properties

Dream of seeing a home where indoor swimming pools, tennis courts and endless views of the Lower Mainland are commonplace features? Well, dream no more. Take a look at a few of the region’s most palatial abodes with the highest B.C. real estate assessments

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Assessed …

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East Vancouver Real Estate Graph – Vancouver Homes for Sale

by Maggie Chandler January 9, 2012 Latest News

Here’s the year end graph for East Vancouver. How’s the Vancouver real estate market? Are prices up or down?

See where listings , solds, average price are on a monthly basis over the last twelve months

What price range sells the best?

Rebgv Area Charts – 2011-12 Vancouver East Graphs-listed Sold Dollar Volume

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How Is Jimi Hendrix Linked to Vancouver Real Estate?

by Maggie Chandler January 9, 2012 Latest News

Vincent Fodera says he isn’t selling. Not unless the buyer promises to put up a nice spot for Jimi.

Jimi had Hendrix for his last name, and some people say he used to practise guitar at a Downtown Vancouver place bought by Fodera in 2001.

In 2009, Fodera opened a modest shrine for …

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Which Vancouver Neighbourhood Performed the Best in 2011?

by Maggie Chandler January 9, 2012 Local Market Data

Buying Vancouver real estate? Or perhaps you’re already in the market and wish to keep up to date with Vancouver neighbourhoods and see which ones are appreciating the best and which ones have the best value.

I’ve broken it down into three groups – houses, townhomes and condos, together with the lastest Benchmark Price.

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Vancouver Antique Stores Go Viral – Real Estate News in Vancouver

by Maggie Chandler January 9, 2012 Latest News

“We’re an incredibly fickle bunch,” laughs Jeremy Froehlich, the co-owner of Main Street stores By Design Modern and Sugar Barrel Antiques, who is trying to pin down Vancouver’s relationship with antiques and quality. “We’re frugal and may be a bit uninformed — I’m not trying to do people down, …

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Vancouver Real Estate Graph – Homes for Sale in Vancouver

by Maggie Chandler January 6, 2012 Local Market Data

View Vancouver’s (west side) real estate graph for the past year. See where listings, sales, median and average price  are compared to a year ago. What price range sells best? How’s the dollar volume?

Rebgv Area Charts – 2011-12 Vancouver West Graphs-listed Sold Dollar Volume

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