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Why Are Vancouver Coal Harbour Condo Sellers Getting Ahead of the Train?

by Maggie Chandler April 6, 2013 How's The Market

Just how good a buyers market is it for Vancouver real estate? Currently there’s seven and a half months of Vancouver west side condo inventory, 234 condo sales in March and 1800 listings, with an average selling time of 51 days and sellers moving 4% off list price. Vancouver Property Sales in February and …

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Greater Vancouver Real Estate Sales Double from December’s Low

by Maggie Chandler April 3, 2013 How's The Market

It’s interesting to view the graph that shows Greater Vancouver real estate average sale price levelling in March but in an uptrend from December to January. Usually its the other way around, especially given the great current weather! In fact house prices dipped, townhomes were flat and condos ticked up slightly. Greater Vancouver Home listings …

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Greater Vancouver Real Estate Sales Rise for the Fourth Consecutive Month

by Maggie Chandler April 3, 2013 How's The Market

April saw sales in Greater Vancouver real estate rise for the fourth consecutive month and were 11.9% higher than March but still 20.9% below the 10 year average. New listings dropped 3% from the previous month and 0.4% above the 10 year average for April but up 8.2% from March. Sales to active ratio edged …

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Who Is the Next Wave of Buyers for Vancouver’s Luxury Condos?

by Maggie Chandler April 2, 2013 How's The Market

According to REBGV, YTD there has only been 15 Vancouver condo sales over $2M vs 26 for the same period last year. The Vancouver luxury condo market has been hit hard by the greatly diminished number of Mainland Chinese and Iranian buyers. The Korean immigration slowed considerably some years ago and the American luxury investors …

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Why Is This Condo Price at Vancouver’s UBC Slashed?

by Maggie Chandler April 1, 2013 How's The Market

Why is this UBC condo price slashed? An immaculate garden patio condo at 102-2228 Wesbrook Mall has been a Vancouver vacation home for the Sellers and they no longer use it. It truly shows like new! Over 1200sf 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and a wonderful private covered patio and garden area. It also boasts 9ft …

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Where to Hunt for Easter Eggs in Vancouver?

by Maggie Chandler March 29, 2013 777 Vancouver Events

Happy Easter Vancouver! Celebrate Easter by going on an Easter egg hunt in Vancouver! There’s the annual Stanley Park Minature Train, as well as Vancouver community centres. The events are popular so buy a ticket in advance.

What’s Happening at Grouse Mountain on Easter Weekend?

An Easter egg hunt! Have brunch and visit with the Easter Bunny. …

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What’s Your Favourite Vancouver Kitsilano Neighbourhood Activity?

by Maggie Chandler March 27, 2013 Kitsilano

I’ve loved living in Vancouver’s Kitsilano for a long time, it has so much to offer as a neighbourhood. On the waterfront and enjoying a walk on the seawall which connects you to all the other Vancouver waterfront neighbourhoods is probably top of my list. And easy access to Downtown by public transportation.

Playing tennis at …

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How Can I Make My Vancouver Condo Sell Faster?

by Maggie Chandler March 26, 2013 Seller Tips

Vancouver home sellers often ask me “how can I make my Vancouver condo sell faster?” Let’s assume its been decluttered, staged and is in top condition. All that’s left is selecting the right price. Never price your property above market value! I disagree with Realtor’s recommendation to list 3-5% above what you expect. That is …

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What Vancouver Condo Investors Should Know About Financing

by Maggie Chandler March 25, 2013 Buyers Tips

The tighter Canada mortgage rules introduced in 2012 have put higher-risk borrowers under a microscope and includes Vancouver real estate investors, making it harder to qualify. You’ll now require at least 20%-25% down. Different lenders have different requirements.

What You Should Know About Your Service Debt Ratio

Calculating your service debt ratio will take into consideration how …

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Looking for a Condo in Vancouver’s Coal Harbour at 2008 Prices?

by Maggie Chandler March 22, 2013 Coal Harbour

Attention Vancouver waterfront neighbourhood condo buyers and sellers! Get hyper-local info on the changing Vancouver real estate market which includes Best Buys and Statistics. Sign up for my ezine on the homepage! The average sales price gets skewed by a high end sale and doesn’t tell the real story. I determine value by checking …

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