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Saturday, May 29, 2010

New property listed in Stave Falls, Mission

Property Photo: 12655 POWELL ST in Mission
I just listed a new property at 12655 POWELL ST in Mission.
Charming pan abode country home on 5 private acres, great big front and back decks. 4 bdrms & a loft, hardwood floors throughout, new sand riding ring. Barn for 2 horses, plenty of room for family & horses.
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Friday, May 21, 2010

Open House. OPEN HOUSE: Sunday, 2-4pm

Property Photo: 6726 BLENHEIM ST in Vancouver
Please come visit me at my Open House at 6726 BLENHEIM ST in Vancouver.
OPEN HOUSE: Sunday, 2-4pm
Nearly half an Acre in prestigious Southlands! Secreted behind a rustic ivy-covered privacy fence is this finely polished jewel of a home. Modern, beautifully appointed, 2 yrs old (eff. age) 4000+ sq ft house built w/ nothing but the finest materials, custom finishings & oak hardwood/tile throughout. On the main floor is the family room, dining room, chef's kitchen & eating area overlooking the spacious living room w/ soaring vaulted ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows, & wood-burning fireplace. Upstairs are 3 bedrooms each w/ a deck, & 2 beautifully designed baths. Downstairs is nearly 1,000 sq ft of garden-level flex-space, easily suite-able, or use as an office, mudroom & playroom for the kids. You will also find a sunny south-facing outdoor dining area (with gas fireplace) off the living room, multi-level deck off the kitchen for BBQ or breakfasts in the morning sun, and a shady outdoor patio to the west for gatherings on hot summer evenings. Added bonus: build a barn & keep horses in your back yard!
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Wednesday, May 19, 2010

New property listed in East Central, Maple Ridge

Property Photo: 12899 230TH ST in Maple Ridge
I just listed a new property at 12899 230TH ST in Maple Ridge.
Own a piece of the south Alouette River! "Grey Gables", a very private picturesque 2 acre hobby farm/B&B in Haney, features a lovely 3 bdrm & den family home overlooking your own 300+sf of waterfront on the Grey Gables Channel. Enjoystunning views of Golden Ears from your back patio! This magical property even includes your own piece of a 6 acre private undeveloped island with hiding trails. Go for a dip or paddle away in the crystal-clear river water. The property also features a guest house, private bridge, 2 barns incl. a full workshop & a fully-serviced 30-Amp trailer pad. Very beautiful and unique. Call now for your private viewing.
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Thursday, May 6, 2010

New property listed in Southlands, Vancouver West

Property Photo: 3095 51ST AVE W in Vancouver
I just listed a new property at 3095 51ST AVE W in Vancouver.
Nearly 2.2 Acres on Vancouver's West-Side! Build your dream home on this beautiful estate property at the end of a peaceful no-through-road in the exclusive Southlands neighbourhood. Very private and unique. Rarely does the chance come upto own an acreage within city limits, surrounded by private golf courses, and close to the river, Airport, private schools, and shopping. Value mainly in land (at just $60 / sq ft) - previously operated as an equestrian facility. Call now for details and your private viewing.
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Wednesday, May 5, 2010

Stats Update - West Side Vancouver Houses - April 2010

The following is a summary of stats released by the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver and compiled & graphed by Telf Maynard. 
 
Most of it is specific to detached houses the the Westside of Vancouver.
 
 
Note: You are welcome to use these graphs for any purpose you like, as long as you give us credit for creating them!  We'd love to know how you're using them, so please let us know.  Thanks!  telf@telf.ca
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Tuesday, May 4, 2010

Home buyer and seller activity increases in busy spring market

The Greater Vancouver housing market experienced increased activity in April thanks to a steady balance of home buyers and sellers entering the marketplace.

 
The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential property sales in Greater Vancouver totalled 3,512 in April 2010, the fifth highest-selling April on record. The figure represents an increase of 18.5 per cent compared to the 2,963 sales in April 2009; 9.1 per cent more than April 2008’s 3,218 sales; and 3.7 per cent more than April 2007’s 3,387 sales. April 2010 sales also represent a 12 per cent increase compared to last month.
 
“We’re in the midst of another strong spring season thanks to high levels of activity on both the buyer and seller side of our market,” Jake Moldowan, REBGV president said. “The number of homes coming on the market has increased significantly in recent months, which is providing a healthy level of choice for those looking to buy during this busy period.”
 
New listings for detached, attached and apartment properties in Greater Vancouver totalled 7,648 in April 2010, a 64.5 per cent increase compared to April 2009 when 4,649 new units were listed, and a 9.2 per cent increase compared to March 2010 when 7,004 properties were added to the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®).
 
At 15,901, the total number of property listings on the MLS® increased 17 per cent in April compared to last month, and is up 11 per cent compared to this time last year.

Over the last 12 months, the MLSLink® Housing Price Index (HPI) benchmark price for all residential properties in Greater Vancouver increased 18.9 per cent to $593,419 from $499,021 in April 2009.

 
“It was at this time last year when home prices in our region began their recovery from the declines that occurred during the recession period,” Moldowan said.
 
Sales of detached properties in April 2010 reached 1,370, an increase of 15.1 per cent from the 1,190 detached sales recorded in April 2009 and a six per cent increase from the 1,293 units sold in April 2008. The benchmark price for detached properties increased 21.2 per cent from April 2009 to $818,403.
 
Sales of apartment properties reached 1,526 in April 2010, an increase of 29.4 per cent compared to the 1,179 sales in April 2009 and an increase of 15.9 per cent compared to the 1,317 sales in April 2008.The benchmark price of an apartment property increased 16.9 per cent from April 2009 to $397,779.
 
Attached property sales in April 2010 totalled 616, an increase of 3.7 per cent compared to the 594 sales in April 2009 and a 1.3 per cent increase from the 608 attached properties sold in April 2008. The benchmark price of an attached unit increased 16.4 per cent between April 2009 and 2010 to $502,399.

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Saturday, May 1, 2010

I sold a property at 3050 SW MARINE DR in Vancouver

I just sold a property at 3050 SW MARINE DR in Vancouver.
Enjoy this spectacular resort like property, over 17,000 square feet overlooking Southlands with large terrace to solar heated pool, basketball court and fabulous treehouse! The address is Marine Drive but the property is set way back with access by private driveway. The classic Van Norman house design is presently over 3800 sf with spacious principal rooms, lovely wood paneled den with gas fireplace and a large bedroom on the main floor, with hardwood floors throughout. Master bedroom with ensuite, second bedroom and full bath up. Dining room and family room French doors open to south terrace - Down offers one finished bedroom or media room with gas fireplace, full bath, laundry room and other rooms for storage or development ideas as well as two separate entries.
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