Blog by Ann Hickey

Market Activity aligns to Historical Averages

October 9th, 2013
Home buyer and seller activity in the Greater Vancouver housing market continues to far outpace 2012, yet is in line with the region’s 10-year averages."While sales are up considerably from last year, it’s important to note that September 2012 sales were among the lowest we’ve seen in nearly three decades,” Sandra Wyant, REBGV said. “Home sale and listing activity this September were in line ...

SOLD: $55M Vancouver Penthouse Apartment

October 7th, 2013
Vancouver’s $55-million condo sale, paid in cash, is the biggest residential real estate deal in Canadian history.  So far this year in Vancouver, 400 properties have sold for over three million dollars, but the deal at the Fairmont is in a league of its own.“Rather than an investment, it’s a lifestyle decision,” says Cameron Muir with B.C. Real Estate Association. “So, they are purchased alm ...

Coach Houses Coming to West Vancouver

October 7th, 2013
West Vancouver council has OK'd coach houses to go to bylaws.    Despite concern about effect on community character, coach houses have been given the green light by West Vancouver council. Draft bylaws are now being written up, covering allowable size, height, style and location on lots. After these documents are finished, another public consultation is expected in November before council ...

Green Light for Edgemont Senior LIving

October 7th, 2013
The face of Edgemont is changing, with new buidlings, homes, storefronts.  However a community is it's residents, and the character of Edgemont is definitely in it's social Boulevard packed with kids on bikes, teens with slurpies, dogs, coffees to go and gatherings.  I know why many senior homeowners are holding onto their property, because "where would we go" is always in their mind.  Edgemo ...

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