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Do We Really Live in the Second Least Affordable City in the World?

February 17th, 2014

Homes in Vancouver cost 10.3 times gross annual median household income in 2013, according to the Demographia International Housing Affordability survey. Hong Kong, Vancouver and Honolulu have the least affordable housing markets across nine nations in the Demographia International Housing Affordability survey. Read full article: Vancouver's housing market is the second least affordable in t ...

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Housing Market Remains Steady

December 6th, 2013

November Market Update for Greater Vancouver The Greater Vancouver housing market remains steady as we approach the end of the year. Consistent home sale and listing activity has allowed balanced market conditions to prevail in the Greater Vancouver housing market for most of 2013. The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential property sales in Greater Vancouve ...

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Our Home. Vancouver.

December 2nd, 2013

December brings a time for celebration and reflection. And as the holiday season starts adding a little stress to the mix, please take a moment to look at the Vancouver Reflection video below. It truly showcases the energy & beauty of Vancouver. I’m sure it'll make you feel as I do every time I watch it... just another reminder of how fortunate we are to call this wonderful community home. E ...

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What Happened in the Market in October?

November 5th, 2013

Who doesn’t love to discuss real estate? But not everyone gets excited over HPI numbers and % increase in prices over last month. Below are fun numbers, interesting property facts, and an overview of different markets that are worthy to share. Enjoy! Detached Properties, October 2013 NORTH VANCOUVER 103 properties sold, ranging from $625,000 to $2,988,000 with days on market of 2 to 431 ...

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Unique, Bold, Stunning. The Westbank Development.

November 5th, 2013

Vancouver council voted unanimously in favour of the Westbank development proposed for the north end of Granville Street Bridge following the public hearing last Thursday evening. Councillors, architects, builders and residents all seem to be praising the unique design of the “stunning” 52-storey tower, alongside the developments other buildings rising from Howe, Granville and Pacific Street ...

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Spirit Trail Taking Shape on the North Shore

November 5th, 2013

I was walking an old favourite last weekend, Harbourside Waterfront, where the North Shore feels like Big Sky country, seeing views to the mountains and a peaceful lookout to downtown. As I turned the first corner I found myself on new ground, the North Shore Spirit Trail, and I realized it had been awhile since I’d last taken this walk. It was great to see the kids with training wheels, dog ...

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Will Grosvenor Inject Life Back into Ambleside?

November 5th, 2013

West Vancouver Mayor, Michael Smith, feels strongly that "Ambleside is dying, and we need to do something about it”. Is the Grosvenor development at 1300 Marine Drive the answer, or is it a sign of what is to come to a community in need of change? Sitting on some of the finest property in North America, residents have expressed concern about the lack of places to walk and congregate. Perso ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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Do We Really Live in the Second Least Affordable City in the World?

Housing Market Remains Steady

Our Home. Vancouver.

What Happened in the Market in October?

Unique, Bold, Stunning. The Westbank Development.

Spirit Trail Taking Shape on the North Shore

Will Grosvenor Inject Life Back into Ambleside?

Market Activity aligns to Historical Averages

SOLD: $55M Vancouver Penthouse Apartment

Coach Houses Coming to West Vancouver

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