| Friday, September 3, 2010 Open House at SHANGRI-LAby Wade Allen on Fri, Sep, 3, 2010 10:52 AM This place is like flying first class.......come check it out this weekend from 2-4 both days.
Beautiful 2 bedroom + den, 2 bathroom, South view corner suite on the 31st floor of one of Vancouver's most prestigious buildings. The finishings are high end, the amenities are amazing, and the view is to die for.
Friday, July 9, 2010 OPEN HOUSEby Wade Allen on Fri, Jul, 9, 2010 02:23 PM Come view this beautiful home Saturday July 10th from 2-4PM
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 Vancouver Real Estate Statistics - February 2010by Wade Allen on Wed, Mar, 10, 2010 11:22 AM Home Sales Activity Strong through Olympic Period
The Greater Vancouver housing market continued to experience strong demand from homebuyers and an increase in total property listings in a month where the eyes of the world were focused on the region.
The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential property sales in Greater Vancouver totalled 2,473 in February 2010, an increase of 67.1 per cent compared to February 2009 when 1,480 sales were recorded and a 28.6 per cent increase compared to the 1,923 sales recorded in January 2010.
More broadly, last month’s sales totals marked a 7.6 per cent decline compared to the 2,676 sales recorded in February 2008 and were 13.5 per cent behind February 2007 when 2,859 residential sales were recorded on the Multiple Listing Service (MLS®) in Greater Vancouver.
Friday, October 2, 2009 Buyer demand remains strong while home listings increaseby Wade Allen on Fri, Oct, 2, 2009 02:15 PM c/o REBGV : Greater Vancouver home sales remained strong last month, with the second highest number of residential sales ever recorded for the month of September.
The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential property sales in Greater Vancouver totalled 3,559 in September 2009, an increase of 3.4 per cent from the 3,441 sales recorded in August 2009, and an increase of 124.5 per cent compared to September 2008 when 1,585 sales were recorded.
“As homes sales in Greater Vancouver continued at an elevated pace in September it’s encouraging to see that more homes were listed on the MLS® in the month than any other so far this year,” Scott Russell, REBGV president said.
New listings for detached, attached and apartment properties in Greater Vancouver totalled 5,764 in September 2009. This represents a 6.2 per cent decline compared to September 2008 when 6,142 new units were listed, but a 26.8 per cent increase compared to August 2009 when 4,544 properties were listed on the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in Greater Vancouver.
At 12,596, the total number of property listings on the MLS® increased 5.5 per cent in September compared to last month and declined 36 per cent from the 19,852 homes listed for sale during the buyer’s market that was experienced at this time last year.
“During this period of renewed demand in our marketplace, home values have gradually recovered from the declines that occurred in 2008,” said Russell.
Since the beginning of the year, the MLSLink® Housing Price Index (HPI) benchmark price for all residential properties in Greater Vancouver has increased 13 per cent to $547,092 from $484,211, while home prices compared to Septembers 2008 levels are up 1.6 per cent.
Sales of detached properties increased 160.6 per cent to 1,423 from the 546 detached sales recorded during the same period in 2008. The benchmark price, as calculated by the MLSLink Housing Price Index®, for detached properties increased 2.1 per cent from September 2008 to $741,632.
Sales of apartment properties in September 2009 increased 94.9 per cent to 1,489, compared to 764 sales in September 2008. The benchmark price of an apartment property increased 1.5 per cent from September 2008 to $374,686.
Attached property sales in September 2009 are up 135.3 per cent to 647, compared with the 275 sales in September 2008. The benchmark price of an attached unit increased 0.4 per cent between Septembers 2008 and 2009 to $466,276.
Friday, September 18, 2009 Spectacular Open House this Sunday 2-5by Wade Allen on Fri, Sep, 18, 2009 06:51 PM  Vancouver, BCRarely does a listing this nice come on the market. A rare one indeed. 1128 Quebec St is a superb Bosa built building in the middle of what is called CITYGATE, the towers that stand like guards on the east tip of False Creek. The National is in the middle of them all with the best views of the lot of them, especially South West facing units like this one. It gets all the beauty of the south facing sun, with the western views of the water, city and mountains. They also have a massive picture window in the living room that allows for its habitants to enjoy these views without the obstruction of vertical window mullions like the other buildings. This is a very rare listing, as the last '05 unit sold over 3 years ago. The 12th floor adds more value with being high enough to cut out city sounds, but yet low enough to keep a fabulous eyeline, even from the huge open kitchen.
This unit has a better view and similar finishings to the front facing Millenium Water units that would be priced well over $2mln. The value here is amazing.
The Open House is this Sunday September 20th from 2-5pm.
1205 - 1128 Quebec St. MAP Monday, July 27, 2009 Top Remodeling Projects for Boosting Your Home’s Valueby Wade Allen on Mon, Jul, 27, 2009 08:59 AM Whether you are thinking about putting your home on the market or you are concerned about increasing your home’s equity over time, knowing which remodeling projects yields the best return on investment, is critical.
Not all home remodeling projects are equal in terms of ROI, however. Here are the National Association of Home Builder’s suggestions for the best ways to add value to your home:
• A Home Office Remodel
With more and more people telecommuting in today’s difficult business climate, home offices are becoming less of a luxury and more of a necessity. Creating a state-of-the-art space for potential teleworkers is a surefire way to increase your home’s value.
• Renovate or Add a Family Room
A family room is an excellent way to make existing homes more like new construction. Take into account what homes in your area are like. People like to purchase homes that blend with other homes around them.
• Replace the Roof
The roof is one of the first impressions people have of a home. Replace an old roof or change the character of your home by looking into architecturally styled roofing tiles.
• Landscape Your Yard
Landscaping is also an integral part of your home’s first impression. A professionally landscaped yard adds value to your home and increases your living space.
• Replace Old Windows
Thirty percent of a home’s energy is lost through its windows. Replacing old windows with energy-efficient ones ups the overall quality of the house and saves you money on monthly utility bills.
• Remodel Your Basement
Do you have space that serves as a black hole of unused items…like your basement? Remodeled basements make excellent game rooms or guest suites, adding value to your home without adding space.
• Paint, Paint, Paint
It’s been said over and over but can’t be emphasized enough. Hire a professional if you need help and keep the colors neutral if you’re looking to sell.
• Remodel Your Kitchen
Kitchens sell a home, and in this case, size does matter. But a kitchen remodel is a long-term investment; you’ll see payback 10 years down the road. Sometimes doing it yourself can save money, but always bring in a professional for the big jobs.
• Remodel or Add a Bathroom
A bathroom remodel can mean making the most of your current space by upgrading fixtures, flooring and lighting. Or add a bathroom and automatically increase the value of your home. |
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