From the monthly archives:

February 2012

B.C. First Time New Home Buyer Bonus Explained

by Sebastian on February 21, 2012

The Liberal government of BC just presented their budget today in Victoria. Amongst a number of changes, there was one that stood out for the real estate industry. In particular, it was a new tax credit for first-time home buyers of new homes.
Note that this only applies to NEW homes. Also, it only applies to [...]

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The last time I wrote about my laneway house, I was still contemplating the options. There is no shortage of companies out there that are wanting to get into the laneway housing game. I did extensive online research, emailed and called about a dozen companies and whittled it down to four contenders. After interviewing them, [...]

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Vancouver Market Update – February 2012

by Sebastian on February 8, 2012

Starting the Year off with an East Vancouver Bang…

Vancouver listing and sales statistics for the month of January have started market activity for 2012 at a slower pace than last year. Vancouver Property Sales were down (-3.49%) to 498 from December (516). On the Vancouver West Side, there were 323 sales in January, down [...]

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What is a Vancouver Laneway House?

by Sebastian on February 6, 2012

These are second homes on a lot that traditionally was only allowed to have a single family structure (RS-1 zoned land). The term “laneway” is in reference to the location on the property where the structure must be built. These new dwellings must be at the back of the lot and on the lane (where [...]

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New Listing 405-205 E 10th Ave (The Hub) $429,000

by Sebastian on February 2, 2012

405-205 E. 10th Ave (The Hub)
Overview
They simply don’t make 1 bedrooms like this anymore.
You can actually breathe in the 750 square feet of space as well as the 9 ft ceilings. Big floor to ceiling, west facing windows light the entire suite year round.
Details
The living space is truly a rare find with a generously sized [...]

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