1473 E. King Edward Ave (King Edward Village)

Overview

This quiet town home offers 2 bedrooms and a den in 1106 sq ft of thoughtfully laid out living space. Bedrooms are on separate floors with their own en-suite bathrooms, isolating day-to-day noise and enhancing peaceful living. A back door allows direct access to your TWO underground parking stalls, storage locker and amenities.

Main Floor, 1473 E King Edward

Details

A combination of quality construction, desirable location and great value makes this unit an ideal starter home. Generous south-facing windows provide plenty of light year round to look out at the nearby park. The ground floor is perfect for entertaining with a large kitchen, dining area, living room, 1/2 bath and patio.

Living Room, 1473 E King Edward

This is a solid, well-run complex with the balance of 2-5-10 warranty remaining. Pets and rentals welcome. It’s just 10 minutes to everywhere, on 3 transit routes and includes a library, TD Bank and Price Smart Foods.

OPEN HOUSE Sunday, Jan 28/29 2:00-4:00pm

Copyright © 2012 Vancouver Real Estate Blog bySebastian Albrecht, Vancouver Real Estate with Royal LePage Vancouver

New Listing – 1473 E King Edward Ave (King Edward Village)

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Royal LePage Conventions and Me

Every year there is a convention involving Royal LePage realtors at the beginning of September. It alternates from one year to the next between a large national convention and a smaller, regional one. In the last few years we’ve had national conferences in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Montreal. The regional conferences have been in places like Whistler and Penticton.

I just got back from our regional conference (called Headstart) in Harrison Hot Springs. It was so much fun, that I can hardly believe it. The picture that I’ve posted here actually shows how most of us did our networking/socializing…in the hot pools at the Harrison Hot Springs Resort. I highly recommend it!

One of the best parts of going to these conferences is the relationships that you develop. We are colleagues to begin with, but over the years you become friends…and these conferences become an excuse to relax and unwind with old friends. Of course, there are many other benefits. There is an educational component to every conference and we do a lot of career development. There is always a slightly different slant, but the idea is that we constantly learn how to our job better….from motivational speakers, to better presentation skills to social media training.

Another big advantage is that in developing these relationships with agents across the country, I have developed a network of realtors I trust. When I have clients or friends that are moving, or needing to sell property somewhere else in Canada I am able to recommend someone that I not only know personally, but I know how good they are at what they do. That personal connection can go a long way in helping you achieve your goals.

Next year the national conference is finally coming to Vancouver. I was originally a little bit disappointed. I like being able to travel and experience other parts of the country. However, I’m now really looking forward to being able to show off my city to my friends and colleagues. Next year can’t come soon enough!

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It’s that time of year (bargain hunting / decluttering season). This coming weekend (May 14th 10am – 4pm) we’ll be hosting the 2nd annual RLP Shelter Foundation’s National Garage Sale for Shelter in Mount Pleasant. This year it’s going to be even better than last year (we raised nearly $5000!) with a BBQ, entertainment, great deals and plenty more!

RLP Garage Sale Information

You can find more details about this event here.

Every dollar raised goes directly to those who need it. The RLP Shelter Foundation is the largest (private) source of funding for Women’s shelters in Canada. They are dedicated to helping women and children that are victims of domestic violence.

How can YOU help?

1. Donate - We’re still looking for donations. (I can pick up, you can drop off at one of our RLP Vancouver offices or we can arrange pick-up of large items)
2. Share - Tell you friends about us! Let people know on Facebook, Twitter or even in person.
3. SHOP - Come out on May 14th and shop, shop, shop for great deals and fun!

I really hope that you can make it. This is going to be a lot of fun!

WHEN? Saturday, May 14th, 2011 from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

WHERE? VCC Broadway Campus
1155 East Broadway (Parking Lot bordering E. 7th and Great Northern Way)
Vancouver, British Columbia

RLP Shelter Foundation Garage Sale Location

Vancouver Real Estate

Contact Sebastian, Vancouver Realtor or send me a quick email.

Copyright © 2011 Vancouver Realtor Blog by Sebastian Albrecht, Vancouver Realtor with Royal LePage Westside ”Vancouver Charity Garage Sale – May 14th 2011 – RLP Shelter Foundation”

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For the second time in as many years, I broke a Grouse Grind record. On June 28th, 2010 my goal was to climb the Grouse Grind 14 times. Starting at 6:30am and not stopping until 11:00pm I achieved my goal thereby setting another world record.

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1. 6:40 41:06
2. 7:46 40:33
3. 8:43 42:38
4. 9:42 44:04
5. 10:43 47:27
6. 11:42 53:10
7. 13:01 50:49
8. 14:14 52:33
9. 15:36 51:34
10. 16:42 55:43
11. 18:00 59:45
12. 19:16 58:28
13. 20:59 57:14
14. 22:15 57:44

AVG: 50:55

There were some tweaks that I made from my experiences in the previous years. I trained more specifically for the event, I took nutrition more seriously and I had better organization prior to as well as during the event. These changes, along with determination, perseverance and incredible support allowed me to achieve my physical goal (and I’m really happy that I not only managed to reach 14 grinds in one day, but also that I kept them ALL under 1 hour).

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It wasn’t easy, by any means. There were countless times when I doubted myself, when my body began to fail me…and when I simply wanted to give up. Around the 5th Grind I began to have severe cramps. They reminded me of the beginnings of the debilitating cramps that I had had the year before, but due to better nutrition they didn’t get as bad (at one point in 2009, I was curled up in a ball unable to move).

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There was something that was worse than cramps. After the 10th Grind I was excreting blood. Lots of blood…but I kept going. I still had my wits about me, and I was so close to my goal that I wouldn’t let that deter me. There were so many people watching me…so many people willing me to succeed…that I really don’t believe I had any other choice other than to reach my goal.

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There were also many memorable moments on the trail. Early in the day, there was a large crowd of young school children climbing the grind. A few of them recognized me from the news, and word quickly spread amongst them. Soon enough, at least 50 of them were cheering me on (although, I also overheard one of them telling his friend that I was never going to make it).

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The support from friends and family cannot be underestimated. I have so much to thank them for. The core of that group were Bess Durey, Crystal Reinitz, Bjoern Ossenbrink and my mother. Without the help and support of these four people, I could not have achieved what I set out to do. They were all instrumental in their own ways.

Post Grind for Shelter Celebration

On the day of the event, there was also a large group of Grouse Grinders that came to show their support. Many of them even climbed one or more Grinds with me during the day….keeping the repetitive task from becoming boring (and helping to ensure my safety as darkness came on). Amongst them, I would like to thank Jason Chong, Vicki Mann, Amy Tso, Oliver Bibby, Michael Frewin, Ryan Dietrich, Eric Wan and Matt Collinge. Thanks to all of you!

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While the physical achievement is certainly gratifying, it was not the primary goal. Setting a new Grouse Grind record was simply a tool to raise money and awareness for a great and meaningful cause; the Royal LePage Shelter Foundation. This fantastic organization is the largest source of public funding for women’s shelters and violence prevention programs in Canada.

Aside from reaching the top of Grouse Mountain 14 times in one day, my goal was to try and raise $15,000 for them. So far, I have fallen short in my goal having raised $6,300 as of July 3rd, 2010. There is still time and opportunity to donate to the cause if you are able to.

Contact Sebastian, Vancouver Realtor or send me a quick email.

Copyright © 2009 Vancouver Realtor Blog by Sebastian Albrecht, Vancouver Realtor with Royal LePage Westside ”Grind for Shelter 2010 – Grouse Grind Ascent Record Broken For Charity”

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There wasn’t a big change in the Vancouver real estate market this past week. To a large degree, we were relatively flat as far as new listings and sales went. Where we do see a more significant change is in the number of active listings. As expected, this number is beginning to rise after the incredible lows we saw towards the end of August.

New Listings – Vancouver

It has been four weeks now that the New Listings have continued to increase. There had been 454 new listings in the previous week, and last week this number rose (+3%) to 468. This is welcome news for buyers as they await new listings on the market and it’s the most new listings we’ve seen in one week since September 2008.

Home Sales – Vancouver

Sales dropped this past week. It hardly bears mentioning, as the number fell from 303 down to 302.  The drop was just 0.33%.

Sell/List Ratio – Vancouver

With New Listings rising and Sales relatively flat, the Sell/List ratio fell to 64.53% (-2.21).

Price Change – Vancouver

Price changes fell  (-21%) to 79  from 100 the week before.

Active Listings – Vancouver

For the third week in a row Active Listings increased.From a low of 3006 active listings a month ago, there are now 3280. This was an increase of 2.01% over the previous week’s 3192.

The Bottom Line

The typical fall activity that I talked about last week continues. Sales are fairly steady, but New Listings are rising and so are the Active Listings. For buyers, this is an opportune time to find properties that seemed to have been impossible to find in the spring and summer months. Seller’s need to be aware of this changing landscape and adjust their expectations accordingly.

More Info on Vancouver Real Estate

If you’d like to learn more about the Vancouver real estate market generally you can check out this page.

Considering buying or selling, or maybe you just have questions? Feel free to contact me here or send me a quick email.

Copyright © 2009 Vancouver MLS Statistics in the Vancouver Realtor Blogby Sebastian Albrecht, Vancouver Realtor with Royal LePage Vancouver”Weekly Vancouver Real Estate Update – September 21st 2009 – Fall is Here”

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CMHC reported on December 10th, 2007 that November 2007 was the highest month in 30 years for housing starts. That’s big news. Over the same period last year, housing starts are up a whopping 92%!

 Now…before we get too excited about this news there might be a reasonable explanation. I would suspect that a large portion of these starts might be pent-up from the prolonged civic strike in Vancouver. It likely doesn’t explain the entire increase, but a number of these starts would likely have been spread out over the past couple of months if the strike hadn’t happened.

 However, what I find interesting is the big increase we’re seeing in the construction of condominium units. The number of single-family homes is actually dropping (364 in November 2007 vs 403 in November 2006) while condo starts are booming (2,340 vs 1,002).

“There has been a 30% increase in multi-family starts (so far this year) and it’s mainly Vancouver and Surrey (multi-family projects) that are driving the results.” Robyn Adamache, an analyst with CMHC said in an interview with the Vancouver Sun.

She expects to see housing starts begin to trend lower next year. Pointing to the difficulty in sourcing skilled labour, as well as affordability issues for consumers, she feels that housing starts have likely peaked for the time being. However, she indicates that these are the same reasons that we are seeing a boom in multi-family starts.

Builders are building what people can afford. Currently, the average price for a home in the reporting area for the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver is $813,137. An average condominium is nearly half the price at $418,709. Currently, there are over 75 listings of condos that are selling for under $250,000 (not new, mind you).

The affordable end of the market is where there is currently very strong activity. I believe that we’ll continue to see incredible growth in demand by both first-time buyers and investors in the condominium market, making it an excellent opportunity to put a little money in your pocket.

Sebastian Albrecht, Vancouver Realtor with Royal LePage

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The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation released their forecast for the Vancouver housing market in 2008. They view the next year to be a positive one as far as resales and price appreciation. Interest rates are predicted to stay relatively level, and prices are predicted to continue to raise at about an average of 9.1%.

According to the CMHC press release of November 2, 2007:

“In Vancouver, housing demand will be supported through 2008 by ongoing job growth and a steady flow of people moving to the region” said Robyn Adamache, CMHC’s Vancouver Senior Market Analyst. Solid home price gains will continue to attract investors and live-in homeowners alike. These factors, combined with Vancouver’s growing international reputation as a clean, liveable city, will keep demand for new and resale housing robust. Both new home starts and existing home sales will stay near record highs, but edge down slightly in the year ahead. Look for new and resale home prices in Metro Vancouver communities to increase, but at a slower pace than in recent years.

Sebastian Albrecht, Vancouver Realtor with Royal LePage

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I just listed this great potential investment property. It’s a studio apartment at 1005-1330 Hornby St in Downtown Vancouver. Given a bit of interior decorating, this studio can easily be rented for $900 – $1000 per month. A very well located condominium, it is minutes to the seawall, a short stroll Downtown, and just on the edge of all that Yaletown has to offer.

I’ll be holding an open house this weekend. Come by and take a look:

Saturday, July 14th: 2pm – 4pm

Sunday, July 15th: 2pm – 4pm 

Take a look at http://www.sebastianalbrecht.com/sales.php to see more information, or contact me at http://www.sebastianalbrecht.com/contact.php and I would be happy to show you the suite.

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