From the category archives:

Vancouver Condos

 
 

Overview
A home like this doesn’t come onto the market very often. One bedroom units at the popular King Edward Village are incredibly rare, particularly including the features that are included with this fantastic home.
You can rest easy knowing that you are purchasing into a quality building that is less than two years old and still [...]

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Why Vancouver Condo Rental Restrictions Are Bad

by Sebastian on January 20, 2010

Sebastian Albrecht, Vancouver realtor,discusses the impacts of implementing rental restrictions on Vancouver condos in this video blog. Rental restrictions are detrimental to a building because they restrict the freedom of the owner. If you choose to travel for three months, you will not be able to rent your home out at the last moment. 25% [...]

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How to Buy a Vancouver Presale Condo

by Sebastian on December 18, 2009

Sebastian Albrecht, Vancouver realtor, how to buy a Vancouver presale condo. He explains in this video blog what you will want to look out for when looking at purchasing a Presale Condo in the Vancouver real estate market and how to get the best possible deal. He offers insights into the process from his [...]

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What is a Vancouver Presale Condo?

by Sebastian on December 16, 2009

Sebastian Albrecht, Vancouver realtor,  discusses what a Vancouver Presale Condo is. He explains what exactly a presale is and how it is different from other ways of buying real estate, why presales exist and why they might be a good option for you.

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Parking at Woodwards Condos (Owned vs Leased)

by Sebastian on December 4, 2009

Sebastian Albrecht, Vancouver realtor, discusses parking at the Woodwards Condos in this video blog. There are two different options available, either parking on a 10 year pre-paid lease (across the street), or parking that is owned and right beneath the two towers (W43 and W32). If owning parking is important to you, be aware of [...]

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Vancouver realtor, Sebastian Albrecht, video blogs about the new Woodwards condos in downtown Vancouver. The finishings inside the suites are impressive and include stainless steel appliances, Eggersmann cabinetry and exposed concrete ceilings. Sebastian shows off the view from this 40th floor suite and discusses some current opportunities available in the two towers (W43 and W32).

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Vancouver realtor Sebastian Albrecht video blogs about the importance of personally viewing parking spaces and storage lockers. Buying a Vancouver condo? You will want to see both the parking space and storage locker in person. Recent experiences highlight the importance of personally inspecting the parking and storage. It can affect the long-term value and saleability [...]

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Leaky Condo Loan Program Scrapped

by Sebastian on August 3, 2009

The provincial government announced on July 31st, 2009 that it was ending the loan program of the Homeowner Protection Office. You’ll recall that I first drew attention to the matter at the beginning of the month when the Homeowner Protection Office first indicated that there were funding problems for the interest free loan program.
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You probably have never heard of the Homeowner Protection Office. It’s an agency that most of us never hear about unless we find ourselves in dire straights (facing a large assessment on a condo, for instance). The HPO was created out of the height of the Leaky Condo crisis that leveled the Vancouver real estate [...]

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I am excited to announce that I have just added this new listing. Are you looking for a big apartment that offers space, quality, views as well as value?
Overview
This is an incredible opportunity to own a striking suite at the nearly new King Edward Village (built in 2008). Located in the tower with unobstructed north-shore [...]

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