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Vancouver Real Estate Statistics for June 2011
Vancouver Real Estate Market Normalizes after Busy Spring
The Greater Vancouver housing market was pulled back into balance in the month of June. This month’s 954 sales were under (-12.32%) those seen in May 2011 (1088), signalling the arrival of summer and the end of busy spring activity. These numbers [...]
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Vancouver Real Estate Statistics for May 2011
Homesales for May in Vancouver at Typical Springtime Levels
Market activity has eased off slightly in May from the record-breaking activity we saw in the earlier part of the spring. New listing counts for May (1811) are still on a steady rise and up (+2.49%) from April (1767). However, [...]
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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 [...]
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Vancouver Real Estate Statistics for March 2011
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Market Continues to Strengthen for Spring
March numbers continue to be on the upswing in real estate market activity for Vancouver. We are seeing movement on all fronts; prices, sales and listings. There is a a lot of interest from buyers, particularly in particular segments of the market (such as [...]
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Vancouver Real Estate Statistics for February 2011
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The Spring Season Starts Early and Strong
February saw a big uptick in real estate market activity for Vancouver. We are seeing movement on all fronts; prices, sales and listings. There appears to be a lot of interest from buyers, particularly in certain market segments (such as houses in East [...]
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Vancouver Real Estate Statistics for January 2011
New Year Brings Back Strong Market
The Greater Vancouver housing market is off to a good start this January, with healthy averages in properties bought and sold staying consistent with the general trend of the last five years.
This January’s 1,819 sales minutely surpassed the 1,790 January average of the last [...]
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On January 17th, 2011 the federal government announced changes to regulations governing mortgage lending in Canada. The changes followed growing warnings from the Bank of Canada that Canadians are taking on too much household debt (we now have the highest household debt of 20 OECD nations). By making these changes, the feds hope to limit [...]
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Vancouver Real Estate Statistics for December 2010
Vancouver Real Estate Sees Typical Holiday Month of December
After seeing the Vancouver real estate market stabilize through the fall, December was a weaker month. That is not altogether surprising as this type of market activity is very typical as the holidays approach. December 2010 looked quite weak in comparison [...]
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