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New Listing – 710 1333 W. Georgia (Coal Harbour Condo)

by Sebastian on May 31, 2010

Overview
Looking for an affordable start to home-ownership, but don’t want to sacrifice location or style? The Qube offers sophistication, design aesthetic as well as an unbeatable location yet this studio apartment is offered for only $289,000.
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The ideal first home or pied-a-terre in Downtown Vancouver. This highly sought-after apartment is valued priced to sell quickly in [...]

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April 2010 Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver MLS Statistics

by Sebastian on May 4, 2010

Vancouver Real Estate Statistics for April 2010
Balance returns to the Vancouver Real Estate Market
The historically busy spring real estate market is in full swing. All activity (both on the buyer and seller sides) has picked up significantly in the Vancouver real estate market. Despite supply outpacing increasing demand, we are also continuing to see across [...]

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New Listing – 801 – 1067 Marinaside Cr (Quay West II)

by Sebastian on February 18, 2010

Overview
Wow. It’s tough to find a resort-style waterfront home in Vancouver at this price. This is an incredible opportunity to own in one of the highest quality condominium developments in the city of Vancouver.
Views, convenience, space and quality. It checks all of the boxes a discerning buyer is looking for…
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Looking for affordable Vancouver waterfront luxury [...]

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Listed? What to do with Vancouver Real Estate during the 2010 Winter Olympics

by Sebastian on January 23, 2010

Vancouver real estate agent, Sebastian Albrecht, discusses how to handle the sale of your property during the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics in this video blog. Some media reports have been suggesting that the best thing to do is take your property off the market during the Olympics. Sebastian disagrees. It depends upon your situation. However, [...]

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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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2009 Vancouver Real Estate Market Year in Review

by Sebastian on January 15, 2010

Sebastian Albrecht, Vancouver realtor discusses 2009 in this video blog. From the lows of January, where the sky appeared to be falling up to the highs of the summer in June and July. Vancouver real estate had a spectacular year of growth straight through until the very last month of the year. It goes to [...]

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Vacancy Rates Rise Along With Rents in Metro Vancouver

by Sebastian on December 21, 2009

Vancouver realtor, Sebastian Albrecht discusses Vancouver’s rising rental vacancy rate in this video blog. The CMHC recently reported that the vacancy rate in Metro Vancouver doubled to 2.1%. This rise can be attributed largely to low interest rates that have moved motivated many renter’s to become first-time homebuyers. Meanwhile, rents continue to rise as Vancouver [...]

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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.

Please share your opinion on this, or any other Vancouver real estate topic [...]

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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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