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Vancouver realtor, Sebastian Albrecht, talks about the effect that tenants can have on selling Vancouver real estate in this video blog. Yes, you are able to sell if you have a tenant in place. Whether the tenant is a positive or a negative depends upon a number of factors. You may find that one tenant [...]

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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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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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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 own [...]

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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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New Listing – 715 4078 Knight (King Edward Village)

by Sebastian on November 27, 2009

Overview
Looking for one of the nicest one bedroom suites at King Edward Village? This is a top-floor suite facing north overlooking the inner courtyard with fantastic views of the North Shore.
You can rest easy knowing that you are purchasing into a quality building that is less than two years old and still benefits from the [...]

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Sebastian Albrecht, Vancouver realtor, video blogs about another way that the host city of the 2010 Winter Olympics will be affected. Downtown Vancouver’s roads will be shutdown to traffic from February 4th, 2010 through to March 1st, 2010. If you are buying or selling a downtown Vancouver condo you won’t be able to move during [...]

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