by Sebastian on February 6, 2012
These are second homes on a lot that traditionally was only allowed to have a single family structure (RS-1 zoned land). The term “laneway” is in reference to the location on the property where the structure must be built. These new dwellings must be at the back of the lot and on the lane (where [...]
by Sebastian on February 2, 2012
405-205 E. 10th Ave (The Hub)
Overview
They simply don’t make 1 bedrooms like this anymore.
You can actually breathe in the 750 square feet of space as well as the 9 ft ceilings. Big floor to ceiling, west facing windows light the entire suite year round.
Details
The living space is truly a rare find with a generously sized [...]
by Sebastian on January 24, 2012
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 [...]
by Sebastian on December 13, 2011
November Listings Continue to Cool in Vancouver Real Estate Market
Vancouver Real Estate Stats
November listing and sales statistics for the Vancouver Real Estate Market continued to cool. The number of homes for sale has continued to decrease as we approach the 2011 Holiday Season.
Total sales in Vancouver for November 2011 were up (+5.61%) from October [...]
by Sebastian on December 12, 2011
Vancouver Map Illustrates East and West Divide
I found this map absolutely fascinating, and hope that you find value in it as well. It fully illustrates the divide in property value in the City of Vancouver…which is clearly demarcated along the line of Main Street which runs north-south at the approximate geographic center of the city.
To [...]
by Sebastian on November 8, 2011
Listing Numbers Ease in October
In the month of October, Vancouver listings remained neck-and-neck with numbers from September. However, October was the first month all year to show a slight decrease in the total amount of listed properties throughout the entire lower mainland. With a sales-to-active ratio of 15%, the Greater Vancouver Market is hovering in [...]
by Sebastian on November 2, 2011
By now, I’ve talked to three laneway companies about the possibility of building laneway home on my property in Riley Park. After a week of meetings and consultations with three companies here in Vancouver, I was pleasantly surprised when one of the teams suggested that I drop by a few of their properties-in-progress to really [...]
by Sebastian on October 24, 2011
As I mentioned earlier, I recently moved to a new neighbourhood. After years of living right off of Commercial Drive, Riley Park (aka Little Mountain) is my new stomping grounds.
I am really enjoying this area and its features. As a dog owner I have to say that firstly, it’s extremely walkable. Being in [...]
by Sebastian on October 13, 2011
Home Listings Continue to Rise in Vancouver while Sales Slow
With fall officially under way, Vancouver listing inventory has recovered from the summer vacation lull in September. That being said, sale activity was marginally lower in September for the fourth month in a row, having peaked for the year in June 2011. With a [...]