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 [...]
by Sebastian on September 28, 2011
Royal LePage Conventions and Me
Every year there is a convention involving Royal LePage realtors at the beginning of September. It alternates from one year to the next between a large national convention and a smaller, regional one. In the last few years we’ve had national conferences in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Montreal. The regional conferences [...]
by Sebastian on September 22, 2011
The affordability of Vancouver housing prices continues to be buzz-worthy topic for anyone interested in investing (or holding) property the market. In Van City, I think the affordability issue rates high on people’s general conversational radar ~ so much so, that the question “where do you live” seems to go hand in hand with “what [...]
by Sebastian on August 30, 2011
Moving isn’t fun.
I had a month and a half to prepare ~ and prepare I did. Things were sorted. Bins of clothing were taken to big brothers. My already minimalist lifestyle was condensed down over the weeks to a concentrated pile of belongings I considered essential to my survival. I was determined to make this [...]
by Sebastian on August 4, 2011
Vancouver Real Estate Statistics for July 2011
Vancouver Market Remains in Equilibrium Through Summer
Market conditions remained balanced for July 2011, with home sale levels in Greater Vancouver Area below the 10 year average for July.
In Vancouver proper, (1613) New Listings came on to the Market in July 2011. Down (-9.03%) from 1773 listings in June, we [...]
by Sebastian on August 3, 2011
Overview
Bathed in light and surrounded by some of the best North Shore Mountain views on the East Side, this fully refreshed 2 bedroom 2 bathroom condo simply sparkles.
Details
This suite sits on the top floor and overlooks an inner courtyard. As a corner unit with only one shared wall, you will enjoy sunlight from [...]
by Sebastian on July 26, 2011
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 [...]