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Sebastian Albrecht, Vancouver realtor, discusses the importance of knowing the terms of your lease when selling your Vancouver real estate in this video blog. There can be an enormous impact on how easily and for how much your property will sell for depending upon the lease you have signed with your tenant. Whether it’s a [...]

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Multiple Offers in Vancouver Real Estate

by Sebastian on February 12, 2010

In this video blog, Vancouver realtor, discusses in his latest video blog the state of the Vancouver real estate market in February 2010. He’s seeing a lot of multiple offers despite the fact that the market is seasonally slower (fewer sales while inventory increases). The reality is you need a realtor that has experience in [...]

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In this video blog, Vancouver realtor, Sebastian Albrecht talks about what’s happening in the Vancouver real estate market right now. This is a unique time as Vancouver is about to host the 2010 Winter Olympics. Many thought that the market would stall at this time but Sebastian is surprised to see the strength that the [...]

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In this video blog, Vancouver realtor, Sebastian Albrecht discusses what effect the Olympics really has on host city’s real estate. Sebastian lays out what many people are thinking, his own opinion, as well as the results of a research paper released by the UBC Sauder School of Business. You may be surprised at their conclusion.

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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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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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2010 – Vancouver Real Estate Market Forecast

by Sebastian on January 18, 2010

Vancouver realtor, Sebastian Albrecht, talks about what lies ahead for the Vancouver real estate market in this video blog. Sebastian discusses the potential impacts of the Olympics, the economy as well as interest rates. Where are real estate prices headed? What does this mean for your investment in the market?

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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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