Vancouver Olympic Village Condo Market February 2017 The first 6 weeks of 2017 for the Vancouver real estate market has been busy for condominiums and townhouses up to the 1.5 million dollar price point. Single family detached houses continue to have downward pressure on pricing and there is no sign of this changing as we […]
Mount Pleasant Condominium and Townhouses January 2017 was a busy month for real estate in Mount Pleasant. In my previous Mount Pleasant real estate update, I forecasted a very active January in the New Year and that is exactly what happened. One of the biggest changes in January was the increase in the number of […]
The month of January was pretty crazy as far as weather goes compared to the last 5 years. The last time we saw this much snow in Vancouver was in January of 2009. I personally love the snow and waking up to a fresh snowfall and seeing the look on my son’s eyes as he […]
Mount Pleasant Condo For Sale at 128 W 6th Avenue Unit 309 at 128 W 6th Avenue is a unique condo / loft style residence. If you are searching for a Mount Pleasant condo or loft for sale this is a must visit. Located on West 6th Avenue between Manitoba and Columbia Street this loft […]
The year of 2016 was very active in specific price ranges for Olympic Village and False Creek condos. The Foreign Buyers Tax that was implemented in August slowed the luxury condo market in the 2 million dollar and above price category; the $400,000 to $1.5 million price range was almost immune to the government tax. […]
Mount Pleasant continues to be one of the most sought after neighbourhouds to live in with young families and professionals. I have written a real estate market update for Mount Pleasant houses, condominiums and townhouses. In the article I give a brief 2016 summary as well as my projections for the first quarter of 2017. The article includes pricing data and information that forecasts where the busiest activity will be in the next few months. For more specific information on property types and price ranges please email or call me.
Canoe Bridge in Olympic Village crosses the waters of False Creek adjacent to the Tidal Amphitheatre. Since 2009 it has become one of the most photographed structures in Olympic Village False Creek. Designed by PWL Partnership Landscaped Architects the bridge incorporates the immediate surrounding environment. The decks closely spaced metal slats allows sunlight to pass […]
I am often asked by condo owners if they need household insurance. The answer is “YES” and I also emphasize that every condo owner must have building deductible insurance. Why does a condo owner need household insurance when there is already a strata building insurance policy? Strata corporations take out an annual commercial insurance policy […]
June 2016 marked a slow down in the Vancouver real estate market; prices have had downward pressure in the single detached house sector as well as the attached condominium market. The new foreign buyer’s tax was implemented in August 2016 and new mortgage rules came into effect in October. One sector of the market that […]
I am often asked this question: “when is the best time to sell a condo or house in Vancouver?” Most people believe that summer is the best time of year because the plants and trees are in full bloom and the neighbourhoods look their best. It’s true that a neighbourhood becomes inviting when the gardens […]
