Buying a condo in Vancouver means that you are investing in the building. It is very important that a buyer and the buyer’s agent thoroughly read the strata documentation. Strata documents outline the building’s history and maintenance operations. The listing agent for the condo for sale must provide a minimum of 2 years history of […]
I just uploaded the wonderful house for sale in Mount Pleasant, Strathcona. 845 Princess Avenue is located in the heart of one of Vancouver’s oldest neighborhoods. Strathcona is a neighborhood of beautiful tree lined streets, heritage houses, townhouses and parks. If you love the heritage feel in a community then this new listing will be […]
Condos for sale in Mount Pleasant range in age from new to 55 years old. One of the areas to always be aware of in older buildings is the plumbing. Plumbing lasts approximately 25 to 30 years. If a buyer is considering purchasing a condo in an older building one of the areas that must […]
September was an important month for the Vancouver real estate market as new mortgage rules have been announced. The key impacts of the new mortgage rules are Lower borrowing power for buyers, specifically those with 20% down but also those who may need to qualify on a program that banks require to be insured, […]
I would like to list my single family detached house for sale on MLS, do I need to find out if I have an underground oil tank on my property? It is very important to find out if there is an underground oil tank on your property before placing your house for sale. If your […]
Many buyers believe that concrete construction is better than wood frame construction. In your Vancouver Condo search, it not always a simple “concrete is better”. One must look at each building individually; if a buyer eliminates all wood frame buildings automatically, they may be missing some great opportunities. Concrete is, in most cases, more expensive […]
Navio at the creek is Phase 2 of the new development by Concert Properties located in the sub area of Mount Pleasant, bordering Olympic Village. The location is fantastic; in the heart of one of the most desirable neighbourhoods in Vancouver. There is an established and vibrant community which includes cafés, shops, restaurants, businesses and […]
The Vancouver real estate market was already in a state of correction when the 15% foreign-buyer tax was implemented. In fact, the market started to slow and correct in mid-June of this year. Sales for the month of July and August have dropped and inventory has increased. 2016 Monthly Absorption Rates Detached Single Family Houses […]
Is it actually as large as advertised? Maybe not; today’s buyers need to understand true legal square footage when purchasing a Vancouver condo. A condo’s indoor and outdoor square footage are important factors when establishing market value. In fact, the square footage of every strata titled condominium in Vancouver is registered with a legal document […]
Important Information for Condo Investors Measurements are very important when investing in a Vancouver condo. Investing in a Vancouver condominium today means jumping into a market that is moving at an unprecedented pace. A new listing will hit the market on a Wednesday, followed by a weekend Open House with offers presented on that Monday, […]
