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Hi everyone!
Gardening or newsletter? Newsletter or gardening? Gardening won yesterday - I just couldn't resist the temptation of a (rare) sunny day in June! And per the Weather Network's 14 day trend, it looks like the rest of June will be better, but not exactly what we're hoping for...
Speaking of gardening, the Heritage Vancouver Society is hosting a tour of 13 gardens June 23 & 24. A great way to get inspired.
In need of last minute suggestions on how to spend Father's Day with that special man? Check out the car shows this weekend |
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June's real estate/mortgage tidbits, in photos and videos:
Buying? Money Sense identifies the best Canadian cities to buy real estate
Selling? CMHC's website has a very comprehensive checklist to make sure your home's presented at its best
Renovating? Some great tips to protect yourself, courtesy of a local law firm
Hey golfers: for $75M, you could own an island with its own golf course
Calling all sports fans, and architecture buffs! Photos of the 17 coolest sports venues in the world.
Something completely different: how much would you pay for Parliament Hill? |
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The top 3 reasons to visit my website!
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A picture is worth a thousand words. Below are selected homes that sold during May at prices near the benchmark prices in the next section. If you'd like more information on any property or neighbourhood, let me know! |
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MLS# V948318
Van West, McKenzie Hgts
List Price $2.2M
5 Days on Mkt | |
MLS# V946565
North Van, Deep Cove
List Price $959
11 Days on Mkt | |
MLS# V950164
Ladner, Port Guichon
List Price $680K
6 Days on Mkt |
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MLS# V944155
Van East, Hastings East
List Price $850K
21 Days on Mkt | |
Mission, Mission
List Price $370K
14 Days on Mkt | |
North Delta, Scotsdale
List Price $530K
5 Days on Mkt |
| Market Statistics for May 2012 |
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The May stats packages from the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver and the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board are available on my website at How's the Market?
The Benchmark Price for a typical home in Burnaby broke the $1M mark for the first time!
Both boards report that there are more new listings than last year, but fewer sales year over year. However, prices are holding steady month over month.
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Benchmark Price
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1 Year Change |
House Price Index
(base 2005) | |
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Burnaby East |
767,400 |
7.4% |
171.6 | |
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Burnaby North |
944,500 |
6.6% |
182.3 | |
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Burnaby South |
1,002,100 |
5.4% |
192.1 | |
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Coquitlam |
719,000 |
5.4% |
159.3 | |
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Ladner |
655,600 |
6.7% |
158.2 | |
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Maple Ridge |
485,800 |
-0.5% |
132.4 | |
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New Westminster |
687,300 |
4.6% |
170.5 | |
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North Vancouver |
983,700 |
7.8% |
157.0 | |
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Pitt Meadows |
503,500 |
0.1% |
150.4 | |
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Port Coquitlam |
563,100 |
2.4% |
148.4 | |
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Port Moody |
841,400 |
2.8% |
155.9 | |
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Richmond |
1,019,100 |
-0.5% |
205.2 | |
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Tsawwassen |
738,900 |
5.9% |
159.1 | |
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Vancouver East |
862,200 |
8.7% |
190.4 | |
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Vancouver West |
2,248,300 |
7.8% |
231.0 | |
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West Vancouver |
1,948,200 |
12.3% |
185.5 | |
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North Delta |
524,100 |
3.2% |
152.9 | |
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North Surrey |
534,100 |
3.9% |
153.3 | |
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Surrey Central |
559,600 |
4.7% |
149.5 | |
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Cloverdale |
561,500 |
1.5% |
140.9 | |
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S Surrey/White Rock |
883,400 |
7.0% |
166.9 | |
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Langley |
544,800 |
1.4% |
136.5 | |
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Abbotsford |
421,200 |
1.2% |
132.4 | |
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Mission |
364,900 |
-0.5% |
130.1 |
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June's the month for Dad's, grad's, weddings, and lacrosse tournaments/playdowns - congratulations if you or someone close to you is in one of those categories!
I was reflecting on the clients I have worked with so far this year, and all but two were referred to me. If you know someone who is thinking of buying or selling, I'd be happy to meet with them & chat about how I could out. Even if they're just testing the waters. I promise to take good care of them.
Enjoy the sunshine, liquid or otherwise!
Kathy
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Refer someone you care about to someone you trust
Kathy Plante
604-329-1405
Sutton Group - West Coast Realty |
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