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Hi everyone!  

  

Wow, FINALLY summer's here!  Here's a list of 25 free things to do in Vancouver to enjoy our wonderful sunny city.  Or if you're thinking of exploring our great province, here's a whole host of trip ideas, courtesy of Tourism BC.

 

"They" say it's a Buyer's market, but there's not many buyers buying!  See the Market Stats section below for details

NEW:  Celebration Corner

Congratulations to my clients & friends!!  To SV and to LC & MB who bought their homes a year ago!  To SP & KO on the sale of their condo!  And to M, J & family who take possession of their new home in a few weeks!

Real Estate Matters

July's real estate/mortgage tidbits:

 

We do love to hate property taxes!  Here's some info about the services property taxes support that might make them a bit easier to pay.

 

Selling a home?  Here are 10 things you need to know

 

Investing?   Pics and commentary on BC's best cities to invest in real estate, ranked by the REIN. Surrey tops the list!

 

More investing?  MoneySense has some great suggestions to help you become a successful income property owner 

 

Confused over (or missed the annoucement) re: the new mortgage rules?  Don't fret, click here for a concise summary

 

Renovating? Here's a great short video on which renos provide the best and worst return on your investment    

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Market in Action

Now that summer's here, many of us wish we could beat the heat.  Below are homes with outdoor pools currently on the market at a range of price points - something for everyone!  If you'd like more information on any property or neighbourhood, let me know!

MLS# V957437

  v957437

Maple Ridge, West Central

List Price $465K

Lot:  13510sf

MLS# V956846

 v956846

Coquitlam, Ranch Park

List Price $598K

Lot: 11340sf

MLS# F1214606

 f1214606

N Delta, Sunshine Hills

List Price $750K

Lot:  10892sf

MLS# V946264
 v946264

Richmond, McNair

List Price $859K

Lot: 7552sf

MLS#  V956721

 v956721

Port Moody, Barber St

List Price $989K

Lot: 10497sf

MLS# V960887

 v960887

N Van, Capilano Highlands

List Price $1.688M

Lot:  7910sf

Market Statistics for  June 2012

I've used the same format to share stats for a year now, and feel it's time for something completely different.  Plus, a number of you have been asking me for market trend info
 (ask and ye shall receive!)

 

The two reports below show trends in average sale price, inventory (active listings), and units sold - by City and by housing type (detached or attached, aka apartments & townhomes).  They also show inventory & sales by price band and by sub-areas within each City.  Buyers want to know what areas have lots of inventory to choose from, and sellers are keen to know which areas are hot spots where listings sell, and sell fast.

 

For Vancouver (Downtown, Westside, Eastside), West Vancouver, North Vancouver, and Richmond, click here

 

For Burnaby, Coquitlam, New West, PoCo, Pitt Meadows, and Maple Ridge, click here

  

(Fraser Valley reports not available yet, so sorry) 

  

You can still view the June stats packages from the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver and the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board on my website at How's the Market?  Both real estate boards indicate that we're trending to a buyer's market.  

Closing Thoughts

I became a REALTOR® because I love working with people and helping them achieve their goals: 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.  

 

Keep the sunscreen handy - the 14 day forecast looks promising!

 

Kathy

 

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Sutton Group - West Coast Realty