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This English Cotswold inspired townhome is a hidden gem tucked away at the end of a cul-de-sac and is surrounded by green space. This 3 bedroom townhome has a large functional floor plan that flows better than many detached homes. With nearly 1800 sq ft that includes a large rec room w/ potential for a 4 bathroom (plumbing is roughed in) there is room to grow. Walking distance to transit, parks and schools with easy access to Highway 1. Your family will be proud to call this home.

List Price: $535,000

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#710 1633 Ontario St

Vancouver

Want to buy in the Olympic Village but feel that everything is overpriced? Look no further than this west-facing 750 SqFt 1-Bedroom + Den that has views of the City & False Creek. Why pay $900-$1,000 per SqFt when you can purchase a similar unit for under $800 per SqFt. The kitchen features Sub-Zero and Miele appliances with granite counters and an efficient layout. All of the benefits of this state-of-the-art LEED Platinum building for a price that makes sense. Don't miss this fantastic opportunity.

List Price: $575,000

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#206 212 Lonsdale Ave
North Vancouver

At 2nd and Lonsdale, you're perfectly positioned off the main traffic routes, but just a five minute walk to the Seabus even at a snail's space. If you don't recognize the address it's cause they don't come up in here often! Wisely priced at $425,000 for the benefit of the savvy first time buyer looking to max out their tax exemption. Don't miss it because it will not last! List Price: $425,000

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#1104 701 W Victoria Park

North Vancouver

Awesome views of the city, harbor, Lions' Gate Bridge, The Lions and Grouse Mountain! Enjoy a great lifestyle, located right beside Victoria Park and close to shopping, restaurants and all that Lower Lonsdale has to offer. List Price: $388,000

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Housing Market Continues Normalization Trend

Vancouver, BC - February 14, 2011. The British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) reports that Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) residential sales in the province climbed 7 per cent in January from December 2010, on a seasonally adjusted basis. Compared to January of last year, MLS® residential unit sales were down 10 per cent to 4,137 units. The average MLS® residential price rose 11.5 per cent to $548,183 in January compared to the same month last year.

"Consumer demand continues to normalize alongside overall economic conditions," said Cameron Muir, BCREA Chief Economist. "However, the pace of growth in home sales experienced since last summer is likely to moderate in the coming months as tighter credit conditions and upward pressure on mortgage interest rates impacts affordability and purchasing power."

The inventory of homes for sale remained below 47,000 units for the third consecutive month in January, down 14 per cent from the spring of last year. "While demand and supply conditions province-wide exhibited balance last month, regional differences are pronounced," added Muir. "Housing markets in the Lower Mainland/ South Coast exhibited stronger conditions than in the Kootenays and Okanagan, which remained in buyer's market territory in January."