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Hi everyone!
Well, 2012 sure flew right by! I hope everyone enjoyed a wonderful Christmas break with friends and family, and is raring to go for 2013! New year = new year's resolutions... here's a list of the top 10 most common ones. Which ones are on your list??
Chinese New Year (Year of the Snake) will be celebrated this year on Feb 10. Here's a link to a comprehensive list of events in Metro Vancouver where you can participate in the festivities. Enjoy!!
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Recent media articles that caught my attention:
REBGV 2012 year-end housing market video update (Check out the market stats section below for specifics)
Where's the market headed in 2013? In lieu of a crystal ball, here are two perspectives: first, that triggers for a crash are not in place, and viewpoints on where prices are headed.
From MoneySense: Advice on the changing real estate market for: buyers, sellers, investors, and move-up buyers
Property assessments are a hot topic at this time of year.
The deadline to appeal is January 31. FYI, this video from BC Assessment helps explain how market values are determined.
If you're like me, cold weather can trigger thoughts of "energy updates I should have done last summer"... Here are tips from BC Hydro for next year's project list. And here's a video tour through an energy efficient home in Toronto that doesn't have a furnace.
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The top 3 reasons to visit my website!
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| Market Statistics for December 2012 |
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Headlines sell newspapers, but the relevant story on the market is in the details. Check out what's happening in areas and neighbourhoods that matter to you:
- Vancouver, West Van, North Van & Richmond, click here
- Burnaby, Coquitlam, New West, PoCo, Pitt Meadows and Maple Ridge, click here
- Fraser Valley reports are now available - click here
Be cautious when price changes are reported, as they're usually at an aggregate level (i.e, condos & single family homes combined, from Whistler to Maple Ridge). The MLS HPI (similar to CPI) is the best way to measure changes in home prices. The stats packages from the REBGV and FVREB contain HPI price changes, by city & property type. You can also find the reports on my website on the tab How's the Market?
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Below are selected homes that sold back in November or December at or close to the Benchmark Price for that city. If you'd like more info on any property or neighbourhood, just ask!
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MLS#V975429
Van West, Point Grey
List Price $2.2M
Lot: 5124sf
List Price $2.08M
Lot: 6846 sf
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MLS# V976902
Burnaby North, Capitol Hill
List Price $919K
Lot: 6500sf
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MLS#V981608
Maple Ridge, East Central
List Price $469K
Lot: 7380sf
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MLS# V980231
Coquitlam, Central Coq
List Price $699K
Lot: 7825sf
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South Surrey, Morgan Creek
List Price $818K
Lot: 4682sf
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Langley, Walnut Grove
List Price $549K
Lot: 6538sf
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Here's to a Happy and Prosperous New Year for you, and your friends & families!
I checked in with Mr. Google and here are the 50 Best Success Quotes of all time.
Number 43 jumped out at me:
"Success is liking yourself, liking what you do, and liking how you do it." Maya Angelou
Well-said!
Cheers, Kathy
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Kathy Plante
604-329-1405
Sutton Group - West Coast Realty
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