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Hi everyone!  I hope you've all been enjoying our stretch of lovely weather this summer (today being an exception).  Of course, things may change now that the Fair at the PNE starts on Saturday, but the 14 day forecast looks good so far!

 

Switching to real estate, July was a busy month for new listings as well as sales.  No usual summer slow down here. TD bank's view is that the surge in buying is likely from home buyers with pre-approved mortgages taking advantage of continuing low mortgage rates.  We'll have to see what August and September bring.

Real Estate Matters

Here's the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver's July video describing just how active the market was last month.

 

Buying?  If you are, or know, a first-time buyer this is a great overview of the process from RECBC:  Buying a home in BC 

 

Selling?  If you've been in your home for a long time & and are thinking of selling, check out Selling a home in BC.  (Again, courtesy of RECBC)

 

Investing?  How much real estate should average investors have if they want to achieve financial independence?  David Chilton shares his thoughts with MoneySense

 

Thinking of building a new home?  It's more costly than you think.  Here's the low-down on how costs can really add up

 

Home security:  Here are some great home safety tips, courtesy WeiserLock.com

 

Moving?  Have pets?  Check out these tips to help the move go more smoothly

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Market Statistics for July 2013
Check out what's happening in your area - July was a busy month! 
The following reports help you to "be in the know" about the local real estate market (sales, listings, days on market) 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

   -  For the Fraser Valley as far east as Abbotsford/Mission - click here

  

Keep tabs on what's happening to prices in your area.  
One of the tools to monitor housing prices are the stats packages from the REBGV and FVREB. They report on Home Price Index changes by city & property type (similar to the CPI). You can also find copies of these reports on my website on the tab How's the Market?  
Market in Action

Below are selected homes currently listed for sale at prices at or close to the Benchmark Price for that city. For other cities, just check the reports in the above Statistics section.

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MLS# V1021514
v1021514  

A 1940 West Van home 

with a view in Amblside 

listed at $1.85M
MLS# V1014553

         v1014553      A 2900 sf home on a

small lot in Port Moody 

Heritage Woods at $838K
MLS#V1016018
     v1016018

A 5 bdr family home

in Riverwood, Port Coquitlam

listed at $559K

MLS# V1007919
        v1007919      
    A 1929 character home  backing

on o Robert Burnaby Park 

in Burnaby at $955K

      
MLS# V1004732

  v1004732

A family friendly home with

a pool in Port Guichon Ladner, with farmland views at $618K
MLS# F1307194

     f1307194

      1000 sf rancher (3 bdrs) on a 80x120 lot in central Surrey, listed at $573K
Closing Thoughts

If you're like me, summer's when I think that purchasing a vacation home might be in order.  If so, here's a link to Canada's 5 top vacation markets.  

 

Remember, I'm always willing to help out with your real estate questions - just ask!  And if you hear of someone who's thinking of making a move - I'd be happy to help out.   

 

Cheers, Kathy

 

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