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Hi everyone!  Hope everyone enjoyed a wonder Thanksgiving weekend with family and friends, and that the effects of tryptophan have worn off...

 

The local real estate market was quite strong in September, with sales and listings activity at levels that match long term averages.  And prices remain relatively stable.  See the Market Stats section below for specifics.  

Real Estate Matters

Here's the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver's September market video update explaining last month's results.  A provincial viewpoint is provided by BCREA in this video

 

Market: Canada's housing market appears to be back on a roll according to CREA

 

The other side of Main Street may be Vancouver's next hot spot

 

Buying a new or nearly new home?  Prior to sealing the deal, check out the New Homes Registry at www.hpo.bc.ca to confirm whether or not home warranty insurance is in place.

 

Selling?  Did you know that beyond creating curb appeal, well-done front landscaping can actually increase the value of your home?  (And fall is an great time to get started!)

 

Investing?  Here's a book that looks like a great resource to help you get real about real estate investing
 
Self-employed and wanting a mortgage? Brace yourself for lots of advance planning and paperwork 
 
Keep your home secure with the latest security technologies
 
Something different:  Check out these 6 awesome underground homes

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Market Statistics for September 2013
Check out what the market's doing in your area - overall sales were strong recently, but is that the case with your neighbourhood?
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#V1022319
     

West-side Vancouver Special with 6 bedrooms, on quiet street, listed at $2.08M
MLS# V1025499
                     
$938K for a lovely family home with 2 bdr suite in the Seafair area of Richmond.   
MLS#V1028435
       

Old-timer near Moody Park in New West on a great 50x130 building lot for $675K

MLS# V1030224
           
    Starter home in southwest Maple Ridge, affordably-priced at $459K
      
MLS# F1320104

   

Cloverdale: Private yard, southern exposure, backing ontogreen space!  List $560K
MLS# F1322182

      

      Central Abbotsford:  5 bdr family home on huge 70x150 lot! Asking $430K
Closing Thoughts

Make sure you plan some outdoor activities to take advantage of the glorious sunshine this week!   If you're looking for ideas, check out www.miss604.com for a huge list of events happening this month. 

 

Remember, If you have any real estate questions - just ask!  (I'm never too busy to talk about the market...)  And if you hear of someone who's thinking of making a move, pass on their contact info.  I'd be happy to lend a helping hand.   

 

Cheers, Kathy

 

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