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Hi everyone!

It's 'begining to feel a lot like Christmas' with our snowfall this week... I stumbled on this Holiday Guide to Christmas in Vancouver the other day - covers everything from craft markets, to free attractions, holiday light displays, and more. Enjoy!

'Tis the season to give generously - and you did!

Thank you for your support and donations for this year's REALTORS Care Blanket Drive! With your help, we provided warm clothing to more than 20,000 people across the Lower Mainland.

Real Estate Matters

'Steady and consistent' best describe the local real estate market. Keep a watch for predictions for 2014 in the weeks ahead!

Is Canada in a housing bubble? Analysts can't agree

Here's Sandra Wyant of the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver with November's video update of last month's activity.

Is real estate playing a big enough role you in your financial plan? Check out the latest Mortgage Minute segment

With the arrival of old man winter, here are tips to save on heat from Fortis BC

If you're gearing up to buy a home in 2014, CMHC has oodles of worksheets and guides to help you through the process

Selling in winter? There may be fewer buyers, but there's also less competition. Here are tips to help your home stand out

You may not have a move planned in the near future, but here are some creative moving tips that you'll want to keep handy for when you do!

The top 3 reasons to visit my website!

Market Statistics for November 2013

Check out what the market's doing in your area - overall the market is balanced, but is that the case in your neighbourhood? For instance, North Van is a very active seller's market

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 Surrey, Langley, White Rock and other Fraser Valley cities - click here

Prices have been holding fairly steady, at approximately 1% increase over last year.
To better understand house price trends, check out the statistics from the Greater Vancouver and Fraser Valley real estate boards. 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.

CLICK ON THE PHOTOS FOR MORE DETAILS!

MLS#V1021176

Custom built, 5 bdr home Richmond (East Cambie)
is listed at $930K

MLS# V1037535

Updated Vanc Special in East Van with 1 bdr mortgage helper

listed for $854K

MLS#V1036028

Ocean view home in Port
Moody, 4 beds, chef kitchen

6800 sf lot, for $865K

MLS# V1031179

1940 Craftsman style, open plan home in Connaught Hts, New West, 2300 sf, list $675K

MLS# F1320601

Cloverdale: 7 yr old family home with 4 bdrms up, plus
2 bdr suite, list $574K

MLS# F1325541

Family home close to schools in North Delta (Nordel), large 7600 sf lot, list $539K

Closing Thoughts

My wish for all of you is to enjoy a wonderful and safe holiday season! My brokerage is a proud sponsor and supporter of the safety and education efforts of the BC Professional Fire Fighters' Burn Fund. I hope you will find these tips from fire fighters and police very helpful to ensure your Christmas is a safe one. Feel free to pass them on!

From our home to yours: Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Cheers,

Kathy, Ben and family

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Sutton Group - West Coast Realty