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Hi everyone!

The Metro Vancouver market continues at a steady, balanced pace, but there are pockets of hot activity such as in North and East Van which are seller's markets.  May is one the busiest months for sales activity, so if you're thinking of selling, the time to act is now!

 

Fingers-crossed that we'll have good weather for Easter weekend (one can only hope)... check out this link for the best spots for Easter brunch.  Enjoy!

Real Estate Matters

Here's the REBGV March Housing Market Update, including a segment on East Van prices

March 2014 Housing Market Update - The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver 

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Market Statistics for March 2014
"Be in the know" about the local real estate market (sales, listings, days on market) in areas and neighbourhoods that matter to you.  Van East and North Van continue to be hot seller's markets!
   -  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

 

Keep an eye on price trends!
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.

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MLS# V1057223

4 bdrm character in Dunbar close to best schools;

 listed at $2.2M 
MLS# V1055183
            
 Coquitlam bungalow with a great river view; 1 bdr suite; 8075 sf lot
listed for $729K
MLS#V1055828
   
Well-maintained home in Killarney, East Van, original owner,
built 1990, listed for $880K
 
MLS# V1058200
       
    Cozy character home in New West circa 1926; high ceilings, leaded glass, listed for $685K
      
MLS# F1408557
 
 Steps from the beach in White 
Rock, 3 levels, open plan, 3247sf; 
listed for $898K
MLS# V1055059  

 

Immaculate 3 bdr family
home in PoCo, plus 1 bdr
suite, list $570K
Closing Thoughts

If you have ANY questions about today's real estate market, or what your home might be worth (just because), let me know - I'm happy to help out!

 

The Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival is well-underway.  Here's a great interactive map that shows where trees are in full bloom!

 

Cheers, Kathy 

 

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