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Hi everyone!  

Aren't we lucky to have enjoyed such a stretch of warm and sunny weather - fingers crossed it continues! Wondering how best to enjoy it? Vancitybuzz.com has a great day-by-day guide of things to do (indoors and out) in the Greater Vancouver area.  

If you have an eye for design (architecture/fashion/decor), you may want to check out the list of events for Western Living Magazine's Design Week Sept 18-28

Real Estate Matters

Here's the August Housing Market Update from the REBGV. Overall a balanced market, and some modest price gains since Jan 2013.  But real estate is 'local', and your realtor can help you zero in on a specific area or neighbourhood.

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

In Vancouver home sales, $3-million is the new $1-million

 

Investing?  Time, money or expertise is what's required to own a rental property

 

Check out Panasonic's home of the future - even has a mirror that offers skin care advice (scary thought...)

 

Pictures!  Here's a BC island on the market for a mere $75M

 

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Market Statistics for August 2014
"Be in the know" about the local real estate market (sales, listings, days on market) in areas and neighbourhoods that matter to you.  It's a seller's market for detached homes in most areas! 
   -  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 a selection of current listings across the Lower Mainland, that are priced at or near the benchmark price for that city.  If you need any more details, just ask!

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Dundarave, West Van
Updated craftsman style home, 3500 sf, 6 bedrooms, mature landscaping. List $2.04M 
Chineside, Coquitlam
Updated '70's home on a huge 14000 sf lot with city & inlet 
views. List $760K
Capital Hill, Burnaby
Meticulously kept & gently lived in Vancouver Special.  6 beds,  2853sf on 33ft lot.  List $988K
Cliff Dr, Twassessen  
Updated 60's home has a Yaletown feel. Family friendly w/ 4 bdrms & fully fenced yard. List $749K
      
Barber St, Port Moody
 
Impeccably maintained & updated 3362 sf home.  Master has 'martini deck'.  Backs onto park. List $900K
Cloverdale
3 bedroom family home on a 
cul de sac. Close to parks and schools. List $595K
Closing Thoughts:       

I have to admit this lovely weather makes me want to take a road trip!  The Okanagan Wine Festival runs Oct 3-13 and just might fit the bill.


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, pass on their contact info.  I'd be happy to help out.  

 

Cheers, Kathy 

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