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Hi everyone:

Here we are, mid-November already!  The Christmas season will soon be upon us... here's a link to holiday activities in Vancouver.  And (this may be an oxymoron), but here are Martha Stewart's tips for a stress-free holiday season...

 

Remember, municipal elections are tomorrow - please vote!  

Real Estate Matters

Here's the October Housing Market Update from the REBGV - overall a strong balanced market. This month's Realtor View lists the markets/cities with the highest sales activity.

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

Metro Vancouver housing is affordable, and the market is stable according to the CMHC Housing Outlook Conference.

 

Vancouver Sun's Shelley Fralic on housing affordability: is the real issue our expectations?  

 

Curious to know how Vancouver prices compare to other cities across the globe?

 

Here's a sad tale about an insurance dispute after a fire, but at the end are 12 must-ask questions when buying or renewing home insurance to make sure you are covered

 

For fun:  Amazing views from Vancouver's tallest towers

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Market Statistics for October 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

Something different:  Below are listings for new homes across the Lower Mainland to give you a sampling of what's on the market at various price points. If you need any more details, just ask!  CLICK ON THE PHOTOS TO SEE ADDITIONAL PICTURES

Sperling-Duthie, Burnaby
 
5 beds/5 baths, chef's kitchen, 
3634 sf home on 6000 sf lot.
List $1.55M
Central Lonsdale, N Van

West Coast Modern, Energuide 
score of 85! 3 beds, plus suite, 
central location. List $1.3M
Dunbar, Vancouver

LEED certified. Entertainer's delight. 4260 sf including 2 suites &
laneway home.  List $4.2M
Delta Manor, Ladner

1900 sf family home,3 beds, 
4 baths, fenced yard, central 
location List $799K
      
Albion, Maple Ridge

1929 sf plus unfinished bsmt. Open concept, chef's kitchen. Master has vaulted ceiling.   List $549K
Willoughby Hgts, Langley
Executive 6 bed/7 bath home.  
All the must-haves + media 
room in bsmt.  List $890K
Closing Thoughts:       

Realtors Care Blanket Drive is here (Nov 17-24).  Donations needed!  If you have any new or gently used blankets, sleeping bags, warm clothes (coats, hats, scarves, mittens), let me know and I can arrange to have the items picked up.  Or you can take items to any one of these drop-off locations.

REALTORS® Care Blanket Drive 2014 - Night Shift Street Ministries
REALTORS® Care Blanket Drive 2014 
Night Shift Street Ministries

Cheers, Kathy 

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