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Hi everyone:

It's that time again, the countdown until Christmas - there's so much to fit in, in such a short time! Make sure you don't miss a thing with the Holiday Guide to Christmas in Vancouver.

FYI, this year marks the 30th anniversary of VanDusen Botanical Garden's Festival of Lights. Enjoy!

Real Estate Matters

November's Housing Market Update speaks to the market's recent ups and downs, and what we can expect in 2015.

Bidding wars hit the Metro Vancouver housing market again

CMHC's view is that the Vancouver market is not over-valued

One way to deal with high home prices is to head to the suburbs

Selling at Christmas time (maybe next year)? Here's how to decorate for the holidays (good tips even if you're not)

The top 3 reasons to visit my website!

Market Statistics for November 014

SnapStats Reports are a great way to keep on top of what's happening in specific cities an neighbourhoods across the Lower Mainland each month:

- Metro Vancouver report covers Vancouver, West Van, North Van & Richmond

- Greater Vancouver report covers Burnaby, New West, Tri-Cities & Ridge-Meadows

- Fraser Valley report covers, you guessed it, Fraser Valley to Abbotsford/Mission

Something new from SnapStats: year over year changes in listings, sales, and prices for single-family & strata properties

Keep an eye on price trends!

The monthly stats reports from the Greater Vancouver and Fraser Valley real estate boards. are a great way to keep an eye on price trends. 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

This month's sampling of listings celebrates our snow fall at the beginning of December!

If you need any more details, just ask!

Remember to CLICK ON THE PHOTOS to see additional photos

Metrotown, Burnaby

Well-maintained 6 bdrm home.

Main floor set up to house 3

intern'l students. List $988K

Braemar, N Van

Contemporary home with

city views. 3 bedrooms

+ 1 bdrm suite List $1.5M

Central Coquitlam

Wood-panelling & original fixtures circa 1977, well-maintained

split-level List $880K

King George, South Surrey

1940 3 bdrm rancher,

fully renovated. Quiet

neighbourhood List $730K

College Park, Pt Moody

5 level split, built 1978. Original condition, well-maintained. Great inlet view. List $818K

Ladner Elementary

4 bdrm family home. Central location close to Old Town,

Private garden. List $620K

Closing Thoughts:

Winter is also on its way, arriving Dec 21. And thinking of winter, here's a fascinating video: a day in the life of a miniature Whistler. It's a bird's eye view of the Village and surrounding mountains, like a real life snow globe!

Whistler Blackcomb - Size XXS

From our home to yours: Merry Christmas, and best wishes for a Happy New Year!

Cheers,
Kathy, Ben and family

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Kathy Plante

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Sutton Group - West Coast Realty