July Stats: Strong spring market carries into summer months   VANCOUVER, B.C. – August 5, 2009 – The Greater Vancouver housing market gained further momentum in July with record sales levels and a continued strengthening of home prices. The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that the number of residential property sales in Greater Vancouver totalled 4,114 in July 2009, ...

  It’s fair to say that the real estate market is catching a lot of headlines nowadays. And I am aware - as you probably are too, that the headlines haven’t been all that positive. With that said, I would like to take this opportunity to let you know that as a real estate professional who deals first hand with the ups and downs of the real estate market on a da ...

Ferguson Moving is a local mover servicing, among other areas, North Vancouver and West Vancouver. When it comes to the transportation of your household effects during relocation, it makes sense to employ a professional mover who will ensure the on-time safe delivery of your goods, thereby allowing you the peace of mind to focus on other key tasks during a move.   ...

North Vancouver Secondary Suite Bylaws & Policies I have just uploaded a chart outlining the bylaws and policies for having a secondary suite in the City and District of North Vancouver. Since many buyers looking to purchase properties are also considering properties with self-contained suites, or are considering renovating a home to include a suite, I think this in ...

Plywood Cup Challenge 2008 Saturday June 7th marked the 10th annual Plywood Cup Challenge at Granville Island .  We had a wonderful day and the weather cooperated with us, making it a great sunny afternoon for all who came out. The Plywood Cup Challenge is a fundraising event held annually at Granville Island .  Teams are provided with 2 sheets of ...

A Community Shaped by the Community: Central Lonsdale Planning Study Underway. The City of North Vancouver is turning to the residents for input on developing the Central Lonsdale region. There appears to be a stark shortage of real estate to satisfy the ever present demand in Lonsdale's gentrifying urban core. As such, the City is actively looking for feedback from the public to help ...

Today was an landmark event for Lower Lonsdale real estate sales with the highest sales price sale ever taking place at the Pier ( Lower Lonsdale ’s waterfront).   The 1773 square foot 3 bedroom unit on the 9th floor sold for its full asking price of $2,399,900.00!  Oh, and if you are thinking you missed your opportunity, do not worry, there is an even bigger and better unit curr ...

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Perhaps you have noticed some new “For Sale” signs in and around your neighbourhood. Perhaps you have also noticed that these signs have been up for longer periods of time than in the past, and SOLD stickers are not adorning the sign until weeks, and even in some cases months, down the road.  What you maybe also interested to learn, is that even with longer marketing periods, real estate ...

1 bedroom open plan unit in on Lonsdale Ave: Comming next week.  Be sure to check www.LivingLonsdale.com for details on this and other Lonsdale real estate. Contact: Joel Carcone of Re/Max Crest Realty 604-787-2052