Central Lonsdale Condo at the Del Amo.  Sold - $209,000. 

Condo sales are at an all time high in the Lonsdale region.  So what is going on?  This month has brought with it even more record breaking condo sales.   It would appear that the Lonsdale region has gone noticed among the masses not only from North Vancouver but also with people throughout the Lower Mainland.  Interestingly, international buyers are still buying up many of these condos as in ...

As was expected, January was a big month for Lower Lonsdale Sales.  Despite any claims of a ‘slow’ and/or ‘leveling off market’ Lower Lonsdale sales continue.  January also brought on record high sales where new developments are now being sold at over $700 per square foot!   January Sales: 270 West 1st (672 sqft.):  $214,900 145 St Georges (577 sqft):  $229,000 131 W 4th (716sqf ...

Looking to buy in Lower Lonsdale?  Well, if you are looking to get near the waterfront in a brand new building prices are now being seen over $700 per/square foot.  This means is that a 983 sqft south facing condo is going for a cool $700,0000!   But before you fall over with sticker shock you should note that I saw a condo that was for sale in London, England for almost $6000 per/square foot ...

Despite any seasonal slow down and/or stabilization in the real estate market Lower Lonsdale continues to remain a hot spot with high demand, new development, and more people new comers arrivining from all over Canada, USA, Europe, Asia and Austraila.  Last week after selling a Lower Lonsdale condo in a poor state of repair with 4 offers, I listed a 1 bedroom condo that sold in a couple days. ...

This week I sold one of the least desirable properties and there were 4 parties who all submitted bids to buy it. Ok, let me clarify “lease desirable”, it was in very bad need of renovation; it was in the original 70s condition and was sadly rather dilapidated.  Despite this, there was and is high demand for this type of condominium. It would appear that in a softening real estate market ...

Lower Lonsdale’s newest condominium conversion.  Encore was previously a Lower Lonsdale rental building.  Being in a prime Lower Lonsdale location, it was however renovated from top to bottom, stratified, and is now on the open market being sold new condos.  Encore units feature new kitchens, stainless steel appliances, granite counter tops, crown molding, trim and baseboard.  It is lik ...

 If you are considering a real estate purchase in Central or Lower Lonsdale (or anywhere for that matter) then you should strongly consider not only using a specialized realtor, but also a home inspector to educate you on every aspect of your home or condo.  As a realtor with a strong background in building and development I am able to measure quality of construction and have a keen eye for ...

Lower Lonsdale Condo: COMING SOON!  I am in the process of listing a 700 sqft Lower Lonsdale condominium.  The unit is rather dilapidated, the kitchen and bathroom are in need of redoing however, the building is solid and the unit has a great layout and even a city view.  Contact Joel of Re/Max Crest for details: 604-961-5365. 

TransLink announced this week that they are working on adding a third SeaBus to link Lower Lonsdale to Downtown Vancouver.  This would mean that wait times during peak periods will be reduced from 15 minutes to just 10 minutes!   With the high costs of living in Downtown many are turning to the North Shore, particularly Lower Lonsdale as a place to live and are using the SeaBus to get them i ...