The British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) reports that BC home sales are continuing on an upward trend based on comparisons from last year. In June this year, residential home sales in BC were up 5.6% from June 2012, and the sales dollar volume was 11.9% higher at $3.84 billion. As well, the average MLS residential price in the province...
While summer is a traditionally quiet time in real estate there are some interesting projects on the market in Vancouver. Gastown currently has 3 presale condo projects on the market of which I've outlined below. All three projects focus on achievability and affordability for the buyer.
Keefer Block by Solterra Group of Companies. The website states...
This month's feature focuses on Arbutus Ridge by Cressey Developments. Located on 16th and Arbutus, this Westside development features the infamous CresseyKitchen - a walk-through kitchen with extensive marble and European-inspired cabinetry. Did I mention the Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances? These homes are designed for the culinary-inclined (ok, tha...
As promised, the photos from my Crossfit competition; WOD for Kids. We had to wear jeans to do our Crossfit workout, it was a sweaty mess, but I raised $550 (over my goal!). Thank you to everyone who donated and participated.
If you read the Real Estate sections as of late, you’ll notice a lot of updates about a depressed market. However, many people are able to benefit from a down market (including buyers!).
THE BC MARKET TODAY
In February, CREA said sales were down 15.8 percent compared with a year ago — a decline that was exaggerated slightly by an extra day in Februa...