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Southlands
Chelsea @ Southlands - 2001 Silver Georgia award winner in the best low-rise category! This well laid-out 899 square foot, 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom north-facing home features a large open kitchen, an enclosed balcony, and cozy gas fireplace. 1parking, 1...
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Yaletown
RARE FIND! WATERFRONT WITH VIEWS OF WATER AND CITY! Exquisitly finished apartment with custom included furniture, Top miele and Leiberman appliances, silestone counter tops, italian tile, h/w flrs throughout, alpaca carpets, custom colours,insuite a/c, grohe fixtures. Efficient layout makes this...
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Yaletown
STUNNING CITY/WATER VIEWS from this immaculate corner 2 bedroom & den @ 'City Crest'. Featuring an open floorplan with lots of natural light, the bedrooms are located on seperate sides of the large & spacious living area for optimum privacy....
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Are You Ready to Buy Your Next Home in Vancouver? If you are ready to buy your first house, condo or townhouse in Vancouver Yaletown, Kitsilano, Vancouver Downtown, Gastown, West Vancouver, North Vancouver, Kerrisdale, False Creek or other parts of the Lower Mainland, then there are three vital tips that you will want to keep in mind as you prepare to enter into the Vancouver real estate marketplace. By following these tips, you will be in the best possible position to ensure that you really will be able to find and buy your dream home.
Get Pre-approved for a Home Mortgage Perhaps the most important step that you should keep in mind when it comes to buying your first home is to get pre-approved for a home mortgage loan. By getting pre-approved for a home mortgage loan before you start looking, you will be in a far stronger position to enter into a real estate contract.The typical home seller will be more eager to enter into a sales contract with a person who has been pre-approved for a home mortgage loan. One of the biggest obstacles to closing a real estate deal in Vancouver and the Lower Mainland is usually the inability of the buyer to obtain acceptable bank financing. By coming to the bargaining table with a pre-approved home mortgage, you will be able to demonstrate to a seller that you are serious about buying their home.
Develop a Specific Home Buying Plan Another important step that you will want to take when it comes to buying your first home is to develop a specific home buying plan. If you do not have a plan, you will often be tempted off course in your search for that perfect property. A Vancouver Realtor will help you set up your plan. Perhaps the most significant element of a plan is to set forth specifically what you are willing to pay for a house, condo or townhouse. The failure to establish such a budget oftentimes results in a person ending up spending far more on a home than he/she can actually afford.
Consult with Amalia Liapis
Finally, your interests can be best served by engaging a professional Vancouver real estate agent to assist you in your search for your home. Amalia Liapis will provide you with the newest Vancouver MLS real estate listings, advise you on all facets of a property and the current market, guide you through the complex contract negotiations and always be there for your needs. By selecting a professional Vancouver real estate agent like Amalia Liapis to assist you in your home search, you have the best chance for success in finding your ideal Vancouver house, condo or townhouse and ensuring your experience is both exciting and stress-free. Latest Vancouver Real Estate News Vancouver among world's 'least affordable' housing marketsVancouver is the world’s second-least affordable major city to buy a house, according to an annual survey of global housing markets.
The Eighth Annual Demographia International Housing Affordability Survey covers 325 metropolitan markets around the world.
It measures the markets using something called the “median multiple,” which is the median house price divided by gross annual median household income.
The study comes as Canadian banks worry about the state of the market and economists suggest prices could drop by as much as 10 per cent in cities such as Vancouver and Toronto.
Canada was the third most affordable market, behind the United States and Ireland. The markets that were surveyed were Australia, Canada, China (Hong Kong), Ireland, United Kingdom and the United States.... Is record household debt a problem for home owners?
Continuous bad news about rising Canadian debt has been making headlines for the past few years – and now we’re hearing over and over again that mortgage debt has reached epic proportions.
Is all of this negativity accurate? We decided to find out by asking some credible sources.
The truth about household debt.
It is true: the overall household debt of Canadians is at a record of $1.5 trillion, growing from $147 billion in 1982. Two-thirds of the increase from 1982 - 2010 occurred from 1999 - 2010.
The largest component of debt among households is residential mortgages which account for two-thirds of all household debt.
The debt has kept pace with home prices, and is larger in BC and Ontario than other provinces.
In 2010, residential mortgages represented about 68% of total household... New property listed in Yaletown, Vancouver West
I have listed a new property at 2301 1155 HOMER ST in Vancouver.
STUNNING CITY/WATER VIEWS from this spacious corner 2 bedroom & den at 'City Crest'. Featuring a functional floorplan with lots of natural light, the bedrooms are located on seperate sides of the large & open living area for maximum privacy. This immaculate home has been tastefully & professionally renovated from top to bottom with brazilian cherry hardwood throughout, Miele wshr/dryr, gourmet kitchen with new s/s applainaces, imported tile backsplash, custom cabinetry, granite countertops and more! Home includes TWO parking stalls & a storage locker. Located in Yaletown, City Crest is minutes away from everything downtown Vancouver has to offer - parks, eateries, shopping, skytrain, etc. This one is priced to... 2012 MARKET FORECASTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – From the desk of Amalia Liapis
2012 MARKET FORECAST
As we move forward into 2012, the year of the Dragon, I thought it helpful to review some global activity that will have a measurable effect on our local real estate market.
China’s fourth quarter gross domestic product (GDP) rose 8.9% from a year earlier, beating analysts’ expectations of 8.6% growth. For the full year of 2011, China’s GDP rose by 9.2% compared to a 10.4% rise in 2010. It always amazes me how China can produce statistics so quickly but market analysts are always skeptical on how accurate the data is out of China as there is no way to reliably check the accuracy.
USA reporting season is in full swing for the December quarter and results here will direct US and world markets over... Open House. Open House on Saturday, January 28, 2012 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Please visit our Open House at 902 1288 MARINASIDE CREST in Vancouver.
Open House on Saturday, January 28, 2012 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
RARE FIND! WATERFRONT WITH VIEWS OF WATER AND CITY! Exquisitly finished apartment with custom included furniture, Top miele and Leiberman appliances, silestone counter tops, italian tile, h/w flrs throughout, alpaca carpets, custom colours,insuite a/c, grohe fixtures. Efficient layout makes this suite feel and look much larger then sq footage. Best location in Yaletowns Waterfront, Crestmark I. Only 4 suites on the 9th floor which makes for a exclusive and private retreat. 24 hour Concierge, top security. Rare 1 parking and 1 storage locker. Just walk outside your door to some of Vancouver's best eateries or go for a walk on the waterfront. Don't... New property listed in Yaletown, Vancouver West
I have listed a new property at 902 1288 MARINASIDE CREST in Vancouver.
RARE FIND! WATERFRONT WITH VIEWS OF WATER AND CITY! Exquisitly finished apartment with custom included furniture, Top miele and Leiberman appliances, silestone counter tops, italian tile, h/w flrs throughout, alpaca carpets, custom colours,insuite a/c, grohe fixtures. Excellent layout and design makes this suite feel and look much larger then sq footage. Best location in Yaletowns Waterfront, Crestmark I. Only 4 suites on the 9th floor which makes for a exclusive and private retreat. 24 hour Concierge, top security. Rare 1 parking and 1 storage locker. Just walk outside your door to some of Vancouver's best eateries or go for a walk on the waterfront. Don't miss this one!
Real estate on a rollRegional Roundup: Five-year plan will see about $600 million pumped into Winnipeg's "SHED" zone
You can excuse Winnipeggers if they think they've travelled back in time to the turn of the 20th century.
Back then, Winnipeg was one of the fastest growing cities in the country - it peaked at No.3 for population around 1912 - and quickly became known as the "Chicago of the North" due to the seemingly endless flurry of growth and activity.
The flurry, of course, eventually fizzled and the Manitoba capital lost its momentum to cities such as Calgary, Edmonton and Ottawa. Sure, it has long been a major center in Canada, but it lacked the spark of yesteryear.
That was then, however, and this is now.
There's a new attitude in Winnipeg but it's not just lip service - it's being backed up by investment... Buy, rent, sell, and profitInvesting 101 Novice investors took plunge on becoming landlords in small-town British Columbia
Investors: Professional working couple
Investment: Rental condo
Strategy: Buy, rent out, sell
Time frame: 4 years
Bought for: $50,000
Rented for: $400 per month
Sold for: $85,000
First time investing can feel a little intimidating in the beginning. As a young professional couple, we questioned whether investing was a smart idea at all.
We worried about risking our savings and taking out another mortgage. If we had extra finances, why not use it to pay down our current mortgage? We were concerned about finding the right property to invest in. How far would we need to travel to get something in our price range? How would we know if we were getting a good deal? Then we knew we'd have... New property listed in Downtown VE, Vancouver East
I have listed a new property at 155 PENDER ST E in VANCOUVER.
Located in the historical Chinatown area of Downtown Vancouver. Chinatown's character makes it a unique area that is home to many of Vancouver's finest up & coming restaurants & retailers. Free standing building, opportunity for signage, polished concrete floors, 16' ceilings, separate bathrooms & private garage and many amenities in the area. Also see CLS V4027552.
New Executive Assistant to Amalia LiapisWesellvancouver.ca is pleased to annouce the addition of a new employee to its team. Catherine Shaffer will be joining in the role of executive assistant to Amalia Liapis and will be working out of the Yaletown office.
Any general inquiries and non-urgent requests for Amalia can now be directed to Catherine at catherine@wesellvancouver.ca.
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