Growing Supply Helps Stabilize Market Conditions
June 11th, 2008
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Tips for First-Time Home Buyers
June 11th, 2008
Tips for First-Time Home Buyers
By Michael Giesbrecht
Prudential
Sussex Realty
If you are transitioning from renter to home owner, the prospect of making such a large investment may be exciting, while at the same time overwhelming. But it doesn’t have to be. Here are five common mistakes to avoid.
1. Not asking questions. There are many facets and intricacies to the home ...
West Vancouver Community Events
June 9th, 2008
Here are some upcoming events to mark down on your calendar:
Dundarave Porsche Show and Ride - Sunday, June 15th (Dundarave Village)
West Vancouver Firefighters Honour Guard "Pipes by the Sea" Pipe Band Festival - Saturday, June 21st (Ambleside Park, 6:00 pm)
Canada Day Celebration - Tuesday, July 1st (Ambleside Park 12:00 - 4:00 pm)
Paddlefest - Sunday July 6th (Ambleside Beach, 9 ...
Real Estate Terminology - Absorption Rate
May 26th, 2008
The Absorption Rate is the ability of the real estate market to sell off all of the houses that are for sale. For example, in West Vancouver last month (April 2008) there were 64 sales of detached homes. There are currently 496 detached homes for sale, so if you divide 496 by 64 you come up with 7.75. If no other homes came on the market, it would take al ...
I love Vancouver - Parking Etiquette
May 19th, 2008
One of the things I love about Vancouver is the courtesy of so many Vancouverites and an example of this is in how they park their cars.
I Love Vancouver - Parking Etiquette from Mike Giesbrecht on Vimeo.
I Love Vancouver - Grouse Grind
May 16th, 2008
There are many reasons to love living in Vancouver. The Grouse Grind is just one of them. I did it early this afternoon and recorded this video at the top of the mountain. The camera doesn't really capture the sweat on my face, which is unfortunate because I worked pretty hard to get up the hill.
I Love Vancouver - Grouse Grind from Mike Giesbrecht on Vime ...
Condo Living In North Vancouver, BC Canada
May 15th, 2008
Danny and Lori live in a fabulous town-house style condo and here they talk about what attracted them to Cedar Brooke Village, located in the Upper Lonsdale area of North Vancouver, BC Canada.
Condo Living In North Vancouver, BC, Canada from Mike Giesbrecht on Vimeo.
More Homes for Sale Vancouver Area - Welcome News for Homebuyers
May 14th, 2008
More Homes for Sale—Welcome News for Homebuyers Vancouver, BC – May 14, 2008.
British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) reports residential sales dollar volume on the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in BC dipped 1.4 per cent to $4.1 billion in April, compared to April 2007. Residential unit sales declined 11 per cent to 8,623 units during the same period. The average MLS® resident ...
BC Housing Markets to Moderate
May 6th, 2008
BC Housing Markets to Moderate
BCREA Releases Spring 2008 Housing Forecast
Vancouver, BC — May 6, 2008. BC home sales are retreating from historically high levels, according to the British Columbia Real Estate Association’s (BCREA) spring Housing Forecast, released today. The report analyzes the British Columbia economy and housing markets, including detailed forecasts by home t ...
New Listings Outpace Sales To Start The Spring Cycle
May 5th, 2008
Click on May 2008 Stats Package to read about what has been happening in the Vancouver real estate market over the last month.