BC Home Sales Post Strongest March in Eight Years
We are proud to announce that this Apr 18th, 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM we will be hosting an Open House at 11831 Dunford Road in the Steveston South neighborhood, Richmond. This is an opportunity to visit this excellent House for sale in beautiful Steveston South.
Please come with any questions you may have. In the meantime you can take a virtual tour of this Steveston South House for sale.
As always please do not hesitate to give me a call at 604-678-3334 if I can answer any questions before the open house, or if you would like to book a private showing.
Karel Palla & Darryl Sjerven
RE/MAX Select Realty
I just finished uploading this House for sale, 11831 Dunford Road, Richmond, BC
Highly sought after Steveston South executive home on a beautifully landscaped & fully fenced western exposed backyard & patio extension opening onto Steveston Park! Stunningly renovated & redesigned main floor is an entertainer's dream. Open concept kitchen and living areas including: 9 foot ceilings with crown mouldings, solid cherry cabinets, custom lighting, granite counters, large island with loads of storage, stainless steel appliances, engineered hardwood floors, slate tile entry, laundry & powder room & updated washer/dryer. 4 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms plus a play room upstairs. Radiant floor heat, double attached garage plus extra outside covered storage space. Walk out your gate, through the park & into Steveston Village without crossing a street! T. Homma, Westwind Elementary and McMath Secondary Catchment.
We are proud to announce that this Apr 11th, 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM we will be hosting an Open House at 3160 East 8th Avenue in the Renfrew neighborhood, Vancouver. This is an opportunity to visit this excellent House for sale in beautiful Renfrew .
Please come with any questions you may have. In the meantime you can take a virtual tour of this Renfrew House for sale.
As always please do not hesitate to give me a call at 604-678-3334 if I can answer any questions before the open house, or if you would like to book a private showing.
Karel Palla & Darryl Sjerven
RE/MAX Select Realty
I just finished uploading this House for sale, 3355 West 14th Avenue, Vancouver , BC
Bright KITSILANO starter home on a 33' x 120' RS-5 lot with a fully developed basement. Cute and clean with hardwood floors and woodburning fireplace. Walking distance to all levels of schools, parks, shopping and bus transportation.
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I just finished uploading this Condo for sale, 102 1012 Balfour Street, Vancouver, BC
An exceptionally house like home. Tucked in on the edge of Shaughnessy, just steps from Douglas Park and shopping, this 2 bedroom corner unit is as private a home as you will ever find. Small, well run building, and NO connecting walls to any other unit. Very bright, spacious corner plan with lots of south facing windows, beautiful hardwood floors, large dining room separated from the living room by a free standing gas fireplace, kitchen has maple cabinets and SS appliances, 2nd bedroom has a built in Murphy bed. Pets are allowed, and park access combined with a huge 26 x 14 south facing deck makes this perfect for a green thumb, a pet owner or those who love to bbq.
I just finished uploading this Condo for sale, 3rd Floor 5700 Andrews Road, Richmond , BC
Well maintained 2 bedroom, 2 full bathroom condo in award winning River's Reach in one of Steveston's most sought after locations. Enjoy the morning sunshine from this quiet east facing unit overlooking the beautiful landscaping and lagoon views! Well laid out open concept kitchen, living and dining areas with separated bedrooms, gas fireplace, in-suite laundry and storage and nice sized covered deck to bbq. or enjoy the tranquil gardens below. The boardwalk and trails at your doorstep and a short walk to Steveston Village shops and restaurants. STEVESTON - the place to be! Pet friendly. Book your appointment to view today.
We are proud to announce that this Mar 14th, 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM we will be hosting an Open House at 1012 Balfour Street in The Coburn in the Shaughnessy neighborhood, Vancouver. This is an opportunity to visit this excellent Condo for sale in beautiful Shaughnessy.
Please come with any questions you may have. In the meantime you can take a virtual tour of this Shaughnessy Condo for sale.
As always please do not hesitate to give me a call at 604-678-3334 if I can answer any questions before the open house, or if you would like to book a private showing.
Karel Palla & Darryl Sjerven
RE/MAX Select Realty
I just finished uploading this Townhouse for sale, 1101 Orr Drive, Port Coquitlam , BC
RARE FLOOR PLAN! This home is an end unit, one level and has no stairs anywhere. Completely wheel chair accessible, PLUS there is sweeping view to the west including the Port Mann Bridge, Colony Farm Regional Park and the North Shore mountains. This 180 degree view is spectacular for sunsets and the lights at night, both of the bridge and Coquitlam. The home has a spacious open layout with 1,380 square feet, two bedrooms and two full bathrooms. The living room features a corner gas fireplace, vaulted ceiling and an accent window to capture the wonderful view. There is a corner window in the dining room and space for your favourite dining room set. Large master bedroom with lots of windows for natural light and a walk-in closet. Updated ensuite with tile floor and jetted soaker tub. The second bedroom is separated from the master for extra privacy and is beside the second bathroom. There is a laundry/utility/storage room and even this room has a window and a view! Updating includes paint, carpet, kitchen including some appliances and extra large hot water tank. The extra cupboards in the kitchen can easily be removed if required. The only common walls with your neighbour is the garage and laundry room and there is a cement sound barrier between floors for privacy. Meticulously landscaped grounds include the lawn and garden in front of this home. This well managed complex has an exercise room and a club house that can be rented. Single garage with room to park in the driveway plus one open parking spot. Visitor parking is conveniently located directly across from your new home. Maintenance fees are $248 per month, two pets are allowed inclulding large dogs and rentals limited to seven in total. Transit at your doorstep with the 159 bus offering a direct connection to the skytrain and quick vehicle access to the number one or the Port Mann/Pitt River Bridges. Don't miss this wonderful townhome.
Conditions within the Metro Vancouver* housing market continued to strengthen in February as home sale and listing totals came in well above the region’s ten-year average for the month.
The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential property sales in Greater Vancouver reached 3,061 on the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in February 2015. This represents a 21 per cent increase compared to the 2,530 sales recorded in February 2014, and a 60 per cent increase compared to the 1,913 sales in January 2015.
Last month’s sales were 20.2 per cent above the 10-year sales average for the month.
“It’s an active and competitive marketplace today. Buyers are motivated and homes that are priced competitively are selling at a brisk pace right now,” Ray Harris, REBGV president, said.
New listings for detached, attached and apartment properties in Metro Vancouver totalled 5,425 in February. This represents a 15.4 per cent increase compared to the 4,700 new listings reported in February 2014.
Last month’s new listing count was 11.8 per cent higher than the region’s 10-year new listing average for the month.
The total number of properties currently listed for sale on the REBGV MLS® is 11,898, an 11.3 per cent decline compared to February 2014 and a 10.1 per cent increase compared to January 2015.
The MLS® Home Price Index composite benchmark price for all residential properties in Metro Vancouver is currently $649,700. This represents a 6.4 per cent increase compared to February 2014.
The sales-to-active-listings ratio in February was 25.7 per cent. This is the highest that this ratio has been in Metro Vancouver since March 2011.
“We’re seeing more multiple offer situations and generally more traffic at open houses today,” Harris said. “In a market such as this, it’s important to do your homework and work with your local REALTOR® before embarking on your home buying and selling journey.”
Sales of detached properties in February 2015 reached 1,296, an increase of 25.6 per cent from the 1,032 detached sales recorded in February 2014, and an 84.1 per cent increase from the 704 units sold in February 2013. The benchmark price for a detached property in Metro Vancouver increased 9.7 per cent from February 2014 to $1,026,300.
Sales of apartment properties reached 1,244 in February 2015, an increase of 20.5 per cent compared to the 1,032 sales in February 2014, and an increase of 63.7 per cent compared to the 760 sales in February 2013. The benchmark price of an apartment property increased 3 per cent from February 2014 to $386,500.
Attached property sales in February 2015 totalled 521, an increase of 11.8 per cent compared to the 466 sales in February 2014, and a 56.5 per cent increase from the 333 attached properties sold in February 2013. The benchmark price of an attached unit increased 4.6 per cent between February 2014 and 2015 to $481,500.
*Editor’s Note: Areas covered by Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver include: Whistler, Sunshine Coast, Squamish, West Vancouver, North Vancouver, Vancouver, Burnaby, New Westminster, Richmond, Port Moody, Port Coquitlam, Coquitlam, New Westminster, Pitt Meadows, Maple Ridge, and South Delta.
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