Diane Birk
Royal LePage Westside
5970 East Boulevard , Vancouver, British Columbia
P: 604-261-9311
F: 604-261-6648
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The Inside Scoop....

By the time the Media reports any significant changes in the real estate market, it is old news to those of us working "inside the trenches". (All statistics quoted are sourced from the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver and relate to the West Side Residential Market only, unless otherwise noted). Bookmark this page and come back often for news on micro changes in the market and to get a prospective from someone in tune with the market, and in direct contact with buyers and sellers on a daily basis.

Friday, January 27, 2012 - Just Sold - V926180

Just sold this listing: "For the fussiest buyer. Northeast corner suite at CAMERA by Intracorp with remaining 2/5/10 Warranty. 2-bedroom & den with balcony & wrap-around windows, providing abundance of natural light and views of the Northshore mountains, Downtown & English Bay. Impeccably kept by original owner, shows like new! Hardwood flooring throughout, gas fireplace, gourmet kitchen with high-end stainless steel appliances, composite stone counters, teak cabinets & luxuriously appointment ... Full Article...

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posted in Listings at Fri, 27 Jan 2012 04:00:00 -0800

Wednesday, January 25, 2012 - Vancouver West Side Detached Market News - January 2012

For homeowners selling a Detached home in Vancouver's Westside, the reality is that the market is not shaping up to be what is was in 2011, which was an anomoly. On this date in 2011, there were only 376 single family homes for sale, versus 777 homes on the market today. In the month of January, 2011, 171 homes sold at an average selling price of $2,283,943. In January 2012, only 44 Detached homes have sold, at an average selling price of $2,578,811, a drop of 75% in the number of sales one ... Full Article...

posted in Market News at Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:14:03 -0800

Monday, January 16, 2012 - New Listing - V926180

Just added this listing: "For the fussiest buyer. Northeast corner suite at CAMERA by Intracorp with remaining 2/5/10 Warranty. 2-bedroom & den with balcony & wrap-around windows, providing abundance of natural light and views of the Northshore mountains, Downtown & English Bay. Impeccably kept by original owner, shows like new! Hardwood flooring throughout, gas fireplace, gourmet kitchen with high-end stainless steel appliances, composite stone counters, teak cabinets & luxuriously appointment ... Full Article...

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posted in Listings at Mon, 16 Jan 2012 04:00:00 -0800

Thursday, January 5, 2012 - Vancouver Westside Real Estate Prices - December, 2011

The December, 2011 Housing Price Index has just been released by the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver: Benchmark Price 3 Month Avg. % Change Detached - Westside $ 1,990,958 $ 2,006,529 + 20.7% Detached - Eastside $ 845,771 $ 855,121 + 14.2% Townhouse - Westside $ 833,361 $ 826,838 + 8.6% Condominium - Westside $ 519,474 $516,292 + 4.6% Market activity in the month of December, 2011 took a big breather, with Detached sales falling 48%, Townhouse sales dipping 35%, and Condominium S ... Full Article...

posted in Market News at Thu, 05 Jan 2012 14:49:56 -0800

Friday, December 2, 2011 - Vancouver Westside Real Estate Prices - November 2011

The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver has just released the Housing Price Index for November, 2011: Benchmark Price 3 Mo. Avg. 1 year Change Detached (West) $ 2,019,926 $ 2,019,783 + 18.9% Detached (East) $ 863,183 $ 853,701 + 15.9% Townhouse $ 790,046 $ 829,715 + 4.8% Condominium $ 511,412 $ 518,476 + 1.7% Comparing the current Benchmark Price with the 3 month average, prices remain stable, with the exception of Townhouses, where sales are sluggish this fall. Much of the Westside ... Full Article...

posted in Market News at Fri, 02 Dec 2011 12:38:07 -0800

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