Vancouver Real Estate Blog

Jericho Beach

Realtor in Vancouver — Thu, 28 Oct 2010 04:45:51 +0000

Jericho Beach

A beautiful fall day in Vancouver. Even the wolf in Jericho Beach is howling and enjoying the day.

Realtor in Vancouver — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 21:49:39 +0000

The last weekend before Halloween so head over to the corn maze this weekend! The best out there is about an hour drive from Vancouver. So far we are getting great weather for the next few days to enjoy the corn maze, pumpkin patch and all the great things to do with the family.

http://www.maanfarms.com

Vancouver – view of English Bay

Realtor in Vancouver — Fri, 14 May 2010 21:03:59 +0000

www.youtube.com/watch?v=LaQ9djNTqiA

Out showing condos in the Westend this morning. One look at the view is why Vancouver is the most beautiful city in the world!

One owner home for sale in Burnaby

Realtor in Vancouver — Sat, 03 Apr 2010 03:57:32 +0000

www.youtube.com/watch?v=kbNhhogMV3s

Immaculate 1 owner custom home -- extra large, built under old by-laws. Move in condition with shining hardwood floors, gas
fireplaces, fantastic 1 bedroom suite. Very quiet tree-lined street on level lot. 1 block to bus and a short walk to shopping.

Feds change borrowing requirements for government-backed mortgages

Realtor in Vancouver — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:56:48 +0000

Federal Finance Minister Jim Flaherty announced this morning that homebuyers looking to qualify for a government-backed mortgage after April 19, 2010 will need to meet three new requirements. The changes revealed this morning include:

• Require that all borrowers meet the standards for a five-year fixed rate mortgage even if they choose a mortgage with a lower interest rate and shorter term.
• Lower the maximum amount Canadians can withdraw in refinancing their mortgages to 90 per cent from 95 per cent of the value of their homes.
• Require a minimum down payment of 20 per cent for government-backed mortgage insurance on non-owner-occupied properties purchased for speculation.

“There’s no clear evidence of a housing bubble, but we’re taking proactive, prudent and cautious steps today to help prevent one. Our Government is acting to help prevent Canadian households from getting overextended, and acting to help prevent some lenders from facilitating it,” Minister Flaherty said in a press release.

Happy New Year!

Realtor in Vancouver — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 00:25:43 +0000

www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-JA3R4JJPk

What a week, first the Olympics Games in Vancouver, now my family and friends are celebrating Chinese New Year in Asia. Remember the 10 things NOT to do on this special day to have a great tiger’s year. Will be celebrating it together with Valentine Day tomorrow with my family.

Gong Xi Fa Cai or in Cantonese: Gong Hei Fatt Choy!

2010 Olympics’ touch arrived in Kerrisdale, Vancouver

Realtor in Vancouver — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 17:22:58 +0000

www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQ4_BDoPaWA

Video was taken 1 day before the opening of the 2010 Olympics Games! The Olympics’ touch arrived at 4.40 pm on February 11, one day before the opening ceremonies. Traffic were at a standstill on the corner of West Blvd and West 41st, the busy corner of Kerrisdale as we have a first look at the Olympics’ flame.

4 days to 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver

Realtor in Vancouver — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:59:11 +0000

www.youtube.com/watch?v=LScR4XXYD7c

Took a walking tour in downtown Vancouver and Yaletown on Monday February 8, 4 days before Vancouver welcome the world with the opening of the 2010 Winter Olympics. Wanted to see the Olympic village where all the Olympic’s athletics are staying and to have a look at the “Boxing Kangaroo.” Must be the safest place in the world as security is everywhere. Vancouver real estate will be shut down in the area around Yaletown as lots of roads are close for traffic.
As you can see we are ready for the world to see the most beautiful city in the world!

The Power of Google Street View

Realtor in Vancouver — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 17:38:56 +0000

The power of Google Street Views. A former homeowner was charged with illegal tree cutting. By coincidence, a Google street mapping truck just happened to pass by at the time the trees were cut and caught it on film. Photo shows the truck on the property along with the cutters and a line of cut trees.

Vancouver Real Estate Market 2009 Review

Realtor in Vancouver — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 05:39:00 +0000

www.youtube.com/watch?v=iWLhEYKtXD0

Real Estate Rebound in 2009
The current monthly supply of single family homes for Vancouver Westside and Eastside is very low. I have compliled this data using MLS data and documented it in a easy to read video.