RSS

I just SOLD this Condo A107 4811 53 STREET, Hawthorne, Ladner

LADNER.JPG

Not often on the market - lovely townhouse style 2 bedroom condo in Ladner Pointe. Large private fenced patio and garden area with private entrance. This lovely unit has had extensive remodeling and shows beautifully. Completely renovated kitchen with gorgeous wood cabinets, granite countertops, stainless appliances and wine storage unit. Quality laminate flooring, designer paint, and updated bathrooms. 1 secured parking spot as well as street parking right outside your door. Great location that is short walk to shopping, transit and Ladner Village. Well managed complex with many updates including roof, windows, decks, siding and more. Buy with confidence! Nothing to do but move in and enjoy.

Read

Home buyers and sellers face changing market dynamics




Metro Vancouver* home sales dipped below the 10-year monthly sales average last month. This is the first time this has occurred in the region since May 2014.

Metro Vancouver home sales totalled 2,253 in September 2016, a decrease of 32.6 per cent from the 3,345 sales recorded in September 2015 and a decrease of 9.5 per cent compared to August 2016 when 2,489 homes sold.

Last month’s sales were 9.6 per cent below the 10-year sales average for the month.

“Supply and demand conditions differ today depending on property type,” Dan Morrison, REBGV president said. “We’re seeing more demand for condominiums and townhomes today than in the detached home market.”

New listings for detached, attached and apartment properties in Metro Vancouver totalled 4,799 in September 2016. This represents a decrease of one per cent compared to the 4,846 units listed in September 2015 and an 11.8 per cent increase compared to August 2016 when 4,293 properties were listed.

The total number of homes currently listed for sale on the MLS® system in Metro Vancouver is 9,354, a 13.4 per cent decline compared to September 2015 (10,805) and a 10 per cent increase compared to August 2016 (8,506).

The sales-to-active listings ratio for September 2016 is 24.1 per cent. This is the lowest this ratio has been since February 2015. Generally, analysts say that downward pressure on home prices occurs when the ratio dips below the 12 per cent mark, while home prices often experience upward pressure when it reaches the 20 to 22 per cent range in a particular community for a sustained period.

“Changing market conditions are easing upward pressure on home prices in our region,” Morrison said. “There’s uncertainty in the market at the moment and home buyers and sellers are having difficulty establishing price as a result. To help you understand the factors affecting prices, it’s important to talk with a REALTOR®.”

The MLS® Home Price Index composite benchmark price for all residential properties in Metro Vancouver is currently $931,900. This represents a 28.9 per cent increase compared to September 2015 and a 0.1 per cent decline compared to August 2016.

Sales of detached properties in September 2016 reached 666, a decrease of 47.6 per cent from the 1,272 detached sales recorded in September 2015. The benchmark price for detached properties is $1,579,400. This represents a 33.7 per cent increase compared to September 2015 and a 0.1 per cent increase compared to August 2016.

Sales of apartment properties reached 1,218 in September 2016, a decrease of 20.3 per cent compared to the 1,529 sales in September 2015.The benchmark price of an apartment property is $511,800. This represents a 23.5 per cent increase compared to September 2015 and a 0.5 per cent decline compared to August 2016.

Attached property sales in September 2016 totalled 369, a decrease of 32.2 per cent compared to the 544 sales in September 2015. The benchmark price of an attached unit is $677,000. This represents a 29.1 per cent increase compared to September 2015 and a 0.1 per cent decline compared to August 2016.

Download the complete stats package by clicking here.

Courtesy of the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver


Read

Selling a Home in a Crowded Market

Man about to sell a house Free Photo



When you’re about to sell your home, it may be disheartening to see so many other properties for sale in your neighbourhood. You may be thinking, “That’s a lot of competition! Will our property get noticed?” Fortunately, there are many proven strategies for standing out in a sea of For Sale signs. First of all, keep in mind that many home purchasers come from the REALTOR’S personal network of buyers who want to move into your area. So, choosing the right REALTOR® is crucial. Second, remember that when there are other properties for sale on your street, curb appeal becomes even more important. There are many simple things you can do to make your property look great to those driving around looking at homes.Make sure your property looks as picture perfect as possible.

In a competitive market, it’s also more important than ever to highlight features of your home that are unique and enticing. If, for example, you have a large backyard deck and brand new hardwood flooring, make sure these are mentioned prominently on the feature sheet.

Finally, be as flexible as you can be when scheduling viewings and open houses. Don’t forget that other listed properties in your neighbourhood draw in buyers, who may notice your home. It’s not uncommon for a buyer to view a property and then scout the neighbourhood. So, you want buyers to be able to see your home on short notice and at a convenient time for them. If there are several other nearby properties for sale, it means things are hot from a real estate point of view. You want to roll out the red carpet to buyers.

Looking for help selling your home quickly and for the best price? Call Alisa Sakamoto at 604-664-1044










Read


NEWSFLASH


Federal government changes mortgage insurance rules


 

The federal government announced regulation changes for new government-backed insured mortgages today. Effective October 17, 2016, insured homebuyers will have to qualify at the posted five-year qualifying rate. Previously, only variable rate mortgages and mortgages with terms less than five years were subject to a higher qualifying rate.

The qualifying rate is updated weekly and available on the Bank of Canada website. The current rate is 4.64 per cent, about 200 basis points higher than the best bank offered rates.

To qualify for mortgage insurance, a homebuyer's debt servicing ratio must be no higher than:

• Gross Debt Service – 39 per cent of household income, including mortgage payment, taxes, and heating costs.

• Total Debt Service – 44 per cent of household income, including mortgage payment, taxes, heating costs, and all other debt payments

These changes will apply to new mortgage insurance applications received on October 17, 2016 or later. Mortgage insurance applications received after October 2, 2016 and before October 17, 2016 are also not affected by the rule change, provided that the mortgage is funded by March 1, 2017. Homeowners with an existing insured mortgage or those renewing existing insured mortgages aren’t affected by this measure.

These changes also won’t apply to mortgage loans where:

• the lender made a legally binding commitment to make the loan;

• the borrower entered into a legally binding agreement for the property against which the loan is secured.

The federal government is also instituting new eligibility rules for low-ratio (higher than 20 per cent down payment) mortgages backed by government insurance. As of November 30, 2016, to be eligible for government insurance, new mortgages must meet the following requirements:

1. A loan whose purpose includes the purchase of a property or subsequent renewal of such a loan;

2. A maximum amortization length of 25 years;

3. A maximum purchase price below $1,000,000 when the loan is approved;

4. For variable-rate loans that allow fluctuations in the amortization period, loan payments that are recalculated at least once every five years to conform to the original amortization schedule;

5. A minimum credit score of 600 at the time the loan is approved;

6. A maximum Gross Debt Service ratio of 39 per cent and a maximum Total Debt Service ratio of 44 per cent at the time the loan is approved, calculated by applying the greater of the mortgage contract rate or the Bank of Canada conventional five-year fixed posted rate; and,

7. A property that will be owner-occupied.

These new criteria, in particular requiring a maximum purchase price below $1 million, will essentially make the majority of single family homes in Metro Vancouver ineligible for government issued insurance for low-ratio mortgages.

The government also announced measures to ensure that the exemption from capital gains tax on the sale of a principal residence is available only in appropriate cases.

Click here for more information on these changes.

Courtesy of the Real Estate Board of Graeter Vancouver

Read
Categories:   Boyd Park, Richmond Real Estate | Brighouse South, Richmond Real Estate | Brighouse, Richmond Real Estate | Broadmoor, Richmond Real Estate | Cambie, Vancouver West Real Estate | Central Pt Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam Real Estate | Coal Harbour, Vancouver West Real Estate | Delta Manor, Ladner Real Estate | Downtown NW, New Westminster Real Estate | Downtown VW, Vancouver West Real Estate | East Cambie, Richmond Real Estate | East Delta, Ladner Real Estate | Fleetwood Tynehead, Surrey Real Estate | Glenwood PQ, Port Coquitlam Real Estate | Grandview Surrey, South Surrey White Rock Real Estate | Grandview Woodland, Vancouver East Real Estate | Granville, Richmond Real Estate | Hamilton RI, Richmond Real Estate | Hawthorne, Ladner Real Estate | Highgate, Burnaby South Real Estate | Ironwood, Richmond Real Estate | Kitsilano, Vancouver West Real Estate | Lackner, Richmond Real Estate | Ladner Elementary, Ladner Real Estate | Lynn Valley, North Vancouver Real Estate | McLennan North, Richmond Real Estate | McNair, Richmond Real Estate | Metrotown, Burnaby South Real Estate | Mount Pleasant VE, Vancouver East Real Estate | Mount Pleasant VW, Vancouver West Real Estate | Neilsen Grove, Ladner Real Estate | Quilchena RI, Richmond Real Estate | Riverdale RI, Richmond Real Estate | Riverwood, Port Coquitlam Real Estate | Roche Point, North Vancouver Real Estate | Saunders, Richmond Real Estate | South Arm, Richmond Real Estate | South Marine, Vancouver East Real Estate | Southwest Maple Ridge, Maple Ridge Real Estate | Steveston North, Richmond Real Estate | Steveston South, Richmond Real Estate | Steveston Village, Richmond Real Estate | Terra Nova, Richmond Real Estate | University VW, Vancouver West Real Estate | West Cambie, Richmond Real Estate | West End VW, Vancouver West Real Estate | Westwind, Richmond Real Estate | Woodwards, Richmond Real Estate
Reciprocity Logo The data relating to real estate on this website comes in part from the MLS® Reciprocity program of either the Greater Vancouver REALTORS® (GVR), the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board (FVREB) or the Chilliwack and District Real Estate Board (CADREB). Real estate listings held by participating real estate firms are marked with the MLS® logo and detailed information about the listing includes the name of the listing agent. This representation is based in whole or part on data generated by either the GVR, the FVREB or the CADREB which assumes no responsibility for its accuracy. The materials contained on this page may not be reproduced without the express written consent of either the GVR, the FVREB or the CADREB.