This is the perfect opportunity to check out this fabulous condo for sale in beautiful Steveston South.
Please come with any questions you may have. As always please do not hesitate to give me a call at 604.644.1044 if I can answer any questions before the open house, or if you would like to book a private showing. In the meantime you can take a virtual tour of this Steveston South Condos for sale.
Please come with any questions you may have. As always please do not hesitate to give me a call at 604.644.1044 if I can answer any questions before the open house, or if you would like to book a private showing. In the meantime you can take a virtual tour of this gorgeous family home in East Cambie.
HST INCLUDED! A collection of 15 two and three level luxury townhomes offering the active lifestyle you crave, adjacent to a community centre, pool, parks and numerous sport venues. This quality townhome features a free-flowing layout, quartz and granite counter top finishes, and ground floor space for you to customize as you wish. Conveniently located just across the street from South Arm community centre and park and both Hugh McRoberts Secondary and Whiteside Elementary. Broadmoor shopping centre and all its amenities are less than half a block West. Showhome open Mon-Thurs 2-5pm and Sat & Sun 12-5.
JUST SOLD November 7th! #39 12351 No 2 Road, Richmond
At Southpointe Cove, you can live the village life you have always wanted in the
luxury you deserve. Revel in Steveston's rich tapestry of life with its sparkling
waterfront vistas, rolling farmland and picturesque mountains. The South Arm of
the Fraser River is one of the most beautiful places in BC. This gorgeous townhome is built by Westmark
Development Group and is covered by National Home Warranty. Southpointe Cove's 3
bedroom homes are built to meet your needs as families grow and lifestyles
change. Modern architectural design, meticulous attention to detail, and lush
landscaping all help to make this your perfect home for years to come.
Fall is the perfect time to get your home ready for the coming winter, which can be the most gruelling season for your home. During winter months, it’s important to follow routine maintenance procedures, by checking your home carefully for any problems that may arise and taking corrective action as soon as possible.
Fall
Check fireplace and chimney; service or clean if needed
Clean range hood filter
Clean leaves out of eavestroughs
Check roofing and flashing for signs of wear or damage
Close outside hose connection
Close windows, skylights
Check weather-stripping around doors and windows
Clean and reactivate heat recovery ventilator, if it was turned off
Winterize landscaping
Test space heating system
Close vents to crawl spaces
Test your smoke alarms; change the batteries at least once a year
Winter
Clean or replace furnace filter
Check/clean heat recovery ventilator; wash or replace filter
Clean humidifier and turn it on if needed
Check exhaust fans
Ensure that air intake, exhausts and meters are clear of snow
Clean range hood filter
Check basement floor drain
Do safety checks: fire escape routes; fire extinguishers; door and window locks
Ensure gas valve is clear of ice and snow
Annually
Dust or vacuum electric baseboards
Vacuum ducts behind warm air and return air grilles
Test plumbing shut-off valves to ensure they’re working
Test pressure relief valve on hot water tank; drain water from tank
Check and, if needed, oil door hinges
Lubricate garage door motor, chain, etc
Check attic for signs of moisture in summer or fall
Check septic system; clean if needed (usually about every three years)
Every Two to Five Years
Check and repair driveway cracks
Check and repair the chimney cap and the caulking between the cap and chimney, re-caulk as necessary
Refinish wood surfaces, including window frames and doors
For other great home maintenance tips, visit:www.cmhc.ca.
Vancouver, B.C. – November 2, 2012 – The Greater Vancouver housing market saw a slight
increase in the number of home sales, a slight reduction in the number of listings, and a slight
decrease in home prices in October compared to the summer months. With those changes, the
sales-to-active-listings ratio increased to 11 per cent in October from 8 per cent in September.
The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reported 1,931 residential property sales
of detached, attached and apartment properties on the region’s Multiple Listing Service®
(MLS®) in October, a 16.7 per cent decline compared to the 2,317 sales in October 2011 and a
27.4 per cent increase compared to the 1,516 home sales in September 2012.
October sales were 28.5 per cent below the 10-year October sales average of 2,700.
“Buyer demand increased slightly in October compared to the previous few months,” Sandra
Wyant, REBGV president-elect said. “Overall conditions in today’s market remain in favour of
buyers, with low interest rates, more choice, and less time pressure in terms of decision-making.
This translates into a calmer atmosphere for those looking to buy a home and it places more onus
on sellers to ensure their homes are priced to compete in today’s marketplace.”
New listings for detached, attached and apartment properties in Greater Vancouver totalled 4,323
in October. This represents a 1.2 per cent decline compared to October 2011 when 4,374
properties were listed for sale on the MLS® and an 18.8 per cent decline compared to the 5,321
new listings in September 2012.
At 17,370, the total number of residential property listings on the MLS® increased 12 per cent
from this time last year and declined 5.3 per cent compared to September 2012.
Since reaching a peak of $625,100 in May, the MLS Home Price Index® (MLS HPI®)
composite benchmark price for all residential properties in Greater Vancouver declined 3.4 per
cent to $603,800 in October. This represents a 0.8 per cent decline compared to last year.
“There’ve been modest price changes since they peaked in the spring. The largest reductions
have occurred in the areas and property types that experienced the biggest price increases over
the last few years,” Wyant said.
Since hitting a record high in April, the benchmark price of a detached home on the Westside of
Vancouver has declined 8.6 per cent while detached homes in Richmond and West Vancouver
have seen declines of 6 per cent over the same time period.
Continued
Housing Market Sees Slight Changes in October
Vancouver, B.C. – November 2, 2012 – The Greater Vancouver housing market saw a slight increase in the number of home sales, a slight reduction in the number of listings, and a slight decrease in home prices in October compared to the summer months. With those changes, the sales-to-active-listings ratio increased to 11 per cent in October from 8 per cent in September. The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reported 1,931 residential property sales of detached, attached and apartment properties on the region’s Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in October, a 16.7 per cent decline compared to the 2,317 sales in October 2011 and a 27.4 per cent increase compared to the 1,516 home sales in September 2012.
October sales were 28.5 per cent below the 10-year October sales average of 2,700. “Buyer demand increased slightly in October compared to the previous few months,” Sandra Wyant, REBGV president-elect said. “Overall conditions in today’s market remain in favour of buyers, with low interest rates, more choice, and less time pressure in terms of decision-making. This translates into a calmer atmosphere for those looking to buy a home and it places more onus on sellers to ensure their homes are priced to compete in today’s marketplace.” New listings for detached, attached and apartment properties in Greater Vancouver totalled 4,323in October. This represents a 1.2 per cent decline compared to October 2011 when 4,374 properties were listed for sale on the MLS® and an 18.8 per cent decline compared to the 5,321 new listings in September 2012. At 17,370, the total number of residential property listings on the MLS® increased 12 per cent from this time last year and declined 5.3 per cent compared to September 2012. Since reaching a peak of $625,100 in May, the MLS Home Price Index® (MLS HPI®) composite benchmark price for all residential properties in Greater Vancouver declined 3.4 per cent to $603,800 in October. This represents a 0.8 per cent decline compared to last year. “There’ve been modest price changes since they peaked in the spring. The largest reductions have occurred in the areas and property types that experienced the biggest price increases over the last few years,” Wyant said. Since hitting a record high in April, the benchmark price of a detached home on the Westside of Vancouver has declined 8.6 per cent while detached homes in Richmond and West Vancouverhave seen declines of 6 per cent over the same time period. Sales of detached properties in Greater Vancouver reached 790 in October, a decrease of 18.9 per cent from the 974 detached sales recorded in October 2011, and a 19.1 per cent decrease from the 976 units sold in October 2010. Since reaching a peak in May, the benchmark price for a detached property in Greater Vancouver has declined 4.1 per cent to $927,500.
Sales of apartment properties reached 803 in October 2012, a 16.2 per cent decrease compared to the 958 sales in October 2011, and a decrease of 18.4 per cent compared to the 984 sales in October 2010. Since reaching a peak in May, the benchmark price for an apartment property in Greater Vancouver has declined 2.9 per cent to $368,800.
Attached property sales in October 2012 totalled 338, an 11.5 per cent decrease compared to the 382 sales in October 2011, and a 10.3 per cent decrease from the 377 attached properties sold in October 2010. Since reaching a peak in April, the benchmark price for an attached property in Greater Vancouver has declined 2.9 per cent to $457,700.
Courtesy of The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver
Please come with any questions you may have. As always please do not hesitate to give me a call at 604.644.1044 if I can answer any questions before the open house, or if you would like to book a private showing. In the meantime you can take a virtual tour of this gorgeous family home in East Cambie.
This is the perfect opportunity to check out this fabulous Townhouse for sale in beautiful Steveston South.
Please come with any questions you may have. As always please do not hesitate to give me a call at 604.644.1044 if I can answer any questions before the open house, or if you would like to book a private showing. In the meantime you can take a virtual tour of this Steveston South Townhouse for sale.
When it comes time to sell your house, one of the most cost effective things you can do is paint both the inside and outside. The effort and time it takes to do this can dramatically affect a seller's sale price.
Stumbled across this on Etsy and thought it was a fantastic idea! Instead of dealing with the hassle of wallpaper, you can now use a roller and get the same effect. Brilliant!
Here is an image of the finished product! I think this looks amazing.
If
you are considering looking for a new house, and are a current home-owner, then
chances are you’re wondering what your strategy should be: do you wait to find the perfect new home before you put your current home on the market, or do you sell first and then
look around? You have a few
options. Use the following as a guide to
explore what might be the best move for you.
Sell
First:
There are several benefits to selling your current
house before searching for your next home.
First of all, once you have sold your house, you will know precisely how
much money you have to work with. With a
concrete price range, you’ll be able to narrow the pool of houses before you
begin looking, and negotiate accordingly.
This will allow you to immediately make firm offers on houses that you
are serious about purchasing. You can be
first in line with an unconditional offer you know you can afford, and this
will grant even further negotiating leverage as Sellers tend to take unconditional
offers more seriously. When they counter
or turn down an offer that’s conditional on the sale of a home, they usually
think the Buyer will come back with a better and more firm offer once they have
sold their current home. However, if you
make an unconditional offer, the Seller will usually give you more
consideration, as they realize you’re probably looking at other properties and
will move on if your offer is rejected.
Likewise, if you have already sold you house, you probably do have a wider opportunity to look
around, negotiate, and find the best deal and fit for you and your family.
The flip side of this scenario, however, is
that if you don’t find the right property before the closing date of the house
you’ve already sold, you may have to look for temporary housing until you do
find what you’re looking for.
So, before you opt to sell first, you
should determine whether you have alternate, temporary options, in case you
have to move from your house before you’ve found a new one. How would you and
your family deal with living in a transition home for an undetermined period of
time?
Buy
First:
Buying a new house without having sold your
current home may occur if you are interested in a specific property and will
only sell your current home if this property comes on the market. It may be a matter of timing—grabbing hold of
the home before it’s too late. The same
might be said of a property you haven’t had you eye on previously, but that
catches your attention due to its uniqueness or unbelievable price. If buying first means you don’t miss out on
the real estate opportunity of a lifetime, it may be the best move.
However, be careful. If you buy another
property and aren’t able to sell your current home quickly enough, you could
end up having to finance both homes and shoulder the extra debt until you
sell. You can get a financial appraisal
or market evaluation of a home prior to selling, but this doesn’t guarantee the
price you’ll ultimately receive for the home after the negotiation process has
run its course. Since your selling price
will be an unknown, jumping into a purchase could be a gamble, particularly if
your budget is tight.
Make sure you’re familiar with all aspects
of the financial reality this scenario would create before you purchase another
home. You may be faced with owning two
homes at once. What type of financial
stress would this bring to your life and how would you deal with it? Consider the fact that if your current house
doesn’t sell quickly enough, you may be forced to sell it off at a reduced
price in order align the closing dates of your two properties. What effect would this have on your financial
situation?
Conditional
Offer:
An additional option involves making your
offer to purchase conditional upon the sale of your current property within a
specified period. Conditional offers
usually include a clause that allows for the Sellers to keep their property on
the market and remain open to other offers while you try to sell your home. If the Sellers receive another attractive
offer before you’ve sold your home, they may accept and ask you to either
remove your condition and firm up your offer, or to back down from the
offer. A conditional offer forms a kind
of middle ground, an area of compromise, for those who are afraid to sell or
buy first—but doesn’t hold the advantages of the other two options.
One of the drawbacks of the conditional
offer is that Sellers tend to take them less seriously. They definitely give stronger consideration
to firm offers. This leaves you with less
negotiating power. In fact, some Sellers
will simply turn down or counter a conditional offer. Other Sellers will believe the Buyer will
come back with a more serious offer when their home has sold. So, you may end up having to increase your
offer in order to have your conditional offer accepted and keep your foot in
the door of your desired house.
Even if your conditional offer is accepted,
there is no guarantee another Buyer won’t step in and overthrow your offer
before you have sold your current home, which would put you back at the
starting line. Also, consider the fact
that you cannot withdraw your conditional offer until the end of the period
specified in the contract—which means that if a better deal comes along, you
will have to wait to jump at it.
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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.