LYN HART : Associate Broker | Real Estate Sales : Archived blog posts for : November 2008

Open House. OPEN HOUSE: Sat/Sun. Nov. 29 & 30th 2-4 pm

Posted on November 27, 2008 by Lyn Hart

Property Photo: # 1105 248 SHERBROOKE ST in New_Westminster

Please visit our Open House at # 1105 248 SHERBROOKE ST in New_Westminster.

OPEN HOUSE: Sat/Sun. Nov. 29 & 30th 2-4 pm

PERFECT for 1st TIME BUYERS! This well laid out 805 sf 2 bedroom & den/2 bath ground floor Copperstone suite has an open floor plan & all the nicest finishing touches incl upgraded pine cabinetry. Master bedroom has large walk-in closet leading to full ensuite bathroom with luxurious soaker tub. Den can serve as home office or flex storage space. Good sized patio is on the quiet side of the building sharing future landscaped green space & just waiting for your BBQ. The revitalized Sapperton area is fast becoming an ideal location with its close proximity to Royal Columbian Hospital, shopping, easy commuter access & just 2 blks from new Sapperton skytrain. Don't pass this one by! PUBLIC OPEN: Sat & Sun Nov 29th & 30th, 2-4 PM.

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Mortgage Rates for Week of November 24th

Posted on November 27, 2008 by Lyn Hart

Posted in buying, First-time buyers, mortgage rates, Vancouver real estate market

Finally we are seeing the crack in the wall that has prevented the longer term rates to come down. The US Government is now investing directly in mortgage backed financing which will free up rates on mortgages. The problem has been that the actions taken thus far were not filtering down to the consumer. Similar actions taken by our government will see 5 and 10 year rates coming down. December 9^th the Bank of Canada will meet and lower rates, expect a .25% or .50% drop. Keep floating.


Term	Best	Bank Posted
1 year	4.35%	6.35%
3 year	5.15%	7.05%
5 year	5.55%	7.20%
10 year	6.45%	8.00%
25 year	6.75%	n/a

Bank Prime Rate 4.00%

Courtesy of

Laura Stein - The Mortgage Centre
Telephone: 604-657-6535 ext 222
www.mortgagecents.ca

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New property listed in West End VW, Vancouver West

Posted on November 24, 2008 by Lyn Hart

Posted in West End VW, Vancouver West Real Estate

Property Photo: 201-1558 Harwood Street in Vancouver

I have listed a new property at 201-1558 Harwood Street in Vancouver.

See details here

PRIME ENGLISH BAY LOCATION just a few steps to beautiful Sunset Beach and the seawall where you can stroll to Stanley Park or West End shopping with ease. Rarely available 847 sq. ft. 2 bedroom corner unit with southwest water views in this exclusive 3-storey 12 unit building, gas fireplace, insuite laundry and spacious storage room, lots of windows looking over beautiful tree lined streets & English Bay sunsets. Add some imagination and this amazing living space will be the envy of all your acquaintances! TRY YOUR OFFER!

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Open House. OPEN HOUSE: Sunday, Nov. 30th 2-4 pm

Posted on November 24, 2008 by Lyn Hart

Posted in Sapperton, New Westminster

Please visit our Open House at # 1105 248 SHERBROOKE ST in New_Westminster.

See details here

OPEN HOUSE: Sunday, Nov. 30th 2-4 pm

PERFECT for 1st TIME BUYERS! This well laid out 805 sf 2 bedroom & den/2 bath ground floor Copperstone suite has an open floor plan & all the nicest finishing touches incl upgraded pine cabinetry. Master bedroom has large walk-in closet leading to full ensuite bathroom with luxurious soaker tub. Den can serve as home office or flex storage space. Good sized patio is on the quiet side of the building sharing future landscaped green space & just waiting for your BBQ. The revitalized Sapperton area is fast becoming an ideal location with its close proximity to Royal Columbian Hospital, shopping, easy commuter access & just 2 blks from new Sapperton skytrain. Don't pass this one by! Open House Sun Nov 23rd, 2-4pm.

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Open House. OPEN HOUSE: Sat. Nov. 29th 2-4 pm

Posted on November 24, 2008 by Lyn Hart

Posted in West End VW, Vancouver West

Please visit our Open House at 201-1558 Harwood Street in Vancouver.

See details here

OPEN HOUSE: Sat. Nov. 29th 2-4 pm

PRIME ENGLISH BAY LOCATION just a few steps to beautiful Sunset Beach and the seawall where you can stroll to Stanley Park or West End shopping with ease. Rarely available 847 sq. ft. 2 bedroom corner unit with southwest water views in this exclusive 3-storey 12 unit building, gas fireplace, insuite laundry and spacious storage room, lots of windows looking over beautiful tree lined streets & English Bay sunsets. Add some imagination and this amazing living space will be the envy of all your acquaintances! TRY YOUR OFFER!

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Mortgage Rates for Week of November 17th

Posted on November 24, 2008 by Lyn Hart

Posted in mortgage rates, real estate market, real estate market report, Vancouver real estate market

	Bank Prime Rate 4.00%
Term	Best	Bank Posted
1 year	4.49%	6.35%
3 year	5.25%	7.05%
5 year	5.69%	7.20%
10 year	6.10%	8.00%
25 year	6.75%	n/a

No real changes in interest rates this week. The Bank of Canada will meet again on December 9^th and the expectation is for a decrease in the rate. Inflation concerns are cooling all over the world and central banks are committed to lowering rates to keep things moving.

The Canadian Real Estate values are projected to drop by about 5% in the next year creating more opportunities for buyers and investors. Speculation is that this will create a healthy market as prices come back into the realm of affordable. If you are in a variable mortgage…..keep floating!

Courtesy of

Laura Stein - The Mortgage Centre
Telephone: 604-657-6535 ext 222
www.mortgagecents.ca

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English Bay

Posted on November 22, 2008 by Lyn Hart

Posted in buying, condos, Open houses, public opens, vancouver condos

Prime English Bay Location!

201-1558 Harwood Street, Westend

Open House Saturday, November 22, 2-4 pm

$589,000.

Just a few steps to the beach and seawall. Rarely available 2 bedroom corner unit with water views in this exclusive 3-storey 12 unit building, gas fireplace, insuite laundry and spacious storage room, lots of windows looking over beautiful tree lined streets & English Bay. Very convenient location, steps to Stanley Park and West End shopping.

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Open House. OPEN HOUSE: Sun. Nov. 23rd 2-4 pm

Posted on November 18, 2008 by Lyn Hart

Posted in Sapperton, New Westminster

Please visit our Open House at # 1105 248 SHERBROOKE ST in New_Westminster.

See details here

OPEN HOUSE: Sun. Nov. 23rd 2-4 pm

PERFECT for 1st TIME BUYERS! This well laid out 805 sf 2 bedroom & den/2 bath ground floor Copperstone suite has an open floor plan & all the nicest finishing touches incl upgraded pine cabinetry. Master bedroom has large walk-in closet leading to full ensuite bathroom with luxurious soaker tub. Den can serve as home office or flex storage space. Good sized patio is on the quiet side of the building sharing future landscaped green space & just waiting for your BBQ. The revitalized Sapperton area is fast becoming an ideal location with its close proximity to Royal Columbian Hospital, shopping, easy commuter access & just 2 blks from new Sapperton skytrain. Don't pass this one by!

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I have sold a property at 106-570 East 8th Avenue in Vancouver

Posted on November 18, 2008 by Lyn Hart

Posted in Mount Pleasant VE, Vancouver East

Property Photo: 106-570 East 8th Avenue in Vancouver

I have sold a property at 106-570 East 8th Avenue in Vancouver.

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This is a well laid out 535 sq ft one bedroom with private patio & garden overlooking a peaceful tree-lined street. Extensive updates include laminated oak flooring, baseboards, crown moldings, freshly painted walls, new cabinets & appliances and a large soaker tub in renovated bathroom. The bedroom has a real walk-in closet and there is a computer nook off the living room. The building is in top-notch condition and in a central location close to the new Mt. Pleasant Civic Centre and the new Olympic Village. Perfect for first time buyers or investors as it can be rented out and 1 pet is allowed.

Listed by Jim Noonan and Lynne Pement, Macdonald Realty Ltd. Cal LYN HART to view! 604 724-4278

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Bargain in Southlands

Posted on November 18, 2008 by Lyn Hart

Posted in buying, houses, New Listings

Property Photo: 3577 W 43RD AV in Vancouver

I have listed a new property at 3577 W 43RD AV in Vancouver.

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NEW PRICE - BELOW LOT VALUE! Good starter home for those wanting to "move up" to this beautiful west side area. Great location off Dunbar near Crofton House, Kerrisdale Elementary & UBC perched high above the street with a 50' wide frontage. This 4 bedroom house with 2 br potential suite is priced below lot value. Roll up your sleeves and bring your decorating ideas or tear down and rebuild. Home is vacant and sellers are motivated...TRY YOUR OFFER!

Listed by Anne Marie Chan, Macdonald Realty. Call LYN to view! 604 724-4278

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New property listed in Sapperton, New Westminster

Posted on November 18, 2008 by Lyn Hart

Posted in buying, First-time buyers, New Listings, New Westminster, New Westminster Real Estate, public opens, Sapperton, Uptown NW

I have listed a new property at # 1105 248 SHERBROOKE ST in New Westminster.

See details here

PERFECT for 1st TIME BUYERS! This well laid out 805 sf 2 bedroom & den/2 bath ground floor Copperstone suite has an open floor plan & all the nicest finishing touches incl upgraded pine cabinetry. Master bedroom has large walk-in closet leading to full ensuite bathroom with luxurious soaker tub. Den can serve as home office or flex storage space. Good sized patio is on the quiet side of the building sharing future landscaped green space & just waiting for your BBQ. The revitalized Sapperton area is fast becoming an ideal location with its close proximity to Royal Columbian Hospital, shopping, easy commuter access & just 2 blks from new Sapperton skytrain. Don't pass this one by!

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