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Open House. OPEN HOUSE: Sat. March 21st 2-4 pm

Posted on March 20, 2009 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. March 21st 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 wluxurious 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 w/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 Saturday Mar 21st, 2-4pm.

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Mortgage Rate Update - March 19, 2009

Posted on March 19, 2009 by Lyn Hart

Posted in 2009 market, 2009 Real Estate Market, First-time buyers, mortgage rates, real estate, real estate market

All Good News for Buyers!

The market is heating up again for spring! All eyes are on first time home buyers who are actively looking at purchasing their dream home. Low interest rates and more affordable pricing seems to be sparking renewed interest. If you are not looking at purchasing a new home at this time, consider the benefits of refinancing at today’s great low rates.

If you are in a variable mortgage, stay in it!

Bank Prime Rate 2.50%

Term	Best	Bank Posted
1 year	3.50%	5.00%
3 year	3.89%	5.55%
5 year	4.09%	5.79%
10 year	5.25%	7.35%
25 year	9.15%	9.75%

Bold numbers denote change from last posted rates.

Variable mortgage from Prime + .80%...TODAY at 3.30%!

Courtesy of

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

Call Laura today and tell her Lyn sent you!

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I have sold a property at 1950 Templeton Drive in Vancouver

Posted on March 14, 2009 by Lyn Hart

Posted in Grandview VE, Vancouver East

I have sold a property at 1950 Templeton Drive in Vancouver

Property Photo: 1950 Templeton DR in Vancouver

I have sold a property at 1950 Templeton Drive in Vancouver.

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Extensively renovated home just around the corner from Garden Park. In 2005 permits were taken out to open up the attic and install a new legal 2 bedroom suite in the very high ground level. The house was stripped to the studs, rewired, replumbed, insulated and new hot water radiant heat installed. Outside now needs to be painted to show it off. The main floor is spacious with an open plan living room, dining room and new kitchen. A bedroom and new 4pce bath are also on this floor. A new staircase leads to 2 bedrooms, a den and 2pce bathroom upstairs. Downstairs is almost 8ft high with a terrific 2 bedroom suite with good quality kitchen & bathroom. It is owner occupied.

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I have sold a property at 105-19366 65th Avenue in Cloverdale

Posted on March 14, 2009 by Lyn Hart

Posted in Clayton, Cloverdale

I have sold a property at 105-19366 65th Avenue in Cloverdale

Property Photo: 105 19366 65 AVE in Cloverdale

I have sold a property at 105-19366 65th Avenue in Cloverdale.

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I have sold a property at 1135 E. 15th Avenue in Vancouver

Posted on March 10, 2009 by Lyn Hart

Posted in Mount Pleasant VE, Vancouver East

Property Photo: 1135 E. 15th Avenue in Vancouver

I have sold a property at 1135 E. 15th Avenue in Vancouver.

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A Rare Offering!!!! Fabulous three level heritage style townhome on a quiet tree lined street. There are three bedrooms on the top floor, open plan on the main floor and two bedroom accommodation down with separate entrance. French doors in the living room open onto a large sunny yard. Mountain views from all three levels. Well built complex with 4 units, still under warranty, located in popular Cedar Cottage area close to Charles Dickens Elementary School.

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Open House. OPEN HOUSE:

Posted on March 10, 2009 by Lyn Hart

Posted in Fraserview VE, Vancouver East

Property Photo: 404-1990 E. Kent Avenue in Vancouver

Please visit our Open House at 404-1990 E. Kent Avenue in Vancouver.

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OPEN HOUSE:

NEW PRICE! Large 1060 sq.ft. top floor southwest facing suite overlooking lagoon and the mighty Fraser river. 2 bedrooms, 2 baths with vaulted ceilings, gas fireplace, in-suite laundry, hardwood floors, window seat, custom made drapery, slate tile entry. AND...this is a rainscreened building with amazing clubhouse facilities! Enjoy the peace and tranquility of the view from your balcony, walk or bike along the Fraser River. What a great lifestyle!

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Open House. OPEN HOUSE: Sun. March 8th 2-4 pm

Posted on March 6, 2009 by Lyn Hart

Posted in Fraserview VE, Vancouver East

Please visit our Open House at 404-1990 E. Kent Avenue in Vancouver.

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OPEN HOUSE: Sun. March 8th 2-4 pm

NEW PRICE! Large 1060 sq.ft. top floor southwest facing suite overlooking lagoon and the mighty Fraser river. 2 bedrooms, 2 baths with vaulted ceilings, gas fireplace, in-suite laundry, hardwood floors, window seat, custom made drapery, slate tile entry. AND...this is a rainscreened building with amazing clubhouse facilities! Enjoy the peace and tranquility of the view from your balcony, walk or bike along the Fraser River. What a great lifestyle!

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Open House. OPEN HOUSE: Sat. March 7th 2-4 pm

Posted on March 5, 2009 by Lyn Hart

Posted in Sapperton, New Westminster

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

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OPEN HOUSE: Sat. March 7th 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 wluxurious 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 w/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 Saturday Mar 7th, 2-4pm.

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Mortgage Rate Update - March 3, 2009

Posted on March 3, 2009 by Lyn Hart

Posted in 2009 Real Estate Market, First-time buyers, mortgage rates

Bank of Canada Drops Rates - Prime at 2.5%!

The major lenders have followed. If you are in a variable mortgage, stay in it! If your mortgage is in a fixed term and you have equity in your home, you might consider a refinance. Check your home value by your latest tax assessment value and talk to your mortgage specialist.

The Real Estate market is moving with further stimulus expected from the government. Historic low rates and prices down by 10-20%.....an amazing time to buy! For first-time buyers this is an unexpected opportunity.

Bank Prime Rate 2.50%

Term	Best	Bank Posted
1 year	3.50%	5.00%
3 year	3.99%	5.55%
5 year	4.19%	5.79%
10 year	6.00%	7.35%
25 year	9.15%	9.75%

Bold numbers denote change from last posted rates.

Variable mortgage from Prime + .80%...TODAY at 3.30%!

Courtesy of

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

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Property Listings Decrease as February Sales Improve

Posted on March 3, 2009 by Lyn Hart

Posted in 2009 Real Estate Market, First-time buyers, statistics, Vancouver Real Estate blog, Vancouver real estate market

According to the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV), residential housing sales in Greater Vancouver rose 94 per cent in February compared to the month before, with 1,480 sales registered in February compared to 762 sales in January, which was the slowest month for housing sales in 25 years. Over the past 10 years, February sales have typically surpassed January by an average increase of 53 per cent.

At the same time, new MLS® listings for residential properties continued to decrease for the fourth month in a row. New listings decreased 25.6 per cent in February compared to the previous year; 20 per cent in January; 8.6 per cent in December; and 10 per cent in November.

“There are terrific opportunities out there right now, but with property listings continuing to decrease, those opportunities may be available only for a brief window of time,” said Dave Watt, president of the REBGV.

REBGV reports that year-over-year property sales in Greater Vancouver declined 44.7 per cent in February 2009 from the 2,676 sales recorded in February 2008. Year-over-year, those are the lowest sales figures for February since the mid-1980s.

“REALTORS® are reporting more activity compared to recent months as people begin to see whether their position in the housing market has strengthened as a result of falling interest rates and improved affordability,” Watt says. “It took, on average, 67 days to sell a home in Greater Vancouver in February, seven days less than last month, but behind the seller’s market of last February when the average stood at 33 days.

Sales of detached properties in February 2009 declined 41 per cent to 587 from the 995 units sold during the same period in 2008. The benchmark price, as calculated by the MLSLink Housing Price Index®, for detached properties declined 14.2 per cent from February 2008 to $653,452.

Sales of apartment properties declined 45.6 per cent last month to 650, compared to the 1,197 sales in February 2008. The benchmark price of an apartment property declined 13.9 per cent from February 2008 to $333,143.

Attached property sales in February 2009 decreased 49.8 per cent to 243, compared with the 484 sales during the same month in 2008. The benchmark price of an attached unit declined 9.7 per cent between Februarys 2008 and 2009 to $426,268.

New listings for detached, attached and apartment properties declined 25.6 per cent to 3,916 in February 2009 compared to February 2008, when 5,260 new units were listed.

REBGV News Release March 3, 2009

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New property listed in Grandview VE, Vancouver East

Posted on February 19, 2009 by Lyn Hart

Posted in Grandview VE, Vancouver East Real Estate

Property Photo: 105-1515 East 6th Avenue in Vancouver

I have listed a new property at 105-1515 East 6th Avenue in Vancouver.

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COMMERCIAL DRIVE Rainscreened Building! Ground floor 1 bedroom with a HUGE patio & yard. One block from shops, services, coffee & skytrain on the Drive and located right on the bike route to downtown. Insuite laundry, gas fireplace & south facing 600 sq. ft. patio. This condo also features a private entry from the street through your garden patio, just like a townhouse. Laminate flooring, designer paint. Tons of storage & 1 parking included. 1 pet any size okay. Great yard for your dog or vegatable garden.

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New property listed in Mount Pleasant VE, Vancouver East

Posted on February 19, 2009 by Lyn Hart

Posted in Mount Pleasant VE, Vancouver East Real Estate

Property Photo: 2294 St. George Street in Vancouver

I have listed a new property at 2294 St. George Street in Vancouver.

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"The Vantage" 2 year old Heritage style Townhome in a quiet pocket of Mt. Pleasant. Corner unit 2 bedroom, 2 baths, spacious 1136sqft. includes a lovely mature garden on an inviting 150 sqft patio with southern exposure and lots of natural light. An interior designer spared no expense on the upgrades of this home with its open concept space, contemporary finishes, gourmet kitchen with gas stove, walk-in California Closets, silk drapes and drapery from Restoration Hardware, roller blinds from Window Works, light fixtures from Living Space. LG "steamer" washer and dryer. Peace of mind rainscreen technology with 2-5-10 warranty. This beautiful townhouse shows extremely well!

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REAL ESTATE SALES

Open House. OPEN HOUSE: Sat. March 21st 2-4 pm

Mortgage Rate Update - March 19, 2009

I have sold a property at 1950 Templeton Drive in Vancouver

I have sold a property at 105-19366 65th Avenue in Cloverdale

I have sold a property at 1135 E. 15th Avenue in Vancouver

Open House. OPEN HOUSE:

Open House. OPEN HOUSE: Sun. March 8th 2-4 pm

Open House. OPEN HOUSE: Sat. March 7th 2-4 pm

Mortgage Rate Update - March 3, 2009

Property Listings Decrease as February Sales Improve

New property listed in Grandview VE, Vancouver East

New property listed in Mount Pleasant VE, Vancouver East

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