COZY 1 BDRM + 1 BATH ground level unit with 732 sf of living space! Tastefully renovated with new hardwood floors, living room light fixtures, new window treatments and updated bathroom. Huge private outdoor patio for garden lovers & great for pets! Excellent proactive strata. Building is in sound condition, plumbing lines redone and major elevator upgrade ($65,000). Many long time owners in the building make this a agreat place to call home. Fantastic central location: Steps to West 4th shops, restaurants, Kitsilano Beach and transit. Call 604-306-5120 to view today!

Signs of a crazy real estate market?  An East Vancouver basement suite selling for over half a million dollars? Yes, it's true! 5 years ago, you could purchase an entire house for that much. This basement suite located near Kingsway and Knight Street has: 2 bed, 1 bath and 1176 sf and sold for asking price: $589,800.

Mid-century gem with an extra wide lot - lovingly renovated and full of character and charm. This beauty offers a new kitchen, hardwood floor, new roof, new hot water tank, new low e windows, south-facing sun-drenched deck, 2 bdrm mortgage helper and lots more. Insulated and dry-walled garage that can be used as a workshop. Fantastic location - very quick access to Hwy 1, downtown; steps to transit, shopping and schools.

In desirable Kerrisdale area, this fabulous 4 year young home features the high standard of quality & craftsmanship. Over 2,400 sq ft luxurious living. Beautiful hardwood flooring & crown moulding for living & dining room. Gourmet kitchen with granite island. Spacious family room leads to landscaped yard. Upper floor has 3 bedrooms & an open den. An extra bedroom with entertaining sized recreation room & separate entry down. Air conditioning, HRV, radiant hot water heating & sprinkler system. Magee Secondary & Maple Grove Elementary Catchment.

We are now heading into the slower season of the Vancouver real estate market, normally during this time of year - and going into Christmas, real estate in Vancouver stands still in to the New Year.  So, if you are thinking about selling your East Vancouver or Vancouver Westside home, I would suggest to find a Chinese Vancouver Realtor who can gather all your marketing materials, just listed flyers, online html e-flyers to send out to qualified potential purchasers in your local area and overseas market.

           

Prices according to the Real Estate Board or Greater Vancouver states that housing prices in 2012 will increase.  This is a good sign for Vancouver homesellers who want to sell their homes.  That being said, making sure that you have the right exposure and local and overseas contacts is crucial is this competitive market.  Increase your chances of selling your home by using a Vancouver real estate agent that can speak Chinese and Mandarin who can help you list and market your home.  This is an important decision for home sellers to make as this increases your exposure to the market and by having a asian real estate agent to communicate with local and overseas asian/chinese buyers whilst your home is on the market and effectively selling your home against your competition. 

Increase your chances and find out how Jennifer Chiu - Vancouver Chinese Real Estate Agent can help market your home.  Find out how she uses social media, web targeting, google rankings, web analytics and customized spoken video tours to help sell your property.  She far outstands the competition in getting your home the most exposure.  Contact Jennifer Chiu today to get your home prepared for listing in the New Year.




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Cozy and quaint, 2 years young, custom built, home steps away from Queen Elizabeth Park. Clear views of the mountains of the North Shore. This cozy 6 bedroom, 2 storey home boasts 3 BDRMS above and TWO fully finished SUITES below (2+1) generating $1,800 mortgage helper. Excellent finishing and layout, crown mouldings, 10' high ceilings, heated hardwood floors, granite countertop kitchen w/ stainless steel appliances, built-in home surround sound speakers, private fenced yard, double garage with a 3rd parking stall. Granite bathrooms, jacuzzi tubs, bay windows & the list goes on. Great home for anyone but especially for those looking for location, value and beauty. All measurements approx. and to be verified by the Buyer.

West of Main. Lovely, old character home in Riley Park on a pretty tree-lined street. Warm fir floors, original wood windows. 3 BDRMS & full bath up. Inviting living room, formal dining with gas fireplace, eat-in kitchen & powder room on main. Not a new reno, but fabulous light, a practical layout and lots of charm. Nice 2 BDRM bsmt suite. Great street close to Q. E. Park, Hillcrest Pool, Riley Park Community Centre, Main Street shops & restaurants and easy access downtown via the Canada Line. General Wolfe & Eric Hamber catchments.

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Classic 1910 character home with lots of charm and original millwork. Spacious main floor features 9' ceiling living room, dining room, a den and a powder room. Four good sized bedrooms on the top floor. 2 bedrooms & a den in the basement.

COZY 1 BDRM + 1 BATH ground level unit with 732 sf of living space! Tastefully renovated with new hardwood floors, living room light fixtures, new window treatments and updated bathroom. Huge private outdoor patio for garden lovers & great for pets! Excellent proactive strata. Building is in sound condition, plumbing lines redone and major elevator upgrade ($65,000). Many long time owners in the building make this a agreat place to call home. Fantastic central location: Steps to West 4th shops, restaurants, Kitsilano Beach and transit. Call to view today!

Looking for a small, detached, bungalow or single story home, maybe even a fixer uperr? All these properties can command prcices well over $1 Million Canadian Dollars.  

The Canadian Real Estate Association says the average house price in Canada in April was C$372,544, up 8% from last year. In Vancouver, it was more than twice that, at C$815,252, up 21% from a year ago.

An Illinois-based consultant Wendell Cox, estimates that median real-estate prices in Vancouver are 9.5 times median household income. Only Hong Kong and Sydney are less affordable by that measure. (New York comes in at 5.1.)

The rise in prices have effected the high end calibar properties in the market, which many Chinese have purchased.  Other properties that are popular are the condo's, single family homes as well as fixer uppers that buyers usually tear down and build on.  There is speculation as to the buying, Chinese buyers are looking for a long term investment and somewhere else to park their money other than in Mainland China.

Sales of homes worth more than C$2 million soared by 118% in Vancouver in the first four months of this year, real-estate brokerage RE/MAX reported in May. The average price in the high-end segment now tops C$3 million.

Chinese buyers dominate the higher end of the market, which increases demand and prices across the city.  They have also dirven up the prices for more modest houses.  Some Vancouver residents are selling their newly richly valued homes and purchasing more expensive ones, while new buyers are still trying to find a way to buy before prices rise any higher. 

Vancouver real estate agents say Chinese buyers dominate the high end of the market, fanning demand and prices across the city. The strong demand for high-end homes has helped drive up prices for more modest houses. Some Vancouverites are selling their now richly valued homes and buying more-expensive ones, while new buyers are scrambling to buy before prices rise further, agents say.

Even though the US home prices continue their decline, Canadian home prices have climbed steadily upward since the end of the the financial crisis.  Having the low interest rates have made borrowing easier and global commodities have fired up the rich economy in Canada.  

The city always has been more expensive than most in Canada. Its location, sandwiched between the sea and the mountains, constrains the supply of available land. Vancouver also has long been near the top of global surveys in terms of quality of life. The 2010 Winter Olympics helped showcase the city to the world.

Many Chinese have migrated to Canada since the 1880's.  About 20% of the city is of ethnic Chinese origin now. That makes it a natural market for Chinese looking for overseas investments, amid Beijing's recent attempts to cool its own property market.
 

Dunbar Character home on flat, 138 foot deep lot. Move right into this inviting home with an extra large back yard and oversized 2 car garage. A large, updated kitchen has an eating nook that opens onto a sundeck overlooking the yard. Themain floor features a living room, large den or formal dining room, spare bedroom and bathroom. Upstairs is a master bedroom, bathroom, reading nook and extra room that could be used as nursery or study. At garden level, is a one bed suite plus shared laundry & storage. Many renovations have been completed over the last 10 years including the garage, master bed addition, kitchen and bathrooms. Enjoy great schools, parks, and amenities'. Road work at Dunbar & 38th, access home via Highbury.

Sensational 5 bdrm/8 bath home in sought-after West Bay. This exquisite residence offers a gourmet kitchen which includes a large breakfast island, double fridges, double dishwashers, gas range & built-in coffee bar.The upper level features 4 ensuited bdrms including a stunning master bdrm complete w/a patio overlooking the ocean, a large walk-through closet/dressing room & spectacular bathroom w/double sinks & jetted soaker tub. Other features of this finely detailed home include a cozy family room, custom built-in stereo system, beautiful hardwood floors, state-of-the-art security system, separate laundry room, hot-tub, exercise room, wine cellar, triple garage, heated driveway & polished L/S.

Very livable house on a unique 7,950 sf (75' x 106') lot in a very desirable neighbourhood. 3 bedroom and large den up, plus beautiful 2 bedroom suite down. Don't let the address fool you, this is the quiet section of Arbutus, South of 49thAve. Live in or hold to build your 4,500+ sf dream home. This solid house features many updates including wiring, plumbing, lighting, windows and refinished oak & fir floors. Walking distance to Kerrisdale shopping, parks, Magee Secondary & Maple Grove Elementary.

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Architect's custom designed & built home. You can actually look down on the eagles soaring above Hood Canal. View of Mt. Rainier is an extra. You'll have to call for all the extra infrastructure features included. Every room designed for view, flow and appeal. Light comes in everywhere. Only top quality furnishings. Detached studio, workshop and "minibarn" are all finished and fully insulated. Gazebo, outdoor BBQ, tranquil trails. Highest lot in the area, adjacent to forest. Warranty.

1.  Decide which neighbourhood/area you want to purchase the property.  Make sure you differentiate between whether you want to live in or sell/flip the property once you are finished restoring it.

2.  Look for a Realtor who specializes in buying and selling fixer uppers in your area.  Your specialist should be able to find you fixer uppers that are not on the market and know of sellers in the area that are looking to sell ...........
 

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PENTHOUSE studio suite in the sought after "Star of Kitsilano". Very well cared for and modern bldg. Laminate & tile flooring, in-suite laundry w/ huge storage room, stove, refrigerator and dishwasher. Included: built in computer station, maple cabinets and breakfast bar. Open floor plan with large living space. Perfect kitchen with skylight allowing for tons of natural light. Enclosed balcony is so large you can fit a queen sized bed inside with room for extra drawers! Building is in sound condition and located in the heart of Kitsilano. Steps to shops, cafes and transit at your door. Great rental property for investors. A must see!

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