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Realtors Killing It In Commercial Drive Real Estate!

October 17th, 2016
It’s exciting to have so many great listings in the Commercial Drive neighborhood where we all live and work! We sell approximately 4.5 times more real estate in the area than any other, making us the top Commercial Drive Realtor. This week our 7 area listings range from a condo at 207-1549 Kitchener Street for $359,000 to a lovely, large Vancouver Special on 3561 Gladstone just opposite Trou ...
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207-1549 Kitchener Street – Great value condo in Commercial Drive

October 13th, 2016
With such little inventory in the condo market these days, it has become rare to see an entry level apartment listing that offers truly good value for the money. Enter suite 207-1549 Kitchener Street! Our new ‘Dharma Digs’ 1 bedroom condo listing this week for $349,000.       Here are the attributes I see in this condo listing as a local Buyer’s Specialist Realtor: Location location loc ...
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Trout Lake & John Hendry Park in Commercial Drive

October 13th, 2016
John Hendry Park, more commonly known as Trout Lake off Commercial Drive by locals, is a highly sought after park in the Grandview Woodland – Cedar Cottage neighborhood. The pocket of green space, covering 27.31 hectares, is located at 3300 block of Victoria Drive and 15th Avenue in East Vancouver. Why is Trout Lake so desirable? Who is John Hendry and why was the park named after him? In th ...
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Recent Sales in Commercial Drive

October 7th, 2016
2161 EAST 4TH AVENUE, GRANDVIEW Set up off the street on one of Commercial Drive’s most sought-after blocks, this lovely family home could check all your boxes! Unique, bright main level features 17’6 vaulted ceilings, a gas fireplace, great storage & laundry room. French doors lead to a beautifully green, private patio-oasis…READ MORE  1841 CHARLES STREET, GRANDVIEW THE JEFFS ...
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It might just be the right time to sell your condo!

October 6th, 2016
IS IT THE BEST TIME TO SELL YOUR CONDO?! With the new changes in legislation regarding borrowing just announced, we are seeing a push in entry-level buyer demand. This comes on top of an already pressurized Seller’s market seeing low inventory and fast sales in the strata game. This is mostly due to the local rental crises, where rents have climbed to meet mortgage payments while interest ra ...
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Mortgage Financing Rules Are Tightening Up

October 4th, 2016
It what seems to be a never ending attempt by officials to control prices in the real estate market, another set of mortgage changes was announced yesterday. It would seem the mortgage financing rules are tightening up. Finance Minister Bill Morneau introduced changes to mortgage insurance rules as well as changes related to the principal residence tax exemption. Mortgage Insurance Changes E ...
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East Vancouver Realty Market Update: Stats for Land & Strata Housing – Fall 2016

September 30th, 2016
Your EAST VANCOUVER REALTY MARKET UPDATE! While detached housing prices have grown at an almost staggering pace over the last couple of years, we have seen some recent softening and downward pressure on prices over the last month amidst overwhelming negative media buzz and the new government regulations. Current market conditions have shown a big inventory increase for detached housi ...
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Market Update August 15, 2016

August 15th, 2016
Here’s our most recent market update from Corey of The Ruth & David Group. Visit R&D TV for additional information on buying or selling, some real estate market discussion, community news and our take on all things Vancouver. Make sure to check out our YouTube channel for more videos!
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3709 WINDSOR ST COMING SOON TO MARKET!

June 16th, 2016
  COMING SOON TO MARKET! 3709 Windsor Street $1,199,000 Charming character home in Cedar-Cottage 3 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms up Suite potential in finished basement Coveted Charles Dickens Elementary school catchment RT-10 zoning Walk Score of 89 For more info, please call Corey at 778-836-8842.
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6TH & GUELPH: BRAND NEW 4 UNIT DEVELOPMENT IN MOUNT PLEASANT

June 14th, 2016
  Location:  Amazing Walkscore of 95 Heart of Mount Pleasant  Walking distance to Main St and Olympic Village Easy access to downtown   The homes: 1492-1553 sqft 3 bedrooms and a den 3 full bathrooms with heated floors and designer fixtures Deck off the kitchen, a private deck off the master and a large top floor view deck Attached single car garage Gourmet kitchens wit ...
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