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704-1225 Barclay Street: Before & After

We are at 704-1225 Barclay Street in downtown Vancouver. 

Today we are taking you through the “before and after” of this 673 square ft. 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom suite.

In this suite, there is a great storage space and it comes with one parking. 

Take a look! 

If you’re interested in learning more about how to make your suite brand new, give us a call.

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604-657-7936

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We have sold a property at 2111 47TH AVE W in Vancouver
We have sold a property at 2111 47TH AVE W in Vancouver.
Circa 1910 Kerrisdale character home. Home needs TLC and would make an ideal renovation project with its large footprint. Also a great building lot where one can build a duplex or single family with laneway house. Great location steps to Kerrisdale shopping and the Arbutus Greenway. Walk Score of 88! All viewings by appt only.
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Getting to know Vancouver: Pacific Spirit Regional Park


Today's a hot day, so we’re at Pacific Spirit Regional Park!

This Vancouver trail is located in the University Endowment Lands, on Point Grey to the west of the city of Vancouver. It surrounds the endowment lands of the University of British Columbia on the shores of Georgia Strait in the Pacific Ocean.

This park is a great place to visit if you’re in Vancouver at any time of year. There are plenty of trails at this park so you could really explore the beautiful old wood trees.

Whether you’re biking, hiking, or walking your dog, this is a stunning spot for nature lovers.

Rain or shine, this park is a great escape in the great outdoors of Vancouver.

What’s your favourite park in or around Vancouver?


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New property listed in Kerrisdale, Vancouver West
We have listed a new property at 2111 47TH AVE W in Vancouver.
Circa 1910 Kerrisdale character home. Home needs TLC and would make an ideal renovation project with its large footprint. Also a great building lot where one can build a duplex or single family with laneway house. Great location steps to Kerrisdale shopping and the Arbutus Greenway. Walk Score of 88! All viewings by appt only.
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Summer Update

Hope you are enjoying our beautiful Vancouver summer.

Real Estate wise, a lot has changed in our markets these past few months. Along with that more changes to our industry which will affect Buyers and Sellers going forward and more changes to the Speculation Tax which will also possibly impact those with secondary properties.

Many of our clients' heads are spinning when it comes to real estate and the impacts as a result of inflation, rising interest rates and other policy changes. For anyone looking to buy and or sell there’s a good chance you’ll be impacted one way or the other. What are some of these changes you ask?
  1. Three day rescission period allowing buyers to walk away on a subject free offer within 3 days of offer acceptance. To learn more, here’s a link to our YouTube video “3 day Rescission Period”
  1. The Speculation Tax will be included in more regions. If you own secondary real estate and the property is rented for less than 6 months in a calendar year you may be impacted. The provincial government has widened its reach on where Speculation Tax will be levied. As a property owner make sure you are aware. Go to the Speculation Tax website and see if you’re impacted. To learn more, here’s a link to our YouTube video “Speculation Tax Video”
  2.  Foreign Buyers are restricted from buying residential real estate for 2 years. If you’re thinking of selling and your neighborhood has a significant number of foreign owners then the decision by the federal government to block foreign owners from purchasing may negatively impact prices in your area.
These are just a few points to consider and of course there is the impact of higher interest rates on our real estate market. So many people are asking how this will play out over the next 6-24 months. I’d say in the near term there is definitely a greater risk of prices falling vs staying flat or rising. Presently we are beginning to see markets adjusting into Buyer’s markets. Whether you are buying or selling or maybe you are doing both you’ll be experiencing market conditions much different than what we experienced during the past 2 years.

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New property listed in Qualicum Beach, Parksville / Qualicum
We have listed a new property at 1616 Rodgers RD in Qualicum Beach.
Sustainable Living in Luxury. Grow the garden of your dreams, raise some animals, and never have to go to the grocery store again! This stunning 20.77 acre property is surrounded by 360 degrees of tree lines, meadows, three ponds as well as breathtaking views of Mount Arrowsmith. Drive into the heart of Qualicum Beach in under 8 minutes, and enjoy the beautiful, sandy beaches in less than 4 minutes. Solid, custom rancher with high 10.6” ceilings and an open floor plan with beautiful, natural light. Special finishing touches and design throughout such as heated floors, granite countertops, and beautiful high-end lighting. Enjoy the three separate covered patios that provide for outdoor living all year round. The house boasts 400 amps of service as well as a 22 gpm well. Fully-fenced property with numerous barns and grazing land for animals. This is a truly special property; one that only comes up once in a lifetime.
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Getting to know Vancouver: Olympic Village




We’re continuing our “Getting to Know Vancouver” series with a mini-episode about Olympic Village.

Today, we’re located on the south shore of False Creek. In this location, there are many restaurants, retail, and shops.As Jill mentions in the video, many Vancouver neighborhoods all offer great walkability to convenience.

There are many great activities in this area; you can paddle board, walk the stunning view-filled sea wall, grab a bite or down a happy hour drink at a neighbouring restaurant patio, visit and explore Science World, and more.

What’s your favourite activity at Olympic Village?

If you have any questions on this neighborhood or any other neighborhood in Vancouver, give us a call: 604-263-2823

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ANDREW AND JILL'S REAL ESTATE BOARD LATEST 2022 STATS PACK FOR VANCOUVER

The Latest 2022 Market Stats by area are out and available for download. You get the following graphs and charts for both Vancouver East and Vancouver West.

  • Activity Snapshot by Property Type
  • Detached Properties Report and Graph
  • Condo Report and Graph
  • Townhomes Report and Graph
  • Benchmark Price Graph
  • Average Price Per Square Foot

If you are interested in a report like this is for other areas, please contact us to request it and I'll send it to you.

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New property listed in Lynn Valley, North Vancouver
We have listed a new property at 107 960 LYNN VALLEY RD in North Vancouver.
Sought after Balmoral House situated in Lynn Valley. Adult oriented 55+ complex. Great walkable location. This almost fully renovated spacious 2 bedroom is situated on the quiet north side of the complex looking out towards a peaceful greenbelt. This suite boasts a brand new kitchen & s/s appliances , new flooring throughout and upgraded lighting, paint and bathrooms. Move in ready for those looking for a quiet serene outlook. You'll also love the over height 10 ft ceilings in the living room. The complex is very well run and also has a comfortable inviting common living room to gather and socialize & visitor parking . Strata allows up to 2 small dogs or 2 cats. Rentals are allowed to a max of 6 units and are presently at the max. This suite will not disappoint. 1st viewings Sun Aug 7th
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Getting to know Vancouver: Jericho Beach



Whether you’re a local Vancouverite, thinking of moving to Vancouver, or you’re simply coming for a holiday, get to know Vancity like a pro! 

This series that we’re calling “Getting to Know Vancouver” is just that. Getting to know the beautiful, busy city of Vancouver.

In this episode, we’re in the Point Grey area, at Jericho Beach. This area is surrounded by great schools, such as the University of British Columbia (UBC). 

The beach itself is stunning and looks like it goes on forever. You can even see downtown Vancouver in the background!

Enjoy a rare and sunny day at the beach with a book and take advantage of that weather.

For the adventure junkies, there are many activities to do on the beach, like sailing, kayaking, and paddle boarding.

What’s your favourite beach in Vancouver?

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Home buyer demand continues to ease across Metro Vancouver

Metro Vancouver’s housing market has entered a new cycle marked by quieter home buyer demand and a gradual rise in the supply of homes for sale.

The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential home sales in the region totalled 1,887 in July 2022, a 43.3 per cent decrease from the 3,326 sales recorded in July 2021, and a 22.8 per cent decrease from the 2,444 homes sold in June 2022.

Last month’s sales were 35.2 per cent below the 10-year July sales average.

“Home buyers are exercising more caution in today’s market in response to rising interest rates and inflationary concerns,” Daniel John, REBGV Chair said. “This allowed the selection of homes for sale to increase and prices to edge down in the region over the last three months.”

There were 3,960 detached, attached and apartment properties newly listed for sale on the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in Metro Vancouver in July 2022. This represents a 9.5 per cent decrease compared to the 4,377 homes listed in July 2021 and a 24.7 per cent decrease compared to June 2022 when 5,256 homes were listed.

The total number of homes currently listed for sale on the MLS® system in Metro Vancouver is 10,288, a 4.4 per cent increase compared to July 2021 (9,850) and a 1.3 per cent decrease compared to June 2022 (10,425).

“After two years of market conditions that favoured home sellers, home buyers now have more selection to choose from and more time to make their decision,” John said. “In today’s changing housing market, both home buyers and sellers should invest the time to understand what these changes mean for their personal circumstances.”

For all property types, the sales-to-active listings ratio for July 2022 is 18.3 per cent. By property type, the ratio is 11.8 per cent for detached homes, 20 per cent for townhomes, and 24.5 per cent for apartments.

Generally, analysts say downward pressure on home prices occurs when the ratio dips below 12 per cent for a sustained period, while home prices often experience upward pressure when it surpasses 20 per cent over several months.

The MLS® Home Price Index composite benchmark price for all residential properties in Metro Vancouver is currently $1,207,400. This represents a 10.3 per cent increase over July 2021 and a 2.3 per cent decrease compared to June 2022.

Sales of detached homes in July 2022 reached 523, a 50.2 per cent decrease from the 1,050 detached sales recorded in July 2021. The benchmark price for a detached home is $2,000,600. This represents an 11 per cent increase from July 2021 and a 2.8 per cent decrease compared to June 2022.

Sales of apartment homes reached 1,060 in July 2022, a 36.4 per cent decrease compared to the 1,666 sales in July 2021. The benchmark price of an apartment home is $755,000. This represents an 11.4 per cent increase from July 2021 and a 1.5 per cent decrease compared to June 2022.

Attached home sales in July 2022 totalled 304, a 50.2 per cent decrease compared to the 610 sales in July 2021. The benchmark price of an attached home is $1,096,500. This represents a 15.8 per cent increase from July 2021 and a 1.7 per cent decrease compared to June 2022.Metro Vancouver’s housing market has entered a new cycle marked by quieter home buyer demand and a gradual rise in the supply of homes for sale.

The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential home sales in the region totalled 1,887 in July 2022, a 43.3 per cent decrease from the 3,326 sales recorded in July 2021, and a 22.8 per cent decrease from the 2,444 homes sold in June 2022.

Last month’s sales were 35.2 per cent below the 10-year July sales average.

“Home buyers are exercising more caution in today’s market in response to rising interest rates and inflationary concerns,” Daniel John, REBGV Chair said. “This allowed the selection of homes for sale to increase and prices to edge down in the region over the last three months.”

There were 3,960 detached, attached and apartment properties newly listed for sale on the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in Metro Vancouver in July 2022. This represents a 9.5 per cent decrease compared to the 4,377 homes listed in July 2021 and a 24.7 per cent decrease compared to June 2022 when 5,256 homes were listed.

The total number of homes currently listed for sale on the MLS® system in Metro Vancouver is 10,288, a 4.4 per cent increase compared to July 2021 (9,850) and a 1.3 per cent decrease compared to June 2022 (10,425).

“After two years of market conditions that favoured home sellers, home buyers now have more selection to choose from and more time to make their decision,” John said. “In today’s changing housing market, both home buyers and sellers should invest the time to understand what these changes mean for their personal circumstances.”

For all property types, the sales-to-active listings ratio for July 2022 is 18.3 per cent. By property type, the ratio is 11.8 per cent for detached homes, 20 per cent for townhomes, and 24.5 per cent for apartments.

Generally, analysts say downward pressure on home prices occurs when the ratio dips below 12 per cent for a sustained period, while home prices often experience upward pressure when it surpasses 20 per cent over several months.

The MLS® Home Price Index composite benchmark price for all residential properties in Metro Vancouver is currently $1,207,400. This represents a 10.3 per cent increase over July 2021 and a 2.3 per cent decrease compared to June 2022.

Sales of detached homes in July 2022 reached 523, a 50.2 per cent decrease from the 1,050 detached sales recorded in July 2021. The benchmark price for a detached home is $2,000,600. This represents an 11 per cent increase from July 2021 and a 2.8 per cent decrease compared to June 2022.

Sales of apartment homes reached 1,060 in July 2022, a 36.4 per cent decrease compared to the 1,666 sales in July 2021. The benchmark price of an apartment home is $755,000. This represents an 11.4 per cent increase from July 2021 and a 1.5 per cent decrease compared to June 2022.

Attached home sales in July 2022 totalled 304, a 50.2 per cent decrease compared to the 610 sales in July 2021. The benchmark price of an attached home is $1,096,500. This represents a 15.8 per cent increase from July 2021 and a 1.7 per cent decrease compared to June 2022.

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British Columbia passes the Three-Day Rescission Period. What does it mean?

Have you heard of the three-day Rescission Period?

This law has been announced by the provincial government of British Columbia and will be in effect on January 1st 2023.

This mandatory “cooling-off period” law affects residential real estate and people wishing to buy a home. It will provide protection to those looking to buy a home in British Columbia, as well as provide them with the opportunity to perform due diligence before making their life-changing decision of purchasing a home.

Here’s a quick breakdown of the three-day rescission period:

Let’s say you’ve found a house you want to buy. Yet, that house may have 4 or 5 other offers. In order to be competitive in that market, buyers in the past had to make subject-free offers in waiving their right to an inspection.

However, starting on January 1st, 2023 when the law is in effect if buyers are in a position to be competitive to win the bid and buy their desired home if the offer has no subjects on it, they will have a three-day rescission period.

That means that if their offer gets accepted, buyers will have three days to offer acceptance to decide if they truly want to make the purchase of buying the home or not.

If the buyer decides to walk away from the house’s offer, there will be a 0.25% fee in order to do so.

So, to keep it simple; if the home costs $1,000,000, the buyer will have to pay the seller $2500 to walk away from the purchase within that 3-day period.

When the 3-day period expires, the buyer has purchased the property. This gives potential homebuyers time to arrange an inspection and secure financing.

Have any more questions about the three-day rescission period?

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