Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Evergreen opportunities? by Frank Gerryts on Tue, Nov, 22, 2011 08:34 PM
Now that the Evergreen line's future is no longer in question, there may well be some opportunities to invest in the areas being served by this extension to the Skytrain service. History has taught us that...
Monday, November 7, 2011
October video report on Vancouver's market by Frank Gerryts on Mon, Nov, 7, 2011 03:53 PM
Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver's video report
VIDEO
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Vancouver real estate market's balancing act in October by Frank Gerryts on Wed, Nov, 2, 2011 02:26 PM
Greater Vancouver at lower end of balanced housing market
VANCOUVER, B.C. – November 2, 2011 – With a sales-to-active property listings ratio of 15 per cent, the Greater Vancouver housing market...
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Listings rising in Vancouver's buyer's market this September by Frank Gerryts on Tue, Oct, 4, 2011 01:55 PM
Home listings continue to rise in the Greater Vancouver housing market
VANCOUVER, B.C. – October 4, 2011 – Consistent increases in property listings and fewer home sales over the summer months...
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Five tips for Buyers in a Buyer's Market by Frank Gerryts on Wed, Sep, 28, 2011 12:59 PM
Buyers should still look out even if it is a Buyer's market. Below are five tips to guide you as a buyer in this market.
1. Get financing
Whatever the market it is wise to find out what you will...
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
How's the market now we're mid way through September? by Frank Gerryts on Tue, Sep, 20, 2011 04:49 PM
Looking back at sales in Metro Vancouver in the last 30 days, there were 1294 sales in total. These break down as follows.
Houses:
Average price $1,214,520 and selling within 88 days. Most active areas...
Monday, September 19, 2011
BC Real Estate Association's video report for August 2011 by Frank Gerryts on Mon, Sep, 19, 2011 08:38 PM
For those who like to see the news, here is the BC Real Estate Association's report on the real estate market in August.
VIDEO
Friday, September 16, 2011
Sales snapshot for the week by Fran Gerryts on Fri, Sep, 16, 2011 06:12 PM
Quick update on the market in Metro Vancouver
I just looked at the sales reported on the MLS® within the last week.
Most detached sales in last week were in Vancouver East (19) and West Vancouver...
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Fraser Valley sales continue through summer 2011 by Frank Gerryts on Wed, Sep, 7, 2011 12:33 PM
HOME SALES IN FRASER VALLEY HOLD STEADY IN AUGUST
(Surrey, BC) –
The Fraser Valley Real Estate Board processed 1,341 sales on the Multiple Listing Service...
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Vancouver real estate board's August 2011 housing update by Frank Gerryts on Tue, Sep, 6, 2011 02:54 PM
Sunday, September 4, 2011
Real Estate Stats for Vancouver suggest move toward Buyers' Market in August by Frank Gerryts on Sun, Sep, 4, 2011 12:19 PM
August marked the third consecutive month that home sale activity in Greater Vancouver was below the 10-year average for the month. In contrast, home listing activity in the region has exceeded the 10-year...
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
Fraser Valley - sales down and listings up in July by Sue Gerryts on Wed, Aug, 3, 2011 12:54 PM
HOME SALES TAKE SUMMER DIP; PRICES REMAIN STABLE IN THE FRASER VALLEY
(Surrey, BC) –
The Fraser Valley Real Estate Board processed 1,322 sales on the Multiple Listing Service...
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
Listings increase, sales decrease in Vancouver this July by Sue Gerryts on Wed, Aug, 3, 2011 12:21 PM
Active home sellers bring greater selection to the Greater Vancouver housing market
VANCOUVER, B.C. – August 3, 2011 –
While the balance between home buyer and seller activity remains in an...
Friday, July 29, 2011
Canada's credit rating and your home by Sue Gerryts on Fri, Jul, 29, 2011 01:57 PM
This week Standard and Poors (S&P) confirmed Canada's top credit rating ("AAA"). Already praised for our superior and stable banking system, Canada remains a safe haven for money. That is likely to...
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
Fraser Valley real estate news for June 2011 by Sue Gerryts on Wed, Jul, 6, 2011 12:43 PM
Ratio of property sales to inventory remains stable in the Fraser Valley
(Surrey, BC) – For three consecutive months, the percentage of properties sold in the Fraser Valley compared...
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
Vancouver real estate market is a balancing act this June by Sue Gerryts on Tue, Jul, 5, 2011 06:03 PM
Summer housing market trends toward balance after an active spring season
VANCOUVER, B.C. – July 5, 2011 –Home sellers outpaced buyers on Greater Vancouver’s Multiple Listings Service...
Monday, July 4, 2011
Buyer's market for Victoria's real estate market in June by Sue Gerryts on Mon, Jul, 4, 2011 05:01 PM
According to the Victoria Real Estate Board the average price for single-family homes sold in Greater Victoria last month (June) was $629,292, up from $628,462 in May. The median price also rose to $569,900...
Thursday, June 2, 2011
Real estate statistics for May in the Fraser Valley by Sue Gerryts on Thu, Jun, 2, 2011 07:59 PM
Fraser Valley Housing Market Shows Local Variation
(Surrey, BC) – The Fraser Valley Real Estate Board processed 1,608 property sales on its Multiple Listing Service (MLS®) in May, an increase...
Thursday, June 2, 2011
Vancouver statistics for May 2011 by Sue Gerryts on Thu, Jun, 2, 2011 07:30 PM
Greater Vancouver housing market holds steady and favours sellers in May
VANCOUVER, B.C. – June 2, 2011 –
Home sales remained at typical springtime levels on the Multiple Listing Service®...
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Vancouver benchmark prices - April 2011 by Sue Gerryts on Tue, May, 3, 2011 04:18 PM
Greater Vancouver housing market sees typical spring activity in April VANCOUVER, B.C. - May 3, 2011
Greater Vancouver saw a typical, solid month of residential home sales on the Multiple Listing ServiceĀ®...