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1596 East 33rd Ave

Corey — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 22:03:23 +0000

Cute, cute character home perched on top of Kensington Hill with both a commanding view of downtown, mountain & water from your living room & master bedroom, and a private south facing terraced yard with a slate covered patio area. There are 2 bedrooms & den on the main floor & a 3 bedroom suite down with its own washer/dryer, rented for $1400 per month. Features include new roof, new kitchen with granite countertops & stainless steel appliances, wood floors throughout the main level & wood burning fireplace. Conveniently located a block from Kensington Park & Community Centre.

$719,000

SNEAKY PEEK: Thursday March 11th, 6-7pm

OPEN HOUSE: Sunday March 14th, 2-4pm

February Stats

Corey — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 20:14:00 +0000

The Greater Vancouver housing market continued to experience strong demand from homebuyers and an increase in total property listings in a month where the eyes of the world were focused on the region.
The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential property sales in Greater Vancouver totalled 2,473 in February 2010, an increase of 67.1 per cent compared to February 2009 when 1,480 sales were recorded and a 28.6 per cent increase compared to the 1,923 sales recorded in January 2010.
More broadly, last month’s sales totals marked a 7.6 per cent decline compared to the 2,676 sales recorded in February 2008 and were 13.5 per cent behind February 2007 when 2,859 residential sales were recorded on the Multiple Listing Service (MLS®) in Greater Vancouver.
Over the last 12 months, the MLSLink® Housing Price Index (HPI) benchmark price for all residential properties in Greater Vancouver increased 19.7 per cent to $581,911 from $486,054 in February 2009. This price is 2.4 per cent above the previous high point in the market in May 2008 when the residential benchmark price sat at $568,411.
“We don’t know at this point what long-term impact the Olympics will have on our housing market, but we do know that activity in our market remained steady through all of the excitement and distraction of the last few weeks,” Scott Russell, REBGV president said.
“In February, for example, 110 sales were recorded on the MLS® in downtown Vancouver. That’s higher than 2009 and slightly lower than the mid-2000s, which is consistent with data from the overall market. It’s too soon to say whether that’s an Olympic effect,” Russell said.
New listings for detached, attached and apartment properties in Greater Vancouver totalled 4,606 in February 2010. This represents a 17.6 per cent increase compared to February 2009 when 3,916 new units were listed, and a 10.5 per cent decrease compared to January 2010 when 5,147 properties were listed on the MLS® in Greater Vancouver.
At 11,346, the total number of property listings on the MLS® increased 11 per cent in February compared to last month and declined 21 per cent from this time last year.
“Two months into 2010, we see the total number of homes listed for sale on the rise and demand in the market strong, but less frenzied than we saw in the latter part of 2009,” Russell said.
Sales of detached properties increased 67.5 per cent in February 2010 to 983 from the 587 detached sales recorded during the same period in 2009. The benchmark price, as calculated by the MLSLink Housing Price Index®, for detached properties increased 22.5 per cent from February 2009 to $800,796.
Sales of apartment properties in February 2010 increased 65.2 per cent to 1,074 compared to 650 sales in February 2009. The benchmark price of an apartment property increased 17.3 per cent from February 2009 to $390,899.
Attached property sales in February 2010 are up 71.2 per cent to 416, compared with the 243 sales in February 2009. The benchmark price of an attached unit increased 16.2 per cent between Februarys 2009 and 2010 to $495,496.

701-1650 West 7th Ave

Corey — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 20:07:06 +0000

Huge 1 bedroom + den in the high-end and sought after VIRTU. This boutique residence is situated in one Vancouvers most popular areas just a stones throw from the shopping and eateries of South Granville & Granville Island. The building is concrete construction and has great amenities such as a lounge (complete w/ couches, fooseball, tv, and wet bar), gym and art studio. The suite has an excellent layout with no wasted space, a large bedroom and a den that could easily be used as an office or guest room. Features include an open kitchen with granite countertops, SS appliances, real hardwood floors, ample insuite storage, a balcony big enough for your bbq and chairs and tons of windows offering loads of natural light and city/mountain views. 1 parking and 1 storage included. Easy to show!

$459,000

1941 Graveley St.

Corey — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 17:17:03 +0000

A modern take on a Vancouver Special. The work was done approximately 2 years ago & includes new kitchen, new carpets, windows, boiler (both floors have hot water radiant heat). The top floor has 3 bedrooms, the master with an ensuite. The kitchen features S/S appliances, Sub Zero fridge & Asko dishwasher. Each floor has its own washer/dryer. The ground floor legal suite was previously rented for $1400/month but is now vacant. The custom designed carport in the rear offers secure parking, private yard space as well as additional side space. This is a tasteful home ready to go & would suit many different buyers including a group purchase, or someone with extended family.

$839,900

1866 East 2nd Ave

Corey — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 01:11:12 +0000

Renovated totally in 2007 this 3 level character home has been upgraded for today while retaining the charm & integrity of the past. An inviting front porch takes you into a large foyer leading to a music room w/bay windows, large living room w/wood burning fireplace, coffered ceilings, a stain glass windows & fir floors. A kitchen great for a cook’s cook & entertaing, S/S appls, granite countertops & an eating area w/ French doors leading to a South facing deck overlooking the yard w/cherry & apple trees. Lots of room up top for the family to grow w/4 bedrooms. Ground flr is a newer suite renting for $1000/mo. If you are looking for a nice solid character home in the Drive, this should not be missed. Great location close to respected Queen Victoria Elementary, McSpadden park & shops etc.

$959,000

403-1251 Cardero St

Corey — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 19:15:36 +0000

This beautifully renovated 1 bedroom apartment in the heart of the West End features new stainless steel appliances, refinished HW floors, tiles & a new bathroom. This spacious layout has a view of the mountains, city as well as English Bay. Your blocks away from the beach, Stanley Park & all the amenities that Davie St. has to offer yet are set back enough that it’s quiet & peaceful. 1 Parking and 1 storage. Pre-paid lease until Dec.31, 2073. Strata includes heat, hot water & property taxes.

Open house Sat. January 23 2-4 pm. Please call for an appointment

$259,000

622 East 20th Ave

Corey — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 20:21:35 +0000

Sit on your porch and watch the world go by from this warm and cozy cottage- like home on a pretty tree lined street. Up is 2 bedrooms + bath w/ clawfoot tub. Main floor has living room, dining room, kitchen, laundry area and 3 pc bath. Stained glass windows, original wood flooring throughout (except kitchen). Down is plumbed for a suite, currently used as storage . 2 electric fireplaces, one in the dining room and one in the master bedroom. Garage is converted to a cool studio suite & rented to long term tenant. Great location walking distance to cafes, restaurants, & shops on Main and Fraser, in a super friendly, family oriented neighbourhood. Priced below assessment value for your decorating ideas.

$599,000

OPEN HOUSE: Sunday February 14th, 2-4pm

Here’s What A Recent Client Had To Say…

Corey — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 23:29:28 +0000

“We never hesitate to recommend the Ruth and David team to anyone in need of real estate services. Our most recent transaction, the sale of our house, is a perfect example of why we turn to their expertise time and again. They very accurately assessed the market, patiently guided us through the process, and were extremely professional every step of the way. In the end, we believe that our quick sale was the result of having the Ruth and David team market our property.”

-V. McTavish & T. Wohlberg

202-1688 East 4th Ave

Corey — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 20:15:26 +0000

Sweet suite in the Drive’s popular “La Casa” building. This 2 bedroom (one smallish) and den is immaculate and is situated on the north west corner with an outlook to downtown and the mountains. Efficient floor plan has an open living, kitchen, & large master with cheater ensuite. Enter the 2nd bedroom through French doors and the den is an enclosed balcony that is great flex space eg office, etc. There is a cozy fireplace, engineered hardwood floors, new S/S appliances and new Samsung washer/dryer. Building is rainscreened and has over $200K in CRF, is pet friendly, and rentals are restricted. There is a common roof top deck, and this unit comes with one secure underground parking and one storage locker. This is a great location just steps to the Drive. Bonus $350k assumable mortgage at .75 below prime! Call for more details.

$389,000

OPEN HOUSE: Saturday February 20th, 2-4pm

3108-1438 Richards St.

Corey — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 21:05:02 +0000

Stunning 1 bedroom & den with amazing unobstructed views at Beach Crescent’s Azura I. This rarely available floor plan overlooks False Creek & David Lam Park. One of Concord Pacific’s best buildings in one of the best neighbourhoods Vancouver has to offer. The suite features granite countertops, Stainless Steel appliances, large in suite storage, storage downstairs & a large parking stall. Take advantage of the fabulous amenities at the Viva Club with a first class gym, pool, hot tub, steam room, sauna, squash courts, theatre rooms, 24 hour concierge & more! Discover what it’s like to live by the seawall, steps away from parks, shopping, Yaletown, dining & entertainment

$549,000

Open House: Saturday Feb. 20th, 2-4pm