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Vancouver, BC - False Creek North - Condo for Sale - Azura I

maggie chandler (chandler realty) — Tue, 25 May 2010 21:19:12 -0700

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Welcome home to Downtown Vancouver's Beach Crescent neighborhood & Azura! Featuring Club Viva resort amenities which incl indoor pool, whirlpool, steam, sauna, gym, squash court, billiard room, party room, media room, guest suite, and 24 hr concierge. This NW corner 1 bedroom and den offers floor-to-ceiling windows to enjoy the city, park and marina views. Plus master bedroom walk-in closet, ensuite storage, and a spacious balcony to enjoy an evening cocktail. Your kitchen boasts a gas stove, stainless steel appliances, and a kitchen breakfast bar. Well laid out open floor plan. One parking and bike room. Steps to the park, seawall, restaurants, grocery stores, and Yaletown shops. Walk to work! Vancouver living at its finest! Bring your offer and hurry home! Open May 29, 2-4pm.

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Bedrooms:	1
Bathrooms:	1
Parking Spaces:	1
Year Built:	2004
Subdivision:	Azura I
Located on Floor #:	19
Floors in Bldg:	38
Square Footage:	757
Agent Name:	Maggie Chandler
Broker:	Chandler Realty Ltd
MLS #:	V832481
Pets:	OK
Rentals:	OK
Exposure:	NW
Construction:	Concrete and Glass
Location:	False Creek North

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1438 Richards St Vancouver BC V6Z 3B8

vFlyer Id: 3346789

Maggie Chandler
604-328-0077
Chandler Realty Ltd
1648 W 6th Ave
Vancouver, BC V6J 1R3
maggiechandler@telus.net
www.maggiechandler.com
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Guess Where and How Much Canada's Most expensive Condo Is?

maggie chandler (chandler realty) — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 16:59:15 -0700

Penthouse.on 55th floor. What does $30M buy you? Location to begin with - at Bay & Yorkville. 9000sf with 680sf for your staff!

The master bedroom is 2,500sf. with a fireplace and its own terrace and 12ft ceilings. The design is haute Gluckstein. Let's not forget the wine cellar which holds 800 bottles.

The Four Seasons is selling for $3000 pr sq ft - compared to $1000psf five years ago. The developer expects the buyer to be local or someone who'll do the 6 and 6. We assume the 6 in Toronto will be during summer months!

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Maggie Chandler
604-328-0077
Chandler Realty Ltd
1648 W 6th Ave
Vancouver, BC V6J 1R3
maggiechandler@telus.net
www.maggiechandler.com
www.vancouverreflections.com

Vancouver, BC: Fairmont Pacific Rim Estates - Coal Harbour - Luxury Condo for Sale

maggie chandler (chandler realty) — Sat, 17 Apr 2010 17:35:50 -0700

Fairmont Pacific Rim Estates - Coal Harbour - Vancouver West

Location: Coal Harbour

Welcome home to Vancouver's newest ultra modern luxury condo, Fairmont Pacific Rim Estates in Coal Harbour, boasting stunning views of water, mountains & city to the N.E. This is the highest 02 suite with a large patio e air conditioned & featuring Chef's kitchen with all the luxury appliances & European styling, including a retractable TV. Excellent floor plan allows you to close off the kitchen with glass doors. Separated bedrooms. Amazing attention to detail including leather-bound entry ways, over height ceilings, stacked wood flooring & floor to ceiling luxury marble spa bathrooms. 2 bedrooms with 2 1/2 baths. Located atop 5 star hotel. Concrete, valet parking, room service, housekeeping await you. 2 parking. Easy to show.

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Price: CAD 3,888,000

Flexibility: Negotiable

Homeowner Dues: 900

Property Location

1011 W Cordova St
#3202
Vancouver, BC V6C 0B2
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Bedrooms: 2

Bathrooms: 3

Parking Spaces: 2

Year Built: 2010

Subdivision: Pacific Rim Estates

Located on Floor #: 32

Square Footage: 1800

Agent Name: Maggie Chandler

Broker: Chandler Realty Ltd

MLS #: V819147

Rentals: Yes

Exposure: NE

Pets: Yes

Construction: Concrete and Glass

Location: Coal Harbour

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Maggie Chandler
604-328-0077
Chandler Realty Ltd
1648 W 6th Ave
Vancouver, BC V6J 1R3
maggiechandler@telus.net
www.maggiechandler.com
www.vancouverreflections.com

Vancouver, BC: Condo for Sale in Prestigious Cielo of Coal Harbour

maggie chandler (chandler realty) — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:15:31 -0700

Welcome home to Coal Harbour's CIELO, steps to the waterfront and walking distance to work, shops, restaurants and Robson Street. Enjoy Urban Fare at your doorstep.

Spacious well appointed 787 SF one bedroom corner suite featuring a large 80 sq. ft. SW facing balcony. High end finishing includes granite countertops, gas stove, KitchenAid S/S appliances, walk-in frameless glass shower, air-conditioning, geothermal system and insuite storage.

Fabulous mountain & water views from roof-top patio with gas fireplace, jacuzzi, fitness centre & meeting room. Parking and locker included. Concierge. Quick possession possible. Call today and make an offer! Asking $609,900.

Maggie Chandler
604-328-0077
Chandler Realty Ltd
1648 W 6th Ave
Vancouver, BC V6J 1R3
maggiechandler@telus.net
www.maggiechandler.com
www.vancouverreflections.com

Vancouver's Olympic Village Real estate Analysis

maggie chandler (chandler realty) — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 13:07:48 -0800

The 2010 Winter Olympic Games Came, Saw and Conquered! So much fun!! Congrats to our athletes!

The Olympic Village is Vancouver's last waterfront community. Vancouver real estate statistics for False Creek South (Olympic Village) saw Febuary sales up slightly and sales down slightly.. Average sold price up to over $370,000 and sale price to list price ratio 99% with average days on market 36, Overall a strong market.

420 units of the 1,100 total units on the site have been sold. MilleniumWaterwill be pre-selling the remainder in May . The waterfront units will be over $1M. Hire me as your Buyer Agent! The Developer's agent works for the developer!

City Hall will shortly be making a decisionon whether the Olympic Village will or will not ontain social housing. Will they sell the units designated for social housing in order to increase the revenue to the City?

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Maggie Chandler
604-328-0077
Chandler Realty Ltd
1648 W 6th Ave
Vancouver, BC V6J 1R3
maggiechandler@telus.net
www.maggiechandler.com
www.vancouverreflections.com

Vancouver Real Estate 30 Year Graph

maggie chandler (chandler realty) — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 13:05:33 -0800

The February graphs for Greater Vancouver real estate show the average price of Greater Vancouver homes, townhomes and condos are slightly above their last peak, having regained what they lost last year. Prices have been rising since March. The graph shows the houses on the top, townhomes (middle) and condos (bottom) average price from 1977 to present. The Vancouver market peaked in 1981, 1989,1993 and 2008. Vancouver real estate didn't appreciate much between 1994 and 2002 but they did between 2002 and 2008. Then it dropped about 20-25% and has now surpassed the highs of 2008.

Following are the stats for Vancouver West Side -

February saw listings down and sales up compared to January. Now a better selection for buyers who are returning to the market after the Olympics.

New Listings - Feb 907, Jan 1166, Dec 469, Nov 834, October 1155, Sept 1244, July 1069, Jun 1128. There were 904 new listings in Feb'09.

Sales - Feb 526, Jan 436, 592 in Dec 592, 688 in Nov, 807 in Oct, 733 in Sept, 795 in Aug, July 774, June 949. Year to date sales 956 vs 559 same period last year . In Feb 2009 there were 382 sales

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Maggie Chandler
604-328-0077
Chandler Realty Ltd
1648 W 6th Ave
Vancouver, BC V6J 1R3
maggiechandler@telus.net
www.maggiechandler.com
www.vancouverreflections.com

Vancouver Real Estate Graphs

maggie chandler (chandler realty) — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 13:02:20 -0800

Above are the Febuary Vancouver (west side) real estate graphs for houses, townhouses and condos. Sales down and listings up, in all categories.

Condo listings increased to just over 1500 vs. nearly 2000 a year ago and are equal to May and Oct'09. New Listings - Feb 601, Jan 850, Dec 349, Nov 621, Oct 833 , Sept 798. Sales Feb 342, Jan 298, Dec 397, Nov 483, Oct 529 a Sept 477.

For the year, the busiest price range is $350,000 to $400,000 (up from $300-350k in Jan). Year to Date sales over $1 Million - 27 sales. Total of 640 sales for the year vs 362 in 2009.

Townhouse listings 200 vs 400 a year ago. New listings for Feb 86. Jan 30, Dec 34 , 77 in Nov, 94 in Oct and 136 in Sept. Sales were for the month 54, Jan 30, Dec 62, 64 in Nov, 78 in Oct and 81 in Sept. Busiest price range is $700,000 to $800,000. 31 sales over $1M. 84 sales for the year vs 51 last year.

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Maggie Chandler
604-328-0077
Chandler Realty Ltd
1648 W 6th Ave
Vancouver, BC V6J 1R3
maggiechandler@telus.net
www.maggiechandler.com
www.vancouverreflections.com

What Vancouver Real Estate Buyers should know about April 19th

maggie chandler (chandler realty) — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 13:00:24 -0800

CMHC's new rules come into effect April 19th. At that date real estate buyers will qualify for a lower mortgage if you require a CMHC insured mortgage.

Be sure to ask your financial institution which are the two amounts you qualify for, pre and post April 19th, as this will impact your purchasing power.

Read my past post

For a pre-approval contact Alma Pasic , mortgage consultant

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Maggie Chandler
604-328-0077
Chandler Realty Ltd
1648 W 6th Ave
Vancouver, BC V6J 1R3
maggiechandler@telus.net
www.maggiechandler.com
www.vancouverreflections.com

west end real estate analysis

maggie chandler (chandler realty) — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 13:23:27 -0800

West End real estate analysis saw January listings and sales up, compared to December, leaving the supply stable at less than 3 months. Listings and sales similar to Jan’09. The days on the market for condos that sold dropped from 41 to 28. The average selling price steady at $544,000. The sales under $500,000 up from 51% to 61% and the sales over $1M increased. The list price to sale price ratio is 98% . Listings - 162. 17 listed under $300,000 (including 1 under $200,000). 32 listed between $300,000 and $400,000. 30 listed between $400,000 and $500,000(up from 14 last month) ,39 listed between $500,000 and $1M. 28 listed between $1M & $2M. 13 listed over $2M (doubled from last month) Least expensive -$209,00 for a leasehold studio Most expensive - $5,780,000 for 4500 sq-ft in Shangri-la. View it Supply 2009(months) - Nov 2.6, Oct 2.6, Sept 2.6. Aug 2.7 months, Jul 2.1, Jun 2.2, May 5.2, Apr 3.2, Mar 4.5, Feb 8, Jan 9.7 Supply 2010 - Jan 2.8 2008 Listings - Jan 168, Feb 172 , Apr 232 , May 241 , June 235, July 235, Aug 246, Sept 257, Oct 268, Nov 281, Dec 242

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Maggie Chandler
604-328-0077
Chandler Realty Ltd
1648 W 6th Ave
Vancouver, BC V6J 1R3
maggiechandler@telus.net
www.maggiechandler.com
www.vancouverreflections.com

Vancouver's #1 Again!

maggie chandler (chandler realty) — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 13:20:52 -0800

No, we're not talking the 2010 Winter Olympics, though the city is electric and the most exciting I've ever seen it! Awash in red and Oh Canada is being sung everywhere!

The Economist has again voted Vancouver the World's Most Liveable City! Canada does exceptionally well in The Economist's Intelligence Unit Ranking due to its perfect scores in health care and education and achieving 98 out of 100 points. On a sunny and balmy 12 degrees in February, the mountains and ocean are certainly breathtaking.

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Maggie Chandler
604-328-0077
Chandler Realty Ltd
1648 W 6th Ave
Vancouver, BC V6J 1R3
maggiechandler@telus.net
www.maggiechandler.com
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Vancouver, BC - Denman - Stanley park condo

maggie chandler (chandler realty) — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 13:18:20 -0800

Fifteen years ago i received a phone call from an owner of a condo West of Denman inquiring about the value. Although I have talked to him many times on the phone and more recently by email, we had not met until last Fall and when he emailed me a couple of days ago to meet again I guessed he was ready to sell his condo.

It's a bright and spacious 733sf l bedroom & den s.w. corner with insuite laundry and gas fireplace. Rentals permitted, 1 pet ok, and second one with permission. Engineered walnut floors. Features 2 balconies, s/s appliances, tiled entrance and backsplash. Parking and locker. Nothing to do but come home to your new Stanley Park condo. Original owner. Chilco park is a very well managed strata building. $438,000

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Maggie Chandler
604-328-0077
Chandler Realty Ltd
1648 W 6th Ave
Vancouver, BC V6J 1R3
maggiechandler@telus.net
www.maggiechandler.com
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BCREA's forecast for 2010-2011

maggie chandler (chandler realty) — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 17:11:38 -0800

Just released by BCREA
Gold medal recovery limited by economy, affordability

Residential units sales through the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in BC are forecast to increase six per cent to 90,100 units in 2010, before edging back three per cent to 87,500 units in 2011.

MLS® residential unit sales sprinted from an annualized rate of 50,000 units during the first quarter of 2009 to 112,000 units during the fourth quarter. However, waning pent-up demand and eroding affordability is expected to moderate the pace of home sales going forward, particularly on the South Coast.

While market performance in Victoria, Vancouver and the Fraser Valley markets were largely responsible for pulling the provincial aggregate significantly higher last year, MLS® residential sales are expected to grow more rapidly outside these major markets in 2010, as the full impact of low mortgage rates, attractive home prices and improved consumer confidence are just now taking hold.

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Maggie Chandler
604-328-0077
Chandler Realty Ltd
1648 W 6th Ave
Vancouver, BC V6J 1R3
maggiechandler@telus.net
www.maggiechandler.com
www.vancouverreflections.com

Vancouver Downtown Real Estate Analysis

maggie chandler (chandler realty) — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 17:09:49 -0800

Vancouver's Downtown real estate analysis in January saw listings flat at 546, equal to a year ago and more than Jan'08. Sales spiked 40% to 141, resulting in less than 4 months supply. The market under $500,000 selling the best and an increase in sales over $1M. Average days on the market increased to 36, and average $psf flat at $623. Condos that "expired" and didn't sell dropped to 37 from 76 in December and 78 in Jan'09. A healthy start to the new year.

Listings -546. Least expensive $198000 for a small studio. Most expensive -$6.6M for 3500 sqft in Residences on Georgia Sub-Penthouse.

Listings Inventory - 23 listings Downtown under $300,000. 107 between $300K and $400K. 130 listings between $400K and $500K. 167 condos listed between $500K and $700K. 69 listed between $700,000 and $1M. 50 listed over $1M, including 5 over $3M.

2008 Listings - Jan 420, Feb 457 ,Mar 529 , Apr 630, May 669 , June 740, July 745, Aug 782, Sept 742, Oct 744, Nov 804, Dec 545

2009 Listings - Jan 547, Feb 548, Mar 426, Apr 416, May 415 , Jun 437, Jul 441, Aug 436, Sept 529, Oct 543, Nov 500, Dec 543

2010 Lisings - Jan 546

Expired lisitngs - 2010 Jan 37.

Expired listings 2009 - Dec 76, Nov 44, Oct 33. Jan'09 - 78

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Maggie Chandler
604-328-0077
Chandler Realty Ltd
1648 W 6th Ave
Vancouver, BC V6J 1R3
maggiechandler@telus.net
www.maggiechandler.com
www.vancouverreflections.com

Vancouver Luxury Real Estate

maggie chandler (chandler realty) — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 17:06:52 -0800

the remainder houses. The highest sale price was $6.1M for water view house in Point Grey. The most expensive condo was the 5000sf Penthouse at Wall Centre. Properties sold over $3 million - 17 Properties sold over $5 million - 2 Properties sold over $10 million - 0 Average Days on Market for Solds - 59 List Price to Sales Price Ratio - 94% Supply - 9 months Current listings over $3M - 155. Most expensive is a Shaughnessy mansion listed at $22 million. Most expensive condo is 1000 beach Penthouse $12,980,000. 8 homes listed over $15M. Have a statistic you’d like for luxury vancouver homes?

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Maggie Chandler
604-328-0077
Chandler Realty Ltd
1648 W 6th Ave
Vancouver, BC V6J 1R3
maggiechandler@telus.net
www.maggiechandler.com
www.vancouverreflections.com

False Creek North Real Estate Analysis

maggie chandler (chandler realty) — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 17:04:31 -0800

False Creek North real estate analysis for January saw listings up from 133 to 153 for the second consecutive month. Sales also increased fro 17 to 28. Days on the market up from 34 to 43. The average selling price was up to $688,000 and $psf flat at $694. The supply of condos dropped to 5.6 months. The condo listings over $2M nearly doubled. An early spring for False Creek North.

Listings - 153 four listed under $400,000 and 10 listings between $400,000 & $500,000. 27 listed between $500,000 and $700,000. 48 listed between $700,000 and $1 million. 38 listed between $1 & $2 million and 26 listed over $2 million (up from 15 last month). 14 condos did not sell (same last month and 7 in Dec) and 6 were re-listed at the same or higher prices, indicating sellers are pushing the market prices.

Least expensive $320,00 for a small l bedroom. Most expensive The Penthouse at 1000 Beach avenue listed at $12,980,000

2008 Listings - Feb 153, Mar 174, May 202, Jun 210, Jul 237, Aug 256, Sept 257, Oct 250, Nov 246, Dec 229

2009 Listings - Jan 258, Feb 240, Mar 231, Apr 174, May 135, Jun 121, July 127 , Aug 127, Sept 127, Oct 125, Nov 111, Dec 133

2010 Listings - Jan 153

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Maggie Chandler
604-328-0077
Chandler Realty Ltd
1648 W 6th Ave
Vancouver, BC V6J 1R3
maggiechandler@telus.net
www.maggiechandler.com
www.vancouverreflections.com

Changes to Canada's Mortgage Insurance Rules

maggie chandler (chandler realty) — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 17:02:36 -0800

Federal Finance Minister Jim Flaherty announced changes to mortgage insurance rules this morning, which are set to come into force on April 19th, 2010. This means the government will adjust the rules for government-backed insured mortgages as follows: Require that all borrowers meet the standards for a five-year fixed-rate mortgage even if they choose a mortgage with a lower interest rate and shorter term. This initiative will help Canadians prepare for higher interest rates in the future. Lower the maximum amount Canadians can withdraw in refinancing their mortgages to 90% from 95% of the value of their homes. This will help ensure home ownership is a more effective way to save. Require a minimum down payment of 20% for government-backed mortgage insurance on non-owner-occupied properties. There were no changes to down payment requirements or length of amortizations for owner-occupied residences. Current 5 year terms 3.69% ($423 pr month)

Maggie Chandler
604-328-0077
Chandler Realty Ltd
1648 W 6th Ave
Vancouver, BC V6J 1R3
maggiechandler@telus.net
www.maggiechandler.com
www.vancouverreflections.com

West End Real Estate Analysis

maggie chandler (chandler realty) — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 17:00:18 -0800

West End real estate analysis saw January listings and sales up, compared to December, leaving the supply stable at less than 3 months. Listings and sales similar to Jan'09. The days on the market for condos that sold dropped from 41 to 28. The average selling price steady at $544,000. The sales under $500,000 up from 51% to 61% and the sales over $1M increased. The list price to sale price ratio is 98% .

Listings - 162. 17 listed under $300,000 (including 1 under $200,000). 32 listed between $300,000 and $400,000. 30 listed between $400,000 and $500,000(up from 14 last month) ,39 listed between $500,000 and $1M. 28 listed between $1M & $2M. 13 listed over $2M (doubled from last month)

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Maggie Chandler
604-328-0077
Chandler Realty Ltd
1648 W 6th Ave
Vancouver, BC V6J 1R3
maggiechandler@telus.net
www.maggiechandler.com
www.vancouverreflections.com

The History of Vancouver's Kitsilano

maggie chandler (chandler realty) — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 19:36:07 -0800

History: Named after a chief of the Squamish Nation Khahtsahlanough. Kitsilano has the distinction of being the second most recognized neighbourhood in Canada.

One of the area's first non-native settlers, Sam Greer, lived on Kits Beach, currently voted the world's third sexiest beach! In 1882 Sam, an Irishman, who had been an unsuccessful gold prospector in the Cariboo, claimed he bought 160 acres, bounded by lst Avenue, Trafalgar and the beach. He moved his wife and daughter into a small cabin at the present site of the Kits Beach bathhouse. His land claim was never recognized by the CPR. They began proceedings to prove his claim was worthless and that the railway had legal title. The CPR was given authority to evict Sam and sent in the sheriff. Sam grazed the sheriff with buckshot and was convicted of common assault in 1891. He died in 1925 at the age of 82. Greer Street commemorates this colourful early citizen.

Sam's daughter, Jessie Hall, married John Hall, the city's first notary public. Born in 1872 Jessie was the first settler baby in the Cariboo. In 1908 the Hall family built Killarney Manorat Bayswater & Point Grey Road. The stone mansion had oak and mahogany woodwork, elaborate stained glass, bathroom tiles set with gold, a massive fireplace inlaid with carved shamrocks and a fully outfilled ballroom with a sprung floor. Jessie was known for her charitable work and when she died in 1949, an era ended for Kitsilano.

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Maggie Chandler
604-328-0077
Chandler Realty Ltd
1648 W 6th Ave
Vancouver, BC V6J 1R3
maggiechandler@telus.net
www.maggiechandler.com
www.vancouverreflections.com

Olympic Village Real estate Analysis

maggie chandler (chandler realty) — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 19:31:17 -0800

Let the Games Begin! 4 days and counting! Follow the Torch and the fun which begins february 12, 2010. Buy tickets for 2010 Winter Olympic Events.

The Olympic Village is Vancouver's last waterfront community. Vancouver real estate statistics for False Creek South (Olympic Village) saw January sales down and listings up. Average sold price $396,000 and list price to sales price ratio an amazing 100% indicating sales selling at or above list price.

In her report to council in October, city manager Penny Ballem confirmed that 420 units of the 1,100 total units on the site (including affordable housing) have been "inspected, approved and locked down by VANOC". MilleniumWater will be pre-selling the remainder in May . The waterfront units will be over $1M. Hire me as your Buyer Agent!We can only track the activity for this neighbourhood through MLS, not the Developers who are pre-selling, but that will eventually change as they all become resales and then we can get a better feel for the neighbourhood.

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Maggie Chandler
604-328-0077
Chandler Realty Ltd
1648 W 6th Ave
Vancouver, BC V6J 1R3
maggiechandler@telus.net
www.maggiechandler.com
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Vancouver Real Estate Graphs

maggie chandler (chandler realty) — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 19:27:22 -0800

Above are the January Vancouver (west side) real estate graphs for houses, townhouses and condos. Sales down and listings up, in all categories.

Condo listings increased by 50% from 1000 to 1500 vs. nearly 2000 a year ago and are equal to May and Oct'09. 815 new listings in January, vs 349 in Dec, 621 in Nov, 833 in Oct and 798 in Sept. Sales decreased to 298 vs 397 in Dec, 483 in Nov, 529 in Oct and 477 in Sept. For the year, the busiest price range is $300,000 to $350,000 . Year to Date over $1 Million were 20 sales. Total of 298 sales for the year 177 in 2009.

Townhouse listings are just under 200 vs 375 a year ago. The new listings for the month 112 , vs 34 in Dec, 77 in Nov, 94 in Oct and 136 in Sept. Sales were for the month,30 vs 62 in Dec, 64 in Nov, 78 in Oct and 81 in Sept. Busiest price range is $750,000 to $850,000. 10 sales over $1M. 30 sales for the year vs 14 last year.

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Maggie Chandler
604-328-0077
Chandler Realty Ltd
1648 W 6th Ave
Vancouver, BC V6J 1R3
maggiechandler@telus.net
www.maggiechandler.com
www.vancouverreflections.com

Coal Harbour Real Estate Analysis

maggie chandler (chandler realty) — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 16:25:55 -0800

Coal Harbour real estate analysis in January saw sales down slightly and listings up by 35%, compared to December, and no sales over $2M for the secon consecutive month. (vs 5 in November). 80% of the sales were under $1M. The inventory doubled to 8 months. December was a low for number of listings, so we expect them to rise. Days on market dropped from 61 to 43. List price to sale price ratio increased to 98%, showing little flexibility on the part of sellers. We expect to see the inventory increase as listings come on at Fairmont Estates which has prices from $1800psf. Fairmont and Three Harbour Green are the last remaining new waterfront buildings.

Listings -136. 34 listed under $500,000. 48 listed between $500,000 and $1M. 26 listed between $1M and $2M and 28 listed over $2M, including 7 over $5M and 9 expired, down from 20 in Dec and 4 in November.

40% are listed over $1M, up from 33% last month

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Maggie Chandler
604-328-0077
Chandler Realty Ltd
1648 W 6th Ave
Vancouver, BC V6J 1R3
maggiechandler@telus.net
www.maggiechandler.com
www.vancouverreflections.com

Coal Harbour's Condo "One harbour green"

maggie chandler (chandler realty) — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 14:30:58 -0800

Address: One Harbour Green, 1169 West Cordova, Vancouver, BC V6C 3T1, BC, Canada

Built - 2006

Architect - James Cheng Architects Inc.

Developer - ASPAC

Features - floor to ceiling windows with UV protected solar blinds, pure wool carpeting and gas fireplace. Concrete construction with fibre optic communications and quiet central heating/air conditioning and ventilation system

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Maggie Chandler
604-328-0077
Chandler Realty Ltd
1648 W 6th Ave
Vancouver, BC V6J 1R3
maggiechandler@telus.net
www.maggiechandler.com
www.vancouverreflections.com

Greater Vancouver listings up, sales down in january

maggie chandler (chandler realty) — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 14:20:27 -0800

Diverse selection and favourable interest rates continue to drive demand in the Greater Vancouver housing market.

The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential property sales in Greater Vancouver totalled 1,923 in January 2010, an increase of 152.4 per cent compared to January 2009 when 762 sales were recorded and a 23.5 per cent decline compared to the 2,515 sales recorded in December 2009.In terms of historical perspective, January ranked as an average month for number of residential housing sales over the past decade, with higher sales in January 2002, 2003, 2004, and 2006.Over the last 12 months, the MLSLink® Housing Price Index (HPI) benchmark price for all residential properties in Greater Vancouver increased 17.2 per cent to $573,241 from $489,007 in January 2009. This price is 0.8 per cent above the previous high point in the market in May 2008 when the residential benchmark price sat at $568,411. "Although home prices in the region have largely returned to their previous peaks, we still see a significant number of first-time and move-up buyers in the market, thanks to low interest rates and the diverse range of properties available today," Jake Moldowan, REBGV president-elect said."There is also closer alignment between supply and demand in today's housing market

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Maggie Chandler
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Chandler Realty Ltd
1648 W 6th Ave
Vancouver, BC V6J 1R3
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The benefits of Canadian Citizenship

maggie chandler (chandler realty) — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 14:18:34 -0800

GUEST POST - Ryan Rosenberg is am immigration lawyer and partner with Larlee Rosenberg, Barristers & Solicitors, in Vancouver. Contact Ryan at 604-681-9887, Ryan.Rosenberg@larlee.com or visit his firm website

CANADIAN CITIZENSHIPWealthy global families are increasingly aware of the need for a well thought-out citizenship andtax residency strategy to protect their wealth and safeguard their freedom of movement,investment and multi-generational asset preservation. In today's uncertain world, prudentfamilies understand the importance of keeping their options open and having more than onepassport choice. Canada provides a safe and surprisingly tax-efficient alternative to many of the more well-known "offshore" citizenships. A summary of the advantages: TAX• Immigration Trust provides a legal 5 year tax holiday* for assets settled upon trust offshore• "Granny Trust" allows for permanent tax holiday for offshore trust assets• Canadian citizens can shed tax residency status by moving offshore• No estate taxes

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Maggie Chandler
604-328-0077
Chandler Realty Ltd
1648 W 6th Ave
Vancouver, BC V6J 1R3
maggiechandler@telus.net
www.maggiechandler.com
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Staging Your Vancouver Home for a Better price

maggie chandler (chandler realty) — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 14:16:28 -0800

CTV new recently ran this video on staging your home and reports that you will get a higher price and a faster sale.

Staging encompasses many different forms. What's the first thing you notice when you walk into somewhere new? The colour of the walls? The furnishings? How the furniture is arrange? How does it flow? Buyers will decide in the first few seconds if they feel comfortable in this home. Stagers will help your home show better but decluttering it, re-arranging the furniture or suggesting new furniture, perhaps a change of wall colour. The end result will be that your home shows better in pictures and a virtual tour and is more appealing to buyers, thereby achieving a higher price and a quicker sale for you.

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Maggie Chandler
604-328-0077
Chandler Realty Ltd
1648 W 6th Ave
Vancouver, BC V6J 1R3
maggiechandler@telus.net
www.maggiechandler.com
www.vancouverreflections.com