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Market Update Jan. 2014

As we are entering the New Year, 2013 has proven to be relatively uneventful one in regards to real estate value fluctuations and volume, which comes as a much needed relief to the overall economy and real estate market. Certainly, the BC Liberal Parties success in being reelected has greatly assisted in providing consumer confidence…

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Market Update Jan. 2013

Coming into 2013, we have just endured 6 months of considerably slowed residential market activity, particularly in Vancouver and immediate suburbs. Although this slowdown was not doubt influenced by tightened mortgage requirements, other factors have also contributed such as price levels and a general uncertainty in the local economy. In no way am I predicting…

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Market Update Mar. 2012

2012 has started off as many, including I, have predicted, with some cooling of demand. Although price levels in detached markets such as Vancouver and the immediate suburbs of Richmond, Burnaby, North Vancouver and West Vancouver continue to increase, this rate of increase has slowed. This reduction of demand has caused inventory levels in these…

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Market Update Sept. 2011

After three months of reduced activity this summer (June, July & August), the Lower Mainland real estate market is likely going to experience increased activity this fall. This trend harkens back to days of “normal”, seasonal, market swings – which has not been the case in the recent tumultuous years. Traditionally, the summer has been…

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Market Update July 2010

With summer officially in session for 2010, the Lower Mainland real estate market activity has finally taken a rest. The market has been very hot since April, 2009, with a solid 12 months of steadily improving price trends. This 12 month period has delivered one of the quickest and fullest recoveries in real estate values…

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