JUST SOLD! Terrific Character Come In Beautiful Kitsilano!

Terrific character home in beautiful Kitsilano on a sunny corner lot!  Substantially rebuilt in 2003 including all mechanical, windows, kitchens and baths.  This family home also includes 2 suites.  Just steps to beach and all W4th shops and restaurants.

For more information on this property and photos visit:http://www.century21.ca/ashley.avinashi/Property/BC/V6K_1K2/Vancouver/West_2nd_Ave/2705-2707

JUST SOLD! Lovely 2 Bedroom Unit In Popular Whytecliff Towers In North Vancouver!

We just sold this lovely 2 bedroom unit in popular Whytecliff Towers, with beautiful updates throughout. Suite is bright, spacious and open with gorgeous green views to enjoy from the large balcony. A must see at this price! Enjoy the 13- acre award winning gardens & hiking trails along the river as well as walking paths leading to Park Royal & Beach. Close to schools, parks, transit & Highway 1. Secure, well maintained and managed building. Strata fees include electricity, gas, heat & hot water. This unit has a large storage locker. Rentals welcome

For more information on this property, and photos visit: http://www.century21.ca/ashley.avinashi/Property/BC/V7P_3G8/North_Vancouver/FULLERTON_AV_705/2004

JUST SOLD! 4 Bedroom 3 Bathroom Townhouse In Fraserview!

We just sold a wonderful 4 bed/3bath townhouse at 2861 Sotao, in Fraserview! Featuring sunken living room with high ceiling, gas fireplace & exterior balcony off the living room. The 4th bedroom in the basement can serve as a recreation room. Recent renovation includes engineered wood flooring on the main floor, high quality carpet in bedrooms, new paint for the entire unit & newer hot water tank. Double side by side garage & visitor parking stall.

For more info and photos of this property visit:http://www.century21.ca/ashley.avinashi/Property/BC/V5S_4V1/Vancouver/Sotao/2861

Vancouver Real Estate Stats For April 2013

Spring delivers greater balance to Greater Vancouver housing market

A closer relationship between home buyer demand and the supply of homes for sale has been having a stabilizing impact on home prices in the Greater Vancouver housing market over the last three months.

The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential property sales in Greater Vancouver reached 2,627 on the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in April 2013. This represents a 6.1 per cent decrease compared to the 2,799 sales recorded in April 2012, and an 11.9 per cent increase compared to the 2,347 sales in March 2013.

Last month’s sales equate to the lowest April total in the region since 2001 and 20.9 per cent below the 10-year sales average for the month.

“While the number of home sales remains below average, properties that are priced right are selling and we’re seeing greater balance between buyer demand and the number of homes listed for sale. This is having a steadying influence on home prices in the region,” says Sandra Wyant, REBGV president.

New listings for detached, attached and apartment properties in Greater Vancouver totalled 5,876 in April. This represents a three per cent decline compared to the 6,056 new listings reported in April 2012 and a 21.4 per cent increase from the 4,839 new listings in March of this year. Last month’s new listing count was 0.4 per cent above the region’s 10-year new listing average for the month.

To read the rest of this article and more info on the April stats visit: http://www.rebgv.org/monthly-reports?month=April&year=2013

JUST SOLD! Renovated 2 Bedroom In Mount Pleasant!

We just sold a 2 bedroom 1 bath condo at 301-1060 East Broadway!

Rainscreened well managed building! Tastefully renovated and updated 821 sf 2 bedroom top corner north facing with a large 9 x 6 balcony. QUIET inside! Designer paint and Engineered hardwood floor throughout, almost new appliances. Rentals OK, 1 cat allowed, sorry no dogs. Repiping work will be paid by the Seller. Convenient shared laundry rooms on 2 floors. Across from Vancouver Community College, mins to downtown, trendy Commercial Drive and skytrain. Common roof top deck with mountain and city views.

For more information and photos visit: http://www.century21.ca/ashley.avinashi/Property/BC/V5T_4N7/Vancouver/East_Broadway_301/1060

JUST SOLD!! Bright And Immaculate 2 Bed/ 2 Bath Suite In Azura 2!

We just sold this beautiful condo at 303-1495 Richards!

Fabulously updated corner suite in prestigious Azura Two! The rarely available “03″ floor plan offers a
generous, open layout with floor to ceiling windows, and beautiful views of False Creek and George Wainborn Park. This bright and immaculate suite has sleek Carribean Rosewood flooring and new KitchenAid S/S appliance package. Steps away from the upscale shops & restaurants of Yaletown, seawall and Granville Island Farmers market. BONUS: TWO side-by-side parking stalls and large locker! World-class amenities include 24hr concierge, guest suite, access to SuperClub (featuring large gym, swimming pool, theatre, squash courts, billiards room, meeting rooms). Pets and rentals welcome.

 

 

Yaletown Park Towers Resolution To Restrict Rentals Not Passed Last Night At SGM

Yaletown Park Towers held SGM last night to vote on resolution to restrict rentals. First time we have seen such a notion in any of the newer, investor focused towers. Fortunate to know that it was not passed!

Love working in this market, where buyers can take their time looking and doing their due diligence. Great place for first time buyers!

CENTURY 21 The Most Respected Real Estate Brand

Century 21 Real Estate LLC, the franchisor of the world’s largest real estate sales organization, announced the results of a third-party survey that shows consumers identified the CENTURY 21 brand as the “most respected in the industry.”  CENTURY 21 maintained its lead in brand awareness among consumers presented with a list of real estate organizations, a position it has held since 1999.
In the study conducted by global market research firm Millward Brown, the CENTURY 21® brand achieved 96 percent total brand awareness among consumers in the market to buy or sell a home in the past two years or in the next two years. The nearest industry competitor was five percentage points behind. The study also notes that the CENTURY 21 System remains one of the top recommended real estate agencies in “Likelihood to Recommend and Future Consideration.”
“The fact that CENTURY 21 was identified by consumers as the most respected real estate brand in the study is due to the hard work and dedication of our sales professionals,” said Rick Davidson, President & CEO, Century 21 Real Estate LLC. “Our continued prominence in this brand study is a testament to our bold marketing initiatives designed to keep our agents top-of-mind with home buyers and sellers.”
The CENTURY 21 brand advertised in both the 2012 and 2013 Super Bowl® games, as well as the 2012 Summer Olympics. CENTURY 21 Real Estate is also the official real estate company of U.S. Soccer. Additionally, in 2012, the brand has enhanced its website, century21.com with advanced functionality, including search by top-ranked schools, neighborhoods, and added highly relevant content such as property detail pages displaying schools that children would attend based on school zone attendance boundaries.

http://www.slideshare.net/C21realestate/century-21-the-most-respected-real-estate-brand

Thank You To Everyone Who Came Out To Support Our 2nd Annual FRESH LOOK Show!

Thank you to our amazing vendors, old – and new – friends, and clients who came out to support our 2nd Annual FRESH LOOK show!  We hope you all got some great reno ideas, and met some lovely people.

Please let us know if you missed the show, and can provide you with our list of trades and vendors, and a complimentary home renovation guide!

See you next year:)

Fresh Look Vancouver – One Stop Reno Shopping! April 13th 1-4pm

What do you get when you bring together a room of like minded individuals with a passion for homes and renovations? Fresh Look Vancouver. This trade show is the brainchild of local realtor Ashley Avinashi, who together with mortgage broker Jacqueline Baker, wanted to create a niche environment where homeowners could get them- selves renovation-ready. “We’re helping homeowners and buyers learn about the art of renovations, find credible product and service suppliers,” says Avinashi, “and a place to ask questions and share.” The pair has brought together a select group of vendors, each of whom they have worked with and each specific to a different area of renovation.

Attendees can learn about the latest green technology when it comes to home renovations and take advantage of supplier discounts. The second annual Fresh Look Vancouver takes place April 13 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Creekside Community Centre in the Olympic Village. Admission is by donation, with proceeds benefiting our local chapter of Habitat for Humanity. Whether you’re in the planning stages, or even just contemplating a renovation, Avinashi and Baker hope this event provides “one-stop shopping” and a forum to explore and share ideas. For more info, visit freshlookvancouver.com