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Real Estate Market In Vancouver West Side Were Unbelievably Hot!

Since Winter 2009, until Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics, real estate market in Vancouver west side was not even down a little bit. It was unbelievably even hotter comparing to Summer market in 2009. The biggest reason behind was that the demand was largely exceeding the supply for the past year. And that situation will still remain in 2010. Therefore anyone who dreams about buying homes in Vancouver west side really have to act quickly than ever, otherwise he could hardly get it. Please contact top Vancouver West real estate agent, Angel Wang for details.

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2204-1205 W.Hastings St., Vancouver (Sold)

Brandnew Waterview 2bedroom Apartment sold @ $975,000 –Jun, 2009

CIELO, this Coal Harbour 2 bdrm has incredible views of marina, mountains, and city. Walking distance to all conveniences. Exceptional interior finishing with S/S appliances, stone slab counters and tastefully upgraded with hardwood floors. Geothermal system for air-conditioning & hot water heat. Enjoy the ultimate “sky spa”! Pets & rentals are allowed. This suite has never been lived in and it offers fabulous value!

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2502-1139 W.Cordova St, Vancouver (Sold)

Waterfront apartment in downtown Vancouver, sold @ 3,700,000 in 2009

Two Harbour Green, one of the nicest buildings in Vancouver.
Spectacular 2400SQF N/E corner home with panoramic unobstructed waterfront views to Stanley Park, Northshore mountains & 5 sails. Features include huge open rooms with floor to celling windows, air conditioning, Miele appliance, 3 parkings, 2 storage rooms & finishings of the highest Calibre. Simply gorgeous!

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Why BC Luxury Real Estate Appeals To Investors (Part Two)

Yet, despite the small share in total residential sales, the luxury real estate market boasts properties with the highest price tag in the country. The high price of the luxury real estate in British Columbia is usually associated with a particular lifestyle or recreational appeal. In this sense, British Columbia boasts many natural beauties and the vast oceanfront access to the Pacific. This has made the province highly attractive to homebuyers and property investors seeking lifestyle-associated leisure properties. Most demanded have been oceanfront or lakefront properties and condominiums with a view and access to the waterfront. Kelowna, which is located on the Okanagan Lake, has been attractive for its recreational and tourism appeal.

In the Greater Vancouver area, the most exclusive locations include Point Grey, UBC, Point Grey Road, Shaughnessy, West Vancouver’s Altamont, Dundarave, and British Properties (with upscale panoramic ocean and city views), and the waterfront. The most prestigious neighbourhoods in White Rock-South Surrey include Morgan Creek and Elgin/Chantrell. In Victoria, buyers seeking retirement or lifestyle properties are attracted to Esquimalt, Victoria West or Victoria Proper, where many properties offer a mix of exclusive, upscale waterfront units. Also popular are Oak Bay, Cordova Bay, Fairfield and Ten Mile Point. In Kelowna, lakefront properties carry the highest price tag. The most popular upscale neighbourhoods include Upper Mission, Lower Mission, Lakeview Heights, and Carr’s Landing.

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Why BC Luxury Real Estate Appeals To Investors (Part One)

The luxury real estate market in British Columbia is characterized by a relatively small market share in total residential sales. However, it boasts some of the most expensive properties in Canada, whose value is derived from the exposure to some of the most beautiful natural landmarks in Canada, popular recreational localities, and particular lifestyles. These properties have weathered the economic downturn well and will remain attractive because of their positioning in some of the most beautiful localities in Canada and the world.

Four areas of British Columbia, namely the ocean-facing Greater Vancouver, White Rock-South Surrey, Victoria, and the inland-located Kelowna, represent the major locales of luxury real estate in the province. These areas boast some of the priciest properties in Canada, with the minimum upper-end price thresholds ranging from $1 million in Victoria and Kelowna to $2 million in Greater Vancouver. Luxury properties in White Rock – South Surrey are those priced over $1.2 million.

Why BC Luxury Real Estate Appeals To Investors (Part Two)

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4129 W 14th Ave., Vancouver

Just sold in November 2009.

Seldom on the market, large 55×122 property in prestigious POINT GREY! Brand new Chateauesque style home [4,050 sf] for those who have been looking for decorative qualities, both inside & out. Close to both private & public schools with easy access to UBC, Pacific Spirit Park, trendy 10th Ave shopping & dining. Main floor has good flow & principal rooms with gourmet kitchen. 4 large bedrooms, 3 luxury bathrooms on 2nd floor. Lower level with 10 ft ceilings offers wet bar, spacious media room, guest bedroom & potential nanny’s quarter. No expenses spared & no details overlooked: designed drop ceiling & unique niches, A/C, HRV, pre-wiring for innovative SMART-house, full warranties. Huge 625 sf roof deck with views!

Listed by Amex Broadway West Realty

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Housing Options in West Point Grey

Housing options in West Point Grey run a full gamut, from new luxury homes to stately old style mansions for the wealthy and the ultimate in modern luxury condominium developments. West Point Grey offers a fine expanse of semi-waterfront real estate opportunities and numerous luxury ocean view homes. It’s location, bordering English Bay and sloping upwards towards Dunbar means that numerous single family homes can take advantage of view of the ocean, North Shore mountains and even downtown Vancouver. High rise condo developments are not common, but low rise penthouse options are available in the area.

The neighborhoods in close proximity to West Point Grey are also on the map when it comes to luxury real estate in Vancouver. Just south of West Point Grey lies the neighborhood of Dunbar which features many ocean view homes in the Arts & Crafts style. South of Dunbar, luxury home buyers will be enchanted to find the Southlands, a pleasantly unexpected little bit of country in the city. Mostly low-lying and bordering the mouth of the Fraser River, this area features luxury estates and homes and a decidedly country feel satisfying the equestrian pursuits of wealthy city-folk. Imposing luxury estates and mansions line Southwest Marine Drive as it curves southward towards Richmond, looking south over the ocean towards Vancouver Island.

With ocean front real estate and convenient access to some of Western Canada’s most prestigious institutions, it is no wonder that luxury real estate buyers in British Columbia are attracted to the West Point Grey area.