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D’Arcy Harris Real Estate Update March 7, 2005
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Proof of the fast moving market are everywhere lately. I just put an offer in today and there were 7 other bidders. My client didn’t love the property enough to get into a bidding war, but if she did, it could have gotten messy. So what does that tell you? Is it still a good time to buy? As always, it depends what you’re buying! Is it a good time to sell? YES!
Call me to set up an appointment,
Regards,
D'Arcy R. Harris
RE/MAX Crest Realty (Westside)
Tel: 604 771 1637
Fax: 604 488 0885
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Market Tidbits
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This report was just released by the Real Estate Board, and is specifically designed to make your eyelids feel heavier. This is what happened in the last year:
“Housing sales for February 2005 mirrored last February’s busy market with high sales activity in a strong housing market. The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that 3,068 detached, attached and apartment properties sold in February 2005, compared to 3,067 sales in February 2004.” - REBGV 03/02/05
DETACHED:
Burnaby up 19.4% ........................... (123 units sold, up from 103)
Coquitlam up 8.6% .......................... (126 units sold, up from 116)
Vancouver East up 7.6% .................. (199 units sold, up from 185)
ATTACHED:
Burnaby up 23.9% ............................... (83 units sold, up from 67)
Port Moody/Belcarra up 50% .............. (24 units sold, up from 16)
Vancouver East up 73.8% .................... (73 units sold, up from 72)
APARTMENTS:
Burnaby up 56.3% ........................... (186 units sold, up from 119)
Coquitlam up 17.6% ......................... (100 units sold, up from 85)
Port Moody/Belcarra up 66.7% ........... (25 units sold, up from 15)
Vancouver East up 28.8% ............... (143 units sold, up from 111)
-All Stats from the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver, March 2nd, 2005. For a complete copy of the report, reply to this email with your request.
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Success Story
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Congrats to B. and K. who bough an apartment each in a new development. Buying a new development is a great way to buy real estate, whether for investment purposes or to live in. Sometimes, that extra year it takes them to finish building can increase the value of your home before you even move in!
If you’re interested in buying a new development, email me at newdevelopments@darcyharris.com and I’ll show you how to make $1,000 cash every time you buy a new development!
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Today’s Real Estate Listings
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These are all the current listing out right now; in fact, some of them are so new they’re not even posted on Realtylink or MLS.ca. Now that’s an advantage most buyers don’t have! If they don’t load, hit refresh.
Vancouver Lofts:
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Investment and Revenue Properties:
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Vancouver House Foreclosures:
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Vancouver Apartment Foreclosures:
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Real Estate Financing: Reed Harris, Canada’s Best Mortgage, CBM
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"Mortgage? I already got one, thanks!"
When your mortgage comes due, you may be too busy to find yourself the best rate available, and most homeowners simply accept whatever their current lender offers. It could save you some cash to consult with a mortgage broker (i.e. me!) and see what is available. Let me know when your mortgage is coming due, and I will do all the legwork for you!
Better yet, sign up for my mortgage manager, and I will let you know exactly when it makes sense to refinance.
Click Here to sign up:
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Reed M. Harris,
Canada's Best Mortgage Corp.
Tel: 604-725-7684
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From the News:
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How long does it take to close a sale?
http://www.inman.com/inmanstories.aspx?ID=45122
Each month, I publish a series of articles of interest to homeowners- money-saving tips, household safety checklists, home improvement advice, real estate insider secrets, etc.
http://www.vancouverrealestateinfo.ca/redir.asp?page=gold_newsletter.asp&t=list
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Real Estate Term of the Week
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LIFE ESTATE:
An interest in real or personal property that is limited in duration to the lifetime of its owner or some other designated person or persons.
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Regards,
D'Arcy R. Harris
RE/MAX Crest Realty (Westside)
Tel: 604 771 1637
Fax: 604 488 0885
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Unfortunately we cannot guarantee you profits. There are no guarantees of profits in real estate or in any other investment for that matter. In fact, in many cases customers suffer a loss of all or part of their investment dollar. INVESTORS CAN AND DO LOSE MONEY. Every trade produces a winner and a loser. Money is not created or destroyed, it just changes ownership. If investing will alter your style of living in any manner to the worse, do not invest. The information contained in this report is a statement of opinion and information contained therein is subject to change without notice. The information has been obtained from sources believed to be reliable but is not guaranteed as to its accuracy and completeness. Charts and graphs are the work product of third parties, and should not be relied upon by investors or others in evaluating market conditions. They are provided to you with a specific understanding that the author makes no warranty or guarantee that the information or figures contained therein are accurate or correct. Moreover, past results are not necessarily indictable of future results. Those using the information contained herein for reading purposes are responsible for their own actions. This is not to be constructed as an offer to sell or a solicitation to buy anything whatsoever. No claim is made that any recommendation contained herein will be profitable or that utilizing such recommendation will not result in loss. Investing is speculative and you should carefully review your plan and speak with your financial advisor or licensed advisor before investing. Properties are offered for sale to qualified purchasers without regard to the prospective purchaser's race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, sexual orientation, or national origin.
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