There's a Chill in the Air...

Last week in our newsletter, we explored the effect or non-effect that the U.S. credit crunch will have on the Vancouver real estate market.

This week I'm focusing on something that also matters to all current and future home owners.

Yes, it's time to get ready for winter.

Although Vancouverites delight in telling the rest of Canada that we don't have a winter (just long periods of gray clouds and constant drizzle), the truth is is that we have to prepare our homes for winter in the same way that people in Edmonton do.

And no matter where you are from, make sure to do the work BEFORE it gets any colder out!

For an easy way to winterize your home, click here

Remember, it's always cheaper to prevent damage than repair the damage after it happens!

Grady Harris
The Harris Real Estate Group
Sutton Group Westcoast Realty
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Success Stories

One of our Buyer's Agents, Tom Van Enter, would like to congratulate Michal and Denise who purchased a gorgeous two-bedroom condo in a new development. You'll both be chuckling at the great price you paid when you move into your new home in a few years!

Gary Foltyn wanted me to pass on his congratulations to Lauren on her purchase of his listing. Gary had buyers lined up even before the listing came on the market. If you are planning to list your Surrey or White Rock home and want it sold fast, email Gary here. You will be happy you did.

I would like to congratulate Yury and Gana for selling an investment property with me, Grady Harris. Their condo was SOLD before they took their well-deserved holiday so that they can enjoy the sun and relaxation knowing that their Realtor is representing their interests. We have a great working relationship and we are taking giant strides towards their well defined real estate goals. Congrats again to you two!

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We have a huge demand for Lofts right now. If you own a loft, and are thinking of selling, WE HAVE BUYERS RIGHT NOW WHO WILL PAY TOP DOLLAR FOR THE RIGHT PLACE. Email us to set up a no obligation meeting.

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Active Listings:

Yaletown 2 bed/2 ba
Contact D'Arcy Harris to view
Beautiful 900 Sq. Ft. 2bd, 2ba with a great layout. Stainless steel appliances and granite counters throughout. Updates include new paint, new floors and bathroom appliances. Yaletown location just steps to Elsie Roy Elementary, David Lam Park, Sea Wall and all the best that Yaletown has to offer.
View Pics and VIRTUAL TOUR


Coal Harbour 2 bed/2ba SOLD!!
Contact Grady Harris to view
Coal Harbour's Venus! Steps to Robson Street, Seawall & Stanley Park. Desirable SE corner unit, 2 bed, & 2 bath split floor plan. 9' ceilings, double-sided gas F/P, maple cabinets, granite countertops, & tiled entrance. This highly sought after building has 24 hour concierge service, a meeting room perfect for large social events, boardroom, indoor pool, sauna, whirlpool, fitness centre & 2 guest suites.
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Great Surrey Location
Contact Gary Foltyn to view
Excellent location! This clean, 4 bed/3 bath home in desirable neighbourhood has large living and rec. rooms, 2 gas fireplaces, mbdrm w/updated ensuite and W/I closet. Features include: new roof, furnace, H/W tank, G/D Opener, security system and R/I vacuum. 7242 sq' private lot off cul-de-sac, close to schools and shopping. Best home in this price point. View Pics


Builders: Get 'em while they're HOT!
3 Lots for sale on Marble Hill. Approximately $70,000 in savings here in comparison to relative lots in this community. When these hit the market, they will not last long... Email for more info or
Click Here to view
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Real Estate News:

Fall Maintenance

It's that time of year again homeowners! Yes, time to "winterize" your homes. The chimney should be cleared of bird nests, leaves and twigs. As the leaves tumble, cleaning the chimney and the eavestroughs is important if you don't want water to overflow and seep under roof tiles, shingles and even the foundation. If you are thinking of selling, be sure to take of these little things and you are sure to impress any Buyers and their inspectors.


Here for a good time, not a long time

A nice story about how downtown Vancouver is populated by nomads, from the uber-rich buying second and third vacation homes to students from all around the world coming here to learn english. And "nomads... have a special affinity for Vancouver that to this day drives our culture and our economy."

More on the non-effect of the US credit troubles in Vancouver

Canadian real-estate investors remain optimistic about prospects for their markets in 2008 despite the downturn and a tightening of credit markets in the United States, according to a new industry report.


We work with other agents, not against them. This communication is not intended to cause or induce breach of an existing agency agreement.

What More Do You Need to Buy Some Real Estate?

Parity. Feels good rolling off my tongue. Pear-ah-tea... Yes, it hurts our exports but by God it feels good to plonk down a loonie in Seattle and watch their little faces light up. It gets me every time.

With a higher loonie, watch our economy grow at a faster pace without fear of inflation. (high dollar is deflationary) This means more jobs, more money and more profits. As it relates to real estate, my prediction is that a stronger economy means that this latest real estate boom is more likely to have legs, and for much longer, than most people may think.

If you're "waiting for the market to go down before buying" or "waiting until after the olympics to buy/sell" you may want to rethink your strategy, 'cause it's a whole new economy out there...

Incomes are going up, unemployment is at a 40 year low, rental vacancies are below 1%, which means rents will rise too. Canada is a resource based economy and resources are all at all time highs. Baby boomers are retiring to our shores from across Canada, selling their houses in the prairies to buy condos in Vancouver. Oh and we also have 14 billion in the bank.

ETC.

The Harris Real Estate Group
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Is This Bad Advice?
This is from my brother Brock Harris, a real estate broker in Los Angeles, one of the most cut throat markets in the world. It was quoted in the LA Times, and got over 100 responses from irate renters. I agree with everything,including the tone. Read on, and weigh in if you must!

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Buyers are nuts about price.

I think it's a stupid way to choose a house.Why?

All day long I ask potential buyers "How soon do you need to buy?" and "What areas are you looking in?" and all I hear is: "I am flexible, I just want a good deal."

It's crazy - most buyers will wait YEARS and live in houses they don'teven LIKE to get that "good deal."

I say bollocks.

Ever talked to someone who bought well and bought early? What they paid is IRRELEVANT. The homeowners in Burbank who paid $240K instead of $220K(they decided they couldn't wait for the "good deal" anymore), and it's now worth a cool million?

The guy who bought the commercial property on Hollywood Blvd in the mid-90s for $350K (NOT a good deal, in fact he overpaid 10%), and it's now worth $4mil?

Heck, my uncle and aunt in Vancouver "overpaid" for their house back inthe day. Yep, they spent $35K on a house they could have gotten for$33,500. Boo-hoo, the place is now worth $500K. They bought it because they LOVED it.

I will take a well-located, prize home I love at MARKET price all day long over a not-so-nice place at 30% below market. Because in ten years it's not going to make a bit of difference to me, and the nicer place will be worth more anyway.

I am calling through my entire database and I am not kidding you, there are people who have been waiting since 2001. "I'm not in the market," they say, "but if a really good deal comes along, give me a call."

Yeah, right.

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Be sure to check out the comments this posting received on the LA Times site...

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We have a huge demand for Lofts right now. If you own a loft, and are thinking of selling, WE HAVE BUYERS RIGHT NOW WHO WILL PAY TOP DOLLAR FORTHE RIGHT PLACE. Email us to set up a no obligation meeting.
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Active Listings:

Yaletown 2 bed/2 bath
Contact D'Arcy Harris to view
Beautiful 900 Sq. Ft. 2bd, 2ba with a great layout. Stainless steel appliances and granite counters throughout. Updates include new paint, newfloors and bathroom appliances. Yaletown location just steps to Elsie RoyElementary, David Lam Park, Sea Wall and all the best that Yaletown has to offer. View Pics and VIRTUAL TOUR

Coal Harbour 2 bed/2ba
Contact Grady Harristo view
Coal Harbour's Venus! Steps to Robson Street, Seawall and Stanley Park. Desirable SE corner unit, 2 bed, & 2 bath split floor plan. 9' ceilings,double-sided gas F/P, maple cabinets, granite countertops, & tiledentrance. This highly sought after building has 24 hour concierge service,a meeting room perfect for large social events, boardroom, indoor pool,sauna, whirlpool, fitness centre & 2 guest suites. View Pics By Clicking Here

Great Surrey Location, Seller highly motivated to sell
Contact Gary Foltyn to view
This clean, 4 bed/3 bath home in desirable neighbourhood has large living and rec. rooms, 2 gas fireplaces, mbdrmw/updated ensuite and W/I closet. Features include: new roof, furnace, H/Wtank, G/D Opener, security system and R/I vacuum. 7242 sq' private lot offcul-de-sac, close to schools and shopping. Best home in this price point.View Pics

Builders: Get 'em while they're HOT!
3 Lots for sale on Marble Hill. Approximately $70,000 in savings here in comparison to relative lots in this community. When these hit the market,they will not last long...Email Gary for more info orClick Here to view

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Real Estate News:

Is it better to own than it is to rent?
"While achieving the same wealth as owners is possible in seven of the nine Canadian cities, it is not easy," the researchers reported. "In those cities where it is even possible to accumulate more wealth than owners, renters must be extremely disciplined. They must invest on average nearly 80 percent of the difference between the annual cost to owners and the cost to renters."

High house prices spur switch to condo-building Surging multi-family home construction has pushed 2007 Lower Mainlandhousing starts above last year's pace for the first time, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. reported Tuesday.

Canada Is Giddy About the Loonie And Twitting U.S.
Even Canada's finance minister, Jim Flaherty, couldn't resist the opportunity to stand up and speak Thursday, soberly telling reporters he has been worried about the fragile U.S. housing market; Canada's housing market, on the other hand, is "remarkably different."

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Buy Real Estate and Wait or Wait to Buy Real Estate?

So I went for a walk along the Seawall last weekend. I've never heard so many different languages and accents. There were Aussies, Amsterdammers, Albertans, Parisiens, Barcelonians, Americans and Ontario-ites walking around all over the place. I stopped and chatted with some of them, (I'm one of those people) and sure enough they all agreed on the following:

- Vancouver is more beautiful than their city.
- Vancouver would be a great place to live.
- Vancouver has the best weather in Canada. (All of Ontario can't be wrong!)
- They'll come back, and recommend their friends to come too.

What's my point? My point is that in living here we sometimes forget what's so special about it. If you read the above points and said to yourself, "yeah so?" you need to smarten up. THIS IS A WORLD CLASS CITY PEOPLE! And I'm not even talking about the Olympics.

The real estate market is still cranking, and will continue to do so well into the future.( read) Rents are rising and the population is growing. My father's entire generation will be moving here over the next 5 years.(I asked him, he agreed) There is NO sub-prime mortgage market in Canada,( read) we are second only to Saudi Arabia for oil in the ground, ( read) there is a labour shortage in almost every sector, there are jobs everywhere. (go count "Help Wanted" signs) and dammit: it's beautiful here (look outside!). Don't believe me? Just ask the L.A Times.

Remember, It's better to buy real estate and wait, then to wait and buy real estate... Call us!

The Harris Real Estate Group
Sutton Group Westcoast Realty
Call me direct: (604) 771 1637

This Weeks Success Stories:

Congrats to Sherman, a young guy who walked into our office with Rich Dad Poor Dad tucked under his arm. (if you haven't read it, go buy it, it's a gem.) We've all read the book, so Buyer Specialist Tom Van Enter knew exactly what he was looking for. CASH FLOW! In less than a week Sherman and Tom found exactly that: a two bedroom apartment just off No. 3 Rd. in Richmond that rents out for more than the mortgage payment. Booyah.

Also, big congratulations to Mike and Melanie who just got keys yesterday for their new home in Surrey. They were first time home buyers who were lucky enough to pick Gary Foltyn as their advisor. They took his advice and won a multiple offer (4!)situation. They saw 8 homes in 6 hours and the last one was the one. In this market, the nice homes that are well priced still move fast.

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We have a huge demand for Lofts right now. If you own a loft, and are thinking of selling, WE HAVE BUYERS RIGHT NOW WHO WILL PAY TOP DOLLAR FOR THE RIGHT PLACE. Email us to set up a no obligation meeting.
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Active Listings:
1.1 Secluded Acres only 5 minutes to Crescent Beach

Asking $1,780,000.
1.1 acre VERY private estate in Bayview. Fully wired for music, internet and intercoms, this house is perfect for a large family. Easy to show. Previously listed at 2.1 Million. All offers considered... View the [http://vancouverrealestateinfo.ca/silver_listingDetail.asp?ID=279847] Photos and [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VHqinJaX2gg] Virtual Tour.

Waterfront lot, fully serviced and ready for your dream cabin.

.84 Acre Build your dream home or cottage get-away on scenic 108 Mile Lake. This nicely treed waterfront property is perc tested and ready for the creative placing of your new home. Imagine enjoying lake-inspired sunsets daily! Road access to fully serviced lot. Steps away from playground and sandy public beach. Year round fishing offered and historical 108 Mile Ranch within short and scenic walk... Click here to View

House with a home based Business?

How would you like to have a water bottling business to subsidize your income? This beautiful little house on Marble Hill has just that, and views to boot... Click here for more information.

Builders: Get 'em while they're HOT!

3 Lots for sale on Marble Hill. Approximately $70,000 in savings here in comparison to relative lots in this community. When these hit the market, they will not last long...[mailto:gary@garyfoltyn.com?subject=Marble Hill] Email for more info or Click Here to view



If you're in the market to sell your home, why not find out more about our proprietary marketing systems? This newsletter is just a small part of our overall marketing plan that gets your home sold fast and for top dollar. Click Here to request an over-the-net home evaluation, or send our listing coordinator an email requesting our pre listing package. Be sure to include your address so we can get started right away! >>>Schedule an appointment

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Real Estate News:

No meltdown for Canada's housing market

The Vancouver Sun
"In Canada, national home sales are now forecast to rise by 8.1 per cent in 2007 to 523,100 units and set new annual records in most provinces, CREA said. In May, it had forecast a 2007 sales increase of 3.6 per cent, which was an update on its original 2007 forecast issued in February. At that time, CREA had predicted that sales activity this year would drop 1.6 per cent from 2006."

Flaherty expects U.S. crisis to have little impact here

The Vancouver Sun
Adding to the economic reassurances, TD Bank released an analysis on Monday that noted financial market crises over the past two decades did not pull the U.S. economy - nor Canada's - into recession, and concluded that there's no reason to believe it would happen now.

Canada is hot-hot-hot

The L.A Times
"What's fueling the pace, he said, is an unemployment level at a 20-year low and a boom in the Canadian dollar, which is nearly equal to the U.S. dollar.

Soper said his nation has a couple of factors that would mitigate a "big, big correction" like the market changes going on here. Canada's market hasn't seen much of the delirious speculator activity that propelled our housing run-up for about five years. And then there's that sub-prime mortgage factor."

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Vancouver Real Estate - August 14, 2007

Sellers, price and condition are key…in fact, they're the only thing you can control. Everything that’s not really well-priced, in excellent condition, stays in the company of 11,215 other listings in Vancouver that take months to sell. There’s no such thing as a down market, only a bunch of overpriced, crap listings. Right now, if you're priced fairly, you'll sell your home. The market is still rising, but so is inventory. Makes for interesting shopping.

On another note, anyone looking to get a deal on foreclosures, it's time to read my free report one more time... You too can be one of thousands of people knocking on strangers’ doors, saying “I heard you’re in foreclosure. Do you want to sell your house?”. They’re REALLY friendly and will be ECSTATIC to meet you... Trust me, it’s a big ol'waste of time. Remember, a foreclosure does not a good deal make!

There are LOTS of other ways to find a great deal out there, and the best one I know is to call a one of Vancouver's most dynamic real estate teams. (ahem)

The Harris Real Estate Group
Sutton Group Westcoast Realty
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Beautiful 7,000 sq. ft. home on 1.1 Acres in South Surrey. Owners must sell!
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This Weeks Success Stories:

Congratulations to D'Arcy Harris, (that'd be me!) who bought a one bedroom apartment in the West End of Vancouver. I'll be moving in with my wife, my bird, my cat and my dog (yes, I know.) at the end of this month. As a Realtor, people always ask my opinion about the market. Now I just say, 'hey, I'm buyin'. Rentals and pets allowed, so I never have to sell it.

Let the empire building begin.

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Active Listings:

1.1 Secluded Acres only 5 minutes to Crescent Beach

Asking $1,780,000.

1.1 acre VERY private estate in Bayview. Fully wired for music, internet and intercoms, this house is perfect for a large family. Easy to show. Previously listed at 2.1 Million. The owners are out of the country and are waiting for an offer. The lottery homes have nothing on this one. View the Photos and Virtual Tour.

House with a home based Business?

How would you like to have a water bottling business to subsidize your income? This beautiful little house on Marble Hill has just that, and views to boot.
Click here for more information.

Builders: Get 'em while they're HOT!

3 Lots for sale on Marble Hill. Approximately $70,000 in savings here in comparison to relative lots in this community. When these hit the market, they will not last long.. Email for more info or Click Here to view

Click Here to see all our listings

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Real Estate News:

Vancouver housing market still hot
The price of a new home in Vancouver is up 9.6 per cent from last year, according to Statistics Canada's latest housing figures released Thursday.

Surging real estate prices defy expectations, again
In July, Greater Vancouver recorded 3,873 Multiple-Listing-Service sales, 41.8 per cent more than the same month last year, and five per cent over the record July in 2003. Greater Vancouver's inventory of unsold homes was also up 7.6 per cent to 11,215 units compared with a year ago.

HOW LONG DO YOU HAVE TO READ THESE KINDS OF HEADLINES BEFORE YOU GET IN TO THE MARKET?!!!

DOES YOUR DENTIST HAVE BAD TEETH?

Every week, I tell you to buy some real estate. Lawyers say sue, dentist say brush, and realtors say buy; right? How can you trust advice when there's a vested interest (i.e commisions) in closing a deal? How can you possibly trust my advice when I earn my living off of transactions? I'm an agent, so how can you know I'm not just spouting off to get you to buy or sell?

I doubt you'd go to a dentist with bad teeth, and the real estate agent equivalent can be sussed out by asking the following question:

What have you invested in lately?

Well, this week, Harris Real Estate Group Buyer Specialist Tom Van Enter bought a beautiful 1 bedroom apartment in Vancouver to live in. And my brother and in-house Mortgage Broker Reed Harris just closed on a 2 unit rental property in Mount Pleasant. I'm currently in the market for a loft in downtown Vancouver.

There are deals to be had, and money to be made in any market. Don't doubt that the right agent can make you money. Just ask some of our past clients!

Call us when you're ready,

D'Arcy Harris
The Harris Real Estate Group
Sutton Group Westcoast Realty
Call us direct: (604) 771 1637

Featured Listings:
Cashflow Positivein Sun Peaks:
Let your tenants pay the mortgage! Subdivision in progress. Won't last. $$$

Beautiful 7,000 sq. ft. home on 1.1 Acres in South Surrey.
Asking $1,780,000.REDUCED! email to view. Virtual Tour
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The best way to reach us with your questions is to simply reply to this newsletter!

Success Stories:
Congratulations to the following clients:

Jim and Dawn, who listed their home with ary Foltyn (Our Surrey/Whiterock Specialist) and sold it shortly therafter for a record breaking price. Nearly 10k over what the last house sold for. Needless to say, call Gary to sell your home and you won't be disapointed.

Congratulations as well to Chris and Karmen, who purchased a 1,025 sq. ft. 2 bedroom condo in Coquitlam for 10k under the asking price. [mailto:grady@gradyharris.com"> Grady Harris is the guy to talk to to for a similar experience.

Speaking of my brother Grady, a BIG CONGRATULATIONS on the birth of his first son. Brody Paul Harris, weighing in at 7 Lbs 3 ounces. Welcome to Earth little buddy.

Active Listings:
Abbotsford Under Construction
Owner needs to sell now. Home is partially completed and ready for all you builders and investors out there. Someone is going to make some $$ on this one... Email Grady to View

Perfect Family Home SOLD!
Asking $629,500
Nestled in a quiet cul-de-sac, this 4bd, 3bth home with bonus games room. Huge 8300sq. ft. lot. Email Gary to view

Cash flow positive Investment Property in Sun Peaks ski resort...
Asking $799,000

Legal duplex with 2 basement suites, rent pulls in $5,100 a month...Great opportunity for all you cashflow investors out there... Photos 1.1 Acres only 5 minutes to Crescent Beach
Asking $1,895,000
1.1 acre secluded estate in Bayview. Fully wired for music, internet and intercoms, this house is perfect for a large family. Easy to show. Previously listed at 2.1 Million. The owners are out of the country and are waiting for an offer. The lottery homes have nothing on this one. View the Photos and Virtual Tour.

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If you're in the market to sell your home, why not find out more about our proprietary marketing systems? This newsletter is just a small part of our overall marketing plan that gets your home sold fast and for top dollar. [http://vancouverrealestateinfo.ca/homeeval.asp] Click Here to request an over-the-net home evaluation, or send our listing coordinator an [mailto:listingpackage@darcyharris.com?subject=I want to list my home, please send me a pre-listing package...] email requesting our pre-listing package. We've sold 100% of our properties. Be sure to include your address so we can get started right away!
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THANKS FOR READING!

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June 20th, Vancouver Real Estate Update

Looks like June-uary is finally over and summer is hopefully here to stay. And not a moment too soon. In honour of the sun, this weeks newsletter has some comedy; be sure to check out Will Farrel in The Landlord', and this one I found on YouTube spoofing Realtors. (WHAT? Realtors have a bad reputation?)

On a more serious note, our cashflow positive property in Sun Peaks Ski Resort has hit the market. If you missed it last week, be sure to go and crunch the numbers. Cash Cows are a rare breed of real estate.

We also have the 1.1 Acre, 7,000 sq. ft. house in South Surrey. The owners have asked me to pass how motivated they are: Very. If you're at all interested in getting a great deal, call Grady for a showing.

Gary will be hosting the first showings this weekend at his listing in Surrey from 2-4 pm on Saturday and Sunday. The home is in a quiet area bordering a greenbelt and is perfect for a growing family.

Thanks for reading, and enjoy the weather like only people who live in rain 9 months of the year can.

D'Arcy Harris
The Harris Real Estate Group
Sutton Group Westcoast Realty
Call us direct: (604) 771 1637
www.VancouverRealEstateInfo.ca
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Featured Listings:

Cashflow+ in Sun Peaks:
Let your tenants pay the mortgage! Subdivision in progress. Won't last. $$$

Beautiful 7,000 sq. ft. home on 1.1 Acres in South Surrey.
Asking $1,895,000.
email to view. Virtual Tour

Well maintained, beautiful 4 bedroom home in Surrey. Asking $629,500

email to view.

Your Property Listings:
Apartment Foreclosures
House Foreclosures
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tel: 604 771 1637

From the News:
Home Sales Rise; Affordability Falls
“Rising wages, low unemployment and encouraging migration figures continue to support housing demand in the province,” added Muir. “However, recent mortgage rate increases combined with record high home prices will moderate housing demand over the second half of the year.”

Rich People Know Better (from The U.S)
"Gillespie suggests that affluent women’s confidence in real estate, along with the fact that 22% of all homes sold last year were to single women, could be “the driver that ultimately helps the market turn the corner.”

Vancouver considered 'cheap' place to live in global survey
Mercer Human Resource Consulting released a cost-of-living assessment that placed Vancouver 89th out of 142 cities.

Red-Hot Real Estate Market Breaks Records in May
Home sales and prices hit all-time highs last month, flying in the face of repeated predictions of a cooling of Canada's housing boom.

Canada Inflation Rates Rose 2.2% in May on Housing
The core rate has been above the Bank of Canada's 2 percent target for 10 months, leading investors to bet on a rate increase as early as the July 10 policy meeting. Low unemployment, record consumer spending and rising energy and housing costs have contributed to higher prices.

Active Listings:
Perfect Family Home
Asking $629,500
Nestled in a quiet cul-de-sac, this 4bd, 3bth home with bonus games room. Huge 8300sq. ft. lot. Email Gary to view

Cash flow positive Investment Property in Sun Peaks ski resort...
Asking $799,000
Legal duplex with 2 basement suites, rent pulls in $5,100 a month...Great opportunity for all you cashflow investors out there...Photos

1.1 Acres only 5 minutes to Crescent Beach
Asking $1,895,000
1.1 acre secluded estate in Bayview. Fully wired for music, internet and intercoms, this house is perfect for a large family. Easy to show. Previously listed at 2.1 Million. The owners are out of the country and are waiting for an offer. The lottery homes have nothing on this one. View the Photos and Virtual Tour.

Abbotsford Under Construction
Owner needs to sell now. Home is partially completed and ready for all you builders and investors out there... Email Grady to View

THANKS FOR READING!

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Are you STILL renting?

Home prices hit a record high in April, much to the chagrin of the benchwarmers out there. Across Canada, they're up 9.5% from last year. In Vancouver, up 12.2%!

Yup, prices are "high", but the amount you need to get into the game simply isn't. If you look at buying real estate the same way you would stocks (money in vs. money out=profit or loss), it makes the 'high' prices easy to swallow. Play with the numbers: If you were a first time homebuyer last year, and bought a $400,000 apartment in Vancouver with 5% down ($20,000), you'd already have made $48,000. That's a 140% return on your investment. Sweet.

My loft didn't cost me $324,000, it cost me $16,200, and the bank picked up the rest. I pay a 'rent' to the bank just like you pay a rent to your landlord. No difference, except that when the market goes up, I make money. When it goes down, I stay where I'm living because that's where I'm living and I love it. It ain't complicated.

Call your mortgage broker, call your realtor, call your rich friend; call anybody besides your buddy Frank who rents the basement suite next door and reads too many blogs...

Take the first step!

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Success Stories:

Congratulations to S.A, who bought a house on his first day working with us. We looked at 5 houses that matched his criteria, and he bought the best one. That's how it's done folks. It has a pool, a jacuzzi, a tennis court and looks out over the water in South Surrey. He was decisive and a hard negotiator. He gets what I wrote about above and puts it into practice no matter the price range. That's why he's wealthy.

Congratulations as well to Isabelle, who took possession of her lovely one bedroom apartment in Granville Rise this week. One of her criteria was that she wanted to hear the birds in the morning, and I think that worked out just fine! Your criteria is your own, and whatever it has to be it will be if you work closely with your team. Read that last sentence 10 times fast.

Active Listing:

1.1 Acres only 5 minutes to Crescent Beach
Asking $1,895,000.
1.1 acre secluded estate in Bayview. Fully wired for music, internet and intercoms, this house is perfect for a large family. Easy to show. Previously listed at 2.1 Million. The owners are out of the country and are waiting for an offer. The lottery homes have nothing on this one. View the Photos and Virtual Tour.

At the end of this month, The Harris Real Estate Group is going to be listing a 2 bedroom single level townhouse in New West, and a brand new 2 bedroom condo in Burnaby. Get on the VIP List!

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Vancouver Weekly Real Estate Update

The Harris Real Estate Group
SUTTON Westcoast Realty
Vancouver Weekly Real Estate Update

One of my favorite questions is 'So, what's going on in the market'. My canned response is 'what market?' and I always seem to get a weird look. But real estate markets are different in every area of the city, and can even differ from one block to the next. What goes on in Kits will be different than Port Moody, and what's going on in houses will be different from lofts. The question of course, can be answered with a broad stroke which is exactly what the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver attempted to do with the following article:Click Here.
It paints a rosy picture of the future market, and as well it should when articleslike this one go along with it

Some people are waiting for a bubble to burst with batted breath, and it looks like that's all they'll do. In the mean time, get in the game. Home ownership is a tried and true pathway to wealth. Enjoy this weeks newsletter, and thanks for reading!

The Harris Real Estate Group
Sutton Group Westcoast Realty
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www.VancouverRealEstateInfo.ca

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Success Stories:

Congratulations to Hanna, who closed on a beautiful loft last week. The open floor plan and access to the common deck (BBQ!) from the unit makes this one of the most original spaces in town. Looking forward to having her as a neighbour!

Also, the listing we had in Crowley sold in less than a week! Thanks to everyone who showed interest!

Active Listings:

1.1 Acres in South Surrey
OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY 2-4pm!
Asking $1,895,000
PRICE REDUCED BY 100K!

1.1 acre secluded estate in Bayview. The kitchen and eating area opens to the vaulted living room which looks over the gated swimming pool and deck. Fully wired for music, internet and intercoms, this house is perfect for a large family. Easy to show. Previously listed at 2.1 Million. View Photos and Virtual Tour.

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Vancouver Real Estate - April 24, 2007

When you go shopping at the mall, do you walk into a store and ask them what they can do for you or do you walk in and tell them what you're looking for?

Too many of us hang out in the real estate market like it’s the shopping mall. You know what I mean: wander around, have a cinnabon, kill some time, look at the other shoppers, go to orange julius, look at the mannequins, read a magazine...Real estate doesn’t work that way. It’s just too competitive and there’s too much at stake.

The people who are successful at the real estate game are the one's who spend the time and energy figuring out exactly what they want and then call guys like us help them find it.

Decisiveness is the name of the game folks.

The Harris Real Estate Group
Sutton Group Westcoast Realty
Call us direct: (604) 771 1637

Vancouver Real Estate

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Success Stories:

Congratulations to the following people on their transactions this week:

Congratulations to Vals, Rob, Brian, and John and Mardie who purchased a condo each in a new development called Jacobsen. 15% down and completion in 2009 means they get to play the hot Mount Pleasant market for two years without any other expenses other than their down payment. This is a great way to participate in a real estate market without having to put up with renters and unforeseen expenses.

We have found another excellent investment opportunity that will be going on sale in May, if you'd like to participate or get more information on it, email us. Space is limited.

Also, congratulations to Henry and Chandon. They knew exactly what they wanted and bought the one that matched their criteria on their first day out. They were decisive and clear about their purchase. That's how you buy real estate my friends.

Active Listings:

1.1 Acres in South Surrey Asking $1,995,000

1.1 acre secluded estate in Bayview. The kitchen and eating area opens to the vaulted living room which looks over the gated swimming pool and deck. Fully wired for music, internet and intercoms, this house is perfect for a large family. Easy to show. Previously listed at 2.1 Million. View [http://vancouverrealestateinfo.ca/silver_listingDetail.asp?ID=279847] Photos and [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VHqinJaX2gg] Virtual Tour.

Affordable Vancouver Living Asking $235,000

Immaculate one bedroom in The Montage, still under new home warranty. Featuring hardwood floors, SW-facing covered balcony, in suite laundry, and underground parking. Bedroom has spacious closet with built-in shelves, living/dining area is open and bright, bathroom is pristine. View [Immaculate one bedroom in The Montage, still under new home warranty. Featuring hardwood floors, SW-facing covered balcony, in suite laundry, and underground parking. Bedroom has spacious closet with built-in shelves, living/dining area is open and bright, bathroom is pristine. ] Photos

Award Winning 2 level Penthouse Loft Asking $459,900

published in Western Living, Wall St. Journal and the Chicago Tribune. Stunning attention to details, sleek and functional Miele kitchen with 5 burner gas cook-top, sub-zero fridge, 2 imported sinks and hardware, 2 baths - one with solid cedar Japanese soaker tub/shower, opening skylight, approx 20' ceilings, tall windows facing east. 1 parking , steps to common roof deck, smaller building and pet friendly.

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3299 137A St. Asking $1,995,000

To book a private showing please call D'Arcy at 604 771 1637

It's Listing Season!

Spring weather is just around the corner, and people all over the city are getting their homes ready to list for sale. (Agents call the coming month's "Listing Season"). Nothing helps sells a home faster than warm sunshine and blooming flowers. Buyers come out in droves, and if you're thinking of selling now is the time to be interviewing agents. Be sure to call us!

All you buyers out there should consider that there will be increased competition in the coming months and now is the time to get decisive about buying. Buying a convertable in the winter and selling it in the summer is the way to go. A wait and see mentality at this juncture will only cost you money down the road, so get on it!

Looking forward to hearing from you,

The Harris Real Estate Group
Sutton Group Westcoast Realty

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P.S All you VIP Buyers may have noticed some problems with photos on your listings; the MLS Department is working overtime to fix the glitch and they should be up shortly, sorry for the delay!

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Featured Listing:< Beautiful 7,000 sq. ft. home on 1.1 Acres in South Surrey. Asking $1,995,000. email or call (604) 771-1637 to view.

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Success Stories:

Our listing on http://vancouverrealestateinfo.ca/silver_listingDetail.asp?ID=275412 Vidal St. sold this week. It was previously listed with another realtor for almost 6 months before the owners listed it with the Harris Real Estate Group. We sold it in under a month for close to asking. In the mean time, our Surrey/White Rock Specialist mailto:gary@garyfoltyn.com Gary Foltyn also managed to find them a home. Congratulations on the successful move!

Congratulations to the following people on their purchases:

Suzanne who worked with mailto:grady@gradyharris.com Grady Harris for a long time before settling on a one bedroom in Mount Pleasant with unobstructed mountain views for under $260,000. A deal if there ever was one. Mount Pleasant is an area that will see great growth as we lead up to the Olympics, email Grady for more information, (Oh, and congratulations to Grady and his pregnant wife Julie on their purchase in Mount Pleasant. An agent who's puttin' his money where his mouth is: priceless!)

Tannis and Andrew who knew what they wanted and didn't hesitate to buy a great 2 bedroom apartment in Fairview. Buyer Specialist mailto:Tom@TomVanEnter.com Tom Van Enter from the Harris Real Estate Group lives in the neighbourhood and knows it cold. If that's where you're looking, drop him a line...

Mademoiselle Isabelle, who after one month of looking ferociously found a beautiful one bedroom apartment on W. 11th. Felicitation!

Jason, who will be taking possession of his brand new massive loft in Gastown this weekend. Gastown is changing folks, and the people that are buying now will see dividends down the road. Enjoy your new digs Jason!

And of course, Romanda who picked up a one bedroom in Surrey's Quattro, scheduled for completion in 2 years. Those of you who doubt the strength of the real estate market should have seen the line-up and felt the elbows jostling for some of the lower mainland's most affordable new construction. Phase 3 goes on sale next, if you're interested mailto:darcy@darcyharris.com email me

Also:

If you're in the market to sell your home, why not find out more about our proprietary marketing systems; this newsletter is just a small part of our overall marketing plan that gets your home sold fast and for top dollar. http://vancouverrealestateinfo.ca/homeeval.asp to request an over-the-net home evaluation, or send our listing coordinator an mailto:listingpackage@darcyharris.com?subject=I want to list my home, please send me a pre-listing package... email requesting our pre listing package.

From the News:

http://www.thestar.com/Business/article/186787 Real estate brought 18.6% return in 2006: Index
Calgary (30.4 per cent), Vancouver (22.8 per cent), Montreal (18.3 per cent), Toronto (13.1 per cent) and Ottawa (12.6 per cent).

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20070327.re-remodel-0327/REStory/RealEstate/

Safety upgrades and modest renos are good investments The annual "Cost vs. Value" article published annually by Remodeling Magazine gives consumers a look at the average price — and the return on investment — of all the most popular types of remodels.

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20070327.re-smoke-0327/REStory/RealEstate/
Support grows for smoke-free apartments
If the Ontario Tobacco-Free Network has its way, even your condo or apartment will be a smoke-free zone, whether you like it or not.

http://thechronicleherald.ca/Business/567175.html Sharing the good, the bad and the ugly of home buying 55 per cent of single women, versus 45 per cent of men, say they are planning to buy a home in the next two years...

http://www.nanaimobulletin.com/portals-code/list.cgi?paper=51&cat=23&id=858199&more= Realtors seek property tax deferrals

realtors are planning to remind the Conservatives of their election promise to allow investors to defer taxes on investment real estate...

For some no obligation Real Estate advice, give the Harris Real Estate Group a call.

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Or come see us! 101-272 E. 4th Ave.

Vancouver B.C

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The Harris Real Estate Group

How crazy do we ALL get when it comes to buying and selling real estate?
Imagine if we shopped for everything the way we shopped for real estate:

CAR BUYING: “I’m waiting to find a seller who really needs the money, and wants to sell me his car at 30-40% under value. Until then, I'm walking!”

CAR SELLING: “Even though my car Blue Books at $5200, I’m going to sell at $6200…because I love my car is so much”

JOBS: “I’m not really in the market for a new job, but if something comes along, I’d be ready to quit, call me if you find something...”

SHOES: “I’ve been looking for about a year now. I really want to get the perfect pair. I’ve probably tried on 200.”

GAS: “I’m going to wait for the market to go down before filling up.”

If any of this sounds familiar, call us and get on with it!

The Harris Real Estate Group
Sutton Group Westcoast Realty
(604) 771 1637

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See below for 2 new listings and 2 new agents!

Thinking of Selling?
The Psychology of Pricing

Be the first one in on two listings...

Beauty of a Townhouse:
4 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, this is a primo home in a very quiet and child friendly complex. Double garage (park in one, and make the rest your workshop!) and an extra large back yard. Owner is an electrician and he's tweaked it for surround sound and lighting. Perfect for a growing family. Asking $349,900, nothing to do but move in.

2 bed 2 bath with Excellent views
The Tuscany across from the Westwood Plateau Golf and Country Club's 18th green. This 2 bdrm, 2 bath home features 9' ceilings, crown mouldings and rounded corners, Huge kitchen for the gourmet cook. Recently painted throughout in designer colours. Gas fireplace with marble surround. 6 appliances & security system including new front load high efficiency washer/dryer and new dishwasher, also new blinds. Asking $312,900.

Email D'Arcy Harris for a private showing

We're EXPANDING! New agents joining the team...

The Harris Real Estate Group is proud to welcome and introduce you to 2 new Agents who have joined our team:

The first is Tom Van Enter and he's a Vancouver native by way of Africa (hard to explain...) Tom's background is in Environmental Science and he's got a knack for finding great deals and investment property. If you're a first time home buyer who wants someone who won't BS you, call Tom. He can be reached via Tom@tomvanenter.com email or by calling 778 833 1423 to set up a private meeting.

Born and raised in White Rock, Gary Foltyn has joined us after a long career as a carpenter/builder. Originally one of our clients, ( you may remember a certain listing on Merklin St.) Gary has been involved in building homes for over a decade and the move to agent is the perfect fit. If you're a cautious buyer nervous about leaky condo's Gary is your man. Gary is going to be taking over all of White Rock and Surrey for the Harris Real Estate Group. gary@garyfoltyn.com or call 778 999 1496 for a one on one.

This communication is not intended to cause or induce breach of an existing agency agreement.

The Harris Real Estate Group February 6th, 2007

Vancouver Weekly Real Estate Update

From “Creative Real Estate Magazine”:
“Many of the people who are complaining right now were also complaining last year about exactly the opposite conditions." Isn’t it time to stop complaining and get to work yet?

One of my favorites real estate related quotes is “Fortunes in real estate have been made in good times, bad times, and in-between times.” I’d like to add my own ending to that statement: But NO fortunes were made by people who spend all their time complaining. :) Remember: Deals exist in every market, it's just a matter of doing it...

The Harris Real Estate Group
Sutton Westcoast Realty
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Has anyone told you 'The Secret'?

If you haven’t heard “The Secret” yet, you will (it's on “Oprah” this Thursday). 'The Secret' is a documentary about the Law of Attraction, i.e., what the mind of (wo)man can conceive, (wo)man can achieve. Essentially, it’s about getting EXTREMELY clear about what you want and not being afraid to put it out there.

Most people DON’T use The Secret. Here’s a typical meeting with a new buyer:

“So you’re looking to buy a house! How soon?”

“Not sure…six months from now. I’m in no rush” [it’s always six…never 4, never 8]

“And what are you looking for?”

“We’re open….we just want a good deal.”

“Okay, what area?”

“We could really go anywhere if it’s a good deal.”

“What did your lender say you could afford?”

“He said to find a house then call him”

Now I don’t mind helping buyers with all that. It’s part of my job. But how likely is this person to find their dream home? What have they conceived? Not much.

Here’s the twist - successful people already use 'The Secret', they just don’t know it:

“So you’re looking to buy a house! How soon?”

“As soon as possible. We are selling our current home to trade up, and want to put it on the market right away as we look for a new house. We sat down with our mortgage broker, and decided we want a 10-yr interest only, and figured we can spend $3200 a month on our mortgage. So $950,000 is the very top. Three bedrooms or more, at least 2 baths. We’ve been driving areas for a few days and want to focus on Kits first, Dunbar second and East Vancouver third. When can we start looking?”

The real magic occurs when you start going for it. What your mind can conceive, you can achieve. Go to [http://www.thesecret.tv/] www.thesecret.tv and order the DVD, and then call us.

Guatemalan Medical Mission: Harris Group raising some MONEY!

On February 17th we'll be hosting a fund raiser for a medical mission to Guatemala!

Two local nurses are raising money so they can join a medical team that travels to the hinterlands of Guatamala to provide much needed medical services for some of Earths poorest people. To help raise money, we're hosting a wine and cheese event on the 17th of February in our office. There will be some live music, good wine, great art, vacations to win and plenty of great people, so be sure to come and support this very worthwhile cause.

Starts at 7 pm at 101-272 E. 4th Ave. please mailto:darcy@darcyharris.com?subject=RSVP RSVP and bring your friends!

If you can't make it but would like to donate, please contact us for details. All the money is going DIRECTLY to the Medical team and the people most in need. http://www.pueblopartisans.org for more information.

This communication is not intended to cause or induce breach of an existing agency agreement.

Vanccouver Real Estate Update January 24, 2007

The Harris Real Estate Group
December 24, 2007

When I tell someone that I'm a real estate agent, the conversation inevitably turns to real estate. One of the things that surprises me most is the amount of appreehension people have when it comes to buying or selling for the first time. When I explain the process to them (come in and meet, I expain it all, no obligations, no up front costs, we do all the work, you end up happy) they either don't believe me, think I'm selling something (am I?) or set up a meeting. For example, I just helped a buyer get into a loft in Gastown, and his response was 'well that was easy'. It really is that simple folks. Rates are LOW, the economy is cranking, the Olympics are coming and life is good in B.C. If you're sitting on the sidelines, maybe now's the time to get in the game!

For some no obligation accountability and advice, give the Harris Real Estate Group a call. 604 771 1637

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From the News:
Real Estate Ads Moving to the Internet
Three new studies say the $11.6 billion real estate ad market is set to shift from print to the Internet...

Residential real estate values in major Canadian market post extraordinary gains over 25-year period
Residential housing values in virtually all major Canadian centres have posted significant gains since 1981, with almost half reporting double-digit appreciation annually.

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Fixed rates are going UP, and my lenders have given me the heads up a couple of days early. This gives you the chance to lock in TODAYs rates for up to 4 months, GUARANTEEING you the lowest interest rates available.

You'll be giving your money away if you are considering buying without a pre-approval. Give me a call.

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Vancouver Weekly Real Estate Update

The Harris Real Estate Group
December 10, 2006

When setting your 2007 New Year's resolutions, did you concentrate mainly on your health like the majority of people? In 2007, try something new. Concentrate on your finances!
How about getting out of debt, buying your first property, investing in a project or making passive income? By concentrating on your finances, and exercising the necessary discipline required to succeed, you'll notice a trickle down effect into other aspects of your life. For example, setting a resolution to save for a down payment will make your work more enjoyable, and will make it easier to say no to restaurants, shopping and all the other things that eat up your finances needlessly. Which has aslimming effect overall...From there, it's just a matter of never lettinggo of your dreams!

For some no obligation accountability and advice, give the Harris Real Estate Group a call. 604 771 1637

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From the News:
Top 7 Tips for New Real Estate Investors by Eric Bramlett, BrokerAgentNews.com

Real estate makes more millionaires The number of millionaire homes in the Lower Mainland is up sharply froma year ago, quadrupling in Burnaby and at least tripling in places likeSurrey, Richmond and Maple Ridge.
Hot Streak in Housing Set to Come to a Halt Resale Numbers Unlikely to Top 2005
Elizabeth Church, The Globe and Mail

Canada's resale housing market is poised to end its five-year record-breaking streak, with the number of houses changing hands this yearunlikely to surpass last year's blistering pace.

Success Story: Kendall Harris

Congratulations to K., who gave herself the ultimate Christmas present andbought her first condo in December! She is a 27-year-old nurse, and aftergoing out to view 5 condos with me, and not seeing anything she was reallyexcited about, I sent her a listing for a great condo that was priced$20,000 lower than the ones we'd been seeing. We viewed it, and she wrotean offer. She was the only offer on the table, so we under-offered and gother an even better deal on an already great price!

She worked with our in-office mortgage specialist \, and obtained the down payment in the form of a loan from herparents, so she could take advantage of current interest rates and buynow. She spent the holidays settling into her first home, just as you could be settling into your new home soon!

Call Kendall to discuss your home owning options:

Kendall Harris,

tel 604 873 9970 or kendall@kendallharris.net