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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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 emailrequesting our pre listing package. Be sure to include your address so we can get started right away!

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For some no obligation Real Estate advice, give the Harris Real Estate Group a call.
tel: 604 771 1637 Fax: 604 488 0885

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

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

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
Call us direct: (604) 771 1637
www.VancouverRealEstateInfo.ca

Listings and Services:

Featured Listing:
Open House Sat. 2-4 pm

Beautiful 7,000 sq. ft. home on 1.1 Acres in South Surrey. Price Reduced by 100K this week! Asking $1,895,000. email or call (604) 771-1637 to view. Click Virtual Tour to view.

Your Property Listings:

Apartment Foreclosures

House Foreclosures

Investment Property

Vancouver Lofts

>>>Schedule an appointment

Our Services:

VancouverRealEstateInfo.ca
What's My Home Worth?
What's My Loft Worth?
Become a VIP Buyer
Newsletter Sign Up
Real Estate Financing

For some no obligation Real Estate advice, give the Harris Real Estate Group a call tel: 604 771 1637

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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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.

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For some no obligation Real Estate advice, give the Harris Real Estate Group a call. tel: 604 771 1637 Fax: 604 488 0885

Or come see us!

101-272 E. 4th Ave.
Vancouver B.C

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