http://ericarendell.com/blog.html Erica Rendell : Latest Blog Posts Copyright (C): Erica Rendell, http://ericarendell.com Tue, 22 May 2012 08:03:38 GMT Erica Rendell 2012-05-22T08:03:38Z Copyright (C): Erica Rendell, http://ericarendell.com http://ericarendell.com/blog.html/open-house-open-house-on-saturday-may-26-2012-1130-am---100-pm-1893274 <span id="emptyphoto"></span> <div style="margin-top: 10px"> Please visit our Open House at 301 1775 11TH AVE W in Vancouver. <div style="margin: 10px 0px 10px 0px"> <a href="http://ericarendell.com/301-1775-11TH-Avenue-West-Vancouver-mylistings-24881059.property">See details here</a> </div> </div> <div> <div style="margin-top: 10px"> Open House on Saturday, May 26, 2012 11:30 am - 1:00 pm </div> </div> <div> <div style="margin-top: 10px"> Loveley bright south facing 2 bdrm. Building has been Rainscreened with approx. 8 yrs left on warranty. Suite is original but clean condition. Ideal for renovation. Lovely large balcony facing the quiet street and tree tops. Sorry norentals. Cats OK. No Dogs. 1st Viewings Tuesday May 22nd 10-12 noon. </div> </div> Fairview VW, Vancouver West Real Estate Tue, 22 May 2012 04:03:38 GMT http://ericarendell.com/blog.html/open-house-open-house-on-saturday-may-26-2012-1130-am---100-pm-1893274 2012-05-22T04:03:38Z http://ericarendell.com/blog.html/open-house-open-house-on-sunday-may-27-2012-200-pm---400-pm-1893279 <div class="photoplaceholder" style="float: left; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 5px; position: relative;" > <a href="http://ericarendell.com/3332-27TH-Avenue-West-Vancouver-mylistings-24813689.property"> <img border="0" style="border: 1px solid gray" src="http://static.myrealpage.com/wps/rest/22236/l/24813689/image/259472398-0.jpeg?w=150&h=100" alt="Property Photo: 3332 27TH AVE W in Vancouver"> <img border="0" style="position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0;" src="http://static.myrealpage.com/wps/rest/22236/l/24813689/img/ribbon/auto"> </a></div> <div style="margin-top: 10px"> Please visit our Open House at 3332 27TH AVE W in Vancouver. <div style="margin: 10px 0px 10px 0px"> <a href="http://ericarendell.com/3332-27TH-Avenue-West-Vancouver-mylistings-24813689.property">See details here</a> </div> </div> <div> <div style="margin-top: 10px"> Open House on Sunday, May 27, 2012 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm </div> </div> <div> <div style="margin-top: 10px"> Look no further. Fully renovated 5 bdrm Dunbar Character home on 33 x 131 lot with sunny rear yard. Home was completely renovated back in 2008 and is move in ready. Lovely finishes throughout with all new mechanics, windows, roof and more.Lovely 2 bdrm Mortgage helper down, entertainment sized patio off kitchen. Lovely 2 car garage too also built in 2008. School catchments are Lord Kitchener Elem and Prince of Wales Sec. Open House Sat & Sun May 19th & 20th 2-4pm. </div> </div> Dunbar, Vancouver West Real Estate Tue, 22 May 2012 04:03:38 GMT http://ericarendell.com/blog.html/open-house-open-house-on-sunday-may-27-2012-200-pm---400-pm-1893279 2012-05-22T04:03:38Z http://ericarendell.com/blog.html/open-house-open-house-on-sunday-may-20-2012-200-pm---400-pm-1892274 <div class="photoplaceholder" style="float: left; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 5px; position: relative;" > <a href="http://ericarendell.com/3332-27TH-Avenue-West-Vancouver-mylistings-24813689.property"> <img border="0" style="border: 1px solid gray" src="http://static.myrealpage.com/wps/rest/22236/l/24813689/image/259472398-0.jpeg?w=150&h=100" alt="Property Photo: 3332 27TH AVE W in Vancouver"> <img border="0" style="position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0;" src="http://static.myrealpage.com/wps/rest/22236/l/24813689/img/ribbon/auto"> </a></div> <div style="margin-top: 10px"> Please visit our Open House at 3332 27TH AVE W in Vancouver. <div style="margin: 10px 0px 10px 0px"> <a href="http://ericarendell.com/3332-27TH-Avenue-West-Vancouver-mylistings-24813689.property">See details here</a> </div> </div> <div> <div style="margin-top: 10px"> Open House on Sunday, May 20, 2012 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm </div> </div> <div> <div style="margin-top: 10px"> Look no further. Fully renovated 5 bdrm Dunbar Character home on 33 x 131 lot with sunny rear yard. Home was completely renovated back in 2008 and is move in ready. Lovely finishes throughout with all new mechanics, windows, roof and more.Lovely 2 bdrm Mortgage helper down, entertainment sized patio off kitchen. Lovely 2 car garage too also built in 2008. School catchments are Lord Kitchener Elem and Prince of Wales Sec. Open House Sat & Sun May 19th & 20th 2-4pm. </div> </div> Dunbar, Vancouver West Real Estate Sun, 20 May 2012 04:05:46 GMT http://ericarendell.com/blog.html/open-house-open-house-on-sunday-may-20-2012-200-pm---400-pm-1892274 2012-05-20T04:05:46Z http://ericarendell.com/blog.html/new-property-listed-in-fairview-vw-vancouver-west-1891019 <span id="emptyphoto"></span> <div> I have listed a new property at 301 1775 11TH AVE W in Vancouver. <div style="margin: 10px 0px 10px 0px"> <a href="http://ericarendell.com/301-1775-11TH-Avenue-West-Vancouver-mylistings-24881059.property">See details here</a> </div> </div> <div> <div style="margin-top: 10px"> Loveley bright south facing 2 bdrm. Building has been Rainscreened with approx. 8 yrs left on warranty. Suite is original but clean condition. Ideal for renovation. Lovely large balcony facing the quiet street and tree tops. Sorry norentals. Cats OK. No Dogs. 1st Viewings Tuesday May 22nd 10-12 noon. </div> </div> Fairview VW, Vancouver West Real Estate Sat, 19 May 2012 04:04:44 GMT http://ericarendell.com/blog.html/new-property-listed-in-fairview-vw-vancouver-west-1891019 2012-05-19T04:04:44Z http://ericarendell.com/blog.html/new-property-listed-in-dunbar-vancouver-west-1883184 <div class="photoplaceholder" style="float: left; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 5px; position: relative;" > <a href="http://ericarendell.com/3332-27TH-Avenue-West-Vancouver-mylistings-24813689.property"> <img border="0" style="border: 1px solid gray" src="http://static.myrealpage.com/wps/rest/22236/l/24813689/image/259472398-0.jpeg?w=150&h=100" alt="Property Photo: 3332 27TH AVE W in Vancouver"> <img border="0" style="position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0;" src="http://static.myrealpage.com/wps/rest/22236/l/24813689/img/ribbon/auto"> </a></div> <div> I have listed a new property at 3332 27TH AVE W in Vancouver. <div style="margin: 10px 0px 10px 0px"> <a href="http://ericarendell.com/3332-27TH-Avenue-West-Vancouver-mylistings-24813689.property">See details here</a> </div> </div> <div> <div style="margin-top: 10px"> Look no further. Fully renovated 5 bdrm Dunbar Character home on 33 x 131 lot with sunny rear yard. Home was completely renovated back in 2008 and is move in ready. Lovely finishes throughout with all new mechanics, windows, roof and more.Lovely 2 bdrm Mortgage helper down, entertainment sized patio off kitchen. Lovely 2 car garage too also built in 2008. School catchments are Lord Kitchener Elem and Prince of Wales Sec. Open House Sunday May 20th 2-4pm. </div> </div> Dunbar, Vancouver West Real Estate Wed, 16 May 2012 04:04:44 GMT http://ericarendell.com/blog.html/new-property-listed-in-dunbar-vancouver-west-1883184 2012-05-16T04:04:44Z http://ericarendell.com/blog.html/open-house-open-house-on-saturday-may-19-2012-200-pm---400-pm-1883189 <div class="photoplaceholder" style="float: left; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 5px; position: relative;" > <a href="http://ericarendell.com/3332-27TH-Avenue-West-Vancouver-mylistings-24813689.property"> <img border="0" style="border: 1px solid gray" src="http://static.myrealpage.com/wps/rest/22236/l/24813689/image/259472398-0.jpeg?w=150&h=100" alt="Property Photo: 3332 27TH AVE W in Vancouver"> <img border="0" style="position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0;" src="http://static.myrealpage.com/wps/rest/22236/l/24813689/img/ribbon/auto"> </a></div> <div style="margin-top: 10px"> Please visit our Open House at 3332 27TH AVE W in Vancouver. <div style="margin: 10px 0px 10px 0px"> <a href="http://ericarendell.com/3332-27TH-Avenue-West-Vancouver-mylistings-24813689.property">See details here</a> </div> </div> <div> <div style="margin-top: 10px"> Open House on Saturday, May 19, 2012 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm </div> </div> <div> <div style="margin-top: 10px"> Look no further. Fully renovated 5 bdrm Dunbar Character home on 33 x 131 lot with sunny rear yard. Home was completely renovated back in 2008 and is move in ready. Lovely finishes throughout with all new mechanics, windows, roof and more.Lovely 2 bdrm Mortgage helper down, entertainment sized patio off kitchen. Lovely 2 car garage too also built in 2008. School catchments are Lord Kitchener Elem and Prince of Wales Sec. Open House Sunday May 20th 2-4pm. </div> </div> Dunbar, Vancouver West Real Estate Wed, 16 May 2012 04:04:44 GMT http://ericarendell.com/blog.html/open-house-open-house-on-saturday-may-19-2012-200-pm---400-pm-1883189 2012-05-16T04:04:44Z http://ericarendell.com/blog.html/open-house-open-house-on-wednesday-may-9-2012-1030-am---1200-pm-1864604 <div class="photoplaceholder" style="float: left; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 5px; position: relative;" > <a href="http://ericarendell.com/2238-21ST-Avenue-West-Vancouver-mylistings-24372554.property"> <img border="0" style="border: 1px solid gray" src="http://static.myrealpage.com/wps/rest/22236/l/24372554/image/259408501-0.jpeg?w=150&h=100" alt="Property Photo: 2238 21ST AVE W in Vancouver"> <img border="0" style="position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0;" src="http://static.myrealpage.com/wps/rest/22236/l/24372554/img/ribbon/auto"> </a></div> <div style="margin-top: 10px"> Please visit our Open House at 2238 21ST AVE W in Vancouver. <div style="margin: 10px 0px 10px 0px"> <a href="http://ericarendell.com/2238-21ST-Avenue-West-Vancouver-mylistings-24372554.property">See details here</a> </div> </div> <div> <div style="margin-top: 10px"> Open House on Wednesday, May 9, 2012 10:30 am - 12:00 pm </div> </div> <div> <div style="margin-top: 10px"> Nicely well maintained Arbutus area family home on 50X122 sqft lot. Approx 3634 sqft interior space. This home welcomes you with a grand foyer with marble floor leading up to 4 bedrooms upstairs. Extra bedroom/den on main floor plusspacious principle rooms, wonderful kitchen and eating area opening to a sunny large facing deck and private back yard. Lower level has a 1 bedroom suite. Upgrades in the home include: new heating system, HW thank, roof, hardwood flooring, wood blinds and appliances. School catchment is Trafalgar Elementary & Prince of Wales Secondary. Great value! </div> </div> Arbutus, Vancouver West Real Estate Tue, 08 May 2012 04:05:24 GMT http://ericarendell.com/blog.html/open-house-open-house-on-wednesday-may-9-2012-1030-am---1200-pm-1864604 2012-05-08T04:05:24Z http://ericarendell.com/blog.html/greater-vancouver-housing-market-maintains-a-steady-spring-pace-1852748 <p>VANCOUVER, B.C. &ndash; May 2, 2012 &ndash; Home sale and listing activity has maintained a consistent pace on the Multiple Listing Service&reg; (MLS&reg;) in Greater Vancouver in recent months, which has helped create balanced conditions for the region&rsquo;s housing market.<br /><br />The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential property sales in Greater Vancouver reached 2,799 on the Multiple Listing Service&reg; (MLS&reg;) in April 2012. This represents a 13.2 percent decline compared to the 3,225 sales recorded in April 2011 and a decline of 2.6 percent compared to the 2,874 sales in March 2012.<br /><br />April sales were the lowest total for the month in the region since 2001 and 16.9 percent below the 10-year April sales average of 3,369.<br /><br />&ldquo;Although April sales were below what&rsquo;s typical for the month, we continue to see, with a sales-to-active listing ratio of nearly 17 percent, a balanced relationship between buyer demand and seller supply in our marketplace,&rdquo; Eugen Klein, REBGV president said.<br /><br />New listings for detached, attached and apartment properties in Greater Vancouver totalled 6,056 in April 2012. This represents a 3.6 percent increase compared to both March 2012 when 5,843 homes were listed and April 2011 when5,847 homes were listed for sale on the region&rsquo;s MLS&reg;.<br /><br />Last month&rsquo;s new listing total was 6.7 percent above the 10-year average for listings in Greater Vancouver for April. At 16,538, the total number of homes listed for sale on the region&rsquo;s MLS&nbsp; to last month and increased 16 percent from this time last year.<br /><br />&ldquo;Recent activity has had a stabilizing effect on home prices at the regional level, although pricing can vary depending on area and property type,&rdquo; Klein said &ldquo;To best understand conditions within your area of interest, it&rsquo;s important to do your homework and consult a local REALTOR&reg;.&rdquo;<br /><br />The MLS&reg; HPI benchmark price for all residential properties in Greater Vancouver currently sits at $683,800, up 3.7 percent compared to April 2011 and an increase of 2.8 percent over the last three months. The benchmark price for all residential properties in the Lower Mainland is $612,000, which is a 3.4 percent increase compared to April 2011 and a 2.6 percent increase compared to three months ago.<br /><br />Sales of detached properties on the MLS&reg; in April 2012 reached 1,126, a decline of 19.7 percent from the 1,402 detached sales recorded in April 2011, and a 17.8 percent decrease from the 1,370 units sold in April 2010. The benchmark price for detached properties increased 6.3 percent from April 2011 to $1,064,800.<br /><br />Sales of apartment properties reached 1,190 in April 2012, a decline of 0.9 percent compared to the 1,201 sales in April 2011, and a decrease of 22 percent compared to the 1,526 sales in April 2010.The benchmark price of an apartment property increased 1.1 percent from April 2011 to $375,900.<br /><br />Townhome property sales in April 2012 totalled 483, a decline of 22.3 percent compared to the 622 sales in April 2011, and a 21.6 percent decrease from the 616 townhome properties sold in April 2010. The benchmark price of a townhome unit increased 1.7 percent between April 2011 and 2012 to $487,300.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><img src="http://erica-rendell.myrealpagewebsite.com/_media/Images/700px_web-560-wide.jpg" alt="" /></p> Wed, 02 May 2012 19:04:00 GMT http://ericarendell.com/blog.html/greater-vancouver-housing-market-maintains-a-steady-spring-pace-1852748 2012-05-02T19:04:00Z http://ericarendell.com/blog.html/open-house-open-house-on-saturday-april-28-2012-200-pm---400-pm-1838499 <div class="photoplaceholder" style="float: left; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 5px; position: relative;" > <a href="http://ericarendell.com/2238-21ST-Avenue-West-Vancouver-mylistings-24372554.property"> <img border="0" style="border: 1px solid gray" src="http://static.myrealpage.com/wps/rest/22236/l/24372554/image/259408501-0.jpeg?w=150&h=100" alt="Property Photo: 2238 21ST AVE W in Vancouver"> <img border="0" style="position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0;" src="http://static.myrealpage.com/wps/rest/22236/l/24372554/img/ribbon/auto"> </a></div> <div style="margin-top: 10px"> Please visit our Open House at 2238 21ST AVE W in Vancouver. <div style="margin: 10px 0px 10px 0px"> <a href="http://ericarendell.com/2238-21ST-Avenue-West-Vancouver-mylistings-24372554.property">See details here</a> </div> </div> <div> <div style="margin-top: 10px"> Open House on Saturday, April 28, 2012 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm </div> </div> <div> <div style="margin-top: 10px"> Nicely well maintained Arbutus area family home on 50X122 sqft lot. Approx 3634 sqft interior space. This home welcomes you with a grand foyer with marble floor leading up to 4 bedrooms upstairs. Extra bedroom/den on main floor plusspacious principle rooms, wonderful kitchen and eating area opening to a sunny large facing deck and private back yard. Lower level has a 1 bedroom suite. Upgrades in the home include: new heating system, HW thank, roof, hardwood flooring, wood blinds and appliances. School catchment is Trafalgar Elementary & Prince of Wales Secondary. Great value! </div> </div> Arbutus, Vancouver West Real Estate Tue, 24 Apr 2012 04:06:09 GMT http://ericarendell.com/blog.html/open-house-open-house-on-saturday-april-28-2012-200-pm---400-pm-1838499 2012-04-24T04:06:09Z http://ericarendell.com/blog.html/new-property-listed-in-arbutus-vancouver-west-1835269 <span id="emptyphoto"></span> <div> I have listed a new property at 2238 21ST AVE W in Vancouver. <div style="margin: 10px 0px 10px 0px"> <a href="http://ericarendell.com/2238-21ST-Avenue-West-Vancouver-mylistings-24372554.property">See details here</a> </div> </div> <div> <div style="margin-top: 10px"> Nicely well maintained Arbutus area family home on 50X122 sqft lot. Approx 3634 sqft interior space. This home welcomes you with a grand foyer with marble floor leading up to 4 bedrooms upstairs. Extra bedroom/den on main floor plusspacious principle rooms, wonderful kitchen and eating area opening to a sunny large facing deck and private back yard. Lower level has a 1 bedroom suite. Upgrades in the home include: new heating system, HW thank, roof, hardwood flooring, wood blinds and appliances. School catchment is Trafalgar Elementary & Prince of Wales Secondary. Great value! </div> </div> Arbutus, Vancouver West Real Estate Sat, 21 Apr 2012 04:07:16 GMT http://ericarendell.com/blog.html/new-property-listed-in-arbutus-vancouver-west-1835269 2012-04-21T04:07:16Z http://ericarendell.com/blog.html/open-house-open-house-on-saturday-april-21-2012-200-pm---400-pm-1835274 <div class="photoplaceholder" style="float: left; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 5px; position: relative;" > <a href="http://ericarendell.com/2238-21ST-Avenue-West-Vancouver-mylistings-24372554.property"> <img border="0" style="border: 1px solid gray" src="http://static.myrealpage.com/wps/rest/22236/l/24372554/image/259408501-0.jpeg?w=150&h=100" alt="Property Photo: 2238 21ST AVE W in Vancouver"> <img border="0" style="position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0;" src="http://static.myrealpage.com/wps/rest/22236/l/24372554/img/ribbon/auto"> </a></div> <div style="margin-top: 10px"> Please visit our Open House at 2238 21ST AVE W in Vancouver. <div style="margin: 10px 0px 10px 0px"> <a href="http://ericarendell.com/2238-21ST-Avenue-West-Vancouver-mylistings-24372554.property">See details here</a> </div> </div> <div> <div style="margin-top: 10px"> Open House on Saturday, April 21, 2012 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm </div> </div> <div> <div style="margin-top: 10px"> Nicely well maintained Arbutus area family home on 50X122 sqft lot. Approx 3634 sqft interior space. This home welcomes you with a grand foyer with marble floor leading up to 4 bedrooms upstairs. Extra bedroom/den on main floor plusspacious principle rooms, wonderful kitchen and eating area opening to a sunny large facing deck and private back yard. Lower level has a 1 bedroom suite. Upgrades in the home include: new heating system, HW thank, roof, hardwood flooring, wood blinds and appliances. School catchment is Trafalgar Elementary & Prince of Wales Secondary. Great value! </div> </div> Arbutus, Vancouver West Real Estate Sat, 21 Apr 2012 04:07:16 GMT http://ericarendell.com/blog.html/open-house-open-house-on-saturday-april-21-2012-200-pm---400-pm-1835274 2012-04-21T04:07:16Z http://ericarendell.com/blog.html/open-house-open-house-on-sunday-april-15-2012-200-pm---400-pm-1817759 <div class="photoplaceholder" style="float: left; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 5px; position: relative;" > <a href="http://ericarendell.com/2238-21ST-Avenue-West-Vancouver-mylistings-23134039.property"> <img border="0" style="border: 1px solid gray" src="http://static.myrealpage.com/wps/rest/22236/l/23134039/image/photo-244429781.jpg?w=150&h=100" alt="Property Photo: 2238 21ST AVE W in Vancouver"> <img border="0" style="position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0;" src="http://static.myrealpage.com/wps/rest/22236/l/23134039/img/ribbon/auto"> </a></div> <div style="margin-top: 10px"> Please visit our Open House at 2238 21ST AVE W in Vancouver. <div style="margin: 10px 0px 10px 0px"> <a href="http://ericarendell.com/2238-21ST-Avenue-West-Vancouver-mylistings-23134039.property">See details here</a> </div> </div> <div> <div style="margin-top: 10px"> Open House on Sunday, April 15, 2012 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm </div> </div> <div> <div style="margin-top: 10px"> </div> </div> Arbutus, Vancouver West Real Estate Thu, 12 Apr 2012 04:05:21 GMT http://ericarendell.com/blog.html/open-house-open-house-on-sunday-april-15-2012-200-pm---400-pm-1817759 2012-04-12T04:05:21Z http://ericarendell.com/blog.html/open-house-open-house-on-saturday-april-14-2012-200-pm---400-pm-1817764 <div class="photoplaceholder" style="float: left; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 5px; position: relative;" > <a href="http://ericarendell.com/602-7478-BYRNEPARK-Walk-Burnaby-mylistings-23050669.property"> <img border="0" style="border: 1px solid gray" src="http://static.myrealpage.com/wps/rest/22236/l/23050669/image/photo-2039604192.jpg?w=150&h=100" alt="Property Photo: 602 7478 BYRNEPARK WALK in Burnaby"> <img border="0" style="position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0;" src="http://static.myrealpage.com/wps/rest/22236/l/23050669/img/ribbon/auto"> </a></div> <div style="margin-top: 10px"> Please visit our Open House at 602 7478 BYRNEPARK WALK in Burnaby. <div style="margin: 10px 0px 10px 0px"> <a href="http://ericarendell.com/602-7478-BYRNEPARK-Walk-Burnaby-mylistings-23050669.property">See details here</a> </div> </div> <div> <div style="margin-top: 10px"> Open House on Saturday, April 14, 2012 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm </div> </div> <div> <div style="margin-top: 10px"> Spectacular 2 yr new SHOW HOME condition PENTHOUSE in much sought after GREEN built by award winning Adera. Bright spacious 3br/2ba open floor plan boasts 14-ft v/ceilings in lv/dn room, f/p, hdw flrs and crown/m throughout. Front entry mosiac glass tile wall accents grmet kitchen w/custom built-in designer/cabinets, wine coolers, S/S appls, ceramic tile floors, oversized granite ktch countertops, m/sensor ktch/faucet &amp; lighting in both baths w/rainfall shwr/heads. W/D, dual R/I for AC, security sys, storage &amp; 2 park'g! AC resort style amenities w/games,gym,yoga, &amp; so much more. This eco-friendly home is 5 mins to Skytrain, shops, rest's &amp; schools. NO HST! See realtors website for video tour! Balance of full warranty in place. </div> </div> South Slope, Burnaby South Real Estate Thu, 12 Apr 2012 04:05:21 GMT http://ericarendell.com/blog.html/open-house-open-house-on-saturday-april-14-2012-200-pm---400-pm-1817764 2012-04-12T04:05:21Z http://ericarendell.com/blog.html/increased-selection-helps-maintain-balance-in-greater-vancouver-housin-1804818 <p>VANCOUVER, B.C. &ndash; April 3, 2012 &ndash; Home sales in March trended below the 10-year average in Greater Vancouver while home listing activity outpaced what&rsquo;s typical for the month.<br /><br />The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential property sales in Greater Vancouver reached 2,874 on the Multiple Listing Service&reg; (MLS&reg;) in March 2012. This represents a 12.9 percent increase compared to the 2,545 sales recorded in February 2012, a decline of 29.6 percent compared to the 4,080 sales in March 2011 and an 8.4 percent decline compared to the 3,137 home sales in March 2010.<br /><br />March sales in Greater Vancouver were the second lowest total for the month in the region since 2002 and were 16.8 percent below the 10-year sales average for the month.<br /><br />&ldquo;Home sellers have been more active than buyers the first few months of the year, but we continue to see a relative balance in the total supply of homes for sale and current demand in the marketplace,&rdquo; Eugen Klein, REBGV president said.<br /><br />New listings for detached, attached and apartment properties in Greater Vancouver totalled 5,843 in March 2012. This represents a 5.2 percent increase compared to February when 5,552 homes were listed and a 14 percent decline compared to March 2011 when 6,797 homes were listed for sale on the region&rsquo;s MLS&reg;.<br /><br />Last month&rsquo;s new listing total was 4.5 percent above the 10-year average for listings in Greater Vancouver for March. At 15,236, the total number of residential property listings on the MLS&reg; increased 8.4 percent in March compared to last month and increased 16 percent from this time last year.<br /><br />&ldquo;The total number of properties for sale in Greater Vancouver has increased each month since December, which means there&rsquo;s more selection to choose from as we enter what&rsquo;s traditionally the busiest season of the year in our market,&rdquo; Klein said.<br /><br />The MLS&reg; HPI benchmark price for all residential properties in Greater Vancouver currently sits at $679,000, up 5.3 percent compared to March 2011 and an increase of 1.1 per cent compared to February 2012. The benchmark price for all residential properties in the Lower Mainland is $607,700, an increase of 4.8 percent compared to March 2011.<br /><br />Sales of detached properties on the MLS&reg; in March 2012 reached 1,183, a decline of 34.1 percent from the 1,795 detached sales recorded in March 2011, and an 11.5 percent decrease from the 1,336 units sold in March 2010. The benchmark price for detached properties increased 9.2 percent from March 2011 to $1,056,400.<br /><br />Sales of apartment properties reached 1,191 in March 2012, a decline of 26.6 percent compared to the 1,622 sales in March 2011, and a decrease of 4.9 percent compared to the 1,252 sales in March 2010.The benchmark price of an apartment property increased 2.2 percent from March 2011 to $375,100.<br /><br />Townhome property sales in March 2012 totalled 500, a decline of 24.6 percent compared to the 663 sales in March 2011, and an 8.9 percent decrease from the 549 townhome properties sold in March 2010. The benchmark price of a townhome unit increased 0.9 percent between March 2011 and 2012 to $480,900.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><img src="http://static.myrealpage.com/w/w=ericarendell.com/_media/Images/700px_web_rgb.jpg" alt="" /></p> Tue, 03 Apr 2012 21:06:00 GMT http://ericarendell.com/blog.html/increased-selection-helps-maintain-balance-in-greater-vancouver-housin-1804818 2012-04-03T21:06:00Z http://ericarendell.com/blog.html/open-house-open-house-on-saturday-march-31-2012-200-pm---400-pm-1797544 <div class="photoplaceholder" style="float: left; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 5px; position: relative;" > <a href="http://ericarendell.com/203-1775-11TH-Avenue-West-Vancouver-mylistings-23786579.property"> <img border="0" style="border: 1px solid gray" src="http://static.myrealpage.com/wps/rest/22236/l/23786579/image/photo-7285834.jpg?w=150&h=100" alt="Property Photo: 203 1775 11TH AVE W in Vancouver"> <img border="0" style="position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0;" src="http://static.myrealpage.com/wps/rest/22236/l/23786579/img/ribbon/auto"> </a></div> <div style="margin-top: 10px"> Please visit our Open House at 203 1775 11TH AVE W in Vancouver. <div style="margin: 10px 0px 10px 0px"> <a href="http://ericarendell.com/203-1775-11TH-Avenue-West-Vancouver-mylistings-23786579.property">See details here</a> </div> </div> <div> <div style="margin-top: 10px"> Open House on Saturday, March 31, 2012 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm </div> </div> <div> <div style="margin-top: 10px"> Charming and gracious 2 bedrooms and sun-room corner suite with balcony. Every room is nice and large to accommodate house size furniture. Large walk in closet off mstr, real laundry area offers lots of storage, wood burning fireplace inliving room. Superb Kits/Fairview location, walk to Broadway, to Granville with its shops and galleries, 4th Ave., the beach or Granville Market. Cat allowed, no rentals. Heat and hot water included in the maintenance. Rare opportunity to live at RAVENWOOD. Clean and very well maintained suite. Rainscreened and balance of full warranty in place. Open house Sat Mar 24 2-4. </div> </div> Fairview VW, Vancouver West Real Estate Thu, 29 Mar 2012 04:04:35 GMT http://ericarendell.com/blog.html/open-house-open-house-on-saturday-march-31-2012-200-pm---400-pm-1797544 2012-03-29T04:04:35Z http://ericarendell.com/blog.html/open-house-open-house-on-sunday-april-1-2012-200-pm---400-pm-1795149 <div class="photoplaceholder" style="float: left; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 5px; position: relative;" > <a href="http://ericarendell.com/2238-21ST-Avenue-West-Vancouver-mylistings-23134039.property"> <img border="0" style="border: 1px solid gray" src="http://static.myrealpage.com/wps/rest/22236/l/23134039/image/photo-244429781.jpg?w=150&h=100" alt="Property Photo: 2238 21ST AVE W in Vancouver"> <img border="0" style="position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0;" src="http://static.myrealpage.com/wps/rest/22236/l/23134039/img/ribbon/auto"> </a></div> <div style="margin-top: 10px"> Please visit our Open House at 2238 21ST AVE W in Vancouver. <div style="margin: 10px 0px 10px 0px"> <a href="http://ericarendell.com/2238-21ST-Avenue-West-Vancouver-mylistings-23134039.property">See details here</a> </div> </div> <div> <div style="margin-top: 10px"> Open House on Sunday, April 1, 2012 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm </div> </div> <div> <div style="margin-top: 10px"> </div> </div> Arbutus, Vancouver West Real Estate Wed, 28 Mar 2012 04:04:34 GMT http://ericarendell.com/blog.html/open-house-open-house-on-sunday-april-1-2012-200-pm---400-pm-1795149 2012-03-28T04:04:34Z http://ericarendell.com/blog.html/new-property-listed-in-fairview-vw-vancouver-west-1780974 <span id="emptyphoto"></span> <div> I have listed a new property at 203 1775 11TH AVE W in Vancouver. <div style="margin: 10px 0px 10px 0px"> <a href="http://ericarendell.com/203-1775-11TH-Avenue-West-Vancouver-mylistings-23786579.property">See details here</a> </div> </div> <div> <div style="margin-top: 10px"> Charming and gracious 2 bedrooms and sun-room corner suite with balcony. Every room is nice and large to accommodate house size furniture. Large walk in closet off mstr, real laundry area offers lots of storage, wood burning fireplace inliving room. Superb Kits/Fairview location, walk to Broadway, to Granville with its shops and galleries, 4th Ave., the beach or Granville Market. Cat allowed, no rentals. Heat and hot water included in the maintenance. Rare opportunity to live at RAVENWOOD. Clean and very well maintained suite. Rainscreened and balance of full warranty in place. Open house Tues 10:30-12 + sat mar 24 2-4. </div> </div> Fairview VW, Vancouver West Real Estate Tue, 20 Mar 2012 04:06:32 GMT http://ericarendell.com/blog.html/new-property-listed-in-fairview-vw-vancouver-west-1780974 2012-03-20T04:06:32Z http://ericarendell.com/blog.html/open-house-open-house-on-saturday-march-24-2012-200-pm---400-pm-1780979 <div class="photoplaceholder" style="float: left; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 5px; position: relative;" > <a href="http://ericarendell.com/203-1775-11TH-Avenue-West-Vancouver-mylistings-23786579.property"> <img border="0" style="border: 1px solid gray" src="http://static.myrealpage.com/wps/rest/22236/l/23786579/image/photo-7285834.jpg?w=150&h=100" alt="Property Photo: 203 1775 11TH AVE W in Vancouver"> <img border="0" style="position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0;" src="http://static.myrealpage.com/wps/rest/22236/l/23786579/img/ribbon/auto"> </a></div> <div style="margin-top: 10px"> Please visit our Open House at 203 1775 11TH AVE W in Vancouver. <div style="margin: 10px 0px 10px 0px"> <a href="http://ericarendell.com/203-1775-11TH-Avenue-West-Vancouver-mylistings-23786579.property">See details here</a> </div> </div> <div> <div style="margin-top: 10px"> Open House on Saturday, March 24, 2012 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm </div> </div> <div> <div style="margin-top: 10px"> Charming and gracious 2 bedrooms and sun-room corner suite with balcony. Every room is nice and large to accommodate house size furniture. Large walk in closet off mstr, real laundry area offers lots of storage, wood burning fireplace inliving room. Superb Kits/Fairview location, walk to Broadway, to Granville with its shops and galleries, 4th Ave., the beach or Granville Market. Cat allowed, no rentals. Heat and hot water included in the maintenance. Rare opportunity to live at RAVENWOOD. Clean and very well maintained suite. Rainscreened and balance of full warranty in place. Open house Tues 10:30-12 + sat mar 24 2-4. </div> </div> Fairview VW, Vancouver West Real Estate Tue, 20 Mar 2012 04:06:32 GMT http://ericarendell.com/blog.html/open-house-open-house-on-saturday-march-24-2012-200-pm---400-pm-1780979 2012-03-20T04:06:32Z http://ericarendell.com/blog.html/open-house-open-house-on-sunday-march-25-2012-200-pm---400-pm-1780984 <div class="photoplaceholder" style="float: left; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 5px; position: relative;" > <a href="http://ericarendell.com/602-7478-BYRNEPARK-Walk-Burnaby-mylistings-23050669.property"> <img border="0" style="border: 1px solid gray" src="http://static.myrealpage.com/wps/rest/22236/l/23050669/image/photo-2039604192.jpg?w=150&h=100" alt="Property Photo: 602 7478 BYRNEPARK WALK in Burnaby"> <img border="0" style="position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0;" src="http://static.myrealpage.com/wps/rest/22236/l/23050669/img/ribbon/auto"> </a></div> <div style="margin-top: 10px"> Please visit our Open House at 602 7478 BYRNEPARK WALK in Burnaby. <div style="margin: 10px 0px 10px 0px"> <a href="http://ericarendell.com/602-7478-BYRNEPARK-Walk-Burnaby-mylistings-23050669.property">See details here</a> </div> </div> <div> <div style="margin-top: 10px"> Open House on Sunday, March 25, 2012 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm </div> </div> <div> <div style="margin-top: 10px"> Spectacular 2 yr new SHOW HOME condition PENTHOUSE in much sought after GREEN built by award winning Adera. Bright spacious 3br/2ba open floor plan boasts 14-ft v/ceilings in lv/dn room, f/p, hdw flrs and crown/m throughout. Front entry mosiac glass tile wall accents grmet kitchen w/custom built-in designer/cabinets, wine coolers, S/S appls, ceramic tile floors, oversized granite ktch countertops, m/sensor ktch/faucet &amp; lighting in both baths w/rainfall shwr/heads. W/D, dual R/I for AC, security sys, storage &amp; 2 park'g! AC resort style amenities w/games,gym,yoga, &amp; so much more. This eco-friendly home is 5 mins to Skytrain, shops, rest's &amp; schools. NO HST! See realtors website for video tour! Balance of full warranty in place. </div> </div> South Slope, Burnaby South Real Estate Tue, 20 Mar 2012 04:06:32 GMT http://ericarendell.com/blog.html/open-house-open-house-on-sunday-march-25-2012-200-pm---400-pm-1780984 2012-03-20T04:06:32Z http://ericarendell.com/blog.html/open-house-open-house-on-sunday-march-25-2012-200-pm---400-pm-1780989 <div class="photoplaceholder" style="float: left; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 5px; position: relative;" > <a href="http://ericarendell.com/2238-21ST-Avenue-West-Vancouver-mylistings-23134039.property"> <img border="0" style="border: 1px solid gray" src="http://static.myrealpage.com/wps/rest/22236/l/23134039/image/photo-244429781.jpg?w=150&h=100" alt="Property Photo: 2238 21ST AVE W in Vancouver"> <img border="0" style="position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0;" src="http://static.myrealpage.com/wps/rest/22236/l/23134039/img/ribbon/auto"> </a></div> <div style="margin-top: 10px"> Please visit our Open House at 2238 21ST AVE W in Vancouver. <div style="margin: 10px 0px 10px 0px"> <a href="http://ericarendell.com/2238-21ST-Avenue-West-Vancouver-mylistings-23134039.property">See details here</a> </div> </div> <div> <div style="margin-top: 10px"> Open House on Sunday, March 25, 2012 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm </div> </div> <div> <div style="margin-top: 10px"> </div> </div> Arbutus, Vancouver West Real Estate Tue, 20 Mar 2012 04:06:32 GMT http://ericarendell.com/blog.html/open-house-open-house-on-sunday-march-25-2012-200-pm---400-pm-1780989 2012-03-20T04:06:32Z