The British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) released its Housing Forecast Update for the third quarter of 2010 today.
BC Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) residential sales are forecast to decline 7 per cent from 85,028 units in 2009 to 79,500 units this year, before increasing 5 per cent to 83,400 units in 2011.
“The volatility in consumer demand characteristic of the past 24 months is expected to give way to more gradual improvement through 2011,” said Cameron Muir, B ...
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Coldwell Banker was a Finalist for Two Inman Innovator Awards!! We all know Coldwell Banker is the undisputed leader in innovation. But it's not just us saying it anymore...
The finalists for the 2010 Inman Innovator Awards were released and which real estate brand was the ONLY one with multiple nominations? That's right, Coldwell Banker!
The BlueScape search was a finalist in the Web Service category and Blue Matter was a finalist in the blog category.
David Marine, Director of Products & Inn ...
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Just added this listing: "The 'Terraces on 7th' is a gem retirement residence. Just off Granville Street above False Creek. This spacious bright south facing 2 bedroom features an open kitchen with maple cabinets & granite counters. 2 full bathrooms w/ walk-in showe"
The British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) reports that Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) residential sales in the province declined 23 per cent to 7,722 units in June compared to the same month last year. On a seasonally adjusted basis, MLS® residential unit sales in the province declined 5 per cent in June from May 2010. The average MLS® residential price climbed 8 per cent to $499,908 in June compared to the same month last year.
“Market conditions have shifted from balanced c ...
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Just added this listing: "Waiting for the perfect home just off Main Street? This peaceful 2 bedroom corner suite boasts a fantastic wrap around balcony. Bright, spacious, and partially updated but still has room for you decorating ideas! A walk through kitchen with"
The Greater Vancouver housing market experienced steady activity to begin the summer season. The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential property sales in Greater Vancouver totalled 2,972 in June 2010, a decline of 30.2 per cent compared to the 4,259 sales in June 2009, which was the second highest selling June on record. “Activity in June marked a healthy balance between the near record setting pace of June 2009 and the considerably slower activity witn ...
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