Apart from the open houses, there are many ongoing events in Vancouver worth checking out. Here are a few ideas: The PNE is a summer tradition for the whole family. Rides, games, animals, concerts and fun food provide hours of excitement. A newer summer tradition is the Chinatown Night Market. It takes over the street on Keefer between Main and Gore from 6:30-11pm on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays until September 6. A variety of food, crafts and gifts are available in Chinatown's historical set ... Full Article...

Here is your opportunity to tour the Featured Listings in person! Come on by! 203 1530 Mariners Walk: Saturday August 28, 2pm-4pm. 905 1570 West 7th Ave: Saturday August 28 & Sunday August 29, 2pm-4pm both days. 4-1 550 Beatty: Saturday August 28 & Sunday August 29, 2pm-4pm both days.

From selecting a neighbourhood to deciding how to use a spare room, navigating the world of homeownership requires some extra work. Here are some simple tips that will help to ensure a “harmonious house hunt” without rocking the relationship: Get pre-approved for a mortgage. There are few things worse than finding the perfect home, only to find out that it costs more than you can afford. Additionally, being pre-approved for a loan can help speed up the closing process once an offer ... Full Article...

  Since the May 2009 launch of our YouTube™ channel Coldwell Banker On Location, the site now hosts 11,000 videos - more than any other real estate brand in the industry. Today we are thrilled to announce we have reached another major milestone: the channel has logged an incredible ONE MILLION views in less than one year's time! We did it! Coldwell Banker has once again revolutionized the industry by ushering in the new video era in real estate and redefining the way consumers shop for ho ... Full Article...

There is an Agent's open house tomorrow, August 24th at Terraces on 7th. A gem retirement residence, 2 south facing bedroom, 2 bath, bright spacious apartment. #905 1570 West 7th. 10:30am-11:30am.

Tomorrow is Cindy's 2nd annual block party fun'd raiser for the kids! Come and support this wonderful cause, celebrate Cindy's life and work and have lots have fun! There will be BBQ, entertainment, a silent auction, dunk tank, fire truck, prizes and much more. Saturday August 21st at 700 Hawk Ave (at Union) in Strathcona. By donation to the orphanage in Kathmandu. More things to do this weekend: It's the last weekend for the Vancouver Queer film festival, films are showed at different venues a ... Full Article...

Open house at #4-1 550 Beatty this Sunday August 22, 2pm-4pm!

Jsut listed-- #203 1530 Mariners Walk. The essentials are right here! A tastefully renovated 1 bedroom & den at Granville Island. Updated semi open plan kitchen with stainless steel appliances & maple cabinets, red oak hardwood flooring throughout, beautiful updated bath & a large master bedroom with a great walk-in closet. Come by this Sunday, August 22 1pm-3pm for the open house.

Buying a home can be a very complex, and sometimes an emotional experience. Stay grounded and avoid some common pitfalls during the home buying process: 1. DON’T fall in love with the first home you see. You need to keep an open mind to make sure you find the right fit for all your needs. 2. DON’T buy beyond what you can afford. Make sure that the down payment, closing costs, monthly expenses and taxes are truly within your income and savings range. 3. DON’T treat your home ... Full Article...

The British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) reports that Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) residential sales in the province declined 42 per cent to 5,784 units in July compared to the same month last year. On a seasonally adjusted basis, MLS® residential unit sales in the province declined 19 per cent in July from June 2010. The average MLS® residential price climbed 6 per cent to $491,832 in July compared to the same month last year. "A relatively large number of homes for sale have ... Full Article...

In addition to Saturday's open house from 2pm-4pm, #4-1 550 Beattywill be open on Sunday, August 15th from 11am-1pm.

Take the opportunity to check out the city's original historic LOFT building. Set within a short walk of popular attractions in Gastown and Chinatown, theatres, and plenty of restaurants and shops. This is a fabulous 2 level warehouse conversion steeped in uniqueness. Loads of traditional brick, exposed beams & over height timber ceilings. This Saturday, August 14th 2pm-4pm.

When investing in real estate, sometimes it’s necessary to look beyond your own backyard. The Real Estate Investment Network (REIN), a national organization of investors, has compiled what it says are the top 10 Canadian cities in which to invest. Few are major cities and some are surprising. Don Campbell, president of REIN, as well as one of the researchers on the study, says the results are based on factors such as planned transportation improvements, or if the area’s average in ... Full Article...

While every transaction is different, some buyers may be surprised to learn that there will be times when it’s appropriate to go in at the asking price. This is where the expertise of your realtor really proves its worth. One of your agents’ most important duties is to provide you with the appropriate research to help you make sound decisions. They can tell you when a home is well priced, and whether or not there are comparable alternatives on the market. And they can also tel ... Full Article...

Come by #4 - 1 550 Beatty St in Vancouver. Check out the city's original historic LOFT building. A fabulous 2 level warehouse conversion steeped in uniqueness. Loads of traditional brick, exposed beams & over height timber ceilings. Saturday August 7th 11am-1pm & Sunday August 8th 1pm-3pm.  

Home sales activity in Greater Vancouver was quieter last month than most Julys over the past decade, with residential sales, prices, and the number of homes listed for sale trending downward in recent months. The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that the number of residential property sales in Greater Vancouver totalled 2,255 in July 2010. This represents a 45.2 per cent decline from the 4,114 sales in July 2009, the highest selling July ever recorded, and a 24.1 per cent ... Full Article...