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      <title>Ladner Village Open House!</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 04 May 2012 15:41:22 -0700</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>We are proud to announce that this May 6th,  1:30 PM to  3:45 PM we will be hosting an Open House at 4955 RIVER ROAD in SHOREWALK in the Ladner Village neighborhood, Ladner. This is an opportunity to visit this excellent Apartment for sale in beautiful Ladner Village.</p><p>Please come with any questions you may have. In the meantime you can take a virtual tour of this <a href="http://www.wendybetts.com/119">Ladner Village Apartment for sale</a>.</p><p>As always please do not hesitate to give me a call at 604-946-8000 if I can answer any questions before the open house, or if you would like to book a private showing.</p><p>Wendy Betts<br>Re/Max Progroup Realty</p>]]></description>
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      <title>113 4955 RIVER ROAD, Ladner, BC</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 02 May 2012 15:26:42 -0700</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>I just finished uploading this <i>Apartment</i> for sale, <a href="http://www.wendybetts.com/119" title="113 4955 RIVER ROAD, Ladner, BC">113 4955 RIVER ROAD, Ladner, BC</a></p><p>WATERFRONT,ONE BEDROOM + DEN on the garden level at SHOREWALK - Ladner's most sought after riverfront community!  Bring your kayak, watch the boats, enjoy the sights and sounds of nature, walk to every amenity of the Village - including the Ladner Sunday Market in the summer.  This beautiful condo home offers a lifestyle you are going to love.  Meticulously clean, tastefully decorated and updated with laminate floors and carpet, with a trendy decor.  The covered patio overlooks the Ladner Yacht Club marina, and provides a perfect BBQ and entertaining space.  Direct access to the waters edge trail makes it convenient for a pet owner!  Excellent location on the quiet side of this safe, well maintained 71 unit complex. </p>]]></description>
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      <title>6260 28th Avenue, South Delta, BC</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 30 Apr 2012 09:46:21 -0700</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>I just finished uploading this <i>House and Land</i> for sale, <a href="http://www.wendybetts.com/39" title="6260 28th Avenue, South Delta, BC">6260 28th Avenue, South Delta, BC</a></p><p>BEYOND THE EXPECTED!  Cherish.  Delight.  Treasure.  "UPLANDS MANOR" is one of South Delta's prime real estate acquisitions.  Located on a level 10 ACRE parcel near the shores and trails of Boundary Bay, it is a convenient 40 minute drive to downtown Vancouver and UBC - less than 2 hours to Whistler or Seattle Washington.  Inspired and timeless, the main residence offers nearly 10,000 square feet of living, including a full size INDOOR POOL and SPA. The finest architectual details enhance the English Country personality.  From the oak panelled walls in the parlor, to the floor-to-ceiling granite fireplace in the authentic English Pub - it will leave you breathless!  Heated parking for at least 30 vehicles and a 7 bay mechanics shop is a dream for car collector enthusiasts. There is an 8 stall barn complete with tack, feed and storage rooms PLUS paddock, ring and acres of quality hay that will delight the equestrians.  </p>]]></description>
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      <title>MARCH STATS TELL THE STORY!</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 04 Apr 2012 08:33:00 -0700</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[<h1 style="text-align: left;">Increased selection helps maintain balance in Greater Vancouver housing market</h1>
<p style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">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.</span></b></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">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 per cent increase compared to the 2,545 sales recorded in February 2012, a decline of 29.6 per cent compared to the 4,080 sales in March 2011 and an 8.4 per cent decline compared to the 3,137 home sales in March 2010.</span></b></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">March sales in Greater Vancouver were the second lowest total for the month in the region since 2002 and were 16.8 per cent below the 10-year sales average for the month.</span></b></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">&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.&nbsp;</span></b></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">New listings for detached, attached and apartment properties in Greater Vancouver totalled 5,843 in March 2012. This represents a 5.2 per cent increase compared to February when 5,552 homes were listed and a 14 per cent decline compared to March 2011 when 6,797 homes were listed for sale on the region&rsquo;s MLS&reg;.</span></b></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">Last month&rsquo;s new listing total was 4.5 per cent above the 10-year average for listings in Greater Vancouver for March.</span></b></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">At 15,236, the total number of residential property listings on the MLS&reg; increased 8.4 per cent in March compared to last month and increased 16 per cent from this time last year.</span></b></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">&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.</span></b></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">The MLS&reg; HPI benchmark price for all residential properties in Greater Vancouver currently sits at $679,000, up 5.3 per cent 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 per cent compared to March 2011.</span></b></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">Sales of detached properties on the MLS&reg; in March 2012 reached 1,183, a decline of 34.1 per cent from the 1,795 detached sales recorded in March 2011, and an 11.5 per cent decrease from the 1,336 units sold in March 2010. The benchmark price for detached properties increased 9.2 per cent from March 2011 to $1,056,400.</span></b></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">Sales of apartment properties reached 1,191 in March 2012, a decline of 26.6 per cent compared to the 1,622 sales in March 2011, and a decrease of 4.9 per cent compared to the 1,252 sales in March 2010.The benchmark price of an apartment property increased 2.2 per cent from March 2011 to $375,100.</span></b></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">Townhome property sales in March 2012 totalled 500, a decline of 24.6 per cent compared to the 663 sales in March 2011, and an 8.9 per cent decrease from the 549 townhome properties sold in March 2010. The benchmark price of a townhome unit increased 0.9 per cent between March 2011 and 2012 to $480,900.</span></b></p>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2012 13:45:57 -0800</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>We are proud to announce that this Feb 25th,  1:30 PM to  4:00 PM we will be hosting an Open House at 10 RENAISSANCE SQUARE in MURANO LOFTS in the THE QUAY neighborhood, NEW WESTMINSTER. This is an opportunity to visit this excellent Apartment for sale in beautiful THE QUAY.</p><p>Please come with any questions you may have. In the meantime you can take a virtual tour of this <a href="http://www.wendybetts.com/117">THE QUAY Apartment for sale</a>.</p><p>As always please do not hesitate to give me a call at 604-946-8000 if I can answer any questions before the open house, or if you would like to book a private showing.</p><p>Wendy Betts<br>Re/Max Progroup Realty</p>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2012 13:45:16 -0800</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>We are proud to announce that this Feb 26th,  1:30 PM to  4:00 PM we will be hosting an Open House at 1420 COMPSTON CRESCENT  in the BEACH GROVE neighborhood, TSAWWASSEN. This is an opportunity to visit this excellent House for sale in beautiful BEACH GROVE.</p><p>Please come with any questions you may have. In the meantime you can take a virtual tour of this <a href="http://www.wendybetts.com/118">BEACH GROVE House for sale</a>.</p><p>As always please do not hesitate to give me a call at 604-946-8000 if I can answer any questions before the open house, or if you would like to book a private showing.</p><p>Wendy Betts<br>Re/Max Progroup Realty</p>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:10:17 -0800</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[<br>VANCOUVER, B.C. &ndash; February 6, 2012 &ndash; Greater Vancouver home sellers were more active <br>than buyers in January and overall home prices, according to the new MLS&reg; Home Price Index <br>(MLS&reg; HPI), continued to experience more stability and less fluctuation compared to the <br>beginning of 2011.<br>The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential property sales in <br>Greater Vancouver reached 1,577 on the Multiple Listing Service&reg; (MLS&reg;) in January 2012. <br>This represents a 4.9 per cent decrease compared to the 1,658 sales recorded in December 2011, <br>a decrease of 13.3 per cent compared to the 1,819 sales in January 2011 and an 18 per cent <br>decline from the 1,923 home sales in January 2010. <br>January sales in Greater Vancouver were the second lowest January total in the region since <br>2002, though only 146 sales below the 10-year average.<br>&ldquo;We&rsquo;re seeing trends emerge in our market that favour buyers, such as increased selection and <br>more stability in pricing compared to this time last year,&rdquo;&nbsp; Rosario Setticasi, REBGV president <br>said. &ldquo;Last month&rsquo;s activity tells us that competition amongst home buyers was reduced in <br>January, which means that individuals looking to purchase a home had more time to do their <br>homework, consult with their REALTOR&reg;, and make a decision.&rdquo;<br>New listings for detached, attached and apartment properties in Greater Vancouver totalled 5,756 <br>in January. This represents a 19.9 per cent increase compared to the 4,801 new listings reported <br>in January 2011, and a 253.3 per cent increase compared to the 1,629 new listings reported in <br>December 2011. <br>Last month&rsquo;s new listing count was the highest January total in Greater Vancouver since 1995.<br>The total number of properties currently listed for sale on the Greater Vancouver MLS&reg; is<br>12,544, a 12.5 per cent increase compared to December 2011 and an increase of 20.2 per cent <br>compared to January 2011]]></description>
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      <title>1420 COMPSTON CRESCENT, TSAWWASSEN, BC</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:08:53 -0800</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>I just finished uploading this <i>House</i> for sale, <a href="http://www.wendybetts.com/118" title="1420 COMPSTON CRESCENT, TSAWWASSEN, BC">1420 COMPSTON CRESCENT, TSAWWASSEN, BC</a></p><p>A place to hang your heart!  Located just steps to the sandy beach of Boundary Bay, with nature trails to enjoy - you're going to fall in love with this 1420 sf post and beam rancher that has been impeccably cared for by it's original owners.  They just don't build houses like this anymore!  Begin with a great floor plan that offers 3 bedrooms plus one full 4 piece bath and one 2 piece ensuite bath - perfect for a growing family or a professional couple who might be downsizing.  Vaulted ceilings in the living room, solid oak hardwood floors, and a heat effiecient Valor Gas fireplace add the character - and the newer "50 Year" metal roof, vinyl windows, newer gas furnace and hot water tank bring peace of mind!  This home only needs some fresh decorating ideas - but that's the fun of dreaming how you can make it your very own!</p>]]></description>
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      <title>705 10 RENAISSANCE SQUARE, NEW WESTMINSTER, BC</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2012 11:14:36 -0800</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>I just finished uploading this <i>Apartment</i> for sale, <a href="http://www.wendybetts.com/117" title="705 10 RENAISSANCE SQUARE, NEW WESTMINSTER, BC">705 10 RENAISSANCE SQUARE, NEW WESTMINSTER, BC</a></p><p>West Coast Living at it's best!  This MURANO PENTHOUSE boasts sweeping views of the busy Fraser River - with vistas south over the Alex Frase Bridge.  Soaring 17 ft height ceilings with sklights and wall-to-wall windows compliment the reclaimed fir hardwood floors, slate tile and natural earth tones that make this two bedroom condo so inviting. Work-from-home professionals will love the creative loft space - perfect for a small studio or extra storage.  High end finishes include granite counter tops, gas fireplace, custom blinds. Spacious master suite enjoys access to the balcony - plus a walk-in close and full, 4 piece ensuite bath.   </p>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 07 Jan 2012 18:20:35 -0800</pubDate>
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<h1 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">Balanced real estate market prevailed through much of 2011</span></h1>
<p style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">The 2011 Greater Vancouver housing market began with heightened demand in regional hot spots and concluded with greater balance between seller supply and buyer demand.</span></b></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that total sales of detached, attached and apartment properties in 2011 reached 32,390, a 5.9 per cent increase from the 30,595 sales recorded in 2010, and a 9.2 per cent decrease from the 35,669 residential sales in 2009. Last year&rsquo;s home sale total was 6.3 per cent below the ten-year average for annual Multiple Listing Service&reg; (MLS&reg;) sales in the region.</span></b></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">The number of residential properties listed for sale on the MLS&reg; in Greater Vancouver increased 2.7 per cent in 2011 to 59,549 compared to the 58,009 properties listed in 2010. Looking back further, last year&rsquo;s total represents a 12.8 per cent increase compared to the 52,869 residential properties listed in 2009. Last year&rsquo;s listing total was 11.1 per cent above the ten-year average for annual Multiple Listing Service&reg; (MLS&reg;) property listings in the region.</span></b></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">&ldquo;It was a relatively balanced year for the real estate market in Greater Vancouver with listing totals slightly above historical norms and sale numbers slightly below,&rdquo; Rosario Setticasi, REBGV president said. </span></b></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">Residential property sales in Greater Vancouver totalled 1,658 in December 2011, a decrease of 12.7 per cent from the 1,899 sales recorded in December 2010 and a 29.7 per cent decline compared to November 2011 when 2,360 home sales occurred.</span></b></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">More broadly, last month&rsquo;s residential sales represent a 34.1 per cent decrease over the 2,515 residential sales in December 2009, a 79.4 per cent increase compared to December 2008&rsquo;s 924 sales, and a 12.6 per cent decrease compared to the 1,897 sales in December 2007.</span></b></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">The overall residential benchmark price, as calculated by the MLSLink Housing Price Index&reg;, for Greater Vancouver increased 7.6 per cent to $621,674 between Decembers 2010 and 2011. However, prices have decreased 1.5 per cent since hitting a peak of $630,921 in June 2011.</span></b></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">&ldquo;Our market remained in a balanced state for most of the year, although higher levels of demand for detached properties in the region&rsquo;s largest communities caused prices in certain areas to rise higher than others,&rdquo; Setticasi said. &ldquo;For example, the benchmark price of a single-family detached home experienced double-digit increases in nine areas within the region over the last 12 months.&rdquo;</span></b></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">New listings for detached, attached and apartment properties in Greater Vancouver totalled 1,629 in December 2011. This represents a 4.1 per cent decline compared to the 1,699 units listed in December 2010 and a 49.4 per cent decline compared to November 2011 when 3,222 properties were listed.</span></b></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">Sales of detached properties in December 2011 reached 630, a decrease of 18.1 per cent from the 769 detached sales recorded in December 2010, and a 30.2 per cent decrease from the 902 units sold in December 2009. The benchmark price for detached properties increased 11.2 per cent from December 2010 to $887,471.</span></b></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">Sales of apartment properties reached 774 in December 2011, a decline of 4.6 per cent compared to the 811 sales in December 2010, and a decrease of 32.9 per cent compared to the 1,154 sales in December 2009.The benchmark price of an apartment property increased 3.7 per cent from December 2010 to $401,396.</span></b></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">Attached property sales in December 2011 totalled 254, a decline of 20.4 per cent compared to the 319 sales in December 2010, and a 44.7 per cent decrease from the 459 attached properties sold in December 2009. The benchmark price of an attached unit increased 4.2 per cent between December 2010 and 2011 to $511,499.<br></span><br><a href="http://listserv.realtorlink.ca/t/66485/729584/9634/0/">Download the complete stats package by clicking here.</a></b></p>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 04 Jan 2012 21:05:34 -0800</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>I just sold this <i>Condominium</i> at 4900 47A AVENUE, LADNER, BC LADNER VILLAGE.</p><p>View this <a href="http://www.wendybetts.com/113" title="4900 47A AVENUE, LADNER, BC">recently sold Condominium</a> or see all my <a href="http://www.wendybetts.com/Properties.php">home sales</a></p>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 04 Dec 2011 07:07:04 -0800</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>We are proud to announce that this Dec 4th,  1:30 PM to  3:30 PM we will be hosting an Open House at 4955 River Road in SHOREWALK in the Ladner Village neighborhood, Ladner. This is an opportunity to visit this excellent Waterfront Condo for sale in beautiful Ladner Village.</p><p>Please come with any questions you may have. In the meantime you can take a virtual tour of this <a href="http://www.wendybetts.com/115">Ladner Village Waterfront Condo for sale</a>.</p><p>As always please do not hesitate to give me a call at 604-946-8000 if I can answer any questions before the open house, or if you would like to book a private showing.</p><p>Wendy Betts<br>Re/Max Progroup Realty</p>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 02 Dec 2011 11:20:14 -0800</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[<h1 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Historically normal activity keeps the Greater Vancouver housing market in a balanced state</span></span></span></h1>
<p style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">The Greater Vancouver housing market saw relatively typical home sale and listing activity in November.</span></span></span></b></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential property sales of detached, attached and apartment properties on the region&rsquo;s Multiple Listing Service&reg; (MLS&reg;) reached 2,360 in November. This represents a 5.9 per cent decline compared to the 2,509 sales in November 2010 and a 1.9 per cent increase compared to the 2,317 sales recorded in October 2011.</span></span></span></b></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Looking back further, last month&rsquo;s residential sales total is 5.8 per cent below the ten-year average for sales in November.</span></span></span></b></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">&ldquo;The pace of home listings entering the market eased slightly in November, compared to recent months, while sale levels remained fairly normal for this time of year,&rdquo; Rosario Setticasi, REBGV president said. &ldquo;November activity helped put our market firmly in balanced territory.&rdquo;</span></span></span></b></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">New listings for detached, attached and apartment properties in Greater Vancouver totalled 3,222 in November. This represents a 26.3 per cent decline compared to the 4,374 new listings reported in October 2011, but a 6.3 per cent increase compared to November 2010 when 3,030 properties were listed for sale on the MLS&reg;. </span></span></span></b></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Looking back further, last month&rsquo;s new listing total is 2.1 per cent above the ten-year average for November.</span></span></span></b></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">The total number of properties currently listed for sale on the Greater Vancouver MLS&reg; sits at 14,090, a decline of 9 per cent compared to October 2011 but an increase of 13 per cent when compared to this time last year.</span></span></span></b></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">The MLSLink&reg; Housing Price Index (HPI) benchmark price for all residential properties in Greater Vancouver over the last 12 months has increased 7.2 per cent to $622,087 in November 2011 from $580,080 in November 2010. </span></span></span></b></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Since reaching a peak in June of $630,921, the benchmark price for all residential properties in the region has declined 1.4 per cent.</span></span></span></b></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Sales of detached properties on the MLS&reg; in November 2011 reached 916, a decrease of 12.8 per cent from the 1,050 detached sales recorded in November 2010, and a 21.3 per cent decrease from the 1,164 units sold in November 2009. The benchmark price for detached properties increased 11.4 per cent from November 2010 to $890,204.</span></span></span></b></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Sales of apartment properties reached 1,000 in November 2011, a 4.9 per cent decrease compared to the 1,052 sales in November 2010, and a decrease of 28.4 per cent compared to the 1,396 sales in November 2009. The benchmark price of an apartment property increased 2.7 per cent from November 2010 to $399,686.</span></span></span></b></p>
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<p style="text-align: left;"><b>With a sales-to-active property listings ratio of 15 per cent, the Greater Vancouver housing market continues to hover at the lower end of a balanced market and has been trending in that direction over the past five months.</b></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><b>The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential property sales of detached, attached and apartment properties on the region&rsquo;s Multiple Listing Service&reg; (MLS&reg;) system reached 2,317 in October, a 1 per cent decrease compared to the 2,337 sales in October 2010 and a 3.2 per cent increase compared to the previous month. Those sales rank as the second lowest total for October over the last 10 years.</b></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><b>&ldquo;Right now, prospective home buyers have a good selection of properties to choose from and more time to make decisions,&rdquo; Rosario Setticasi, REBGV president said. &ldquo;Home sellers should be mindful of local market conditions to ensure they are pricing their properties competitively.&rdquo;</b></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><b>New listings for detached, attached and apartment properties in Greater Vancouver totalled 4,374 in October, which is on par with the 10-year average. This represents an 18.3 per cent increase compared to October 2010, when 3,698 properties were listed for sale on the MLS&reg;, and a 23 per cent decrease compared to the 5,680 new listings reported in September 2011.</b></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><b>The total number of properties listed for sale on the Greater Vancouver MLS&reg; system currently sits at 15,377, which is 9.3 per cent higher than the 14,075 properties listed for sale during the same period last year. October was the first month that the total number of property listings showed a decrease this year.</b></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><b>The MLSLink&reg; Housing Price Index (HPI) benchmark price for all residential properties in Greater Vancouver over the last 12 months has increased 7.5 per cent to $622,955 in October 2011 from $579,349 in October 2010. However, since reaching a peak in June of $630,921, the benchmark price for all residential properties in the region has declined 1.3 per cent.</b></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><b>Sales of detached properties in October reached 974, which represents virtually no change from the 976 detached sales recorded in October 2010, and a 34.5 per cent decrease from the 1,487 units sold in October 2009. The benchmark price for detached properties increased 11 per cent from October 2010 to $884,778, but decreased 1.3 per cent compared to the previous month.</b></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><b>Sales of apartment properties reached 958 in October, a 2.6 per cent decrease compared to the 984 sales in October 2010, and a decrease of 40.4 per cent compared to the 1,607 sales in October 2009. The benchmark price of an apartment property increased 3.2 per cent from October 2010 to $402,702, but decreased 0.7 per cent compared to the previous month.</b></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><b>Attached property sales in October totalled 382, a 1.3 per cent increase compared to the 377 sales in October 2010, and a 37.4 per cent decrease from the 610 attached properties sold in October 2009. The benchmark price of an attached unit increased 6.5 per cent between October 2010 and 2011 to $519,455, and increased half a per cent compared to the previous month.<br><br><a href="http://listserv.realtorlink.ca/t/61588/729584/7952/0/">Download the complete stats package by clicking here.</a>&nbsp;</b></p>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>I just finished uploading this <i>Apartment</i> for sale, <a href="http://www.wendybetts.com/116" title="#208 4753 River Road, Ladner, BC">#208 4753 River Road, Ladner, BC</a></p><p>Ahoy Matey's! Welcome to River West, where your "Marina Side" lifestyle awaits. With 1,351 sq ft of living, this spacious 2 bedroom 2 bathroom home has everything a professional couple could want. A spacious kitchen with a breakfast area and laminate hardwood floors is like the bridge of your ship!  There are plenty of cabinets and lots of counter workspace - plus the dual sink looks out to the living room! You'll entertain elegantly with open concept living and dining areas - with sliding doors that lead to the BBQ sized deck, with south west views to the river.  Five Star master Suite features a spa-like ensuite with a soaker tub, separate shower and "His & Hers" sinks. This building is comprised of 85 homes - very well maintainted, fully rain-screened, and finishing touches being completed on brand new interior hallways and lobby decor. Glorious sunsets on the river walks to historic Ladner Village</p>]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[<b><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Mortgage Rates effective: August 31, 2011<br>Closed Rates:</span> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></span><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Open Rates:<br></span>6 Month Closed: &nbsp;&nbsp;4.45% &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5 Year Open Variable: &nbsp;3.80%<br>1 Year Closed: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.64% &nbsp;<br>2 Year Closed: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.99% &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>3 Year Closed: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.09% &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>4 Year Closed: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.09% &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>5 Year Closed: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.39% &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>7 Year Closed: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.49% &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>10 Year Closed: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.74% &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>15 to 25 year terms available, please contact me directly for rates</span></span></span></b>]]></description>
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<p><span style="font-family: Arial;">Home sellers outpaced buyers on Greater Vancouver&rsquo;s Multiple Listings Service&reg; (MLS&reg;) in June, drawing the market back toward balance this summer.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Arial;">The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential property sales of detached, attached and apartment properties reached 3,262 in June, a 9.8 per cent increase compared to the 2,972 sales in June 2010 and a 3.4 per cent decline compared to the 3,377 sales in May 2011. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Arial;">New listings for detached, attached and apartment properties in Greater Vancouver totalled 5,793 in June. This represents a 4.5 per cent increase compared to June 2010 when 5,544 properties were listed for sale on the MLS&reg; and a 2.3 per cent decline compared to the 5,931 new listings reported in May 2011. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Arial;">Last month&rsquo;s new listing total was 9.8 per cent higher than the 10-year average for June, while residential sales were 7.3 per cent below the ten-year average for sales in June.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Arial;">&ldquo;With sales below the 10-year average and home listings above what&rsquo;s typical for the month, activity in June brought closer alignment between supply and demand in our marketplace,&rdquo; Rosario Setticasi, REBGV president said. &ldquo;With a sales-to-active-listings ratio of nearly 22 per cent, it looks like we&rsquo;re in the upper end of a balanced market.&rdquo;</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Arial;">At 15,106, the total number of residential property listings on the MLS&reg; increased 3.1 per cent in June compared to last month and declined 14 per cent from this time last year.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Arial;">The MLSLink&reg; Housing Price Index (HPI) benchmark price for all residential properties in Greater Vancouver over the last 12 months has increased 8.7 per cent to $630,921 in June 2011 from $580,237 in June 2010. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Arial;">&ldquo;The largest price increases continue to be in the detached home market on the westside of Vancouver and in West Vancouver,&rdquo; Setticasi said. &ldquo;Since the end of May, the benchmark price of a detached home rose more than $147,000 on the westside of Vancouver and over $80,000 in West Vancouver. Detached home prices in Richmond, however, levelled off slightly, declining $25,000 in June.&rdquo;</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Arial;">Sales of detached properties on the MLS&reg; in June 2011 reached 1,471, an increase of 29.1 per cent from the 1,139 detached sales recorded in June 2010, and an 11.8 per cent decrease from the 1,667 units sold in June 2009. The benchmark price for detached properties increased 13.4 per cent from June 2010 to $901,680.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Arial;">Sales of apartment properties reached 1,266 in June 2011, a 0.6 per cent increase compared to the 1,258 sales in June 2010, and a decrease of 29.3 per cent compared to the 1,790 sales in June 2009. The benchmark price of an apartment property increased 3.5 per cent from June 2010 to $405,200.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Arial;">Attached property sales in June 2011 totalled 525, an 8.7 per cent decrease compared to the 575 sales in June 2010, and a 34.5 per cent decrease from the 802 attached properties sold in June 2009. The benchmark price of an attached unit increased 6 per cent between June 2010 and 2011 to $522,424.<br><br></span></p>
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