Port Moody stats for 2008…
Here are some real estate graphs and stats specific to Port Moody through 2008. To access the latest market information for a specific area of Port Moody click here. For a general MLS search click here.
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Coquitlam (Westwood Plateau) Paddock Drive
Mount Baker view from balcony. Large covered deck backing onto greenbelt. A great, quality-built home with 4 large bedrooms & den. Interior features large windows, hardwood floors, maple cabinets, stainless steel appliances and gas range, 5″ baseboard & slate entry. Extra large, energy-efficient, newer front-load washer & dryer. Jack & Jill bathroom and cathedral ceiling in master … Read more
What will record low interest rates mean for home buyers?
Following the latest Bank of Canada’s overnight rate cut from 1.50% to 1.00%, Canada’s banks have cut their prime lending rates by a half-point to a record low of three per cent, and reduced some fixed and floating-rate mortgages. The answer home buyers’ will be seeking surrounding this all-time low interest rate, will be how … Read more
An Exciting Future for Port Moody, BC…
The City of Port Moody wants to hear your feedback on the draft policies and proposed land use changes. Since the Official Community Plan (OCP) review process began, hundreds of community members shared their own vision and provided input for the future of Port Moody. As a result of this, updated OCP policies have … Read more
New Home Buyers Alert: Before You Sign on the dotted line…
A question asked by Chris in my previous blog post comments: Metro Vancouver Housing Inventory drops almost 37%… prompted this post. Did you know that a potential buyer of a new home walking into the developer’s pre-sale office without a professional REALTOR® is compromising their position by automatically limiting their representation? It is not possible … Read more
Maple Ridge (Cottonwood) – 236th St
“Wow Factor” in this updated 1/2 duplex style end unit, with a bright spacious and well appointed layout, featuring: granite countertop; stainless backsplash and appliances; Brazilian tiles; Australian wool carpet; crown moulding; designer paint; custom B/I pantry; and, much more. Impeccably maintained inside and out makes this move-in ready and waiting your personal touch. Lovely … Read more
Metro Vancouver Housing Inventory drops almost 37%…
On September 30, 2008, the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) had a total of 22,605 active listings. This recent high may have caused some panic because there were only 13,574 listings exactly one year earlier. Yesterday, January 16, 2009, I did a search for all REBGV active listings and this is what I found: As David Clayton-Thomas lyricized,”What … Read more
“Holmes on Homes” teams up with “Marketplace”…
Canada’s Investigative Consumer Show, Marketplace, and Mike Holmes, HGTV’s contractor of Holmes on Homes, collaborated for a CBC episode entitled, “New Home Nightmares“. Although it only scratches the surface, this production demonstrates how the legislative system in Canada is badly broken leaving home buying consumers at the mercy of unscrupulous home builders and developers, and … Read more
Coquitlam (Town Centre) – Eastwood St
Beautiful updated 1 bedroom unit in desirable “Lakeside Terrace”, Whistler type complex set amongst waterways and fountains. Great amenities include: indoor pool, two hot tubs, two saunas, full gym, social room and a guest suite. This condo has a large master bedroom, gas fireplace, hardwood floor in the kitchen and entrance, all new paint, nice … Read more
Vancouver West (West End) – Harwood St
A sunny, south facing, quiet, spacious 655 sf, 1 bedroom suite, conveniently located in the West End, just steps to the beaches, seawall and bus. Recently renovated, including new stainless steel appliances, the suite comes with storage locker & 1 underground parking space. Roof, plumbing and boiler have been replaced in last 6 years. Low … Read more