November 2024 Presale Pulse

November 2024 Real Estate Market Insights Welcome to the November 2024 episode of the Presale Pulse, a real estate show brought to you by hosts Suzana Goncalves and Brittany Reimer. Watch the video to understand the latest macroeconomics, presale, and resale trends over the last 30 days affecting
Intelligent Condo Space Shopping
8 years
Without a doubt, Vancouver has become one of the world’s most prestigious real estate destinations. With climbing population trends, scarcity of land, and limited supply of housing, local builders and homeowners have become more creative and intelligent in maximizing every square foot of their homes
Family Condo Living - Downsizing to Upgrading
8 years
Our city is home to some of the world’s best developers, architects and interior designers. As the babyboomer demographic heads into retirement and their children start their own families, we have seen a major change in market demand for larger family sized condominiums. In fact, there are now
Translink Prepares for the Evergreen SkyTrain
8 years
The 11-kilometre long Evergreen Extension will bring the entire SkyTrain system up to a total of 79.6 kilometres throughout Metro Vancouver. Residents living in Coquitlam, Port Moody and Burquitlam will have access to frequent SkyTrain services, connecting to Lougheed Town Centre Station in under 15
Gauging the Investment Potential of a Neighbourhood
8 years
The never-ending conversation around the hot Vancouver real estate market makes it difficult for one not to be tempted to participate. The increasing home prices continue to add fuel to the fire for many surrounding markets in the Metro Vancouver area piquing the interest of many who may not be your
Presale Real Estate 101
8 years
In Metro Vancouver, buying presale is an excellent option for those in the market for a home. Presale allows you to purchase a home prior to it being move-in ready, frequently before construction has begun. Typically, presale offers you the ability to choose a home with a layout style and number of
2016 Mid-Year Market Review
8 years
With rumors of the real estate market taking a down turn recently, let’s take a look at what has happened so far in Greater Vancouver as we reach the yearly half way mark. Although many predicted the market would soften in 2016 that has not been the case. Since the start of 2016, sales activity and
Federal Funding & Transit Oriented Communities
8 years
The Federal government has recently announced that $740 million dollars in funding will be granted to British Columbia for transit and of that, $370 million will be going to the Lower Mainland. The funding will be spent on a number of things including: 28 new railcars to the Millennium and Expo
Calculating All the Costs of Buying a New Home
8 years
When you’re purchasing a brand new condo, it’s important to know that there are additional costs to consider in addition to the price of the home. While the points below specifically addresses pre-sale condos, you should also be aware that resale properties incur additional costs such as Home
Neighbourhood Profile: Queensborough
8 years
Situated on the tip of Lulu Island, to the east of Richmond, is the New Westminster neighbourhood of Queensborough. Arguably one of Metro Vancouver’s most rapidly developing areas, Queensborough is set for even more radical change in the coming years. Bordered by the Fraser River, the area was