As one of most livable cities in the world, Vancouver’s real estate landscape is becoming more competitive and many developers are evolving their home design by finding smarter ways to optimize spaces for modern condo living.
Round up of what happened in Vancouver real estate last week that you might have missed:
Life events can trigger the search for a new home which can often mean needing to relocate. Whatever your motivation to move, choosing a new neighbourhood is as important as choosing a new home.
Here are some things to look for when researching unfamiliar areas:
Have you noticed the trend for downsizing the way we live? Homeowners of all generations are realizing that “living large” doesn’t always mean living better.
A new Canadian motor-vehicle survey revealed that Vancouverites are choosing to leave their cars at home (Fig. 11) 23% more often than they did 9 years ago.
Choosing to make the investment into a brand new home has many practical benefits. Warranty protection, customizations, the latest in appliances, finishing materials, and building technologies are all reasons we’ve seen buyers choose new.
Incorporated in 1957, White Rock is one of Metro Vancouver’s most beloved communities. It continues to inspire locals and tourists alike with its panoramic oceanfront vistas.
2014 was marked by no major swings but measured growth in most sectors.
UPDATE: Click through for our Metro Vancouver Real Estate Market 2015 Mid-Year Review
MAC Marketing Solutions was quoted in today's Vancouver Sun article \"Barbara Yaffe: Property developers bullish on Metro Vancouver real estate market\":