Richmond, BC

Convenient Living at Vancouver's Condo

How could one not look at the possibility of owning a piece of luxury mixed with affordability?

A few years ago, we have seen the rise of condominium development at the Collingwood side of Vancouver. Since the development is situated in a strategic location, it boasts access to obvious convenience.

Its proximity to public transportation is apparently one of the benefits of those who have recently owned properties in the area. To date, this continues to attract prospective home buyers.

The Joyce sky train station leads you to other major locations throughout the Lower Mainland. Not to mention, recreation and shops nearby promise a better experience.

One of the developments in the area of Collingwood that one might have an interest in is the URBA condominium. As per the MLS, there are at least nine units available in this complex, with one or two bedroom units. Price ranges from 299K to 399K.

If you are interested to arrange an appointment to view the condo units:

Please send request by email.

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Sheila Atienza, BC REALTOR and Mortgage Broker

Author of "You are Privileged, 12 Success Principles to Uncover Your Innermost Potential" (ISBN 9780981147505)

Author of "How to Prepare to Own a Home in Canada, Recession-proof Lifestyle for Immigrants and First-time Buyers" (ISBN 9780981147512)

Richmond townhouses for sale

Townhouses are more affordable than detached homes and offer larger living areas than condos to accommodate their families. Richmond townhouses range in built up areas from the smaller 1,200 to 2,000 square feet living. The selling prices for Richmond townhouses may be from $300,000 to $750,000, depending on the size, age and location.

A home owner who can afford to pay $500,000 to $650,000, will have little problem finding a larger and newer townhouse. You can view Richmond townhouses currently listed for sale here.

Most popular townhouse size and price range

Richmond townhouses that have 3 bedrooms with average living area between 1,450 to $1600 square feet are in great demand. Such units generally are priced between $390,000 to $450,000 for older units. Newer townhouses are now selling at higher price range between $500,000 to $650,000.

One of the most desirable Richmond neighborhoods known as Terra Nova has many townhomes between 6 to 15 years old listed for sale on the MLS.

You can view the historical and current price information for Terra Nova townhouses at 3711 Robson Court, 3880 Westminster Hwy, and 5988 Blanshard Drive.

Click here to view townhomes listed for sale in Terra Nova, Richmond.

Older Richmond townhouses

Some of the older Richmond townhouse complexes are in demand as these are two-level townhomes with more spacious open floor plans and play areas for young kids. These strata townhouse complexes also have more shrubs, trees and landscape yards. Some of the popular west Richmond townhouses are Timberwood Village, Mariners Village, Kingfisher Road, Tiffany Blvd, Minoru Blvd, Abercrombie Drive, etc.

If you are planning to buy or sell your townhouse in Richmond, you are welcome to contact me for a discussion, or email me.

Where the housing market in BC is headed

Recent reports say that the season of Spring could be the testing point where the sector of housing might most likely go.

We have observed the prices of homes; or how real estate have gone relatively low after a decade of watching houses that command high price.

Although, it's still a buyer's market, analysts see an analogy that the increase of prices this month of March could mean that the market has already hit the lowest point or it might simply indicate that it's typical of the season.

Here's an interesting article which reports an indicator where the housing market is headed in BC.

http://www.ctvbc.ctv.ca/servlet/an/local/CTVNews/20090319/BC_spring_housing_season_090319/20090320/?hub=BritishColumbiaHome

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Sheila Atienza, Richmond BC REALTOR/Mortgage Broker

Author of "You are Privileged, 12 Success Principles to Uncover Your Innermost Potential"

Author of "How to Prepare to Own a Home in Canada, Recession-proof Lifestyle for Immigrants and First-time Buyers"

"You are Privileged" Book Coming to Richmond Public Library

Here's good news for booklovers and residents in the city of Richmond.

The recently published book title: "YOU ARE PRIVILEGED, 12 Success Principles to Uncover Your Innermost Potential" by Canadian publisher, Privilege Solutions Integrated and written by Canadian author, Sheila Atienza, will soon be available at the Richmond Public Library.

Richmond Public Library comprises at least five public libraries in the entire city of Richmond, namely: Brighouse, Ironwood, Cambie, Hamilton and Steveston.

The book has been released several weeks ago in the US and Canada and currently available at select major and independent bookstores worldwide. Here's the list of some of the stores that carry this book title:

Canada: chapters rare amazon.ca

US/International: betterworld blackwell amazon.com barnes&noble

If you'd like to see an excerpt from an article about this book posted on Chapters Indigo:

Feel Good About Yourself!

When things fall apart or go the way you never expected, what do you do?
Particularly, with the global economic downturn we are all experiencing these days; we could not help but be affected. Thus, we feel so low. We worry...

Continue reading...http://community.indigo.ca/posts/Sheila-Atienza/user-356471/534754.html

Sheila Atienza, Richmond BC REALTOR and Mortgage Broker

Author, "YOU ARE PRIVILEGED, 12 Success Principles to Uncover Your Innermost Potential"

Author, "How to Prepare to Own a Home in Canada, Recession-proof Lifestyle for Immigrants and First-time Buyers"

Mortgage Rates these days have become more attractive to prospective mortgage applicants. Although, the economy is still going through the rough edges, some home buyers or even homeowners who may be considering refinancing or perhaps at the point of renewal, have seen the advantages of how feasible it is to look at your mortgage options today.

Sheila Atienza, Mortgage Broker

Dominion Lending Centres Westcoast

To apply for mortgage (pre-approval, home purchase or refinancing) please visit: http://sheilaatienza.ca/applynow.php