Mike Andruff

           False Creek North is the former Expo '86 World Exposition site. Concord Pacific has done an outstanding job of transforming the site into one of the most attractive areas of Vancouver. In fact, many of the city fathers of the Expo days have located in the area, attesting to its desirability. This is high density living.

            The one thing that the area has is VIEWS! Also, there is a real connection to the boating life here with numerous marinas easily accessible.

The boundaries of the area are Pacific Boulevard on the north, Burrard Street on the west, Quebec Street on the east, and False Creek on the south.

In 2008, 292 strata properties sold in False Creek North at an average sale price of $837,000.

At VancouverPropertyFinder.com, the best properties are at your fingertips. You can browse property listings, do a Google hybrid map search, or perform a customized search to find False Creek North properties for sale that best meet your needs.           

And please remember, Vancouver is host to 2010 Winter Olympics . We encourage the world to enjoy our wonderful city.

             False Creek (Fairview Slopes) has little, if any, single detached properties. Additionally, over half of the attached dwellings are leaseholds in favor of the City of Vancouver. (This means one has the long term use of the property, however at the conclusion of the lease term, the ownership reverts to the City.) At this point terms are in the 25-35 year range.

            The one thing that the area has is VIEWS! There is nothing like viewing the nighttime city skyline, and the daytime view of the mountains is not bad either.

The boundaries of the area are False Creek on the north, Burrard Street on the west, Cambie Street on the east, and West 6th Avenue on the south.

In 2008, 100 strata properties sold in False Creek (Fairview Slopes) at an average sale price of $586,000.

At VancouverPropertyFinder.com, the best properties are at your fingertips. You can browse property listings, do a Google hybrid map search, or perform a customized search to find False Creek (Fairview Slopes) properties for sale that best meet your needs.           

And please remember, Vancouver is host to 2010 Winter Olympics . We encourage the world to enjoy our wonderful city.

             Fairview is a special area of Vancouver. Many of the residences are three and fourplex strata titled properties. Coach houses are common here. Fairview has numerous north/south and east/west transportation connectors for commuters.

            Single detached properties comprise less than 1% of the housing stock. Duplexes, townhouses, and apartments predominate in this area.

The boundaries of the area are West 6th Avenue on the north, Burrard Street on the west, Cambie Street on the east, and West 16th Avenue on the south.

In 2008, 471 strata properties sold in Fairview at an average sale price of $509,000.

At VancouverPropertyFinder.com, the best properties are at your fingertips. You can browse property listings, do a Google hybrid map search, or perform a customized search to find Fairview properties for sale that best meet your needs.           

And please remember, Vancouver is host to 2010 Winter Olympics . We encourage the world to enjoy our wonderful city.

An interview with Rob Regan-Pollock, Mortgage Broker

     O.K. you've just negotiated a contract for your dream piece of property. One of your conditions precedent (subject conditions), is to arrange your finances before your subject release date. If you have watched this video, your are likely prepared to proceed with your purchase. No worries here mate! But if you haven't prepared for your financing, ooops, a major bump in the road to your purchase. This is happening more often times than not.

     For example, your credit score for your lender may produce surprise results. If your know this in advance of your purchase, things can be done to ameliorate your score, making your approval a success. Your mortgage broker is the resource person to aid you in this process. The video below features mortgage professional, Rob Regan-Pollock. Here's Rob:

     At VancouverPropertyFinder.com, the best properties are at your fingertips. You can browse property listings, do a Google hybrid map search, or perform a customized search.           

     And please remember, Vancouver is host to 2010 Winter Olympics . We encourage the world to enjoy our wonderful city

With a 58% decline in sales volume over the previous period in 2008, it is clear the sneeze in the United States market, has caused a royal head cold in the Vancouver real estate market.

Paraphrasing Vancouver Real Estate Board President Dave Watt, "Home sales and consumer confidence are at a low point at the moment, but long term strength and security of our housing market are beyond the reach of the economic clouds of today."

Well with every cloud there is a silver lining as they say and here is one. With rates as low as they are ,and selection fair, isn't this the perfect time to buy up! That's right, you have equity sitting in your home, money is cheap, why not buy yourself a bigger home? This is the time to do it. (This is dependent on your income situation being stable, your need for more space, and a working relationship with a realtor who can spot good opportunities for you.)

Timing is always difficult to call. My experience with real estate purchases, there's no time like the present.

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