Things to do in Vancouver This Weekend.
THINGS TO DO THIS WEEKEND
Pam’s April 2020 Stats and Graphs for Vancouver East & West Are Here.
The April 2020 Market stats are out and available for download. You get the following graphs and charts for both Vancouver East and Vancouver West. Activity Snapshot by PropertyType Detached Properties Report and Graph Condo Report and Graph Townhomes Report and Graph Benchmark Price Graph Average Price Per Square Foot If you are interested in…
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Why is Real Estate an Essential Service?
With social distancing advisories and non-essential business closures in place, many people – some realtors included – are scrutinizing whether real estate is an essential service as it has been classified in many regions across Canada and the US. Those who argue against the essential classification are coming from a good place, with hopes that more-stringent lockdowns…
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Vancouver Park Board’s COVID-19 response
Since early March, the Vancouver Park Board has been working hard to respond to the threat of the COVID-19 pandemic to communities across the city. Via this message we would like to share with you a message from your Commissioners and highlights of our response across both our recreation and parks system. Our Commissioners and…
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Home sales and listings down amid COVID-19, new tools and practices emerge to help buyers and sellers adapt
While Metro Vancouver home sale and listing activity remains limited by the COVID-19 situation, REALTORS® across the region are fast adopting new tools and practices to help advise and serve their clients in a responsible way. The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential home sales in the region totalled 1,109 in…
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Best Places to Live 2020: Canada Liveability Report.
Local pride will be more important than ever in restoring liveability While Canadians from coast to coast to coast isolate themselves from the many local enjoyments they derived from their neighbourhoods prior to COVID-19, their genuine love for their local community offers many glimmers of hope in the months ahead. In its latest report, RE/MAX…
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Home Security Do’s & Don’ts.
Whenever you leave your home — whether it’s for a fall vacation, the school run, or a just a long day at Costco — you want everything to be in its place when you get back. Protect yourself from theft with these do’s and don’ts of home security. DO: Lock It Down Sure, it’s home-security common…
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Thank you front line workers!
I want to take a moment during this slow down and give a shout out to our front line workers. Please join me in saying Thank you!
How to Be a Good Neighbour While Social Distancing.
As Covid-19 sweeps its way through our cities and neighbourhoods, we’ve also seen acts of kindness emerge in its wake. From cities and countries pulling together to weather the economic storms ahead, to online communities offering support for individuals, families, students, homeowners, renters, business owners, employees, those looking for work, and those trying to manage…
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Pam’s March 2020 Stats and Graphs for Vancouver East & West Are Here.
The March 2020 Market stats are out and available for download. You get the following graphs and charts for both Vancouver East and Vancouver West. Activity Snapshot by PropertyType Detached Properties Report and Graph Condo Report and Graph Townhomes Report and Graph Benchmark Price Graph Average Price Per Square Foot If you are interested in…
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COVID-19 Managing – April 2020
Keeping Mental & Physical Health during the COVID-19 Pandemic Going the social distance March 19, 2020Diane McIntosh, member of the TELUS team Hi team, Foolishly, I ventured to Costco today. My house-bound mother needed her favorite Kirkland groceries. She’s a healthy 78-year old, but being in a high-risk group, if she were to get ill,…
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Home buyers and sellers adjust their activities in March amid challenging circumstances
Metro Vancouver’s* housing market saw steady home buyer demand to begin March and a levelling off of activity as the month went on and concerns about the COVID-19 outbreak intensified. The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential home sales in the region totalled 2,524 in March 2020, a 46.1 per cent…
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What Spring Looks Like From Space
The view at the moment about 22,000 miles into space, would be similar to what you see here — two nearly equal slices cut straight down the middle, one light, one dark.Credit…NASA Bees buzzing, flowers blooming and birds singing are some telltale signs that spring is upon us. But do you ever wonder what the…
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Pam’s February 2020 Stats and Graphs for Vancouver East & West
The February 2020 Market stats are out and available for download. You get the following graphs and charts for both Vancouver East and Vancouver West. Activity Snapshot by PropertyType Detached Properties Report and Graph Condo Report and Graph Townhomes Report and Graph Benchmark Price Graph Average Price Per Square Foot If you are interested in…
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Steady demand and low supply benefits home sellers.
Steady demand and low supply benefits home sellers. February saw steady home buyer demand and reduced home seller supply across Metro Vancouver. The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential home sales in the region totalled 2,150 in February 2020, a 44.9 per cent increase from the 1,484 sales recorded in February…
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Spring forward!
Mark your calendars – on Sunday, March 8th our clocks spring ahead! The change of one hour can ultimately impact our chronobiological rhythms that influence sleep quality and duration. Light suppresses the secretion of melatonin, a hormone that regulates our circadian rhythm, which can subsequently impact biological processes like hormone production and cell regeneration. Included below are tips to minimize the impacts of…
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Fairview looking west across False Creek in 1891 vs modern times.
More photos of Fairview from the past.
Pam’s January 2020 Stats and Graphs for Vancouver East & West
The January 2020 Market stats are out and available for download. You get the following graphs and charts for both Vancouver East and Vancouver West. Activity Snapshot by PropertyType Detached Properties Report and Graph Condo Report and Graph Townhomes Report and Graph Benchmark Price Graph Average Price Per Square Foot If you are interested in…
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Home sale activity up, supply down to start 2020
Home sale and price activity remained steady in Metro Vancouver* to start 2020 while home listing activity declined in January. The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential home sales in the region totalled 1,571 in January 2020, a 42.4 per cent increase from the 1,103 sales recorded in January 2019, and…
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January 2020 Metro Vancouver SnapStat Reports
Get the latest January 2020 Metro Vancouver reports for everything you need to know about your Real Estate Market, compliments of Pam Allen. The areas include: Downtown, Westside, Eastside, North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Richmond, Tsawwassen and Ladner. Contact Pam Allen to get your report today
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