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What is happening in the Vancouver Real Estate Market

Income tax credit of up to $10,000 for first-time new home buyers in BC
Government announces new HST/PST housing transitional rule

B.C. Real Estate New Home HST/GST Calculator

See information on how the 2012 budget affects the BC housing market

The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reported house sales and house listing activity has maintained a consistent pace in recent months, which is has helped create balanced conditions.

Sales were the lowest total for April since 2001 and 16.9% below the 10 year April sales average.

New listings in Greater Vancouver for April 2012: 6,056 (includes detached, attached and semi-detached and apartments). This is a 3.6% increase from the same time last year

Benchmark Price for all residential properties in Greater Vancouver: $683,800 - a 3.7% increase compared to April 2011 and a 2.8% increase over the last 3 months.

Detached Property Sales for April 2012: 1,126 units sold - a decrease of 19.7% from same time last year.
Benchmark price for Detached Home in April 2012: $1,064,800 - a 6.3% increase from April 2011

Apartment Property Sales for April 2012: 1,190 units sold - a decrease of .9% from April 2011
Benchmark price of an apartment property: $375,900 - a 1.1% from same time last year

Townhome Property Sales for April 2012: 483 units sold - a 22.3% decrease from April 2011.
Benchmark price for Townhouses in April 2012: $487,300 - a 1.7% increase from same time last year.

To keep current with the Vancouver Real Estate Market and view the latest statistics,
visit the The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) web site.

According to the Teranet-National Bank National Composite House Price Index™ house prices report, there was 0.3% decrease in Vancouver house prices in January 2012. Vancouver was showing the fourth consecutive decline . Compare to other Canadian cities

Interesting Facts on Vancouver

  • World Airport Awards by Skytrax shows Vancouver International Airport as the best airport in North America in 2012.
  • The Economist Intelligence Unit has listed Vancouver has the #1 Most Liveable City in the World.
  • MoneySense has ranked Vancouver as the best place in Canada for Culture of 2012.
  • The cruise industry in British Columbia contributes $508 million to the economy annually
  • The Port of Vancouver is North America's gateway for Asia-Pacific trade and is North America's #1 in total foreign exports.
  • The City of Vancouver has a goal to be the greenest city in the world by 2020
  • Vancouver has been designated a Cultural Capital of Canada for 2011, (along with Charlottetown, PEI, and Lévis, Quebec)

General Information on Vancouver

Vancouver is located on the West Coast of Canada and is the largest city in British Columbia

Vancouver Weather: Being on the ocean, Vancouver has a moderate climate with lots of rain between October and March with summers being dry often with drought conditions.

Mayor of Vancouver: Gregor Robertson

Municipalities of Vancouver

  • City of Vancouver
  • Burnaby
  • Bowen Island
  • Coquitlam
  • Delta
  • Langley
  • Maple Ridge
  • New Westminster
  • North Vancouver
  • Pitt Meadows
  • Port Coquitlam
  • Port Moody
  • Richmond
  • Surrey
  • West Vancouver

Burnaby

Burnaby is directly east of the City of Vancouver, located on the Burrard Peninsula. Burnaby covers 98.6 sq. km or 38 sq. miles. There are 2 lakes in Burnaby, an ocean beach, rivers, streams, lots of parks and forest.

Burnaby is divided into 4 quadrants:

  1. Northwest - Brentwood
  2. Northeast - Lougheed
  3. Southwest - Metrotown
  4. Southeast - Edmonds

For maps of Burnaby visit City of Burnaby Maps index

If you are relocating to Burnaby or even just moving within Burnaby, if we can be of assistance in finding you a Top Burnaby Realtor please fill in the form on the top right hand column of this page.

Burnaby & New Westminster Newcomers

Bowen Island

Bowen Island is a quiet little Island located off the Coast of West Vancouver. To access Bowen Island by ferry, you need to take the ferry from Horseshoe Bay and it is only a 20 min. ferry ride before you arrive on the Island. Approximately 6 km wide by 12 km long.

Bowen Island is home to many artists and writers. The population of Bowen Island is approximately 4,000.

Delta

Delta is centrally located at the intersection of Highway 99, (which links Vancouver with the USA border), and Highway 17, (which leads to the BC Ferries Terminal at Tsawwassen). Delta is a year-round, outdoor recreational area featuring town life and is surrounded with walking trails, waterways, and farmland.

The City of Delta Information

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Coquitlam

Coquitlam is located to the east of Port Moody. Coquitlam derives its name from the annual ritual of the salmon spawning in its local rivers and creeks. Coquitlam is a great outdoor city and has over 70 local parks including the 435 acre Mundy Park Forest.

Visit the web site of The City of Coquitlam for lots of great information.

If you are relocating to Coquitlam and would like us to recommend a top Coquitlam realtor please fill in the form on the right side of this web page.

Langley

Langley is less than an hour's drive east of Vancouver.

Langley is home to Kwantlen University College. Langley is a great city to live in with it's high-end shopping centre, independent stores, farmer’s markets, antique shops, wineries, parklands, and it's thriving arts community surrounded by rich farmland. The housing costs in Langley are up to 57% less than in Vancouver.

For detailed information on moving to Langley, visit the City of Langley web site

Contact Top City Realtors for a top Langley realtor.

Maple Ridge

Maple Ridge lies on the north shore of the Fraser River and is 45 km east of the City of Vancouver. Living in Maple Ridge you will enjoy a small town friendliness with all the advantages of a large city.

Information on the District of Maple Ridge

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New Westminster

The City of New Westminster is located 20 km southeast of Vancouver along the north banks of the Fraser River. New Westminster is the oldest city in western Canada is known as the Royal City. This is a great place to live with the city's beautiful heritage buildings, sloping streets and views of the water.

There is much to enjoy living in New Westminster with it's green parks, bicycle path, walking trails, heritage neighbourhoods, fine museums, live theatre, and festivals.

Find more information about "The Royal City" visit the City of New Westminster's web site

Burnaby & New Westminster Newcomers

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North Vancouver

On the North Shore, the City and District of North Vancouver are located across the Burrard Inlet from the City of Vancouver. North Vancouver is surrounded by the beautiful Coastal Mountain range.

Average household income in both the City and the District are higher than the Greater Vancouver average. Many young professionals with families, retirees and seniors call North Vancouver home.

The vision of the District of Vancouver is "...to be among the most sustainable communities in the world
by 2020..." For additional information for living in North Van, please visit The District of North Vancouver

There is also great information at the North Vancouver Chamber of Commerce web site.

We can help you find the Top North Vancouver Real Estate Agents.


Pitt Meadows

The City of Pitt Meadows is located east of the City of Vancouver on the north shore of the Fraser River and east bank of the Pitt River. Pitt Meadows is a growing community with a population of just over 18,200 and is expected to grow to 20,000 by 2020.

Living in the beautiful city of Pitt Meadows you will have lots of opportunities for cycling, hiking, horseback riding, canoeing, kayaking, golfing, and climbing and to enjoy the many parks, the rivers, lake and the mountains.

For additional information on "The Natural Place to Live", visit The web site for The City of Pitt Meadows

If you are relocating to Pitt Meadows we can help you find a Top Pitt Meadows Realtor.

Port Coquitlam

Port Coquitlam is located in the heart of the Lower Mainland, between the Pitt and Coquitlam Rivers. The city has a beautiful natural setting with a warm small town feel which makes it a great place to call home.

A revitalized but historic downtown maintains a village like atmosphere.

Visit the City of Port Coquitlam web site for more information of Port Coquitlam

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Port Moody

Port Moody is located at the top of the Burrard Inlet, at the foot of Eagle Mountain and is approximately 30 minutes from downtown Vancouver.

This beautiful city is surrounded by mountains, water, and forested hillsides.

Visit the City of Port Moody web site for more information on The City of Arts

To find a top Port Moody real estate agent, fill in our form on the top right of this web page.

Richmond

The City of Richmond, located on Canada's Pacific Coast is in close proximity to downtown Vancouver (approximately 20 mins from downtown Vancouver) and the U.S. border (approximately 25 minutes to the USA Border). Richmond is made up of a series of islands at the mouth of the Fraser River. The coastal mountain range provides a beautiful backdrop. The islands of Richmond  include Sea Island, most of Lulu Island, and fifteen smaller islands.

Richmond has been experiencing a huge growth. It's close proximity to downtown Vancouver makes it a popular destination for buying a home. Richmond is a vibrant multicultural modern city

The City of Richmond Vision "For the City of Richmond to be the most appealing, livable, and well-managed community in Canada." Visit the City of Richmond for information on this great City.

To find a Top Richmond Realtor, please contact us.

Surrey

The city of Surrey is located 26 km southeast of the City of Vancouver. Surrey is comprised of six towns centers; Fleetwood, Whalley, Guildford, Newton, Cloverdale and South Surrey.

Surrey is known for its many parks and green space.

We can assist you with find a Top Surrey Realtor, simply fill in the form at the top right of this web page and we will be in touch shortly. If you would like a top realtor specifically for one of the towns of Surrey, just let us know.

The City of Surrey - for detailed information on living in Surrey.

West Vancouver

Visit the web site for the West Vancouver Directory

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West Vancouver Newcomers Club

City of Vancouver

Communities and Areas of the City of Vancouver

  • West End
  • Shaughnessy
  • West Point Grey
  • Mount Pleasant
  • Downtown Eastside
  • Kitsilano
  • South Granville
  • False Creek
  • Coal Harbour
  • Yaletown
  • Fairview
  • South Cambie
  • Dunbar Southland
  • Arbutus Ridge
  • Kerrisdale
  • Marpole
  • Oakridge
  • Riley Park Little Mountain
  • Kengsington - Cedar Cottage
  • Sunset
  • Victoria-Fraserview
  • Killarney
  • Renfrew Collingwood
  • Hastings Sunrise
  • Grandview Woodland

If you would like us to recommend a Top Vancouver Realtor for any of the communities or surrounding areas of Vancouver including Burnaby, Coquitlam, Delta, Langley, Maple Ridge, New Westminster, North Vancouver, Pitt Meadows, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Richmond, Surrey and West Vancouver, please fill in the form on the top right of this page. We will be in touch shortly with a Top Vancouver Real Estate agent. If there is a certain community or area of Vancouver that you are looking for an expert realtor, just let us know the community in the comments field.

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