Reading an interesting article in the New Yorker Magazine last month on the rise of Vancouver property values and how it has become a truly global market in real estate. Vancouver's appeal consists of comfort and security for foreign buyers, thus making it a sort of "Hedge City". Here's a link to the article: http://www.newyorker.com/talk/financial/2014/05/26/140526ta_talk_surowiecki

I just sold this Duplex at 8400 NO 1 Road, Richmond, British Columbia Boyd Park.View this recently sold Duplex or see all my home sales

I just finished uploading this Condo for sale, 106 8720 NO 1 Road, Richmond, British Columbia"APPLE GREENE" LARGE 1 - BEDROOM PLUS DEN APARTMENT. (DEN EASILY CONVERTS TO 2ND BEDROOM). 1.5 BATHROOMS. INSUITE LAUNDRY. 1090 SQ. Ff. INCLUDING TilE GLASSED-IN BALCONY. UNDERCOVER PARKING. GREAT REC. FACILITIES WITH INDOOR AND OUTDOOR SWIMMING POOLS, SAUNAS, LOUNGES AND MORE. NEAR SEAFAIR SHOPPING CENTRE AND TRANSIT.

We are proud to announce that this Jul 6th, 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM we will be hosting an Open House at 10177 PUGWASH Place in the Steveston North neighborhood, Richmond. This is an opportunity to visit this excellent Townhouse for sale in beautiful Steveston North.Please come with any questions you may have. In the meantime you can take a virtual tour of this Steveston North Townhouse for sale.As always please do not hesitate to give me a call at 604 889-1118 if I can answer any questions before the open house, or if you would like to book a private showing.Owen BiglandMacdonald Westmar

We are proud to announce that this Jul 5th, 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM we will be hosting an Open House at 3591 GRANVILLE Ave in the Terra Nova neighborhood, Richmond. This is an opportunity to visit this excellent Townhouse for sale in beautiful Terra Nova.Please come with any questions you may have. In the meantime you can take a virtual tour of this Terra Nova Townhouse for sale.As always please do not hesitate to give me a call at 604 889-1118 if I can answer any questions before the open house, or if you would like to book a private showing.Owen BiglandMacdonald Westmar

My latest luxury listing in an incredible half duplex style executive town home at Quilchena Golf & Countrey club. Take a look at the photos on the Luxury portfolio website.http://www.luxuryportfolio.com/property/richmond/luxury_at_quilchena_golf_and_country_club.cfm

I just attended another seminar on BC Strata Law and some changes that could be coming in the next 3 to 5 years. Now that depreciation reports are law the government intends to make it a lot easier for Strata Corporations to pass special levy's to replace major components of a building -- things like balconies, siding, windows, roofs etc. The current law requires a 75% vote to get a resolution like a special levy approved. Look for this requirement to be lowered to only a majority vote in the future. The goal is to make it much easier for Strata Corps to approve the financing for building maintenance and be much more pro-active on repairs and upgrades.

Real Estate Goes Global by James Surowiecki May 26, 2014 The most expensive housing market in North America is not where you’d think. It’s not New York City or Orange County, California, but Vancouver, British Columbia. Now, Vancouver is a beautiful city—a thriving deep-water port, a popular site for TV and movie shoots. By all accounts, it is a wonderful place to live. But nothing about its economy explains why—in a city where the median income is only around seventy grand—single-family houses now sell for close to a million dollars apiece and ordinary condos go for five or six hundred thousand dollars. “If you look at per-capita incomes, we look like Reno or Nashville,” Andy Yan, an urban planner at the Vancouver-based firm Bing Thom ...

I just finished uploading this Townhouse for sale, 1 3591 GRANVILLE Ave, Richmond, British ColumbiaLuxurious duplex style townhouse in the prestigious Sherwood at Quilchena Golf & Country club. Loaded with Shaughnessy style and quality. This 2400sq ft home is truly one of a kind and features many luxury upgrades including an incredible 3rd floor media room with remote control skylight and lighting. American cherry hardwood flooring on main. Kitchen features granite counters Viking cooktop with griddle double ovens & hood fan. wine fridge and filtered water system. Living room features custom fireplace & tray lighting. Spacious dining room with coffered ceilings. Large master bedroom with custom fireplace. Private outdoor patio and wrap ...

I just finished uploading this Townhouse for sale, 15 10177 PUGWASH Place, Richmond, British ColumbiaSeldom available townhome in the desirable Sunrise Park complex. This 2 leveL 3 bedroom T/H boasts over 1500 sq ft. Large kitchen and eating area with new dishwasher and fridge. Generous size living and dining room will accommodate all your furniture. Sliding glass door to your private backyard with storage shed. House size master bedroom with walk-in closet full sized laundry room that can accommodate a freezer and plenty of extra storage. Forced air natural gas furnace was replaced 7 years ago. Well maintained complex with only 21 units. The low monthly maintenance fee includes City of Richmond utility tax. Great location, close to Di ...