Gord Allan (www.gordallan.com) : Blog http://www.gordallan.com/Blog.php This page contains the blog. Sat, 04 Feb 2012 23:02:31 -0800 http://ubertor.com/?v=1.0 en 1 Bedroom Glenmore Condo For Sale - 104 3033 Terravista Place http://www.gordallan.com/Blog.php/104-3033-terravista-pl-port-moody-bc Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:10:39 -0800 Gord Allan Listings http://www.gordallan.com/Blog.php/104-3033-terravista-pl-port-moody-bc This beautiful 1 bedroom home in the Glenmore has a large open plan kitchen with lots of cupboards, opens into good size dining room and living room with a cosy gas fireplace. Sliding door lead to a large covered patio facing very quiet, tranquil greenbelt with gazebo. Huge master bedroom has a walk-in closet. Includes large 4 piece bathroom and good size laundry room. Unit has 2 secured parking stalls and storage locker, and building included fitness room and a media room. Walking distance to West Coast Express, 97B bus to skytrain, Rocky Point Park, shops, schools and parks.

Check out all of the details of this Condo for sale, 104 3033 TERRAVISTA PL, Port Moody, BC

]]> Vancouver Real Estate Market Update - January 2012 http://www.gordallan.com/Blog.php/vancouver-real-estate-market-update-january-2012 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 11:36:35 -0800 Gord Allan General http://www.gordallan.com/Blog.php/vancouver-real-estate-market-update-january-2012 Balanced real estate market prevailed through much of 2011 VANCOUVER, B.C. – January 4, 2012 – The 2011 Greater Vancouver housing market began with heightened demand in
regional hot spots and concluded with greater balance between seller supply and buyer demand. Click here for a pdf version.

The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that total sales of detached, attached and apartment properties in 2011 reached 32,390, a 5.9 per cent increase from the 30,595 sales recorded in 2010, and a 9.2 per cent decrease from the 35,669 residential sales in 2009. Last year’s home sale total was 6.3 per cent below the ten-year average for annual Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) sales in the region.

The number of residential properties listed for sale on the MLS® in Greater Vancouver increased 2.7 per cent in 2011 to 59,549 compared to the 58,009 properties listed in 2010. Looking back further, last year’s total represents a 12.8 per cent increase compared to the 52,869 residential properties listed in 2009. Last year’s listing total was 11.1 per cent above the tenyear average for annual Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) property listings in the region.

“It was a relatively balanced year for the real estate market in Greater Vancouver with listing totals slightly above historical norms and sale numbers slightly below,” Rosario Setticasi, REBGV president said.

Residential property sales in Greater Vancouver totalled 1,658 in December 2011, a decrease of 12.7 per cent from the 1,899 sales recorded in December 2010 and a 29.7 per cent decline compared to November 2011 when 2,360 home sales occurred.

More broadly, last month’s residential sales represent a 34.1 per cent decrease over the 2,515 residential sales in December 2009, a 79.4 per cent increase compared to December 2008’s 924 sales, and a 12.6 per cent decrease compared to the 1,897 sales in December 2007.

The overall residential benchmark price, as calculated by the MLSLink Housing Price Index®, for Greater Vancouver
increased 7.6 per cent to $621,674 between Decembers 2010 and 2011. However, prices have decreased 1.5 per cent since hitting a peak of $630,921 in June 2011.

“Our market remained in a balanced state for most of the year, although higher levels of demand for detached properties in the region’s largest communities caused prices in certain areas to rise higher than others,” Setticasi said. “For example, the benchmark price of a single-family detached home experienced double-digit increases in nine areas within the region over the last 12 months.”

New listings for detached, attached and apartment properties in Greater Vancouver totalled 1,629 in December 2011. This represents a 4.1 per cent decline compared to the 1,699 units listed in December 2010 and a 49.4 per cent decline compared to November 2011 when 3,222 properties were listed.

Sales of detached properties in December 2011 reached 630, a decrease of 18.1 per cent from the 769 detached sales recorded in December 2010, and a 30.2 per cent decrease from the 902 units sold in December 2009. The benchmark price for detached properties increased 11.2 per cent from December 2010 to $887,471.

Sales of apartment properties reached 774 in December 2011, a decline of 4.6 per cent compared to the 811 sales in
December 2010, and a decrease of 32.9 per cent compared to the 1,154 sales in December 2009.The benchmark price of an apartment property increased 3.7 per cent from December 2010 to $401,396.

Attached property sales in December 2011 totalled 254, a decline of 20.4 per cent compared to the 319 sales in December 2010, and a 44.7 per cent decrease from the 459 attached properties sold in December 2009. The benchmark price of an attached unit increased 4.2 per cent between December 2010 and 2011 to $511,499.

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The real estate industry is a key economic driver in British Columbia. In 2010, 30,595 homes changed ownership in the Board's area, generating $1.28 billion in spin-off activity and 8,567 jobs. The total dollar value of residential sales transacted through the MLS® system in Greater Vancouver totalled $21 billion in 2010. The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver is an association representing more than 10,400 REALTORS® and their companies. The Board provides a variety of member services, including the Multiple Listing Service®. For more information on real estate, statistics, and buying or selling a home, contact a local REALTOR®.

]]> Vancouver Real Estate Market Update http://www.gordallan.com/Blog.php/vancouver-real-estate-market-update Mon, 05 Dec 2011 15:47:15 -0800 Gord Allan General http://www.gordallan.com/Blog.php/vancouver-real-estate-market-update Historically normal activity keeps the Greater Vancouver housing market in a balanced state VANCOUVER, B.C. – December 2, 2011 – The Greater Vancouver housing market saw relatively typical home sale
and listing activity in November. Click here to download a pdf version of the complete stats package.

The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential property sales of detached, attached
and apartment properties on the region’s Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) reached 2,360 in November. This represents a 5.9 per cent decline compared to the 2,509 sales in November 2010 and a 1.9 per cent increase compared to the 2,317 sales recorded in October 2011.

Looking back further, last month’s residential sales total is 5.8 per cent below the ten-year average for sales in November.

“The pace of home listings entering the market eased slightly in November, compared to recent months, while sale
levels remained fairly normal for this time of year,” Rosario Setticasi, REBGV president said. “November activity
helped put our market firmly in balanced territory.”

New listings for detached, attached and apartment properties in Greater Vancouver totalled 3,222 in November.
This represents a 26.3 per cent decline compared to the 4,374 new listings reported in October 2011, but a 6.3 per cent increase compared to November 2010 when 3,030 properties were listed for sale on the MLS®.

Looking back further, last month’s new listing total is 2.1 per cent above the ten-year average for November.
The total number of properties currently listed for sale on the Greater Vancouver MLS® sits at 14,090, a decline of
9 per cent compared to October 2011 but an increase of 13 per cent when compared to this time last year.
The MLSLink® Housing Price Index (HPI) benchmark price for all residential properties in Greater Vancouver over
the last 12 months has increased 7.2 per cent to $622,087 in November 2011 from $580,080 in November 2010.
Since reaching a peak in June of $630,921, the benchmark price for all residential properties in the region has declined 1.4 per cent.

Sales of detached properties on the MLS® in November 2011 reached 916, a decrease of 12.8 per cent from the
1,050 detached sales recorded in November 2010, and a 21.3 per cent decrease from the 1,164 units sold in November 2009. The benchmark price for detached properties increased 11.4 per cent from November 2010 to $890,204.

Sales of apartment properties reached 1,000 in November 2011, a 4.9 per cent decrease compared to the 1,052 sales
in November 2010, and a decrease of 28.4 per cent compared to the 1,396 sales in November 2009. The benchmark
price of an apartment property increased 2.7 per cent from November 2010 to $399,686.

Attached property sales in November 2011 totalled 444, a 9.1 per cent increase compared to the 407 sales in November 2010, and a 15.1 per cent decrease from the 523 attached properties sold in November 2009. The benchmark price of an attached unit increased 4.5 per cent between November 2010 and 2011 to $510,960.]]> East Burnaby Home For Sale 8496 16th Avenue http://www.gordallan.com/Blog.php/8496-16th-ave-burnaby-east-british-columbia Wed, 23 Nov 2011 17:12:11 -0800 Gord Allan Listings http://www.gordallan.com/Blog.php/8496-16th-ave-burnaby-east-british-columbia Great opportunity for this corner lot home in sought after neighbourhood, close to schools, parks, shops and transit. Fully finished basement, with easy suite potential.

Click the address to learn more about this East Burnaby House for sale, 8496 16TH Ave, Burnaby East

 

]]> Vancouver Market Update - November 2, 2011 http://www.gordallan.com/Blog.php/vancouver-market-update-november-2-2011 Mon, 07 Nov 2011 16:13:14 -0800 Gord Allan General http://www.gordallan.com/Blog.php/vancouver-market-update-november-2-2011 Greater Vancouver at lower end of balanced housing market

Wednesday, November 2, 2011

With a sales-to-active property listings ratio of 15 per cent, the Greater Vancouver housing market continues to hover at the lower end of a balanced market and has been trending in that direction over the past five months.  Click here to download a pdf version of the complete stats package.

The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential property sales of detached, attached and apartment properties on the region’s Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) system reached 2,317 in October, a 1 per cent decrease compared to the 2,337 sales in October 2010 and a 3.2 per cent increase compared to the previous month. Those sales rank as the second lowest total for October over the last 10 years.

“Right now, prospective home buyers have a good selection of properties to choose from and more time to make decisions,” Rosario Setticasi, REBGV president said. “Home sellers should be mindful of local market conditions to ensure they are pricing their properties competitively.”

New listings for detached, attached and apartment properties in Greater Vancouver totalled 4,374 in October, which is on par with the 10-year average. This represents an 18.3 per cent increase compared to October 2010, when 3,698 properties were listed for sale on the MLS®, and a 23 per cent decrease compared to the 5,680 new listings reported in September 2011.

The total number of properties listed for sale on the Greater Vancouver MLS® system currently sits at 15,377, which is 9.3 per cent higher than the 14,075 properties listed for sale during the same period last year. October was the first month that the total number of property listings showed a decrease this year.

The MLSLink® Housing Price Index (HPI) benchmark price for all residential properties in Greater Vancouver over the last 12 months has increased 7.5 per cent to $622,955 in October 2011 from $579,349 in October 2010. However, since reaching a peak in June of $630,921, the benchmark price for all residential properties in the region has declined 1.3 per cent.

Sales of detached properties in October reached 974, which represents virtually no change from the 976 detached sales recorded in October 2010, and a 34.5 per cent decrease from the 1,487 units sold in October 2009. The benchmark price for detached properties increased 11 per cent from October 2010 to $884,778, but decreased 1.3 per cent compared to the previous month.

Sales of apartment properties reached 958 in October, a 2.6 per cent decrease compared to the 984 sales in October 2010, and a decrease of 40.4 per cent compared to the 1,607 sales in October 2009. The benchmark price of an apartment property increased 3.2 per cent from October 2010 to $402,702, but decreased 0.7 per cent compared to the previous month.

Attached property sales in October totalled 382, a 1.3 per cent increase compared to the 377 sales in October 2010, and a 37.4 per cent decrease from the 610 attached properties sold in October 2009. The benchmark price of an attached unit increased 6.5 per cent between October 2010 and 2011 to $519,455, and increased half a per cent compared to the previous month.

The real estate industry is a key economic driver in British Columbia. In 2010, 30,595 homes changed ownership in the Board's area, generating $1.28 billion in spin-off activity and 8,567 jobs. The total dollar value of residential sales transacted through the MLS® system in Greater Vancouver totalled $21 billion in 2010. The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver is an association representing more than 10,400 REALTORS® and their companies. The Board provides a variety of member services, including the Multiple Listing Service®. For more information on real estate, statistics, and buying or selling a home, contact a local REALTOR®.

For more information please contact:
Jesse Lalime, Communication Coordinator
Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver
Phone: (604) 730-3077
jlalime@rebgv.org

 Click here to download a pdf version of the complete stats package.]]> 12 103 Parkside Drive, Port Moody, British Columbia http://www.gordallan.com/Blog.php/12-103-parkside-drive-port-moody-british-columbia Wed, 12 Oct 2011 15:44:49 -0700 Gord Allan Listings http://www.gordallan.com/Blog.php/12-103-parkside-drive-port-moody-british-columbia I just sold this Townhouse at 12 103 PARKSIDE Drive, Port Moody, British Columbia Heritage Mountain.

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]]> Heritage Mountain Open House! http://www.gordallan.com/Blog.php/heritage-mountain-open-house-2 Fri, 23 Sep 2011 09:46:55 -0700 Gord Allan Listings http://www.gordallan.com/Blog.php/heritage-mountain-open-house-2 We are proud to announce that this Sep 24th, 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM we will be hosting an Open House at 103 PARKSIDE Drive in the Heritage Mountain neighborhood, Port Moody. This is an opportunity to visit this excellent Townhouse for sale in beautiful Heritage Mountain.

Please come with any questions you may have. In the meantime you can take a virtual tour of this Heritage Mountain Townhouse for sale.

As always please do not hesitate to give me a call at 604-936-0422 if I can answer any questions before the open house, or if you would like to book a private showing.

Gord Allan
RE/MAX - All Points Realty

]]> Port Moody Townhouse For Sale - 12 103 Parkside Drive http://www.gordallan.com/Blog.php/12-103-parkside-dr-port-moody-bc Fri, 16 Sep 2011 15:57:16 -0700 Gord Allan Listings http://www.gordallan.com/Blog.php/12-103-parkside-dr-port-moody-bc I just finished uploading this Port Moody Townhouse for sale, 12 103 PARKSIDE DR, Port Moody, BC

This executive townhouse in Port Moody's finest "Treetops" complex has been extremely well maintained by its original owners. This popular end unit has a beautiful open floor plan with large kitchen with newer appliances, large eating area, formal dining room, huge living room with gas fireplace, with sliding doors to large balcony. Master bedroom has ensuite bathroom, walk-in closet & sitting area. Upstairs also has 2 more good sized bedrooms & a family room. Includes full double garage. Enjoy the rec centre with indoor pool, hot tub, sauna, exercise room & clubhouse. Complex was recently painted, brand new roof. Furnace and hot water heater also replaced. Walk to trails, Newport Village, Burrard Inlet, etc. All schools nearby.

]]> 749 Appleyard Court, Port Moody, BC http://www.gordallan.com/Blog.php/749-appleyard-ct-port-moody-bc-1 Tue, 23 Aug 2011 16:46:55 -0700 Gord Allan Listings http://www.gordallan.com/Blog.php/749-appleyard-ct-port-moody-bc-1 I just sold this House at 749 APPLEYARD CT, Port Moody, BC North Shore.

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]]> North Coquitlam Open House! http://www.gordallan.com/Blog.php/north-coquitlam-open-house Thu, 18 Aug 2011 14:53:22 -0700 Gord Allan Listings http://www.gordallan.com/Blog.php/north-coquitlam-open-house We are proud to announce that this Aug 21st, 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM we will be hosting an Open House at 2925 GLEN Drive in THE GLENBOROUGH in the North Coquitlam neighborhood, Coquitlam. This is an opportunity to visit this excellent Condo for sale in beautiful North Coquitlam.

Please come with any questions you may have. In the meantime you can take a virtual tour of this North Coquitlam Condo for sale.

As always please do not hesitate to give me a call at 604-936-0422 if I can answer any questions before the open house, or if you would like to book a private showing.

Gord Allan
RE/MAX - All Points Realty

]]> 208 2925 GLEN DR, Coquitlam, BC http://www.gordallan.com/Blog.php/208-2925-glen-dr-coquitlam-bc Mon, 15 Aug 2011 16:57:07 -0700 Gord Allan Listings http://www.gordallan.com/Blog.php/208-2925-glen-dr-coquitlam-bc I just finished uploading this Apartment for sale, 208 2925 GLEN DR, Coquitlam, BC

This spacious, well kept 2-Bedroom & den, 2-Bath apartment in sought-after Glenborough is located in excellent area near all amenities, 2 mins walk to Coquitlam Centre Mall, bus routes, West Coast Express, future sky train station, Aquatic Centre, Library, schools, Douglas College and Lafarge Lake, and more. The master bedroom offers walk-in and his & her closet plus a full 4 pc en-suite. Brand new S/S appliances & freshly painted throughout. One underground parking and huge storage locker are bonuses. Rental OK! So investors are welcome. Building completely rainscreened.

]]> 1906 295 GUILDFORD WY, Port Moody, BC http://www.gordallan.com/Blog.php/1906-295-guildford-wy-port-moody-bc-1 Wed, 10 Aug 2011 16:36:59 -0700 Gord Allan Listings http://www.gordallan.com/Blog.php/1906-295-guildford-wy-port-moody-bc-1 I just finished uploading this Apartment for sale, 1906 295 GUILDFORD WY, Port Moody, BC

The Bentley complex. 2 bedroom and 2 bath with spectacular water and mountain view. Nicely done new hardwood floor. Step to Newport Village and Rocky Point and library. 2 parking stall and 1 private storage locker.

]]> 502 3001 TERRAVISTA PL, Port Moody, BC http://www.gordallan.com/Blog.php/502-3001-terravista-pl-port-moody-bc-1 Wed, 10 Aug 2011 16:36:46 -0700 Gord Allan Listings http://www.gordallan.com/Blog.php/502-3001-terravista-pl-port-moody-bc-1 I just sold this Condo at 502 3001 TERRAVISTA PL, Port Moody, BC Port Moody Centre.

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]]> 112 2915 GLEN DR, Coquitlam, BC http://www.gordallan.com/Blog.php/112-2915-glen-dr-coquitlam-bc-1 Wed, 10 Aug 2011 16:36:26 -0700 Gord Allan Listings http://www.gordallan.com/Blog.php/112-2915-glen-dr-coquitlam-bc-1 I just sold this Condo at 112 2915 GLEN DR, Coquitlam, BC North Coquitlam.

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]]> 2002 200 Newport Drive, Port Moody, BC http://www.gordallan.com/Blog.php/2002-200-newport-drive-port-moody-bc-1 Wed, 10 Aug 2011 16:36:20 -0700 Gord Allan Listings http://www.gordallan.com/Blog.php/2002-200-newport-drive-port-moody-bc-1 I just sold this Condo at 2002 200 Newport Drive, Port Moody, BC North Shore.

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]]> 1906 295 GUILDFORD WY, Port Moody, BC http://www.gordallan.com/Blog.php/1906-295-guildford-wy-port-moody-bc Wed, 10 Aug 2011 16:33:50 -0700 Gord Allan Listings http://www.gordallan.com/Blog.php/1906-295-guildford-wy-port-moody-bc I just sold this Apartment at 1906 295 GUILDFORD WY, Port Moody, BC North Shore.

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]]> July 2011 Gord House Hunting in Pitt Meadows http://www.gordallan.com/Blog.php/july-2011-gord-house-hunting-in-pitt-meadows Mon, 08 Aug 2011 08:13:45 -0700 Gord Allan Skydiving http://www.gordallan.com/Blog.php/july-2011-gord-house-hunting-in-pitt-meadows _MG_3497.jpg_MG_3497.jpg_MG_3499.jpg_MG_3499.jpg_MG_3502.jpg_MG_3506.jpg_MG_3507.jpg_MG_3510.jpg_MG_3511.jpg_MG_3512.jpg_MG_3513.jpg_MG_3516.jpg_MG_3517.jpg]]> 8 FOXWOOD Drive, Port Moody, British Columbia http://www.gordallan.com/Blog.php/8-foxwood-drive-port-moody-british-columbia-2 Sun, 10 Jul 2011 15:36:23 -0700 Gord Allan Listings http://www.gordallan.com/Blog.php/8-foxwood-drive-port-moody-british-columbia-2 I just finished uploading this House for sale, 8 FOXWOOD Drive, Port Moody, British Columbia

Beautiful 3 level Heritage Mtn home w/full walk-out basement; updated & cared for by original owner. Situated is a well cared for family neigbourhood within walking distance of both elementary & high schools. Private fenced yard w/min maint enance req. Large open kitchen, new S/S appliances that leads into a sunken family room w/cozy gas F/P. Large living room w/high ceiling, 2nd gas F/P & dining rm. Upper level has a huge master & sitting area w/large walk-in closet. Ensuite w/separate toilet, shower & soaker tub, double sinks & a vanity area. 4th bedroom is huge & could be media room/office. The finished lower level is huge with living room, dining, bedroom & kitchen w/roughed in bathroom ready to complete. Built in central A/C.

]]> 8 FOXWOOD Drive, Port Moody, British Columbia http://www.gordallan.com/Blog.php/8-foxwood-drive-port-moody-british-columbia-1 Sun, 10 Jul 2011 15:36:11 -0700 Gord Allan Listings http://www.gordallan.com/Blog.php/8-foxwood-drive-port-moody-british-columbia-1 I just sold this House at 8 FOXWOOD Drive, Port Moody, British Columbia Heritage Mountain.

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]]> 8 FOXWOOD Drive, Port Moody, British Columbia http://www.gordallan.com/Blog.php/8-foxwood-drive-port-moody-british-columbia Fri, 08 Jul 2011 18:49:59 -0700 Gord Allan Listings http://www.gordallan.com/Blog.php/8-foxwood-drive-port-moody-british-columbia I just finished uploading this House for sale, 8 FOXWOOD Drive, Port Moody, British Columbia

Beautiful 3 level Heritage Mtn home w/full walk-out basement; updated & cared for by original owner. Situated is a well cared for family neigbourhood within walking distance of both elementary & high schools. Private fenced yard w/min maint enance req. Large open kitchen, new S/S appliances that leads into a sunken family room w/cozy gas F/P. Large living room w/high ceiling, 2nd gas F/P & dining rm. Upper level has a huge master & sitting area w/large walk-in closet. Ensuite w/separate toilet, shower & soaker tub, double sinks & a vanity area. 4th bedroom is huge & could be media room/office. The finished lower level is huge with living room, dining, bedroom & kitchen w/roughed in bathroom ready to complete. Built in central A/C.

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