Real Estate Review - June 6, 2013

REAL ESTATE REVIEW DOWNTOWN, YALETOWN, GASTOWN, WESTEND, COAL HARBOUR, KITSILANO, SOUTH GRANVILLE, FALSE CREEK, FAIRVIEW, MOUNT PLEASANT.

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STEPHEN BURKE

S P E C TA C U L A R 1 8 0 O V I E W

SUTTON GROUP - WEST COAST REALTY 301-1508 W BROADWAY

604-714-1700

www.stephenburke.com

604-551-4190

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THE VILLAGE

1949 BEACH

FAIRVIEW VALUE

$1,200,000

FIXER UPPER

• Soaring views from Eng Bay to Coal Harbour • Open plan & tons of custom built-in storage • Dazzling city lights & snow-capped mountains • Spa bath w/bubble tub, custom glass closet doors • Complete reno incl. gourmet granite & cherry Kitch • HW floors, granite bar facing ocean. Custom 1 BR

2055 PENDRELL

M O T I VAT E D S E L L E R

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• Close to IGA, Robson shops & Cineplex • Concrete 2 BR 2 Bath West End Strata

1225 BARCLAY • Overlooking park & heritage homes • 2 level 1 BR strata townhouse. SE exp • 2nd & 3rd flrs–no one above, great bldg • Private entrance, skylights, gas FP, WD • Sundrenched private roofdeck

1975 PENDRELL $182,000 947 NICOLA

• Rare 1 BR CONCRETE strata 730 sf • Close to shops, Canada Line & grocer • Very large living/dining w/gas FP • New tile, floor, fixtures & bath vanity • New granite counters, tile floors kitch

$369,900 2438 HEATHER

• Private treed outlook, Great BBQ balcony • Both bathrooms updated, handy insuite WD

$489,900

MILLION DOLLAR VIEW

BLOCKS TO CAMBIE VILLAGE

• Steps to Eng Bay & Stanley Park • Cozy studio w/ sep sleeping area • Quiet private adult non-smoking bldg • New bath, blinds, paint–shows great • Oak floors. 100% owner. 35% DOWN

$680,000

• Large NE corner 2 BR WE strata • 936 sq ft & feels much larger • Walk to Lord Roberts elementary • Huge living room & sep dining • Approx 1100 sq ft 2 Bedroom 2 Bath home • Premium cherry, granite & stainless steel kitchen • King size master, kid size 2nd BR • Stunning outlook to English Bay & Stanley Park • 13’ x 20’ living room w/ stacked slate feature wall • New double glazed windows, maple floors • sliding wall closes to define guest accomodations

$389,000 1234 PENDRELL $439,900 2055 PENDRELL

$989,000

2% OF ALL SALES PROCEEDS BENEFIT BCSPCA & WWF

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Sutton Group - West Coast Realty

604.729.2126

W W W . L I A N A S H O W C A S E . C O M PRICE REDUCED DOMAIN PENTHOUSE

$368,800

410-2828 MAIN ST

• Stylish, 1 bdrm penthouse at Domain with enormous sundrenched 20 ft terrace & quiet, tree-lined exposure • Privacy, views, designer inspired beauty, modern upscale finishings: cork floors, spa-like baths and tiles, 9’ ceilings, white engineered stone counters, imported Italian chrome counters, s/s appliances, insuite w/d, warranty, parking & storage included • Steps to the best restaurants, grocery shopping, cafes, boutiques, etc • This is the best of South Main living!

THE OLIVE $428,800 406-3225 TUPPER ST

• Great 1 BR + den w/ gourmet kitchen w/ granite counters, quality cabinetry, KitchenAid s/s appl. • Fabulous north views & a balcony ideal for BBQs • Unit has a cozy living room with wide plank h/w flooring & fireplace • Great lifestyle unit in South Cambie steps to transit, shopping, cafes & restaurants • Pets & rentals welcome

PRICE REDUCED STELLA SUB PENTHOUSE

$465,000

1106-2770 SOPHIA

• Unique SUB-PENTHOUSE in reputable “Stella,” centrally located steps from Main Street’s funky shops & dining • Solid complex: glass + steel + concrete construction, the floor plan in this 1 bdrm + storage + encl. balcony/den + large, oversized patio will not disappoint • Sweeping southern vistas & bird’s eye views • High end kitchen & bath, polished chrome, wenge wood, white, thick corian countertops & kitchen island, light filled solarium • The open concept is an entertainer’s dream

NEW LISTING ONE OF A KIND, CUSTOM BUILT, YALETOWN VIEW SKY HOME

$688,800

2305-501 PACIFIC

Must see, one of a kind, custom built, Yaletown, VIEW SKYHOME @ The 501!

• This luxuriously appointed urban oasis combines 2 units redesigned into a spacious 1 Bdrm plus Den • Loads of extras: Home theatre surround sound, 2 gas f/p, s/s appl., a spa-like bathroom with granite heated flrs & built in sound system, separate tiled shower & 2 person jetted jacuzzi tub. The open concept 340sf living/ dining rm includes a custom millwork desk, double sided built in wall aquarium, large master with fireplace, English Bay, Marina & City VIEWS & a lg walk in closet • Outstanding building offering 24 hr concierge, 2 guest suites, indoor/outdoor pool, exercise rm, sauna, jacuzzi, 2 parking & 2 lockers!

1237 PHILLIPS AVE $1,198,000 • Immaculately maintained, beautiful, 6 bdrm, 4 bath home • 2 bdrm + den, ground floor mortgage helper/suite • On quiet culde-sac with easy access to the best schools in Burnaby • Bright, open & spacious home • Large kitchen with brand new stainless steel appl. • Large deck spaces & matured landscaped gardens

VIEWS AT THE LIONS EAST

$395,000

1702-1331 ALBERNI

THE LIONS WEST $388,800 808-1367 ALBERNI

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THE 501 $359,888 1401-501 PACIFIC ST

PURE LIVING $608,000 1204-1252 HORNBY

JUST JUST SOLD SOLD

RECENT SALES 808-1367 ALBERNI ST 1702-1331 ALBERNI ST 2109-788 HAMILTON ST 1401-501 PACIFIC ST 1204-1252 HORNBY ST 1403-788 RICHARDS 241-4899 PAINTED CLIFF RD 405-275 ROSS DR 606-565 SMITHE ST 407-3638 W BROADWAY 212-2515 ONTARIO ST

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DEXTER ASSOCIATES REALTY 604-689-8226 604-263-1144

Kevin Skipworth Managing Broker

Layla Bamford

Sandi Fratino

Tim Hiltz

www.dexterrealty.com

Gaetan Kill

William Lew

Ingrid Mikle

Bob Moore

Kris Pope

Francoise Robertson

Mike Rooney

Sheila Sontz

Kris Pope 604-318-5226

406 - 989 BEATTY STREET

NEW LISTING

Esther Twerdochlib

Barb Vogel

Laurel Wood

$459,000

$479,000

Open flr plan & spacious 2 bed & flex in Yaletown. Espresso hardwood floor, sleek black granite countertops, maple cabinets and fireplace.

NEW LISTING

Michael Tudorie

$499,000 301 – 5920 EAST BOULEVARD

NEW LISTING

Live on the most beautiful stretch of Beach in Vancouver! Extra large, corner 1 bedroom at the Alvar.

2701 – 909 MAINLAND STREET

Larry Traverence

Su-Marie Baird 604-263-1144

pope@dexterrealty.com

501-1005 BEACH AVE

Gurdeep Stephens

$438,000

Sheila Sontz 604-689-8226

305 – 2525 BLENHEIM STREET

www.sheilasontz.com

2404-1199 SEYMOUR ST

A rare find! Gorgeous, 863 sqft. 1 bedroom, 1 ½ bath suite on the top floor.

Stylishly renovated, bright & airy, windows & balcony span the width of the unit. Plus a huge walk-in closet, 2nd balcony, storage & parking. Adult building. 19+, no pets or rentals.

$575,000

NEW LISTING

NEW LISTING

$428,800

OPEN SATURDAY 2-4PM

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Yaletown Park II. One bedroom & den with great views. Close to all amenities. Rentals allowed.

Check out our website, www.dexterrealty.com for current market condition updates.

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This is the quintessential downtown condo. Offering Style & TONS OF LIGHT this CORNER UNIT is high up offering SPLENDID VIEWS over park green space. Best Value going.

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Popular Kitsilano – Contemporary 1 bedroom + glass walled flex space large enough to be a 2nd bedroom or office. Modern finishes, double sided fireplace, parking & storage. Worry free building. Still covered by the New Home Warranty. Perfect for 1st time buyer or investor.

Commercial Real Estate Needs? Dexter Associates Realty’s

commercial team will answer all of your questions and will help with all your commercial needs. Whether you need office space, somewhere to set up your business or retail store, or are looking to buy an investment property we can help you. Call us at 604-689-8226 today.

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302-1860 Robson St • $879,000

1109 Harwood St • $2,098,000

1,158 sq.ft. 2 bdrm + den, 2 bath suite has 2 decks!

Located in quiet West of Denman location. This suite has been extensively upgraded with cherry hardwood floors & cabinets, granite counters. Move in condition.

Stanley Park Place.

This owner occupied 4075 sq.ft. home offers combination of owner residence plus mortgage helper.

The perfect West End lifestyle close to Sunset Beach, 33’x131’ lot. 2 car garage plus huge sundeck.

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901-1501 HOWE ST.

1909-1009 Expo Blvd • $429,000

Yaletown 1 bedroom and den with north and west views of city & mtns. Beautifully maintained with upgrades to floors & appliances. Den could be used as 2nd bdrm. Concrete highrise by Concord Pacific with huge recreation facility in bldg and concierge too!

Ready for immediate occupancy.

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Corner view suite in iconic “Electra” strata building over looking Court House/Robson Square. Beautiful upgrades include hardwood floors, stone counter tops, custom closets, 9 ft. ceilings, central air/con and heat. Extra large locker included. $359,000

Sprawling 1311sf NW corner 2 bdrm + 2bath in a waterfront seaside highly desirable location • Right on seawall, aquabus to Granville Island, mins. to beaches & parks • Generous rooms thruout, perfect for entertaining & house size furniture!

• Reno’d kitchen w/ new S/S Fisher Paykel, Miele & Bosch appliances, lovely kitchen island & windows in kitch., h/w flrs, gas f/p, king size bdrms, Master has 5pc. bath w/ sep. shower, jetted tub & W/I closet • Outdoor covered balcony for bbqs, real laundry room, 2 parking & storage locker • This is a jewel in the sky.

Clubhouse, guest suite, sauna, hottub & gym • Exterior paint & sealant completed 2011.

Unrivaled splendor. Vancouver’s premiere waterfront residences combining two suites and conceived over 2 years of design & construction • 270 degree views flr-ceiling views of marinas, False Crk, Granville Island & cityscapes • House size 3255 sqft complimented by a 360 degree elliptical flrplan centered around a glass wine room, 4 bdrms, 4 bathrms, 5 parking & 2 storage lckrs • Featuring: 12 piece Miele & Thermador S/S appliances, Capolavaro granite, Zebrano book-matched cabinetry, 2 home theatre systems, surround audio thruout, marble & onyx flooring thruout, T5 wired, video security system, Lutron one touch light & shades control, all rooms are a unique design & statement, Swarovski chandeliers, 6 piece master bath with 273 spray & steam shower, air jet tub, his/hers sinks; W/I closet, a ‘pink mosaic Bisazza’ bathroom, family room, great room, formal & informal dining areas, formal living room, dual entry, two balconies, two gas f/p, nanny quarters & much more • Simply spectacular!

9E-139 DRAKE ST. CONCORDIA II: $695,000

1201-8280 LANDSDOWNE RD. VERSANTE, RICHMOND: $599,000

SUB P/H: 1601-189 DAVIE ST. AQUARIUS III: $498,000

Beautiful floorplan N, E & S corner 1079sf 2 bdrm + 2bath + real den • Across the street from Elsie Roy Elementary, seawall, David Lam Park, Roundhouse Comm. Centre, Urban Fare, Canada Line & Yaletown • Generous rooms, master fits king bed, granite counters, window in kitchen, marble in bathrooms, H/W flrs & new carpet in bdrms, views of False Creek, city & courtyard, Iarge insuite storage, excellent for entertaining w/ spacious living/dining, den w/ windows. Solid building, best managed in Yaletown w/ onsite Mgr. I/D pool, hot tub, gym, bike room.

SUBPENTHOUSE – 270 degree views of N. Shore Mtns. as far as you can see • 3 bdrms/2bathrms, 1179sf, open & modern floorplan w/ flr to ceiling windows, only 3 years old • Oversized bedrooms, dream master bedroom w/ its own balcony, den , walk-in closet & 5pc. ensuite bath, granite countertops, S/S appliances, laminate flooring throughout, 100sqft+ outdoor balcony for bbqs w/ views, NE corner unit with sweeping views • Location Location Location – steps to Canada Line to YVR, downtown, across from Lansdowne Mall (new Target store), Kwantlen University & more • Guest suite, clubhouse, media rm.

Perfect location – heart of Marinaside neighborhood! • Steps to seawall, marinas, Urban Fare, Canada Line Station & Yaletown • Masterplanned waterfront community by Concord Pacific • Spacious corner unit 720 sqft 1 bdrm+den with city & some water views • Granite countertops, gas stove, dining nook, balcony for bbq’s, marble counters in bathroom, insuite W/D, flr-ceiling windows, 1prkg & more • Resort amenities: I/D pool, hot tub, sauna, gym, 24/7 concierge, theatre & clubhouse.

AQUARIUS III: $608,000

888 BEACH TOWERS: $438,000

802-4333 CENTRAL BLVD. PRESIDIA BY BOSA: $409,000

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false creek north I yaletown I coal harbour I downtown SUB P/H: 1603-189 DAVIE ST. 611-1500 HORNBY STREET 1313-989 Nelson St • OFFER PENDING

2201-1500 HOWE STREET THE DISCOVERY: $849,000

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RARELY ON THE MARKET • Affordable 2 bdrms + 2 bath in the waterfront master planned Marinaside neighborhood • Everything at your doorstep: Urban Fare, seawall, Roundhouse Centre, Yaletown & marinas • NE Corner 787 sqft 2bdrm + 2 full baths w/ ensuite in master, beautiful views of marina from living /dining, overlooking lagoon & city views too • Fabulous floorplan, new stainless gas stove, granite countertops, marble in bathrooms, full 4pc. guest bathroom, large insuite storage, hardwood flrs throughout, balcony for bbq’s, 1 prkg, excellent condition! • 24/7 concierge, I/D pool, hot tub, sauna, lagoon, club house, theatre, gym & more • Don’t miss this one!

610-5933 COONEY RD., RICHMOND JADE: $408,000

Waterfront seawall & marina location – a private peaceful seaside enclave of downtown • Steps to Aquabus to Granville Island Market, miles of seawall, 1st class restaurants & miles of beaches • SW corner with views of False Creek & Granville Island sprawling 771 sqft 1 bdrm recent renos & in MINT CONDITION – show suite quality • Gas f/p, granite counters, S/S appl, front loading W/D, marble tiled entrance, new light fixtures & paint thruout, beautiful floorplan w/ generous rooms for king size bed and house sized furniture • Ultimate quiet and tranquil home • British inspired gardens, 24/7 concierge, I/D pool & gym • 1 prkg & storage • James Cheng Award winning design & solid concrete construction.

2609-977 MAINLAND ST. YALETOWN PARK 3

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Heart of Metrotown, superb Bosa quality, steps to Skytrain & Metrotown shopping! • NE corner 821 sqft 1 bdrm + large den (easy 2nd bedroom) with TWO x 4pc. bathrooms • Granite counters, S/S appliances w/ gas stove, beautiful floorplan, electric f/p, 88 sf outdoor balcony, corner unit for plenty of windows, his/her closets in master bdrm with ensuite 4pc. bathroom, 2parking, storage locker & more.

JUST SOLD! 1105-1500 HOWE STREET

THE DISCOVERY: $699,000 - SOLD IN 2 DAYS!

3307-833 SEYMOUR STREET CAPITOL RESIDENCES: $819,000

3404-833 SEYMOUR STREET CAPITOL RESIDENCES: $825,000

1108-198 AQUARIUS MEWS AQUARIUS II

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1158 Arbutus St • SOLD $1,225,000

4-985 Jervis St • SOLD $239,000

Prime water view location at Kits Point. Rarely does a t/h of this style and location come to market. Beach style living with elevated main floor and terrace to take in the water view. This 2 bdrm, 2 bath t/h has updated kitchen. 2 balconies and outdoor view terrace. 2 u/g parking included, plus locker. Beach front living!

This 700 sq.ft. one bdrm suite has original oak floors in living/dining rms & original fir in bdrm. Laundry & storage on same flr. Suite located on south side of bldg, heat & hot water included in maintenance fee.

Cat OK with board approval.

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Location Location Location – across from Richmond market, steps to Richmond Mall, Lansdowne Mall, Kwantlen University & Canada Line to YVR • 898 sqft 2 bdrm/2bath, NW corner, opposite bedrooms, large den, granite counters, gas stove, spacious rooms, separate dining area, large outdoor balcony, 1 parking & 1 storage • Club house, concierge, gym • Rainscreened solid concrete construction.

GROUP WEST COAST REALTY

SW corner w/ sweeping unobstructed views overlooking Yaletown & city • Nothing to block your views • 2 bdrm /2bath, 745sf, balcony, 1 parking & storage locker • Open floorplan w/ S/S appliances, granite counters, opposite bedrooms for max. privacy • True Yaletown location steps to the best amenities downtown–seawall, Yaletown, Robson St., Rogers Arena & more.

1607-1077 MARINASIDE CRESCENT MARINASIDE RESORT: $549,000

2202-1500 HORNBY STREET 888 BEACH: $688,000

306-1367 ALBERNI STREET THE LIONS: $458,000

702-1005 BEACH AVENUE THE ALVAR: $699,000

false creek north | yaletown | coal harbour | downtown

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Live on Beach Avenue’s English Bay Waterfront

Rob Joyce

New Listing: English Bay Views 1995 Beach Ave. #1401 Unobstructed water views, cathedral ceilings,

2 ocean balconies & bedroom mountain views at Huntington West, a sought-after strata on Stanley Park. This front to back layout almost never comes on the market. Only four in the building! 735 sf. Won’t last! $649,900. Also for sale: #404, this unit has just been slashed to $519,900 for immediate sale. 708 sf with English Bay views.

& Sales Associate Roger Ross West End Specialists Nobody knows the West End better!

604.623.5433 WEST COAST

www.robjoyce.ca

West End Specialist Rob Joyce

Sales Associate Roger Ross

The Ellington 1010 Burnaby #403 1100 sf, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 2 prkg

in this pet friendly strata. Great amenities. Pool & more. $449,900.

New Price English Bay Great price for West of Denman

New Listing 1720 Barclay #1104 Unobstructed mountain & marina views. Drop dead gorgeous designer top floor suite with magazine quality renovations, Sweeping views to the West End Valley. Won’t last! $289,900.

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New Listing 1655 Nelson #213 Great Price for Strata Beautifully renovated corner 1 bdrm at this pet & rental friendly complex off Denman St. Immaculate with large balcony. Post & beam construction & 9 ft. ceilings. $279,900.

1850 Comox #302

SE corner. Live the good life Denman St. has to offer.

Sunny 651 sf suite at the sought-after Stanley Park resort-like El Cid. All windows. Roof deck. Pool. $234,900.

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1949 Beach

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1855 Nelson

#107 $339,000

#1002 $568,000

#PH-6 $399,900

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2 bed 2 bath 1179 SF 3 levels, 3 patios Central Yaletown location Parking & a locker $725,000

1 bed 1 bath 634 SF Completely remodeled Close to UBC/Beaches/Transit Parking & a locker $289,000

PH9 4868 Fraser St. 1 bed 1 bath 605 SF Quiet side, 100 SF patio Central location, rainscreened Parking & a locker $284,000

1 bed 1 bath 600 SF Massive garden patio Completely renovated Parking & a locker $259,000

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502-2788 Prince Edward,

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324-711 East 6th Ave,

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www.scottmcleod.ca TRG – The Residential Group Realty 101-1965 W. 4th Avenue, Vancouver

Scott is a Medallion Club member for 2012.

4x Member (Top 10% of Greater Vancouver Realtors® for combined MLS listings, sales and dollar volume.)

105-2256 W. 7th Ave. $409,900 SUB PENTHOUSE!!! Rare offering @ exclusive, luxurious “CIELO”.

PANORAMIC water, mountain & city views from floor to ceiling windows with 3 light exposures.

GORGEOUS interiors by awardwinning designer Robert Ledingham, including sandstone entry and bathrooms, gourmet open kitchen with stone counters, s/s appl, gas stove, and dark wood millwork. 1247 sf, 2 generous bdms, spacious principal rooms, 2 prkg. Geothermal heating, A/C, dynamic sky spa. Quality gym, plus 24 hr concierge. Steps to Vancouver’s waterfront in premier Coal Harbour location. Shop at Urban Fare on building’s ground level. Pet & Rental friendly. Parks nearby… THIS IS IT!!! Viewings by appt only.

Dynamic, rare NW corner, 2nd floor live/work loft at Watershed Studios. 10.5 ft. ceilings, 516sf on main, plus steel/wood sleeping loft upstairs. City view, Juliette balcony, pkg, laundry.

Approx 20 ft. of corner window! Few common walls, pet friendly building.

Lush green courtyard, panoramic city/mountain view from common roof deck.

Solid exclusive building. Hip Main Street location! BE FIRST!

STEPHEN MORRIS

Uptown: Concord Pacific’s newest heritage brick/ concrete building reflecting the eclectic hipness of South Main. A spacious, rare, open floor plan of 1 bedroom, PLUS den, PLUS flex/in suite storage space!!

AND a balcony!! Airy and light-colour scheme with modern details. 8.8’ ceilings, 1 u/g parking space. Rooftop panoramic city view/zen garden. Gym in building. No HST, pet & rental friendly.

Be first! Call me @ 604-261-7275

Guaranteed: if you are renting you will want to give your landlord notice and purchase this top floor 1 bdrm with fabulous city and mountain views. Entertain your friends in your slick newer kitchen, complete with s/s appl, quartz counter tops and cherry cabinetry. The newer bthrm offers a contemporary vanity, tiled floors and stylish glass tile backsplash.

This is a wonderful opportunity to purchase in a solid building. The roof, boiler, pipes and refurbished balconies are ALL DONE! Pets and rentals allowed. Low strata fees that include your heat and hot water. Locker #78. Parking #61 and parking is open. Call Stephen! Won’t last...

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• Perfect, central Kits location • 1 bdrm, 1 bath, 664 sq.ft.

• Ground level, south-facing unit • Quiet & private 400 sq.ft. fenced patio • Excellent layout, plenty of storage • Rainscreened building, newer roof • Wood burning fireplace.

• 1 parking & storage locker, bike room • 30 yr depreciation report completed

OPEN HOUSE: Saturday, June 8 & Sunday, June 9, 1-3pm Thinking of buying or selling? Call Scott: 604-319-4438 WEVancouver.com

At Home on the Water “Live the Simple Life”

CARNEY’S CORNER BROUGHTON TERRACE Top floor corner suite, gorgeous renovation with quality, great attention to detail. Large locker, parking, pet and rental friendly. Laundry can be installed. Central West End. $358,000

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Passed May 2013 Marine Survey with flying colours.

Moored in a small liveaboard marina with secure moorage at Granville Island.

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“Your Place in Paradise” IN NORTH VANCOUVER

Newly built float home, offering 3 bdrms, 2.5 bthrms, gas f/p, full appliance pkge, parking, 24/7 security, concrete floatation and much more... Only 2 blocks to Sea Bus and Lonsdale Quay Market.

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WEST PARK Bright oversize one bedroom corner with real oak floors. Spacious rooms and extra large southern balcony for entertaining, real oak floors, skylite. Pet, rental and laundry friendly. West of Denman. $359,900

BROUGHTON TERRACE Comox building. Unique floorplan, top floor SW exposed corner suite totally reno’d with granite, stainless, laminate, laundry.

King size bdrm, walk-in closet (office?). Pets & rentals OK. Central West End $357,500

BELMANOR Grand old gal steps to Stanley Park’s Lost Lagoon. House like home in 14 unit co-op. Building super well maintained. Long term owners, spacous rooms, gracious oak floors, 2nd floor corner. $469,000

NORTH VANCOUVER A home for you and your boat under the same roof. Moorage for to 32’ boat and 700sf 1 bdrm + den apartment.

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ATRIUM ON THE PARK Rare offering of garden patio home bordering pond and waterfall.

Split level plan offering high ceilings, laminate floors, gas f/p, insuite laundry. Pets and rentals OK. Coal Harbour/West End. $369,900

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1ST OPENS SAT & SUN 2-5PM 183 Wollny Court, $2,188,000

• Stunning newly built 1.25 acre estate & guest house • “Castle-like home” – Perched atop an exclusive 7 lot, 1+ acre homes cul-de-sac • Forever views facing west down forested valleys • 5 min. drive to Newport Village • On the edge of “Heritage Woods” • Built 2012 - No GST! 2-5-10 New Home Warranty • Private greenbelt, 1 block to transit, schools and shopping close • 7 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, 1 bedroom Nanny/Guest suite in main house • Heated driveway, Viking professional appliances - state of the art home • Whistler inspired sweeping ceilings, must see • 80 photos on my website!

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2438 West 8th Avenue, $1,138,000

405-1010 Chilco Street, $698,000 • Like new triplex in best part of Kits! • West of Denman! Rarely • 1 level living! 1500sf 3 beds, 3 available large 2 bed 2 bath baths top floor • Luxury heritage conversion with • Approx. 1000sf, designer rainscreen • Built 2011 offering 2-5-10 warranty renovation • Unique design ground level suite • Corner suite with kitchen • Viking and Fisher Paykel skylight appliances • Stunning silver oak radiant heated • Dog friendly! 2 dogs floors allowed • High ceilings and tons of light with • Steps to Stanley Park french doors to south patio • Rentals allowed, storage • 1 LCP double-gated parking stall locker, 2 parking and nice private patio off living • Strata lot room

OFFER PENDING 2501 Burian Drive, Coquitlam, $329,800

• Fantastic development opportunity!

• Two freehold, non-strata, legal, non-conforming lots combined or sold separate • 113’ frontage x 41’ deep • South facing onto Latimer!

• 1300sf 1/2 duplex - needs renos not liveable yet • 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, private yard, shed, lots of parking • Walk to Austin Station Mall, Mundy Park, Drive 5 min to highway, Ikea, Lougheed Mall - close to everything • Reno or possibly build single family home!

2503 Burian Drive, Coquitlam, $324,800

• Fantastic development opportunity!

• Two freehold, non-strata, legal, non-conforming lots combined or sold separate • 33’ frontage x 113’ deep • 1200sf 1/2 duplex - needs renos but liveable - owner lives in now • 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, private yard, shed, lots of parking • Walk to Austin Station Mall, Mundy Park, Drive 5 min to highway, Lougheed Mall • Reno or possibly build single family home!

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Spring months bring balance to Greater Vancouver housing market

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hile the number of home sales in Greater Vancouver continued to trend below the 10year average in May, the balance of sales and listings meant continued market stability this

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2404-1199 Seymour St, $575,000, Sat 3-5

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105-2256 W. 7th Ave, 1 bdrm, 6 $409,900, Sat/Sun 1-3 305-2525 Belnheim St, 1 bdrm, 3 $428,800, Sat 2-4 2438 W. 8th Ave, 3 bdrm, 7 $1,138,000, Sat/Sun 2-4

FRASER PH9-4868 Fraser St, 1 bdrm $284,000, Sat 2-4

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YALETOWN 2305-501 Pacific, 1 bdrm $688,800, Sun1:30-3

2012, and a decrease of 7.5 per cent compared to the 1,228 sales in May 2011. The benchmark price of an apartment property decreased 3.7 per cent from May 2012 to $365,600.

Attached property sales in May 2013 totalled 534, an increase of 3.3 per cent compared to the 517 sales in May 2012, and a 7.8 per cent decrease from the 579 attached properties sold in May 2011. The benchmark price of an attached unit decreased 3.2 per cent between May 2012 and 2013 to $454,900.

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WEST END 1225 Barclay, 2 bdrm, $489,900, Sat/Sun 2-4 1234 Pendrell, 2 bdrm, $439,900, Sat/Sun 2-4 1010 Chilco, 2 bdrm, $698,000, Sun 2-4

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The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential property sales in Greater Vancouver reached 2,882 on the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in May 2013. This represents a one per cent increase compared to the 2,853 sales recorded in May 2012, and a 9.7 per cent increase compared to the 2,627 sales in April 2013.

Last month’s sales were 19.4 per cent below the 10-year sales average for the month, while new listings for the month were 7.4 percent below the 10-year average.

“We’ve seen some steadying trends over the last three months,” Sandra Wyant, REBGV president said. “The number of homes listed for sale has been keeping pace with the number of property sales, leading to a balanced sales-tolistings ratio. This is having a stabilizing influence on home price activity.”

New listings for detached, attached and apartment properties in Greater Vancouver totalled 5,656 in May. This represents an 18.3 per cent decline compared to the 6,927

new listings reported in May 2012 and a 3.7 per cent decline from the 5,876 new listings in April of this year.

The total number of properties currently listed for sale on the MLS® in Greater Vancouver is 17,222, a 3.4 per cent decrease compared to May 2012 and a 2.9 per cent increase compared to April 2013.

The sales-to-active-listings ratio currently sits at 17 per cent in Greater Vancouver. This is the third straight month that this ratio has been above 15 per cent. Previous to this, May 2012 was the last time this ratio was above 15 per cent.

The MLS® Home Price Index composite benchmark price for all residential properties in Greater Vancouver is currently $598,400. This represents a decline of 4.3 per cent compared to this time last year and an increase of 1.8 per cent compared to January 2013.

Sales of detached properties reached 1,212 in May 2013, an increase of 2.7 per cent from the 1,180 detached sales recorded in May 2012, and a 22.8 per cent decrease from the 1,570 units sold in May 2011. The benchmark price for detached properties decreased 5.2 per cent from May 2012 to $917,200.

Sales of apartment properties reached 1,136 in May 2013, a decline of 1.7 per cent compared to the 1,156 sales in May

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183 Wollny Court, 7 bdrm, $2,188,000, Sat/Sun 2-5

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RogerJung INCOME PRODUCING HOTEL OPERATION

Fully furnished condo conveniently located in the Village Town Centre, only steps from the chairlift!

The loft is the bedroom in the unit. Recently renovated with main features beside the convenient location is the wood burning fireplace and kitchen. Call now to own a your piece of Whistler.

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Centrally located and good sized 1 BR condo in a well maintained building. Nice and bright south facing unit with a patio to enjoy! Gas fireplace in the living room and the storage room can be used as a Den.

300-4250 Village Stroll, Whistler $184,000

107 20277 53rd Ave $169,000

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LANGLEY This immaculate 1 bedroom and den suite is beautifully decorated and ready for you to move in! It is centrally and conveniently located close to shopping, transportation and all your needs. Beautiful floors, parking spot and storage locker included in this home. This unit is well cared for and is like new. Call for your personal viewing. The building is pet friendly and rentals allowed with restrictions.

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Location, location! This original 3BR, 2 bathroom rancher (ready for updating) is on a large level lot and on a quiet street amongst many newer homes. Centrally located near recreation, shopping and schools yet a very private and quiet area. Priced below Assessed value!

1156 Harold Road, N.V. $799,000

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Property Focus 412 - 22 East Cordova Street

Looks: 1-Bedroom, 1-Bathroom, 720 sq.ft. apartment.

Charm: According to listing agent Leslie Gray, there was high interest in this unit in the distinctive Van Horne development with an appeal that spanned its Gastown location, an end unit position at the rear of the building, 16-foot ceilings, a quiet south10

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facing aspect overlooking the treed courtyard, and at 720 square feet, a floorplan larger than the average downtown one-bedroom condo. Floor-toceiling windows flood the home with natural light and emphasize the gleaming hardwood floors.

Stairs and updated wrought iron railings lead to the galleried loft bedroom which has plenty of room

to accommodate a walk-in closet or a home office area. The home’s additional bonuses include sliding glass doors which lead from the main living space out onto a spacious balcony, insuite laundry, one parking stall, and a strata which allows two pets and - ticking the right box for investors – rentals.

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Vital Statistics: Listed price: $389,000 Sale price: $385,000 Date of sale: Apr 11, 2013 Days on market: 8 BC Assessment: $356,000 Previous sale price: $348,000 in 2010

Listing agent: Leslie Gray at RE/MAX Central Selling agent: Kris Pope at Dexter Associates Realty

This property information was provided by Nicola Way of BestHomesBC.com and AssignmentsCanada.ca.

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What the stars say about your week Free Will Astrology

By Rob Brezsny • Week of June 6

ARIES (MARCH 21-APRIL 19): The longest natural arch in the world is the Fairy Bridge in Guangxi Province, China. Made of limestone, this 400-foot-wide span crosses over the Buliu River. No one outside of China knew about it until 2009, when an American explorer spied it on Google Earth. Let’s make the Fairy Bridge your metaphor of the month, Aries. Judging by the astrological omens, I suspect there’s a good chance you will soon find something like a natural, previously hidden bridge. In other words, be alert for a link between things you didn’t know were connected.

TAURUS (APRIL 20-MAY 20): I hope that in recent weeks you’ve made yourself a master of sticky and intricate details. I trust you’ve been working harder and smarter than you have in a long time.

Have you, Taurus? Have you been grunting and sweating a lot, exerting yourself in behalf of good causes? Please tell me you have. And please say you’re willing to continue for a while longer. The way I see it, your demanding tasks aren’t quite finished. In fact, the full reward for your efforts may not become available unless you keep pushing beyond the point that you consider to be your fair share.

GEMINI (MAY 21-JUNE 20): How free do you want to be, Gemini? A tiny bit free, hemmed in by comfortable complications that require you to rely on white lies? Or would you rather be moderately free in ways that aren’t too demanding — politely, sensibly free? Maybe you feel brave and strong enough to flirt with a breathtaking version of liberation — a pure, naked freedom that brings you close to the edge of wild abandon and asks you to exercise more responsibility than you’re used to. I’m not telling you which kind you should opt for, but I am suggesting that it’s best if you do make a conscious choice.

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CANCER (JUNE 21-JULY 22): In August 1961, the Communist government of East Germany built the Berlin Wall. It was a thick concrete barrier designed to prevent the oppressed citizens of East Berlin from escaping to freedom in West Berlin. The barrier was eventually policed by armed guards. Traffic between the two Berlins became virtually impossible for the next 28 years. Then a miracle occurred: East German authorities relinquished their stranglehold. They tentatively allowed East Berliners to travel to West Berlin.

Soon the Mauerspechte, or “wall woodpeckers,” showed up. Armed with hammers and chisels, these people began chipping away at the Wall. Two years later, most of it had been demolished. I hereby assign you to be a wall woodpecker in your own sphere, Cancer. The time is right to demolish a barricade. It may take a while, but you’re ready to start.

LEO (JULY 23-AUG. 22): The following slogan captures the spirit I bring to composing my horoscopes: “I live in the future so that you don’t have to.” But right now this slogan doesn’t apply to you. From what I can tell, you are currently visiting the future as much as I do. Here’s what I wonder, though: Are you time-traveling simply to run away from the dilemmas that face you in the present? Or are you taking advantage of your jaunts to acquire revelations that will help you solve those dilemmas once you return?

VIRGO (AUG. 23-SEPT. 22): You know that there are different kinds of stress, right?

Some varieties wear you out and demoralize you, while other kinds of stress excite and motivate you. Some lead you away from your long-term goals, and others propel you closer. The coming weeks would be an excellent time for you to fine-tune your ability to distinguish between them. I suspect that the more you cultivate and seek out the good kind, the less susceptible you’ll be to the bad kind.

LIBRA (SEPT. 23-OCT. 22): Studies show that people spend 87 per cent of their time inside buildings and six per cent in enclosed vehicles. In other words, they

are roaming around outside enjoying the wind and sky and weather for only seven per cent of their lives. I think you’re going to have to do better than that in the coming week, Libra. To ensure your mental hygiene stays robust, you should try to expose yourself to the natural elements at least nine per cent of the time. If you manage to hike that rate up to ten per cent or higher, you stand a good chance of achieving a spiritual epiphany that will fuel you for months.

SCORPIO (OCT. 23-NOV. 21): Resurrection is the Scorpionic specialty. Better than any other sign of the zodiac, you can summon the power to be reborn. It is your birthright to reanimate dreams and feelings and experiences that have expired, and make them live again in new forms.

Your sacred totem is the mythical phoenix, which burns itself in a fire of its own creation and then regenerates itself from the ashes. Now here’s the big news headline, Scorpio: I have rarely seen you in possession of more skill to perform these rites than you have right now.

SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22-DEC. 21): Octavio Paz spoke to a lover in his poem “Counterparts”: “In my body you search the mountain for the sun buried in its forest.

In your body I search for the boat adrift in the middle of the night.” What have you searched for in the bodies of your lovers, Sagittarius? What mysteries and riddles have you explored while immersed in their depths? How has making love helped you to better understand the meaning of life? I invite you to ruminate on these uncanny joys. Remember the breakthroughs that have come your way thanks to sex. Exult in the spiritual education you have received through your dealings with lust and sensuality. And then go out and stir up some fresh epiphanies.

CAPRICORN (DEC. 22-JAN. 19): Do you know what minced oaths are? They’re rarely used anymore. If you went back a hundred years, though, you’d hear them regularly. They were sanitized swear words, basically; peculiar exclamations that would allow people the emotional

release of profanities without causing a ruckus among those who were listening.

“Bejabbers!” was one. So were “thunderation! and “dad-blast!” and “consarn!”

Here’s one of my favorite minced oaths: “By St. Boogar and the saints at the backside door of purgatory!” I bring this up, Capricorn, because I suspect it’ll be a minced oath kind of week for you. What I mean is: You’ll have every right to get riled up, and you should express your feelings, but not in ways that create problems for you.

AQUARIUS (JAN. 20-FEB. 18): There’s only one correct way to spell the English word “beauty.” But that wasn’t true centuries ago. Before the advent of the printing press, orthographic anarchy prevailed for many words. Some of beauty’s variations included bewte, beaute, beaultye, beuaute, bealte, buute, bewtee, and beaultye. I bring this up, Aquarius, because I think it would be fun and healthy for you to take a respite from having to slavishly obey standardized rules. I’m talking about not just those that apply to spelling, but others, too. See what you can get away with.

PISCES (FEB. 19-MARCH 20): In the last chapter of Fyodor Dostoevsky’s novel The Brothers Karamazov, the lead character says the following: “There is nothing nobler, stronger, healthier, and more helpful in life than a good remembrance, particularly a remembrance from childhood. A beautiful, holy memory preserved from childhood can be the single most important thing in our development.” I bring this up, Pisces, so as to get you in the right frame of mind for this week’s featured activity: remembrance. One of the greatest gifts you can give yourself is to reminisce about the old days and the old ways. To do so will enhance your physical health and purify your emotional hygiene.

HOMEWORK: I dare you to do something that you will remember with pride and passion until the end of your days. Testify at Freewillastrology.com.

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