In the spirit of Earth Day today, I have decided to compile a list of Vancouver Condo Developments that use either Geothermal or Radiant heating/cooling systems.  Also find attached a link to each building's current listings as of April 22nd, 2010. Vancouver Condo Buildings Using Geothermal or Radiant Heating/Cooling systems: Millenium Water Lumen Cielo Donovan Mantra Shangri La Mille ...

The latest Vancouver Housing Statistics indicate that we are seeing a healthy spring market beginning in the Lower Mainland.  There are many properties being listed and the MLSLink® Housing Price Index (HPI) benchmark price has increased 20.3 percent over the last 12 months.Read all the details here:  March 2010 StatsCould now be the time to sell your property?  Call or e-mail me to discuss y ...

Do you have questions about how the new Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) with be applied to real estate sales?  Click the following link to be directed to a great discusion about the HST & real estate on Spagnuolo & Company's (real estate lawyers for the lower mainland & Vancouver) website.Click here:  HST DiscusionIf you still have questions about the HST and how it will affect your next real esta ...

The February 2010 Housing Statistics for Vancouver have been released.  Surprisingly, sales remained strong during all the Olympic distractions!Click here to for the full details: Feb StatsSend me an e-mail if you would like to know what the latest strong demand for housing could mean for you as a home seller or buyer.I hope to hear from you soon!   Cortney Lessard REALTOR® 604-616-2678 ...

Click on the following titles for a list of Court Ordered Sales in the Greater Vancouver Area:56 Attached Units36 Detached UnitsLet me know if you have questions or would like to schedule a viewing of any of the properties. I hope to hear from you soon!   Cortney Lessard REALTOR® - ABF Broadway Realty 604-616-2678 Info@Cortney.ca   Get all the latest info on the Vancouver housing mark ...

Here is the latest market update fresh off the press for the month of January 2010: Sales Stats Jan. 2010 It looks we have moved toward a closer alignment between supply & demand in today's housing market.   Contact me if you have any questions related to real estate.  I hope to hear from you soon!   Cortney Lessard REALTOR® 604-616-2678 Info@Cortney.ca   Get all the latest info on ...

Lumen at Granville Island's presentation center will be open this Saturday, January 30th from 12pm to 6pm for its Grand Opening Launch!  It will have 4 professionally designed show suites & homes start at just $339,900* plus GST. Some Info on Lumen at Granville Island: 36 suites Ranging in size from 469 to 801 sq. ft. Floor to ceiling windows = plenty of natural light Geo-thermal heati ...

Here are the Vancouver Home & Condo sales statistics for November 2009: Nov 2009 Stats The market is expected to remain strong!  Considering the recent increase in demand in the Vancouver area, let me know if you would like a free comparative market analysis to determine the current value of your home/condo. I hope to hear from you soon!   Cortney Lessard REALTOR® 604-616-2678 Info@Co ...

The Onni Group has recently announced their latest condo development in Yaletown called The Mark.  It will be built on the corner of Pacific & Seymour & just may be one of Yaletown's last landmark locations.  Here is a list of some of the phenominal features you can expect at The Mark*: Air Conditioning Designed to meet LEED Gold standards Panoramic Views Sophisticated interiors with ...

The following is a news flash sent to realtors from the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver:   Government listens to Real Estate Board on HST The BC Government has announced that it will exclude new homes costing up to $525,000 from its proposed 12 per cent Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) scheduled to take effect July 1, 2010. The government has also increased the rebate of the provincia ...