Blog by Mike Sjokvist | Real Estate Advisor

East side is now the place to buy

July 12th, 2013
Homeowners looking for something more affordable driving up prices THE PROVINCE - 10 Jul 2013 Vancouver’s east side is bucking the B.C. real-estate trend as buyers drawn by (relative) value seek out the city’s more affordable neighbourhoods. GERRY KAHRMANN/PNG Realtors Jacky Levi, left, and Jacob Krause sold a home for $1.058 million, almost $160,000 over the asking price. A new Royal L ...

3510 SUNSET Blvd, North Vancouver, British Columbia

July 4th, 2013
Join me for an Open House Saturday July 6, 2-4p : 3510 SUNSET Blvd, North Vancouver, British Columbia Absolutely stunning brand new NOORT residence located just steps to Edgemont Village. This 4500+ SF home boasts all high end finishes & attention to detail throughout. The main floor is comprised of a formal living & dining rm, nook, private office, large F/R & a deluxe gourmet kitchen w/sle ...

June Stats for Greater Vancouver

July 2nd, 2013
Home sales in Vancouver were up 11.9 per cent in June from a year earlier, while prices fell 3.0% in the same year. The board says 2,642 homes were sold through its Multiple Listing Service last month, up from 2,362 sold in June 2012, but a decline from the 2,882 sold a month earlier in May.Despite the double-digit gain, sales in the region were 22 per cent below the 10-year average for Jun ...