Come and view this 1 bedroom updated unit at 306-2142 Carolina Street, located in the most popular area of Mount Pleasant.  The building is called Wood Dale, has undergone a lot of updating which includes repiping, parking membrane was redone, balconies are new with aluminum railings, landscaping was done and it looks georgeus.  Wood Dale is located on E6th Avenue in the corner of Carolina Street.  

The unit shows very well, one of the best layout unit even if it only 485 sf (strata plan shows 474 sf), it feels a lot bigger as it is open layout, as soon as you walk into the unit, you will be invited by the tremendous, breath taking 180 degree views of the North Shore Mountain, the living area is finished by engineered wood floor (bamboo), kitchen is nicely updated with granite counters and shaker style doors, bathroom is finished with marble counter and a vessel sink, floors are tiled in kitchen and bathroom.  Balcony which is about 75sf is huge and gives room for party and barbequing with friends.

Please stop by so you can see for yourself this beautiful one bedroom unit that has a fantastic view!  Rarely find and nothing to do but just move in!!

See you tomorrow Saturday, August 4, 2012 from 1 - 3pm.

New Mortgage rule changes:

Maximum 25 year Amortization - Pretty self explanatory.  

Maximum Purchase Price of $1,000,000 on High Ratio Deal - This has represented only 35% of the insurer's portfolios, not a big change here.  

Maximum GDS 39% and TDS 44% - The buying power would decrease around 10% as compared to before.

Maximum 80% of LTV of refinances - Can now only access 80% of the home equity 

I am holding an open house tomorrow for unit 306 - 2142 Carolina street, Vancouver, BC.  The property is located in the heart of Mount Pleasant area, short walk to Main street Cafes and Restaurant, close distance to the vibrant Commercial drive area as well.

The unit boast of stainless steel appliances and granite counter top in the kitchen, cabinets are of shaker doorstyle.  Bathroom is modern with vessel sink and marble top, main areas are mostly engineered wood floors...BUT, one thing not to be miss is the incredible view of the North Shore mountains and Downtown Vancouver.  This is the best view you can find in the bldg.  Come and see for yourself!!

I'm doing an agents open June 14, 2012, 5 - 6:30pm at 306-2142 Carolina street.. Very excited to show this fabulos unit with a breathtaking view of the North Shore mountains and downtown.Very well priced and georgeous location in this Mount Pleasant area.  See you tomorrow!

I'm about to list this unit on Carolina street and e 6th avenue.  The unit is 474sf but feels big due to the open layout, has a huge balcony for bbqs and just sit to enjoy this incredible breath taking view of the North Shore mountains and water, a 180 degree view of the whole downtown Vancouver.  Amazingly, this part of Mount Pleasant which the building sits on the high side, plus the unit is located on the 3rd floor which makes it even higher to have this unobstructed view!  The unit itself is pretty much updated with engineered wood floors, granite countertop with stainless steel appliances in the kitchen, vessel sink with marble counter in tha bathroom...Amazingly priced at $269K!!!  Come and see for yourself this move in condition unit!

New release from the Real Estate Board shows that Home Sales in March trended below the 10-year average in Greater Vancouver while home listing activity outpaced what's typical for the month.  The report also mentioned that the residential sales reached 2,874 in March 2012.  This represents 12.9% increase compared to 2,545 sales recorded in February 2012, a decline of 29.6% compared to the 4,080 sales in March 2011 and an 8.4% decline compared to the 3,137 home sales in March 2010.  March sales in Greater Vancovuer were the second lowest tottal for the month in the region since 2002 and were 16.8% below the 10-year sales average for the month.

" Home sellers have been more active than buyers the first few months of the year, but we continue to see a relative balance in the total supply of homes for sale and current demand in the marketplace" Eugen Klein, REBGV president said.