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Klaus Rode

Bruce Ward Realty Ltd.
#400 - 1525 Robson Street, Vancouver, BC P: 604-760-5856 F: 604-684-6185
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Wednesday, August 4, 2010 - REBGV July Statistics

REBGV Stats Homebuyers and sellers less active in July Home sales activity in Greater Vancouver was quieter last month than most Julys over the past decade, with residential sales, prices, and the number of homes listed for sale trending downward in recent months. The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that the number of residential property sales in Greater Vancouver totalled 2,255 in July 2010. This represents a 45.2 per cent decline from the 4,114 sales in July 2009, t ... Full Article...

posted in News at Wed, 04 Aug 2010 14:23:14 -0700

Thursday, July 8, 2010 - REBGV Stats June 2010

REBGV Stats June 2010 Activity steady to start the summer season The Greater Vancouver housing market experienced steady activity to begin the summer season. The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential property sales in Greater Vancouver totalled 2,972 in June 2010, a decline of 30.2 per cent compared to the 4,259 sales in June 2009, which was the second highest selling June on record. “Activity in June marked a healthy balance between the near record s ... Full Article...

posted in News at Thu, 08 Jul 2010 18:18:54 -0700

Friday, June 4, 2010 - May 2010 Statistics from the Real Estate Board

REBGV Stats May market offers buyers greater selection The number of properties listed for sale in Greater Vancouver continued to rise in May, while the number of sales showed a year-over-year decrease. The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential property sales in Greater Vancouver totalled 3,156 in May 2010, a decline of 10.4 per cent compared to the 3,524 sales in May 2009; 5.1 per cent more than the 3,002 sales in May 2008; and 27.1 per cent less than the ... Full Article...

posted in News at Fri, 04 Jun 2010 11:11:29 -0700

Tuesday, May 4, 2010 - Real Estate Board Statistics for April

Home buyer and seller activity increases in busy spring market The Greater Vancouver housing market experienced increased activity in April thanks to a steady balance of home buyers and sellers entering the marketplace. The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential property sales in Greater Vancouver totalled 3,512 in April 2010, the fifth highest-selling April on record. The figure represents an increase of 18.5 per cent compared to the 2,963 sales in April 2009; ... Full Article...

posted in News at Tue, 04 May 2010 11:57:10 -0700

Tuesday, April 6, 2010 - Real Estate Board March 2010 Stats

Home listings rise to start the spring season A steady influx of new listings has helped create a balanced ‘typical spring’ housing market in the Greater Vancouver region. The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that new listings for detached, attached and apartment properties in Greater Vancouver totalled 7,004 in March 2010. This represents a 60 per cent increase compared to March 2009 when 4,385 new units were listed, and a 52.1 per cent increase compared to ... Full Article...

posted in News at Tue, 06 Apr 2010 14:44:39 -0700

Tuesday, March 2, 2010 - Real Estate Board February 2010 Stats

Home sales activity strong through Olympic period The Greater Vancouver housing market continued to experience strong demand from homebuyers and an increase in total property listings in a month where the eyes of the world were focused on the region. The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential property sales in Greater Vancouver totalled 2,473 in February 2010, an increase of 67.1 per cent compared to February 2009 when 1,480 sales were recorded and a 28.6 per ... Full Article...

posted in News at Tue, 02 Mar 2010 13:25:46 -0800

Wednesday, January 13, 2010 - Bank of Canada calls talks of housing bubble premature

A Bank of Canada official called talks of a Canadian housing bubble premature in a speech in Edmonton Monday, adding higher interest rates are not the solution to cooling the current surge in housing demand and prices. "If the bank were to raise interest rates to cool the housing market now - when inflation is expected to remain below target for the next year and a half - we would, in essence, be dousing the entire Canadian economy with cold water, just as it emerges from recession," said Davi ... Full Article...

posted in News at Wed, 13 Jan 2010 12:35:18 -0800

Tuesday, January 5, 2010 - Vancouver 2009 stats as per the Real Estate Board

REBGV Stats Slow start, strong finish for housing market in 2009 After beginning the year at near record low sales levels, buyers’ confidence in the Greater Vancouver housing market quickly returned, allowing for significant and sustained increases in the number of residential property sales for much of 2009. The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that total unit sales of detached, attached and apartment properties in 2009 reached 35,669, a 44.8 per cent increase from ... Full Article...

posted in News at Tue, 05 Jan 2010 19:04:02 -0800

Wednesday, September 2, 2009 - August Stats from the Real Estate Board

Market momentum carries into August The number of home sales in Greater Vancouver increased significantly last month compared to August 2008 and moved closer in line with the active summer months experienced between 2003 and 2007. The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential property sales in Greater Vancouver increased 119.5 per cent in August 2009 to 3,441 from the 1,568 sales recorded in August 2008 and increased 1.7 per cent compared to August 2007. New listin ... Full Article...

posted in News at Wed, 02 Sep 2009 15:19:16 -0700

Thursday, August 6, 2009 - July Stats from the Real Estate Board

August 5, 2009 July stats: Strong spring market carries into summer months VANCOUVER, B.C. – August 5, 2009 – The Greater Vancouver housing market gained further momentum in July with record sales levels and a continued strengthening of home prices. The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that the number of residential property sales in Greater Vancouver totalled 4,114 in July 2009, becoming the highest volume of sales ever recorded within the REBGV for that mont ... Full Article...

posted in News at Thu, 06 Aug 2009 13:08:47 -0700

Friday, July 3, 2009 - Market conditions drive strong June housing sales

VANCOUVER, B.C. – July 3, 2009 – The combination of low interest rates and more affordable pricing helped propel Greater Vancouver home sale numbers to the second all-time highest total for the month of June. The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that sales of detached, attached and apartment properties increased 75.6 per cent in June 2009 to 4,259, from the 2,425 sales recorded in June 2008. The figure is just short of the record-breaking 4,333 sales which occu ... Full Article...

posted in News at Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:25:50 -0700

Wednesday, June 3, 2009 - REBGV May Statistics

June 2, 2009 REBGV May Statistics Increased demand steadies housing market in Greater Vancouver A continued increase in buyer activity over the last four months has resulted in increased home sales and lessened the downward pressure on housing prices in Greater Vancouver. The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that the number of residential property sales in Greater Vancouver totalled 3,524 in May 2009, an increase of 17.4 per cent from the 3,002 sales recorded in May 2008, ... Full Article...

posted in News at Wed, 03 Jun 2009 11:08:53 -0700

Monday, May 4, 2009 - Buyer activity brings greater stability to the housing market

VANCOUVER, B.C. – May 4, 2009 – With more buyers and fewer homes for sale in recent months, the Greater Vancouver housing market has entered a more moderate and balanced state. For the sixth consecutive month, new listings for detached, attached and apartment properties declined in Greater Vancouver, down 33.7 per cent to 4,649 in April 2009 compared to April 2008, when 7,010 new units were listed. The total number of property listings on the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®), while ... Full Article...

posted in News at Mon, 04 May 2009 15:34:43 -0700

Tuesday, April 7, 2009 - Building Permits surge in BC

I just came across this article in today's Vancouver Sun. Perhaps the sky is not falling, or at least there is some positive news in the local real estate market. www.vancouversun.com/business/Building permits surge/1472239/story.html

posted in News at Tue, 07 Apr 2009 11:40:41 -0700

Friday, April 3, 2009 - Rental Permit Required for 2010

The City of Vancouver may be cracking down on short term rentals in the future. The following link is an article pubished by the CBC today, and should serve as a good reminder that rentals for the 2010 games are not as straight forward as placing a ’for rent’ ad on the web. www.cbc.ca/canada/british-columbia/story/2009/04/03/bc-vancouver-olympic-rentals-permit.html

posted in News at Fri, 03 Apr 2009 15:24:28 -0700

Thursday, April 2, 2009 -

News Release from the Real Estate Board Property sales strengthen in current market cycle VANCOUVER, B.C. – April 2, 2009 – The Metro Vancouver housing market experienced a movement away from volatility and toward stability to start the spring season. Home sales in March 2009 returned to levels witnessed at the beginning of the decade, with 2,265 sales recorded across Metro Vancouver for the month, a 53 per cent increase over February but a 24.4 per cent decrease over March 2008, ... Full Article...

posted in News at Thu, 02 Apr 2009 12:11:26 -0700

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