BC Housing Network

 

Basic Info
 

Location:
Vancouver, BC

Detailed Info
 

Website:
http://www.bchousingnetwork.com
http://www.bchn.com
Public Transit:

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Purpose Of This Group:
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To network with all members in the real estate sector within British Columbia. Use this group to:

• Learn important changes in BC's Real Estate Market
• Selling your home wi• Advertise your FSBO listing
• Realtors who wish to advertise their listings
• Advertise your business on BCHN.com




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VANCOUVER REAL ESTATE BOARD NEWS

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Wednesday, November 4, 2009


VANCOUVER – Strong demand has led to a steady rise in Greater Vancouver home prices compared to last year.

Over the last 12 months, the MLSLink® Housing Price Index (HPI) benchmark price for all residential properties in Greater Vancouver increased 6.8 per cent to $553,702 from $518,668 in October 2008.

"While home prices have been rising in 2009, they have not eclipsed the peaks reached in early 2008," Scott Russell, Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) president said. "We're coming off several months of unseasonably high sales levels, which has allowed for a gradual increase in home values this year,"

The REBGV reports that residential property sales in Greater Vancouver totalled 3,704 in October 2009, an increase of 4.1 per cent from the 3,559 sales recorded in September 2009, and an increase of 171.6 per cent compared to October 2008 when 1,364 sales were recorded. Looking back two years, last month's sales increased 22.3 per cent compared to October 2007 when 3,028 sales were recorded.

"High confidence and low mortgage rates are continuing to drive the activity we're seeing in the housing market today," Russell said.

New listings for detached, attached and apartment properties in Greater Vancouver totalled 4,977 in October 2009. This represents a 2.3 per cent increase compared to October 2008 when 4,867 new units were listed, and a 13.4 per cent decline compared to September 2009 when 5,764 properties were listed on the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in Greater Vancouver.

At 12,084, the total number of property listings on the MLS® decreased 4.1 per cent in October compared to last month and declined 37 per cent from this time last year.

Sales of detached properties increased 201.6 per cent to 1,487 from the 493 detached sales recorded during the same period in 2008. The benchmark price, as calculated by the MLSLink Housing Price Index®, for detached properties increased 7.7 per cent from October 2008 to $749,808.

Sales of apartment properties in October 2009 increased 148.4 per cent to 1,607, compared to 647sales in October 2008. The benchmark price of an apartment property increased 6.3 per cent from October 2008 to $380,975.

Attached property sales in October 2009 are up 172.3 per cent to 610, compared with the 224 sales in October 2008. The benchmark price of an attached unit increased 4.6 per cent between Octobers 2008 and 2009 to $468,798.



The Real Estate industry is a key economic driver in British Columbia. In 2008, 24,626 homes changed hands in the Board’s area generating $1.03 billion in spin-offs. The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver is an association representing more than 9,400 REALTORS®. The Real Estate Board provides a variety of membership services, including the Multiple Listing Service®.

For more information please contact:

Craig Munn, Assistant Manager, Communications

Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver

Phone: (604) 730-3146 (604) 730-3146 Fax: (604) 730-3102


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Recent BCHN Newsletter
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http://apps.facebook.com/bchousing

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BC Housing Network - Real Estate
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http://apps.facebook.com/bchousing/facebook_real_estate
http://apps.facebook.com/realtorprofile/shaneharder




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Our Members
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• Small Business Owner
• The Public & FSBO
• Real Estate Agents (can advertise listings on the wall)
• Mortgage Brokers
• Property Managers
• Appraisers
• Building Developers
• Electricians/Plumbers
• Contractors and Subcontractors
• Lawyers
• Insurance Agents
• Investors
• Interior Decorators
• Wedding Planners/Services





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Welcome To 50,000 Members
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I AM Canadain Business is part of the BCHN.com network of over 50,000 members strong. Here is a complete list of all our valued groups and members. We offer quality content to all our members on a variety of topics related to business in Canada.


8,534 ---> BC Housing Network (Page)
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Langley-BC/BC-Housing-Network/15659583809

4,908 ---> BC Housing Network (Group)
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=11432683868

3,056 ---> Independent Investors - Diversify Your Portfolio
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=95827435367

3,370 ---> I AM Canadian Business!
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=33566824443

3,059 ---> BCHN - Homeowners Association
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=19708647566

4,293 ---> BCHN - Diversified Investors Association
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=33167618265

4,845 ---> Canadian Real Estate - Stats & Facts
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=33112600833

4,879 ---> I AM Canadian Business
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=34666176442

4,128 ---> CDN - Independent Investors Association
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=41054914784

3,415 ---> Canada Housing Network - Stats & Facts
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=95108735122

3,840 ---> Go Green! BC's Green Housing (5 Go Green Groups)
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=57204185463
344
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=26074393297
452
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=29460501270
501
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=33193200928
579
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=19286549188






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Canada Mortgage And Housing Corporation
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http://www.cmhc.ca/en/corp/nero/index.cfm
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Vancouver Housing Stats
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http://www.rebgv.org/news
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Lowermainland Housing Stats
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http://www.fvreb.bc.ca/statistical-archives.php
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Victoria Housing Stats
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http://www.vreb.org/mls_statistics/index.html
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Calgary Housing Stats
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http://www.creb.com/public/buyer-resources/housing-statistics.php
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Edmonton Housing Stats
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http://www.ereb.com/MarketActivity/December.html
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Greater Toronto Home Resales stats
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http://www.torontorealestateboard.com/consumer_info/market_news/news2008/nr121708.htm
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Ottawa resale market housing stats
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http://orebweb2.oreb.ca/news_release.shtml




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Financial Discussions
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Positive cash flow and high annual yields are the most important. In this group we will discuss the most beneficial:

• Land Bank Investing
• Real Estate
• Stocks
• Forex Pairs
• Bonds
• Tax Savings
• Mutual Funds
• Small Business Start Up




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