My East Van Blog

Condo Buying: Extra Parking & Locker?

When buying into a new strata development, Buyers are often given the option of purchasing additional parking spaces and storage lockers (if one is not already included).  The question is, are they worth the cost?

If you need the extra parking spot or storage, the answer is obviously yes, you would buy them. But for those who do not need them today, you might want to consider buying them for the "fu... read more.

The 20th Annual Wellness Show

This annual trade show dedicated to health and wellness features three days of exhibitors, speakers, workshops, fitness and cooking demonstrations, food samples, contests, massage, shiatsu, reflexology, and pet wellness.

Friday, February 17, 2012
12 noon to 8 pm

Saturday, February 18, 2012
10 am to 7 pm

Sunday, February 19, 2012
10 am to 6 pm

More information at www.thewellnessshow.com

New Stats from our Real Estate Board

New statistics were recently release on our housing market.  Here are some of the highlights:

• According to MLS, we continue to experience more stability and less fluctuation than the beginning of 2011.

• The trend of increased selection and stability in price, equals less competition and allows buyers more time to look for homes.

• The MLSLink Housing Price Index determines the price trends in the housing... read more.

Vancouver Housing: Is it a "Bubble" going to pop?

Canada's housing market is not a bubble, it's a balloon.  Unlike the catastrophic decline the U.S. housing market experienced in 2008, the market in Canada will deflate slowly rather than pop, according to a report by BMO Capital Markets. 

The main take-away from the report is that the national housing market appears some-what pricey, but is far removed from bubble territory. In Vancouver, house pri... read more.

Chocolate Lovers Rejoice

1st Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival!

7 chocolatiers, 30 days, 50+ crazy flavours. January 15 - February 13, 2011.

In support of their favourite charities, six top chocolate makers and one gelato guy will spike their hot chocolate drinks with the wildest, most delicious flavours they can dream up.  Fifteen cafes and restaurants are taking part, creating more than 50 flavours to choose from. There are... read more.