Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Open House Altert!!!!

Open House
Saturday May 19 from 1:00 to 3:00
 
Altaire
807 9188 University
Buranby, SFU, UniverCity
 
Gorgeous home in excellent condition with breath-taking 180 degree views from Mount Baker to Downtown Vancouver to North Shore Mountains; what more could you ask for! This bright 2bed/2bath/879sqft unit features an open spacious layout, fireplace, floor to ceiling windows, a large balcony, granite counters, stainless apps & much more. The excellent sized master has walk-in, ensuite w/dual sinks & soaker tub. Bonus: 1 parking & locker. Located in Altaire, Polygon built, offering...
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Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Home Sales Surge in Interior/North

The British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) reports that the dollar volume of homes sold through Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in BC declined 12.5 per cent to $3.8 billion in April compared to the same month last year. A total of 7,058 MLS® residential unit sales were recorded over the same period, down 1.8 per cent from April 2011. The average MLS® residential price was $532,855, 10.9 per cent lower than a year ago.
 
"A ten per cent dip in Lower Mainland home sales offset a 14 per cent increase across the rest of the province,” said Cameron Muir, BCREA Chief Economist. “Kamloops,...
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Thursday, May 3, 2012

University Highlands Elementary School's second Annual Green Community Carnival

www.liveatsimonfraser.com & Hafez Panju are proud to be sponsoring and supporting University Highlands Elementary School's second annual Green Community Carnival.
 
Come out for some fun!  Games, Prizes, Eco-Activities and a whole lotta family fun!
 
Saturday May 5, 2012 from 10:30 AM to 3:30 AM
 
Oh and by the way, there will be pony rides too!!!
 
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Thursday, May 3, 2012

Greater Vancouver housing market maintains a steady spring pace

Home sale and listing activity has maintained a consistent pace on the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in Greater Vancouver in recent months, which has helped create balanced conditions for the region’s housing market.
  
 The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential property sales in Greater Vancouver reached 2,799 on the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in April 2012. This represents a 13.2 per cent decline compared to the 3,225 sales recorded in April 2011 and a decline of 2.6 per cent compared to the 2,874 sales in March 2012.
April sales were the...
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Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Open House: 100 9320 University - Unique Condo with rentable suite

Rarely Available Condo with a Stuido Suite!
 
100 9320 University
Burnaby, SFU
 
Priced at $598,800
Open House: April 28 from 12:00 to 2:00
 
Rarely available! A stunning home w/bonus self-contained studio/flex space; perfect for home/office or supplemental income. This 1459sqft, 2bed/3bath/2level unit located in prestigious One University Cr. shows very well & is in excellent condition. Features: East/West exposure, open concept plan, soaring 16' living & bedroom ceilings, spacious kitchen w/quartz counters & stainless apps, a cozy F/P & large balcony with beautiful...
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Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Just Listed - 201 9330 University, SFU - One University Crescent

Bright and Spacious
Shows Like New
 
201 9330 University Cr.
Burnaby, SFU
UniverCity
 
Priced at $388,500
Open House April 28 2:00 to 4:00
 
Bright, spacious & extremely clean! This 2bed/2bath/972sqft corner home located in prestigious One University Cr. shows very well & is in excellent condition. You won't be disappointed. Features: beautiful engineered floors, 9' ceilings,fresh paint top to bottom, excellent room separation, well sized kitchen with SS appliances & quartz counters & lots of cupboard space, cozy F/P, a large covered balcony & good closet space....
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Friday, April 13, 2012

No March Madness Repeat in 2012

The British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) reports that the dollar volume of homes sold through Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in BC declined 26.5 per cent to $3.8 billion in March compared to the same month last year. A total of 6,882 MLS® residential unit sales were recorded over the same period, a decline of 20 per cent. The average MLS® residential price was $545,959 in March, 8.1 per cent lower than in March 2011.
 
"The spike in consumer demand recorded a year ago was not repeated last month,” said Cameron Muir, BCREA Chief Economist. “A marked increase in high-end home sales...
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Thursday, April 12, 2012

Just Listed - 105 9232 University - Novo II

Exceptional Value
 
Novo II
105 9232 University Cr.
Burnaby, BC
SFU, UniverCity
Priced at $358,800
 
Clean & Spacious! This South East facing, 2bed/2bath, 888sqft unit offers an open layout, excellent room separation & well sized second bed. Features: stainless apps, granite counters throughout, breakfast bar & lots of cupboard/counter/closet space. The large master has 3pc ensuite & walk-in closet. Enjoy BBQs on the covered oversized balcony. Novo II is a concrete rental & pet friendly building with the balance of 2-5-10 yr warranty & has a private gym & amenity...
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Tuesday, April 3, 2012

Increased selection helps maintain balance in Greater Vancouver housing market

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 Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential property sales in Greater Vancouver reached 2,874 on the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in March 2012. This represents a 12.9 per cent increase compared to the 2,545 sales recorded in February 2012, a decline of 29.6 per cent compared to the 4,080 sales in March 2011 and an 8.4 per cent decline compared to the 3,137 home sales in March 2010.
 
March sales in Greater Vancouver...
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Tuesday, April 3, 2012

Just Listed: Unique Condo w/Stuido Suite 100 9320 University

Rarely Available
Located in Prestigious One University Cresent
100 9320 University
 
Priced at $598,800
 
Rarely available! A stunning home w/bonus self-contained studio/flex space; perfect for home/office or supplemental income. This 1459sqft, 2bed/3bath/2level unit located in prestigious One University Cr. shows very well & is in excellent condition. Features: East/West exposure, open concept plan, soaring 16' living & bedroom ceilings, spacious kitchen w/quartz counters & stainless apps, a cozy F/P & large balcony with beautiful views. The master offers custom his/her...
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Monday, March 19, 2012

Harmony at the Highlands. 1 Bedroom & Den 418 9339 University

418 9339 University
Spacious and Functional Layout
$278,800
 
Harmony at the Highlands
 
Bright, spacious & shows well! This 1 bed & den, 703 sqft top floor home offers an excellent functional open layout with beautiful courtyard & water feature views; a must see. Features: 9' ceilings throughout, large open den, excellent sized kitchen with lots of counter & cupboard space, spacious living room, cozy gas fireplace, well sized master with walk-in closet, 4 pc bathroom with soaker & excellent sized covered balcony. Located in harmony, a pet & rental friendly building,...
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Tuesday, March 13, 2012

Just Listed: 1 Bed & Den - 310 9298 University, Novo I

310 9298 University, Novo I
Bright and Spacious
1 Bedroom & Den
Priced at $288,800
 
Open House March 17 from 1 to 3
 
 
Enjoy beautiful views of green space, mountain tops & city lights from this exceptinally bright and well laid out 1 bed & den, 1 bath, 602 sqft home. Features: granite counters, island with extended breakfast bar counter, well sizedkitchen with excellent counter space & tons of cabinets, cozy F/P, spacious living room, separate dining area & fully covered private balcony. The full size bedroom offers plenty of closet space. Located in Novo I,...
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Friday, March 2, 2012

Greater Vancouver housing market trends near long-term averages as spring market approaches

Closer alignment between home buyer and seller activity helped bring greater balance to the Greater Vancouver housing market in February.
 
The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential property sales in Greater Vancouver reached 2,545 on the MLS® system in February 2012. This represents a 61.4 per cent increase compared to the 1,577 sales recorded in January 2012, a decline of 17.8 per cent compared to the 3,097 sales in February 2011 and a 2.9 per cent increase from the 2,473 home sales in February 2010.
 
 February sales in Greater Vancouver were the...
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Monday, February 27, 2012

Just Listed - 1100sqft Rooftop Deck - Novo II

803 9232 University
 
Novo II
 
Sub-Penthouse

1100sqft Rooftop Deck

Priced at $498,800
 
Stunning Sub-Penthouse! Breathtaking 180degree views of lush forests, mountain tops, water courses & City lights from a private 1100sqft rooftop deck. This 1000sqft, 2bed+den, 2bath home shows very well & is in excellent condition; a must see. Located in Novo II, a concrete building found in UniverCity; Vancouver's premier lifestyle neighborhood. Features: bright, open layout, SS apps, granite counters throughout, breakfast bar, spacious master w/3pc ensuite, excellent sized 2nd bed complete...
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Monday, February 27, 2012

Just Listed - Altaire - Breath-taking Views

807 9188 University
 
Altaire by Polygon

Breath Taking Views

Excellent Condition

Parking & Locker
 
Priced at $408,800
 
Gorgeous home in excellent condition with breath-taking 180 degree views from Mount Baker to Downtown Vancouver to North Shore Mountains; what more could you ask for! This bright 2bed/2bath/879sqft unit features an open spacious layout, fireplace, floor to ceiling windows, a large balcony, granite counters, stainless apps & much more. The excellent sized master has walk-in, ensuite w/dual sinks & soaker tub. Bonus: 1 parking & locker. Located in...
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Monday, February 20, 2012

SFU, UniverCity Weekly Update for February 13 to 19, 2012

The Simon Fraser University area, specifically UniverCity of Burnaby North real estate market in the past week saw 4 new listings come to market and no MLS registered sales.

Active product on the mountain now sits at 57 listings.  Last week saw the first and only listing in The Hub at 9009 Cornerstone Mews so far this year.  The average list price is now $421,956 or $447.233 per sqft.  The most expensive home listed in SFU, UniverCity is a 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 1388 sqft penthouse in the prestigious Auroa building.  The least expensive unit available is one from Liberty Homes located...

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Monday, February 20, 2012

Exclusive Interview with David Porte of Porte Development

I had a the pleasure to interview David Porte, President of Porte Development and developers of Lift at Simon Fraser University, SFU, UniverCity.
 
 
Register Today! On February 26th, 2012 from 12:00pm to 2:00pm be one of the first to view LIFT and have an opportunity secure your new home on Burnaby Mountain in UniverCity.

If you have not already heard, Porte Development has announced a second project for the SFU UniverCity area atop Burnaby Mountain. Pre-Sales are now anticipated sometime around the middle of February 2012.

Lift will be...

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Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Penthoue unit priced under $375,000, Open Feb 18 1 to 3

The Harmony
508 939 University Cr.
Corner Penthouse with 12' Ceilings
Open House Feb 18 from 1:00 to 3:00 
 
Stunning SW views from this bright & spacious corner penthouse home; one of the best units in the complex! Features: soaring 12' ceilings, laminate floors throughout, stainless appliances, updated cabinets & bonus 2 parking stalls & locker.Excellent sized master w/nook, large ensuite with soaker & walk-in closet. Second bedroom is well sized & offers lots of light & views. Located in The Harmony, a rental and pet friendly complex w/balance of a...
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Tuesday, February 7, 2012

Hungerford Group to raise Altitude at UniverCity

Hungerford Group, developers of the multi award winning MacPerson Walk in South Burnaby are the latest to secure a building site on top of Burnaby Mountain at SFU, UniverCity. Altitude will be a 2 tower development comprising of a 12 and 14 story building with a total of 210 strata units. Homes will range in price and size with 1, 2 & 3 bedroom plans and a small selection of town homes. Located at the peak of University Crescent next to Altaire, Altitude will rise higher up than any other residential building currently in UniverCity or within Metro Vancouver for that matter.

Hungerford intends...

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Tuesday, February 7, 2012

SFU, UniverCity January 2012 – A Month in Review

The Simon Fraser University area, specifically UniverCity of Burnaby North real estate market has had an active start to the year.

Since the beginning of this year there have been 35 new listings that have come to market.  Of the 35 new listings 5 are located in Highland House, Liberty Homes new development project at SFU.  Total activity inventory now sits at 53 homes.  Total resale inventory, once we remove both active listings from Highland House and Origin by Porte Development, is 43.  This represents roughly 3.2% of total resale properties in the area.  Average...
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Simon Fraser
Market Update

Simon Fraser Condos

Altaire by Polygon

Altaire built in 2008/2009 reaches higher then any other condo building in Metro Vancouver offering panoramic views.

Novo I by Intergulf

Novo I built in 2007 known for the amazing sight lines and views from most units and balconies up to 1000 sq ft.

Novo II by Intergulf

Novo II built in 2007 known for the amazing sight lines and views from most units and balconies up to 1000 sq ft.

Aurora by Polygon

Aurora built in 2006 with 103 condos featuring 36 unique floor plans ranging from 715 sq ft to 1500 sq ft.

One University by Millennium

One University built in 2005 is UniverCity's flagship building with luxury homes featuring semi private elevators.

Harmony by Polygon

Harmony built in 2005 was the first condo development at Univercity & as a result offers a unique setting & views.

Serenity Townhomes by Polygon

Serenity is a collection of 2 bedroom townhomes of 1100 sq ft ranging to 4 bedroom 2000+ sq ft townhomes.

The Hub by Liberty Homes

The Hub built in 2009 is set atop Nester's Grocery and steps from High Street giving these homes an urban feel.

Verdant by VanCity Enterprises

Verdant is a two storey town home building built with environmental design and stylish living spaces which complement the modern exterior of these SFU homes.

Origin by Porte Development

Origin is designed by GBL Architect & BYU Interior Designs, developed by Porte Development Corp. and marketed by Red Dot Real Estate.

Nest by Mosaic

Located on UniverCity High Street across from the new University Highlands elementary schools this refreshing building will add further depth to a growing community.

Highland House by Liberty Homes

A 12-storey concrete high-rise development and targeted towards Rental Investors and First-Time Condo Buyers.

Lift by Porte Development

Lift will be a wood frame building comprising of 56 homes. Building technologies, environmental features, and price points should be similar to Origin.

Altitude by Hungerford Group

Altitude will be a 2 tower development comprising of a 12 and 14 story building with a total of 210 strata units.