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Southeast False Creek

August 19th, 2006
The City of Vancouver is holding an open house on the planning of The Southeast False Creek Development, the site of the Olympic Village and after a 2,300 residential community. The open house is at the Vancouver Library's Central Library at 350 W.Georgia St. from 4pm to 7 pm. While the development area encompasses the area north of First Ave, what is also of interest is the area south of Fir ...

Hooper Building Yaletown

May 11th, 2006
I was recently by The Hooper Building at 869 Beatty St in Yaletown. When this warehouse was originally converted to residential it was set up as rental unit. Now as the leases are coming due the units are being remodelled, the floors are being refinished and new kitchens and bathrooms are being put in. Many of the units are now available to purchase. The units vary in size from 704 sq.ft. to ...

Woodwards Preview

April 7th, 2006
This Saturday is the beginning of the previews for Woodwards. I am planning on being at the presentation centre on Saturday at noon, when they open. The presentation centre is at the Shaw Tower 1067 West Cordova Suite 1730. Hours are Sat & Sun 12-6 and Mon to Fri 12-8. If you contact me I can arrange to be there when you go to preview. I expect that it will be very busy and this way I can mak ...

Jameson House

April 4th, 2006
I was by the Jameson House presentation centre on the weekend. There was also an article in The Vancouver Sun this weekend about the project. This development is gorgeous and ground breaking in its design. The units facing north, with the best view and the highest prices, are pod shaped with rounded walls in the main living areas. The kitchens are state of the art and the islands featured in ...

Woodward's Preview Date

April 1st, 2006
I received an email yesterday from Woodward's announcing that previews will begin April 8th. They are having a promo for hardwood floors, if you buy on opening day for $1.49, a tie-in with Woodward's special $1.49 sales from days gone by. The website has been updated and includes floor plans with prices ranging from $200,000's to $600,000's, although specific prices have not been announced ye ...

33

February 21st, 2006
I was at the Realtor's open for 33 tonight. I had the privilege of meeting Robert Wilson, President of Georgia Laine Developments. He gave me a tour of the display suite and highlighted some of the unique features of his development. This is truly a beautiful modern design. Many of the units are open concept with a divider separating the bedroom from the living room. The storage cupboards are ...

The 33

February 19th, 2006
I am going to a Realtor Open on Monday for a new project at West Pender and Taylor, The 33. So far it looks like a good building with some great finishes. I am told prices will start under $300,000. The units will be going on sale on February 25th, only to VIP Buyers. If you are interested let me know and I can make sure you are registered as a VIP. If the success of The Taylor, just down the ...

MetroLiving

February 1st, 2006
Today, I was at the MetroLiving Presentation Centre. I was looking at two of their new buildings scheduled to be completed this early summer. 1168 Richards is a new construction across from Emery Barnes Park. There are only two units per floor, with two level town homes on the main floor. The finishes are beautiful and the single level condos have an open balcony accessible from the two bed ...

550 Taylor Open House

December 4th, 2005

I held an open house at 550 Taylor today. I will be there again tomorrow, Sunday 2 to 4 pm. Check out the listing on my website. This is a new building, must of the units haven't been lived in. There are several units available, also having open houses tomorrow. The location is great near Tinsel Town and just a short walk to False Creek. Come by and check it out.

   

Woodward's

November 26th, 2005
Just got the first promo piece for the Woodward's Project. Further to our new mayor's comments in his acceptance speech it looks like the new council will be supporting this development. Registration is on now. As with all new developments, I am available to represent you as your Realtor and guide you through the buying process with no cost to you, my commission is paid by the Developer.  I ...

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