Derrick Penner
Sun

Metro Vancouver's new-home prices have followed the resale-home market upward to previous peaks during real estate's rebound, developers and consultants have noted.

Statistics Canada reported on Thursday that by April the region posted the strongest year-over-year gain in newhome prices among the major markets it examines in its monthly new-housing price index.

Metro Va ...

Victoria, Metro Vancouver record sharpest sales dips

Brian Morton
Sun

Residential home sales were down substantially in May from the same month a year ago, with Victoria and Metro Vancouver showing the sharpest drop, according to a survey released Monday by the B.C. Real Estate Association (BCREA).

Despite that, Victoria and Metro Vancouver have also seen some of the highest price increase ...

Buying or Selling Real Estate in Burnaby?

Are you looking for an experienced team of realtors to help you sell your current home or buy your next one? The Christie's Real Estate Team is a family of 4 realtors with over 50 years of combined experience. Michael & Deborah are a husband and wife team that have been selling real estate together for over 20 years, and were joined in 2006 by their ...

Hi everyone,

As we all know Haiti has been hit with a devastating earthquake, below is a list of cell phone text numbers to facilitate donations to various charities assisting in the relief efforts.

In Canada, the Mobile Giving Foundation is partnering with Rogers, Fido, Bell and Telus, enabling these carriers' customers to donate $5 - $10 per call, through MGF.

Here is a simple way to hel ...

Medallion Club

The Board recognizes the accomplishments of top producers every year through the Medallion Club. These achievers are in the top 10 per cent and excel in combined MLS® listings, sales and dollar volume. Each year Medallion members are honoured at an elaborate awards banquet for their efforts and accomplishments.

Congratulations!

The Christie's Real Estate Team has been recogn ...

Now, more than ever, consumers are looking to add value to their biggest investment - their home. With the new 2009 Home Renovation Tax Credit (HRTC), you can claim up to $1,350 on your 2009 federal income tax return on eligible purchases as defined by the Canadian Revenue Agency.

The Home Depot can help you keep track of purchases made throughout the year using your Home Depot Consumer cr ...

Happy New Year!

2010 is finally here and the Winter Olympics are upon us. Your support throughout the past year in 2009 was greatly appreciated. We are always here to service your referrals of friends and family in the Burnaby, Tri-Cities, Pitt Meadows, Maple Ridge & Vancouver Real Estate Markets with the same high level of service we provide all of our clients. The Christie's Real Estate Te ...

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, bec ...