Vancouver is given a big boost in today's New York Times, in the Great Homes, Lifestyles and Destinations section, outlining many of the reasons why investors and second-home buyers worldwide choose to invest in Vancouver real estate. The article: Preening for the Olympics, Vancouver Is Building Up By DAVE CALDWELL Published: December 4, 2008 EVEN when it rains hard in Vancouver, British Columbia, the host city for the next Olympic Games, big yellow backhoes at construction sites near Coal … [Read more...]
Always a Market for Blue Chip Properties
December 3, 2008 By
I agree with this recent Vancouver Sun article (Real Estate Sales Grind to Standstill by Derrick Penner) that there is always something fundamentally wrong when prices become too high for the local consumer to afford. This is nothing new in our boom and bust cycle of real estate in Vancouver. I have seen it all before! The writing has been on the wall for several years. I was amazed at the continued growth over the last few years... way beyond what we could sustain locally. I also agree … [Read more...]
Vancouver Attracts Overseas Investors Prior to 2010 Olympics
October 3, 2008 By
The overseas investor finds Vancouver to be particularly attractive to purchase an investment property for many reasons. Vancouver is hosting the 2010 Winter Olympics which will bring many visitors to our lovely city as well many foreigners think about the possibility of owning property here. No one has a crystal ball to predict property prices in Vancouver but we know that after Expo 86 we had a huge influx of overseas investors which drove up prices. We getting many inquires every … [Read more...]
Building Green Communities in British Columbia
April 16, 2008 By
Green building and green communities are changing the way we imagine housing, living and land use. I was pleased to come across this article by Nicholas Heap entitled, Hot Properties How Global Warming could transform BC's Real Estate Market. It contains some very interesting information that I wanted to share with you. Building for the Future British Columbians have embraced the construction of new green buildings in the heart of their cities. Since the early 1990s, there has also been a … [Read more...]
Victoria Farrell and Jocelyn Fougere Start Blogging!
April 3, 2008 By
Victoria and Jocelyn are sitting with Carol Sill at Waves wireless cafe on Hastings and Richards, going over the finer points of blogging and how this will be expanded for Downtown Suites, Ltd. We are looking forward to seeing more on the neighbourhoods in Vancouver, especially some of the newer developments such as Millennium Water, Exchange and L'Hermitage. Lofts, suites, and condos are their specialty and we're excited to expand our horizons this spring. … [Read more...]
Cielo-Be the first to live in this luxury Coal Harbour Rental
November 1, 2007 By
Brand New Luxury Suites in Coal Harbour steps away from Stanley Park and the Seawall. Downtown Suites Ltd. has 4 new available suite rentals, ranging from $3000 - $3500, 1240 - 1310 square feet. Two bedrooms, two gorgeous bathrooms, stunning open kitchens with 6 appliances, large balcony, beautiful fireplace, in-suite laundry, storage room and 2 parking stalls. Breathtaking Rooftop with state of the art gym equipment, large hot tub, sunbathing, BBQ and Fire Pit areas, Urban Fare at street … [Read more...]
