New Listing - Lovingly and thoroughly updated 2 bedroom near Commercial Drive

I've just listed an apartment that I believe is one of the best values of its type. This is a large 937 square foot two bedroom plus den end unit that has been compeletely professionally remodeled in an eclectic and charismatic style with great attention to detail. 

An excellent layout with two bedrooms, one on each end of the very large open-plan kitchen/ dining/ living room. This is an apartment where a small family can comfortably grow, which is pretty rare in Vancouver.

With light pouring in from the north, west and south, this apartment is absolutely drenched in direct sunlight. An enclosed balcony works quite nicely as a den/ study.

The renovations are unique and extremely well considered. Some unique highlights include locally sourced artisanally produced solid fir flooring with exceptional character, a unique laundry chute from the bathroom to the bedroom closet, a very pretty printed glass undermount sink with backlighting potential, etc.

Also look for custom bamboo millwork, paperstone countertops, beautiful fir doors and closet sliders, pot lighting, an excellent eating bar... The list goes on and on.

In-suite laundry, one parking space underground and a secure storage locker is included. The building is tidy and very well maintained. 

This is great value! Check out the full details on my listings page.

New Listing - Completely updated character house on Hoy Street

Looking for that affordable character home that doesn't need to be completely restored? Up for grabs is this 1911 heritage house on Hoy Street in Vancouver. It has been completely updated and restored and retains much of the original character.

This was the original house in the area, and is in very nice condition. Recent roof, electrical, plumbing, interior finishings, etc., etc., etc. The lot faces east and west, with excellent light throughout the day. A new garage was built in 2006 and has excellent potential to be a dream workshop with super tall ceilings, power, etc. 

The lot itself is wonderfully landscaped, creating a very green and private place. Multiple patios are excellent for entertaining. It's also duplex zoned, for future consideration. 

For those interested in mortgage helpers, a self contained two or three bedroom suite (depends on how you want to set it up) with a private entrance is on the lower level. There is separate laundry for this suite, but it is currently used as a shared setup with upstairs.

This house will pleasantly surprise you. It's in very nice shape and shows very well at this price. This is great value.

Check out all the details on my listings page.

New Listing - Main Street Character House on a Corner Lot

My new listing is situated in the most desirable area of the Main Street corridor. It's a very smart character house that has had a lot of work done to it over the years. 

There is a lower level basement suite with two bedrooms. The main suite of the house occupies the top two levels and has three bedrooms plus a den. 

A lovely northwest corner lot enjoys direct sunlight to the front of the house in the morning, the south facing yard is awash in light all day, and the west side of the house lets in that golden evening sunlight. It's a very well situated home.

Walk everywhere from this location (29th and Prince Edward Street). Check out all the details on my listings page.

New Listing - Walk to Kits Beach: Family-Sized Townhouse

I'm pretty excited about this new listing I have in Kits. It's a very large townhouse within walking distance to Kitsilano Beach, and just a few blocks off the heart of the 4th Avenue shopping district. 

What's really remarkable is the layout of this townhome. There are 3 bedrooms plus a den over 3 levels. This makes for a great space for a growing family, which is rare at this location and price. The West Side has become extremely expensive, as everyone is very much aware, so this townhouse is a great alternative for those that want to live in the neighbourhood and need more than one or two bedrooms.

Another unique aspect is the private, attached garage. This could also double as a great workshop.

Check out all the info on my listings page...

New Listing - Metrovista roof top roost in the heart of Main

Come check out this 2 bedroom and den city home in the absolute heart of the Main Street/ Mt. Pleasant community.

On the quiet side of the Metrovista tower, this home has a bonus 163 square foot private roof top deck with 180 degree panoramic views and lots of sunshine. The deck is perfect for outdoor entertaining and the views are outstanding.

At $450,000, this is fantastic value to be in a reputable concrete building in such a walkable location just minutes from all Main Street has to offer.

Come see it this weekend. Check it out on my listings page.

Beach Grove Rancher - Fully updated, steps to the Beach

For those of you in Tsawwassen, or those of you considering the move out to one of the sunniest areas in the lower mainland, you might want to check out my listing in Beach Grove.

This is a very smart 3 bedroom rancher just a few blocks to the beach. The house sits on a very private and beautifully landscaped lot.

These mid-century beach homes are wonderfully scaled for the new ways people consider space. A reasonable size means less maintenance and waste and more time for living. Larger and more private than a condo, while much more managable than a sprawling monster home. The perfect balance... Did I mention that the beach was a few blocks away?

The house is pristine, with a lot of truly exceptional efficiency upgrades and mechanical updates. Check out all the details on my listings page...

Wikipedia:

Tsawwassen is known to receive only one third of the rainfall that the rest of Metro Vancouver does, which is why it has been commonly referred to as "Sunny Tsawwassen".

Vintage Vancouver Photos: Chinatown in the 1950's

Commercial Drive Corner Suite with Great Exposure - Just Listed...

Check out this super-nice one bedroom suite I've just listed. The address is 201 - 1420 East 7th Avenue. That's just two blocks east of Commercial Drive.

The most remarkable thing about this space is its outlook and position. Situated on the southwest corner of the building on an upper floor, the light is fantastic. Also, there is a canopy of mature Fir trees filtering the west light which creates a very unique and green outlook while enhancing privacy. This is very rare to see in East Vancouver.

The suite is completely updated, contemporary in design, and well laid out. A huge deck wraps around the unit with lots of space to entertain or to garden.

Check out all the details on my listings page...

Brewery Creek in Mt. Pleasant - Check out my new listing...

This is a beautifully renovated large 2 level loft in the Brewery Creek building. The address is #13 - 280 East 6th Avenue. You are likely familiar with the building if you've ever spent anytime in the neighbourhood. The building is absolutely beautiful.

It's over 900 square feet in a 112 year old heritage conversion. Check out the photos on my listings page to get a sense of just how awesome the space is.

Vancouver Census Data - Simple Visualizations Shed Some Light on Population Dynamics

Here is an interesting tool that layers 2011 Census data onto Google Maps. It also provides time series between current and previous census data.

What's really great about this are the resolutions it allows for analysis. Breakdowns and visualizations can be made on a block by block basis.

It's super easy to use and provides some insight into current/ emerging trends.

Check it out here...