PAUL ALBRIGHTON

Vancouver modern property specialist

604. 315.5574

paul@albrighton.ca

Macdonald Realty Ltd

ADMIN INFORMATION

Tel 604 315 5574

Fax 604 689 5665

Macdonald Realty Downtown

1050 Howe St

Vancouver BC

V6Z 1P5

 Paul Albrighton biography and information: http://www.albrighton.ca/profile.html

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MAY 2011 - REFER A FRIEND PROMOTION

From Today May 2nd 2011 until May 31st, 2011. Simply refer your friend, family member or coworker to buy or sell a Vancouver property with Albrighton and receive a 12 month subscription to Dwell magazine.  Once your friend completes their purchase, you will receive a 12 month free subscription to Dwell Magazine sent to you directly.  

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SELLING OR BUYING A UNIQUE PROPERTY?

Paul Albrighton is a Downtown real estate expert. Providing unmatched high-end property marketing for modern condos, lofts, live/work lofts and architectural properties in Vancouver, BC.

Our clientele often appreciates art, design, and a modern take to thinking and living. We value property that is designed to visually and functionally enhance their lifestyle. With each transaction our focus on client satisfaction allows our service to lead the marketplace.

Our unique promotional systems online and our large networks keep Albrighton Real Estate ahead of the competition.

If you are planning to sell or buy a unique property, contact Paul Albrighton today at 604. 315.5574 or at paul@albrighton.ca

Summary for local Downtown Vancouver Market Report for condos and lofts

The market continues to show positive signs.  Inventory is still low, and our market still remains as a sellers market (defined by having less than three months supply).  Sales activity has slowed down since the Summer months which is typical for this time of year, however; sales in October were up 4.1% from September which was already a very active month.  Compared to October of 2008, sales were up 117% for Greater Vancouver. 

“High confidence and low mortgage rates are continuing to drive the activity we’re seeing in the housing market today. We’re coming off several months of unseasonably high sales levels, which has allowed for a gradual increase in home values this year,”  - Scott Russell, Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) president said.

This month I wanted to more of an analysis of Greater Vancouver, and Western Canada.

November Market Update
Since the market correction last winter, the market has bounced back nicely to test previous highs, both in the number of sales and in benchmark prices. The summer of 2009 surprised many analysts and market-watchers with both its resiliency and fervour, and clients have asked what will happen in the fall and winter.

No one really knows what the market will do, but traditionally, the winter season has resulted in a slow-down in the market as families buckle down for the school year, weather patterns make buyer tours less pleasant, and holiday planning begins. Because there are fewer buyers, some sellers will decide that they can wait until these buyers return, which results in less supply to offset the drop in demand.

However, statistics show that house prices tend to be lower in the winter than in the summer which is why home price stats are seasonally adjusted. People who sell in the winter are more likely to be ready to sell and realistic rather than curious and unmotivated. Also, because there are fewer buyers, true negotiations between buyers and sellers are more likely to occur in place of auction-type multiple offer situations.

So what does this mean if you're a buyer or seller? If you're a buyer that has the flexibility to purchase during the winter months, your selection may become more limited, but if you find what you like, you will likely have a better opportunity to negotiate for your home rather than bid for it. If you're a seller, a limited supply can work in your favour if you have a good realtor that can outline the unique features of your home.

Every situation is different, and each year presents a new set of challenges and opportunities that require professional analysis.  Source, Macdonald Realty Ltd.

Albrighton Vancouver Loft bulidings, and architectural residences:

These webpages feature information, listings, and property for sale within these buildings.

PAUL ALBRIGHTON

Vancouver Loft and Premiere Architecture Realtor

Macdonald Realty Downtown Vancouver

604 315 5574

http://www.albrighton.ca/234-e-5th-ave-granite-block.html - Granite Block Lofts in Mount Pleasant - 234 East 5th, Vancouver

http://www.albrighton.ca/233-abbott-st-abbott-place.html  Abbott Place in Gastown Vancouver - 233 Abbott St, Vancouver

"33" in Crosstown Vancouver - 33 West Pender

The Workshop Lofts in Mount Pleasant - 1220 E. Pender St, Vancouver

Koret Lofts in Gastown - 55 E. Cordova, Vancouver

Del Prado Yaletown Loft Building - 1155 Mainland St, Vancouver

The Hamilton Yaletown Loft Buliding - 1178 Hamilton St. Vancouver

The Space Lofts - Downtown Loft Building - 1238 Seymour St, Vancouver

Bowman Lofts in Crosstown - 528 Beatty St, Vancouver

XL Lofts in Cambie/Mount Pleasant W - 428 W. 8th Ave, Vancouver

Metropolis Lofts in Yaletown Vancouver - 1238 Richards St, Vancouver

Alda Lofts in Yaletown Vancouver - 1275 Hamilton St, Vancouver

Crosstown heritage loft building - 518 Beatty S, Vancouver

The Spot Lofts in Downtown Vancouver - 933 Seymour St, Vancouver

Tribeca Lofts in Yaletown Vancouver - 988 Richards St, Vancouver

McMasters Buliding - Lofts in Yaletown - 1180 Homer St, Vancouver

Sophia - Mount Pleasant Modern condos - 298 E. 11th Ave, Vancouver

The Edge lofts in Gastown Vancouver - 289 Alexander St, Vancouver

Artech Warehouse Lofts in Mount Pleasant - 336 E. 1st Ave, Vancouver

Loft 495 in South Granville/Mount Pleasant - 495 W. 6th, Vancouver

Van Horne in Gastown - 22 E. Cordova, Vancouver

Carrall Station in Gastown - 1 E. Cordova St, Vancouver

Crane Building - 540 Beatty in Crosstown - 546 Beatty St, Vancouver

Murchies Building in Yaletown - 1216 Homer St, Vancouver

Waterfall Building in False Creek - 1540 W. 2nd, Vancouver

The Grace in Yaletown - 499 Drake St, Vancouver

The Grace in Yaletown - 1280 Richards St, Vancouver

http://www.albrighton.ca/1111-alberni-st-shangrila-condos.html - Shangri La in Downtown - 1111 Alberni St, Vancouver

http://www.albrighton.ca/1128-w-georgia-st-shangrila-estates.html - Shangri-La in Coal Harbour - 1128 W. Georgia St, Vancouver

http://www.albrighton.ca/1277-melville-st-flatiron.html - Flatiron in Coal Harbour - 1277 Melville St, Vancouver

http://www.albrighton.ca/harbour-green-two-1139-w-cordova-st.html - Harbour Green II in Coal Harbour - 1139 W. Cordova St, Vancouver

http://www.albrighton.ca/the-qube-1333-w-georgia-st.html - The Qube in Coal Harbour - 1333 W. Georgia St, Vancouver

See this great article with descriptions and links about some great Loft condos for sale in Vancouver under $500,000.  http://www.albrighton.ca/blogs/2009/3/21/592-vancouvers-best-lofts-under-500000.html

Paul Albrighton - Vancouver Lofts.