There is no doubt Vancouver is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. The city of West Vancouver is nestled between Burrard Inlet and the North Shore Mountains and offers city, water and mountain views from its many high-end neighbourhoods.
The lower mainland has also developed unique architectural and design styles that benefits from the natural beauty of our environment. Beautiful homes decorate the neighbourhoods and it’s not difficult to find prestigious design projects around town.
Today we’re bringing to the blog, this incredible property – a stunning, custom-built 5 bedroom home designed by Georgie Award Winner Marque Thompson.
Marque is the Principal of Design Marque Consulting Ltd and has won both silver and gold design awards at the Georgie Awards. He has been featured in countless design magazines and has completed more than 1,200 projects from small cottages to multi-million-dollar homes throughout Canada, United States, England and Singapore.
This home is situated on a large property with south-facing back gardens and beautiful views of the ocean, city and Stanley Park. As you walk through the front doors, you’ll find a modern, open-concept space, with 20’ ceilings in the living room.
The kitchen is equipped for family dinners and entertaining, featuring Wolf & Sub-Zero appliances.
Walkout on to a large covered heated deck, built-in BBQ, & outdoor gas fireplace. Perfect for entertaining on long summer nights.
The private master suite is a romantic escape with a fireplace and large deck from which to enjoy views.
Ready to make this dream home yours! Click here to request a private showing and view more property details.
Enjoy some of the best views around the city with these fantastic waterfront properties currently listed by Macdonald Realty.
#2601- 277 Thurlow Street, Vancouver, BC Listed by Juliana Jiao Personal Real Estate Corporation
Imagine living with one of the world’s most majestic waterfront views of the ocean, mountains, Stanley Park, the Lions Gate Bridge, Coal Harbour Marina & Park, plus a 360-degree city view. Amazing terraces covering 688 square feet with two fireplaces.
#1102 – 1139 W Cordova Street, Vancouver, BC Listed by Lucie Ingoldby
Sensational waterfront home at Two Harbour Green. This 2400 square feet home with unobstructed views of the ocean, Stanley Park and Harbour Green Park plus the North Shore mountains has a great entertainment size family room with direct access to the wrap-around balcony.
2707 Point Grey Road, Vancouver, BC Listed by Manyee Lui
Everlasting views on the prestigious Point Grey Road. With its waterfront location, this property captures the best of water, mountain and city. Enjoy the rooftop decks and incredible family living spaces.
#2101 – 1077 W Cordova Street, Vancouver, BC Listed by Joseph Chiang
Amazing views of Coal Harbour, mountains and city from all windows. This open layout features an entertainment-size living room, fabulous gourmet chef’s kitchen and more. Relax in the spacious master bedroom with a spa only for you.
#1605 – 1328 Marinaside Crescent, Vancouver, BC Listed by Murphy Costello Personal Real Estate Corporation and Jodi Norrison
180-degree views to the South, East & North of False Creek, Science World and the city. Floor to ceiling windows, elegant interior floor plan, updated kitchen, and hardwood flooring. Everything with fabulous resort-level amenities.
1418 Haywood Avenue, Vancouver, BC Listed by Jennie Frizzo Personal Real Estate Corporation
Situated on south-facing back gardens and beautiful views of Stanley Park, the city, and ocean and well designed with modern, open-concept and 20’ ceilings in the living room in a beautiful and functional floor plan.
#5604 – 1128 W Georgia Street, Vancouver, BC Listed by Frank Ye Personal Real Estate Corporation
Incredible views of English Bay and the Gulf Islands. This Shangri-La 5-star home has updated Italian closets, entertainment center, and multiple amenities.
In the market for a new ocean view? Search listings on our website www.macrealty.com and find your dream home today. Partner with one of our real estate agents.
Here are the latest real estate market statistics from Macdonald Realty on Greater Victoria, Parksville/Qualicum, and Nanaimo listings and sales in July 2019.
Greater Victoria
In July 2019, there were 283 sales of single family homes and 992 active listings in Greater Victoria. The benchmark sale price was $756,000.
In comparison, the Condo market had 215 sales and 619 active listings at the end of the month. The benchmark sale price was $511,000.
Townhome sales were 89, active listings were 235 and the benchmark sale price was $602,200.
It’s a seller’s market in Greater Victoria.
Parksville / Qualicum
Nanaimo
Looking for more information about the real estate market in specific neighbourhoods in Victoria, Parksville, Nanaimo, Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands?
Macdonald Realty has offices in downtown Victoria, Sidney, Parksville and on Salt Spring Island. Please email macrealty@macrealty.com or call 1-877-278-3888 to be matched with a REALTOR® working in your area.
MLS® Home Price Index (HPI) Benchmark Price
Average and median home prices are often misinterpreted, are affected by change in the mix of homes sold, and can swing dramatically from month to month (based on the types and prices of properties that sold in a given month). The MLS® HPI overcomes these shortcomings and uses the concept of a benchmark home, a notional home with common attributes of typical homes in a defined area.
Visit www.housepriceindex.ca for more information.
This blog post is based on market data provided by the Victoria Real Estate Board (VREB) www.vreb.org and the Vancouver Island Real Estate Board (VIREB) www.vireb.com. Market data from the VIREB includes listings and sales in Campbell River, Comox Valley, Cowichan Valley Nanaimo, Parksville/Qualicum, Port Alberni/West, North Island, and the Islands.
Here are the latest real estate market statistics from Macdonald Realty on Greater Victoria, Parksville/Qualicum, and Nanaimo listings and sales in June 2019.
Greater Victoria
In June 2019, there were 343 sales of single family homes and 1034 active listings in Greater Victoria. The benchmark sale price was $754,200.
In comparison, the Condo market had 216 sales and 643 active listings at the end of the month. The benchmark sale price was $511,200.
Townhome sales were 79, active listings were 258 and the benchmark sale price was $597,900.
It’s a seller’s market in Greater Victoria.
Parksville / Qualicum
Nanaimo
Looking for more information about the real estate market in specific neighborhoods in Victoria, Parksville, Nanaimo, Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands?
Macdonald Realty has offices in downtown Victoria, Sidney, Parksville and on Salt Spring Island. Please email macrealty@macrealty.com or call 1-877-278-3888 to be matched with a REALTOR® working in your area.
MLS® Home Price Index (HPI) Benchmark Price
Average and median home prices are often misinterpreted, are affected by change in the mix of homes sold, and can swing dramatically from month to month (based on the types and prices of properties that sold in a given month). The MLS® HPI overcomes these shortcomings and uses the concept of a benchmark home, a notional home with common attributes of typical homes in a defined area. Visit www.housepriceindex.ca for more information.
This blog post is based on market data provided by the Victoria Real Estate Board (VREB) www.vreb.org and the Vancouver Island Real Estate Board (VIREB) www.vireb.com. Market data from the VIREB includes listings and sales in Campbell River, Comox Valley, Cowichan Valley Nanaimo, Parksville/Qualicum, Port Alberni/West, North Island, and the Islands.
Here are the latest real estate market statistics from Macdonald Realty on Greater Victoria, Parksville/Qualicum, and Nanaimo listings and sales in May 2019.
Greater Victoria
In May 2019, there were 387 sales of single family homes and 1058 active listings in Greater Victoria. The benchmark sale price was $756,000.
In comparison, the Condo market had 244 sales and 658 active listings at the end of the month. The benchmark sale price was $507,300.
Townhome sales were 92, active listings were 252 and the benchmark sale price was $595,900.
Parksville / Qualicum
Nanaimo
Looking for more information about the real estate market in specific neighbourhoods in Victoria, Parksville, Nanaimo, Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands?
Macdonald Realty has offices in downtown Victoria, Sidney, Parksville and on Salt Spring Island. Please email macrealty@macrealty.com or call 1-877-278-3888 to be matched with a REALTOR® working in your area.
MLS® Home Price Index (HPI) Benchmark Price
Average and median home prices are often misinterpreted, are affected by change in the mix of homes sold, and can swing dramatically from month to month (based on the types and prices of properties that sold in a given month). The MLS® HPI overcomes these shortcomings and uses the concept of a benchmark home, a notional home with common attributes of typical homes in a defined area. Visit www.housepriceindex.ca for more information.
This blog post is based on market data provided by the Victoria Real Estate Board (VREB) www.vreb.org and the Vancouver Island Real Estate Board (VIREB) www.vireb.com. Market data from the VIREB includes listings and sales in Campbell River, Comox Valley, Cowichan Valley Nanaimo, Parksville/Qualicum, Port Alberni/West, North Island, and the Islands.
One year ago new amendments to B.C.’s Strata Property Act came into effect. The new rules made it easier to cancel or “wind up” a strata corporation by reducing the voting threshold from unanimous approval of all owners to 80% approval. The original requirement for unanimous approval made most wind ups all but impossible since, for example, a single owner in a 100 unit strata building could hold up the whole process even though 99% of the owners were in favour of a wind up.
As a result, the owners of more and more older strata buildings are voting for a wind up. There are a number of reasons to do this:
Many older strata buildings are in bad condition and require extensive and very expensive repairs which owners do not want to pay for;
Many older strata buildings were built at a time when densities were lower (fewer units permitted on the building lots). A developer purchasing such lots can build more units now;
Consequently, many older strata buildings are in prime locations coveted by developers who are prepared to pay owners top dollar to sell their property.
However, winding up a strata corporation is a very complicated, time-consuming legal process requiring input from experienced commercial real estate brokers and lawyers. At Macdonald Commercial we have a team of specialist brokers who work with strata corporations on wind-ups.
Some key points to consider if you are an owner of a strata corporation and considering a wind up:
