Leanne Drolet

Royal LePage Sterling Realty

Office 604-421-1010

Cell 778-840-7211

Email: Leanne@realtygal.ca

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I have sold a property at 31 2423 AVON PL in Port Coquitlam.
WOW!! Almost new Mosaic built townhome in popular Freemont Village! This home is beautiful! Gorgeous kitchen with stainless steel appliances, silestone counters, center island & beautiful cabinetry! Kitchen is open to the large dining& living area & has 9 ft ceilings. The spacious master bedroom (large enough for a king bed!) has plenty of closet space & 3 pce ensuite. Laundry is up plus additional 4 pce bath & spacious bedroom! 5 minutes to Traboulay Trail & Minnekhada Park, shopping, restaurants & recreation center! 2 (tandem) parking, & workshop/storage area in garage! Balance of the 2-5-10 Home Warranty! Open house Saturday, May 9 2-4 pm!
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I have listed a new property at 8628 ARMSTRONG AVE in Burnaby.
Extremely well maintained, high quality 5 bedroom, 5 bathroom home in "The Crest"! Gorgeous granite entry, crown moulding, freshly painted & hot water heat throughout. Large kitchen w/ newer appliances, granite counters & separate wokkitchen! Master has gorgeous 7 pce ensuite recently updated with granite tile, his & her shower, double sinks & heated floors! 3 other large bedrooms up with adjoining bathrooms! Lg rec room down, separate entry, tons of storage & another bedroom & full bath plus finished crawl space which makes a great play area for kids! Private lot with detached drive through garage & lane access!
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Please visit our Open House at 8628 ARMSTRONG AVE in Burnaby.
Open House on Sunday, May 24, 2015 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Extremely well maintained, high quality 5 bedroom, 5 bathroom home in "The Crest"! Gorgeous granite entry, crown moulding, freshly painted & hot water heat throughout. Large kitchen w/ newer appliances, granite counters & separate wokkitchen! Master has gorgeous 7 pce ensuite recently updated with granite tile, his & her shower, double sinks & heated floors! 3 other large bedrooms up with adjoining bathrooms! Lg rec room down, separate entry, tons of storage & another bedroom & full bath plus finished crawl space which makes a great play area for kids! Private lot with detached drive through garage & lane access!
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Strong home buyer demand coupled with below average home listing activity has created seller's market conditions within the Metro Vancouver* housing market.

    

 

The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential property sales in Metro Vancouver reached 4,179 on the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in April 2015. This represents a 37 per cent increase compared to the 3,050 sales recorded in April 2014, and a 2.9 per cent increase compared to the 4,060 sales in March 2015.

Last month’s sales were 29.3 per cent above the 10-year sales average for the month.

“The supply of homes for sale today in the region is not meeting the demand we're seeing from home buyers. This is putting upward pressure on prices, particularly in the detached home market," Darcy McLeod, REBGV president said.

New listings for detached, attached and apartment properties in Metro Vancouver totalled 5,897 in April. This represents a 0.9 per cent decrease compared to the 5,950 new listings reported in April 2014.

The total number of properties currently listed for sale on the region’s MLS® is 12,436, a 19.8 per cent decline compared to April 2014 and an increase of 0.5 per cent compared to March 2015.

“It’s a competitive and fast-moving market today that is tilted in favour of home sellers. To be competitive, it’s important to connect with a local REALTOR® who can help you develop a strategy to meet your home buying or selling needs,” McLeod said.

The MLS® Home Price Index composite benchmark price for all residential properties in Metro Vancouver is currently $673,000. This represents an 8.5 per cent increase compared to April 2014.

The sales-to-active-listings ratio in April was 33.6 per cent. This is the highest that this ratio has been in Metro Vancouver since June 2007.

Sales of detached properties in April 2015 reached 1,815, an increase of 35.9 per cent from the 1,336 detached sales recorded in April 2014, and a 70.6 per cent increase from the 1,064 units sold in April 2013. The benchmark price for a detached property in Metro Vancouver increased 12.5 per cent from April 2014 to $1,078,900.

Sales of apartment properties reached 1,579 in April 2015, an increase of 34.7 per cent compared to the 1,172 sales in April 2014, and an increase of 50.1 per cent compared to the 1,052 sales in April 2013. The benchmark price of an apartment property increased 4.4 per cent from April 2014 to $394,200.

Attached property sales in April 2015 totalled 785, an increase of 44.8 per cent compared to the 542 sales in April 2014, and a 53.6 per cent increase from the 511 attached properties sold in April 2013. The benchmark price of an attached unit increased 5.7 per cent between April 2014 and 2015 to $493,300.


Courtesy of the Greater Vancouver Real Estate Board

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Please visit our Open House at 31 2423 AVON PL in Port Coquitlam.
Open House on Saturday, May 9, 2015 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
WOW!! Almost new Mosaic built townhome in popular Freemont Village! This home is beautiful! Gorgeous kitchen with stainless steel appliances, silestone counters, center island & beautiful cabinetry! Kitchen is open to the large dining& living area & has 9 ft ceilings. The spacious master bedroom (large enough for a king bed!) has plenty of closet space & 3 pce ensuite. Laundry is up plus additional 4 pce bath & spacious bedroom! 5 minutes to Traboulay Trail & Minnekhada Park, shopping, restaurants & recreation center! 2 (tandem) parking, & workshop/storage area in garage! Balance of the 2-5-10 Home Warranty! Open house Saturday, May 9 2-4 pm!
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Do you have a renovation project in mind – and wonder how much value it will add to your home? Remodeling Magazine recently did a study of renovation projects, comparing costs to added value. Here are some of the results:


Replacing a main entry door has a return on investment of over 95%. After all, the entrance to a home is one of the first things a prospective buyer notices.  Adding a new deck also adds a lot of value. Depending on the materials used, you can expect to get back three-quarters of the money invested.


Another high-payback project is the garage door. This once again demonstrates the importance of a home’s “curb appeal.”  If you’re tackling a big project, such as a basement renovation, you’ll be glad to know that, according to the study, a project like this adds a lot of
value.


Finally, minor improvements to bathrooms and kitchens – such as adding new countertops or cupboards, can also be good investments that mostly pay back when you sell your home.
Of course, these figures are averages and can vary widely depending on location, type of property, and other factors.


Need help determining how a particular home improvement might impact the selling price.


I have many contacts that can help with many of the ideas here so if you have a home renovation that you are thinking of doing, please give me a call and I can put you in touch with some great contacts!

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I have sold a property at 15736 106TH AVE in Surrey.
Large basement entry home in beauitful Fraser Heights! This spacious home is conveniently located within walking distance to schools, shopping and parks! Open kitchen and bright and spacious living and dining area. 3 large bedrooms up andthe basement is complete with a kitchen! Eating area and family room plus 2 bedrooms and den down and separate entry. Large backyard for the kids to play and a double car garage!
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I have sold a property at 410 3388 MORREY CRT in Burnaby.
Beautiful TOP FLOOR 1 bedroom & den freshly painted home! Kitchen has stainless steel appliances, granite counter tops and open to the dining and living rm areas! Large master bedroom with 4pce cheater ensuite & walk in closet. Den adjoinsmaster and would make a great office space or TV room! Steps to Lougheed Mall, Skytrain, Cameron recreation centre, dining & library! In suite laundry, 1 parking & storage! INVESTOR ALERT & quick possession available! Don't miss this great opportunity! First showing at open house Saturday, March 28, 2-4!
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