Ideal Mount Pleasant location for this stunning home

Perfect for a new family or professional needing an home office!

Stunning LARGE one bedroom plus den at STELLA.  This open floor plan has views as far as the eye can see with beautiful corian countertops in the kitchen, gas cook top and S/S appliances.  Large den with a window is perfect for a home office or nursery.  Plenty of in-suite storage with one parking included. Rock solid concrete building only 4 years old!  Steps to Main street and minutes to downtown.
Fantastic investment!

Open House Sunday April 7th, 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Families and teens can visit popular Vancouver attractions for free*

Vancouver residents are able to you use their Vancouver Public Library cards to check out 20 amazing venues throughout the city

The city of Vancouver, Vancouver Park Board and the Vancouver Public Library have teamed up to Sponsor an amazing program. This has been done so the residents of our fair city can explore what millions of tourists come to Vancouver to see and experience.

The twenty partner venues will allow free access to museums, fitness centres, world - class gardens, and popular attractions once in the 2 week period that the pass is live.

This is one of the most fantastic oppurtunities we Vancouverites have to experience the wonders of  Metro Vancouver. I applaud all the organizations that are involved, and celebrate the fact that low income families and our youths can enjoy the sight and sounds of Vancouver for free!!

Program has 20 Venue partners which for the 2 week borrowing period are free (once per venue or activity).

Events and Activities:

Fitness and Recreation:

VPB Fitness Centres                                                  VPB Ice Rinks

VPB Pitch and Putt                                                     VPB Swimming Pools

 Arts and Culture:

Vancouver Art Gallery                                                Vancouver Bach Choir

Vancouver Opera                                                        Vancouver Symphony Orchestra

 Science and Nature:

Beaty Biodiversity Museum                                      Bloedel Conservatory

Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Garden                                             H.R. MacMillan Space Centre   

Nitobe Memorial Garden                                           Science World

UBC Botanical Garden                                                Vancouver Aquarium

 VanDusen Botanical Garden

 Museums and Heritage:

Museum of Vancouver                               Roedde House Museum

UBC Museum of Anthropology                                Vancouver Maritime Museum

Vancouver Police Museum

Link:How to get you pass

Link:Using your pass

Contact  Vancouver Public Library for more details:

Call 604-331-3603.

or info@vpl.ca

The information in this blog is informational in natuer and any information contained there in should be verified by VPL.

Fantastic opputunity to own in Kitsilano

South facing renovated 1 bedroom north of 4th. Former galley kitchen has been completely opened featuring new cabinets, ceiling pot lights, S/S appliances and large quartz counter top; perfect for entertaining. Fresh paint, bamboo flooring throughout with a large sunny garden level patio surrounded by beautifully landscaped gardens. Massive common roof deck with epic city/mountain views. Pet friendly building only 3 blocks to Kits beach and 2 blocks to everything you need on 4th ave. Buy with confidence in this well run building. 1 parking & 1 storage locker included.

August 2012 Housing Market Update - Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver

The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver Housing Market Update for August 2012 with REBGV president Eugen Klein.

If you have any questions concerning this video by  the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver or any more specific questions on the Vancouver property market contact me at chris@chrisball.ca or visit http://chrisball.ca

Feel free to leavea comment below.

Great Investment property steps to the Beach

 15 - 3250 West 4th Ave. , Vancouver

Fantastic 2 bedroom and 1.5 bath condo in Kits! Comes with all the furniture and getting $2400 per month in rent

Listed for $516,900

Open House Saturday August 25 from 2-4

For a Private Showing  contact Chris:604-512-9208

Renovated and Rainscreened! This quiet top floor 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath home is located in the heart of Kitsilano. Some of the may features include a North and South exposure, large south facing balcony, engineered hardwood throughout,open kitchen, tons of insuite storage as well as a sunny enclosed solarium. Just steps to parks, shops and cafes. Only 4 blocks to the beach!! Unique 16 suite boutique building. Bonus - owner has been given permission from strata to install a 950 sqft rooftop deck. Open House Sat August 25 from 2-4pm. 

Federal Government Changes to Mortgage Lending

New Canadian Mortgage Rules Come Into Effect July 9, 2012

Federal Finance Minister Jim Flaherty today announced 4 major changes to Canada mortgage lending rules.

This is the fourth time over the last 4 years that the Federal Government has changed the rules for mortgage insurance. This was done to cool the hot Canadian housing market without raising interest rates, which would have a negative impact on the economy.

The four major changes effective July 9, 2012 are as follows:

1) The maximum amortization on a prime mortgage will be reduced from 30 to 25 years. This change can effectively change the price of the home you can afford by approximately 10%. Please speak with your mortgage provider for their expert advice.

2) Refinancing has been lowered from a maximum of 85% loan-to-value to a maximum of 80% loan-to-value.

3) Mortgage insurance will not be provided for properties valued over $1 million. This change means for someone wishing to purchase a home for over $1 million, your down payment must be over 20% of the purchase price.

4) The maximum gross debt service (GDS) and total debt service (TDS) will be limited to a maximum of 39% and 44% respectively. Currently, GDS does not apply to qualified borrowers with credit scores over 680.

The first two measures will have the most drastic effect on real estate purchases. 1st time home buyers and  people who are planning on upsizing will be the most affected by these srticter rules.

These tighter mortgage approval criteria will reduce the number of "higher risk" borrowers who can qualify for a mortgage.

If you are planning on purchasing a home or are wondering what the implications of these new measures are with your existing home are please contact me at:

Chris Ball: Mobile 604-512-9208

or by email at: chris@chrisball.ca

Oppurtunity to own in this highly regarded  Loft/Conversion Building

Spacious 1 bedroom loft, with soaring 16' ceilings, laminate flooring, insuite laundry,and a walk - in closet. One of only a handful of units with a personal patio.

This well priced home is featured in the SPOT, a highly regarded loft conversion building known for quick sales. Ideally located between Yaletown and the Granville entertainment district, The SPOT earns its 100/100 walk score!

Steps away from shopping, retaurants, cafes and parks. A renowned communal roof top garden, with stunning views. The fitness centre and function room steps away on the same floor, couldn't make fitness or entertaining any easier. perfect for investor or 1st time buyer.

http://chrisball.ca/mylistings.html/details-25080824

Call for Private Showing.

Open Houses:

Friday, June 1 from 10 - 2

Saturday June 2 from 3 - 5

Sunday June 3 from 2 - 4