September 2, 2009 August stats:Market momentum carries into August The number of home sales in Greater Vancouver increased significantly last month compared to August 2008 and moved closer in line with the active summer months experienced between 2003 and 2007. The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential property sales in Greater Vancouver increased 119.5 pe ...

Yaletown Penthouse - Amazingly unique Townhouse in the Sky. This home is a one of a kind 2 level townhouse style penthouse at the Crestmark 1 on Marinaside Crescent in world famous, and always sought after, Yaletown. Gorgeous water views of False Creek can be enjoyed from every room of this 3 bed and 2.5 bath impeccable home which is in show suite condition. This practical floor plan for the ...

July 11, 2009 Dear Ian, I want to thank you for a job well done that was far above and beyond my expectations. As an out of town vendor, it was a great comfort to have the professional attention to detail you displayed. Your communication by both phone calls and instant messaging was a gift. I so appreciate the constant updates and your personal communication did much to set my concerns asi ...

Vancouver Condo 1004 - 1050 Smithe Street at the Sterling Live in the heart of Downtown Vancouver at the 'STERLING', an outstanding concrete strata building close to everything! Beautifully maintained, this home offers a very livable floor plan with wide open living space, floor to ceiling windows, and over-height ceilings. This gorgeous 1 bedroom and den also boasts laminate flooring, top- ...

  Vancouver drops among most-costly cities http://www.mercer.com/costofliving   City drops from 64th most expensive to 93rd, according to Mercer's Cost of Living survey   Vancouver SunJuly 7, 2009       Vancouver is becoming a more affordable place to live, on a world scale, due to the falling dollar. Photograph by: Mark van ...

Penthouse 2 at 907 BEACH Avenue, V6Z 2R3 in Downtown Vancouver IanWatt Luxurious 2 level, 2 bedroom penthouse just steps away from the beach. Unit features great outdoor space, and incredible False Creek views, 2 secured parking stalls and much more. Building feature superb recreational facilities including indoor lap pool, sauna, squash court and more. Don't miss out on this one.

Vancouver Condo Real Estate Video Blog #358 - July 9, 2009 Ian Watt Posts His Vancouver Condo Commissions Fees Ian Watt video blogs about how in the world of Web 2.0 transparency and the sharing of information makes all parties stronger and establishes a platform for trust. This is the reason that Ian has posted his commission rates on the www.IanWatt.ca website at http://www.ianwatt.ca/Rea ...

Vancouver Condo Real Estate Video Blog #355 - July 6, 2009 Give Your Head a Shake, What Are You Waiting For? Ian Watt video blogs about the owner of a property that Ian and his client are interested in writing on. However, because of her unrealistic expectations, the owner refuses to counter. If you want to oice your opinion or if you don't care for Ian's comments please email your feedback ...

Saturday » June 27 » 2009 Property tax upheaval hitting Island Les Leyne Times Colonist Saturday, June 27, 2009 Vancouver Island needs some kind of new deal. The economy is being transformed before our eyes, but the property tax system that links economic activity to social well-being is left over from another age. For years the Island has been evolving relatively slowly. It's been growing aw ...