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Detailed and Useful Information on Buying Property in Vancouver, BC, Canada from a Top Vancouver Realtor, Mike Stewart specializing Residential Real Estate.

Shine – A boutique presale condo development in Vancouver’s South Main area!

At a Glance

  • 90 boutique condominiums
  • 1, 2, & 3-bedroom units
  • Six storey plus a penthouse
  • 1-bedrooms from the 260s, 2-bedrooms from the 390s
  • Mountain & skyline views
  • Parking with every unit
  • Green roofs & urban gardens

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Shine is the latest residential pre-construction condo offering in the South Main (SOMA) neighborhood – a stunning collection of 90 view homes at East 6th Avenue and Scotia Street. Centrally located on a quiet residential street, Shine offers convenient access to both Main Street and Downtown amenities, as well as views of Downtown, and North Shore Mountains.

With only 90 homes available, Shine should sell out quickly. Don’t miss out on your chance to own or invest in this vibrant, trendy Vancouver neighbourhood. Contact me today.

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Shine  – A Great Opportunity to Own or Invest in Vancouver’s Hottest Neighbourhoods


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Shine will have you living in the centre of SOMA, Vancouver’s newest ‘It’ place to work, play, socialize and relax. Located close to emerging boutique restaurants and pubs, as well as a stone’s throw away from the thriving Olympic Village, historic Gastown and Chinatown, Shine is sure to be one of the most sought-after developments in one of Vancouver’s most eclectic neighbourhoods.


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Pricing for Suites at this New Presale Vancouver Condo Development Continue reading

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March 2013 Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver Stats Package

March 2013 REBGV Stats Mike Stewart

Home sale activity improves but remains below historical averages

Lower levels of both supply and demand in recent months are holding home prices in check in the Greater Vancouver housing market.

The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential property sales in Greater Vancouver reached 2,347 on the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in March 2013. This represents an 18.3 per cent decrease compared to the 2,874 sales recorded in March 2012, and a 30.6 per cent increase compared to the 1,797 sales in February 2013.

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What is CMHC Mortgage Insurance? Jonathan Fung Mortgage Specialist Explains!

CMHC Mortgage Insurance Explained by Jonathan Fung Vancity Mortgage Specialist!

What is CMHC Mortgage Insurance?

To answer this question, I recently met with Jonathan Fung, a mortgage specialist with Vancity who was kind enough to discuss CMHC mortgage insurance with us.

What is CMHC Mortgage Insurance?

CMHC stands for Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, which is a Crown Corporation owned by the Federal Government. One of CMHC’s core functions via its Mortgage Insurance is to assist illegible buyers purchase a home in Canada with less than a 20% down payment.

Lenders and Financial Institutions view property purchases with less than a 20% down payment as higher risk of default (ie Borrowers not paying their mortgage). Without CMHC mortgage insurance, lenders typically will not lend to borrowers with less than a 20% down payment.

CMHC insurance is available and required anytime a purchaser wants to buy home in Canada with between a 5% and 20% down payment. CMHC Mortgage Insurance does not insure property purchaser, but rather the financial institution where the purchaser is borrowing the money. CMHC Mortgage Insurance insure the lender so that if the borrower doesn’t pay their mortgage, the lender gets their money back.

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The Views in Coal Harbour Presale Condo by the Janda Group

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The Views in Coal Harbour, A New Vancouver Presale Condo

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At a Glance

• 15 storeys
• 27 luxury units – CUSTOMIZABLE!
• Mix of condominium & townhomes
• Project spearheaded by Janda Group
• Sizes range from 817-3281 sq ft
• Development features 3 spectacular penthouses

The Views in Coal Harbour is unique in that it is one of the last opportunities to buy new properties in the neighbourhood.

The unique nature of this luxury presale condo is also seen in the fact the suites are fully customizable to a Buyers tastes

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The Views – The newest addition to the spectacular Coal Harbour area of Downtown Vancouver, and possible one of the last.

The Coal Harbour area is Downtown Vancouver’s most prestigious neighbourhoods. Skirting the shore of Burrard Inlet, with Stanley Park to the west and the shops, restaurants and conveniences of the downtown core to the east.

It’s home to some of the swankiest condos in the entire country, with spectacular views of the North Shore Mountains and beyond. But with so few spots remaining to build on, the Views represents one of the last chances to buy or invest in this area.


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Presale Pricing for Suites at this New Presale Vancouver Condo Development

Residences starting at $819,000
Estates starting at $1,920,000
Penthouses starting at $2,138,000

Call 604-763-3136 for more details!

Floor Plans at The Views

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