Vancouver’s-Real-Estate-Bubble-Not Popping Anytime Soon!

Highlights

• Mortgage costs remain relatively low, which maintains affordability for home buyers.
• Resale markets in major Canadian cities are generally balanced.
• A soft landing in the Canadian housing market is the most likely scenario.

Please click on the link below to get more information on the Real Estate Forecast in the Lower Mainland.

 http://www.vancitybuzz.com/2014/03/vancouvers-real-estate-bubble-popping-anytime-soon/


Yours,



Carmen Leal  *Real Estate Services      
 Macdonald Realty Ltd.
 Website: www.carmenleal.ca  www.yaletownstudios.com
 Email: carmen@carmenleal.ca
 Direct: 604-218-4846

* THE HIGHEST COMPLIMENT I CAN RECEIVE IS THE REFERRAL OF YOUR FRIEND, FAMILY, OR BUSINESS ASSOCIATE. THANK YOU KINDLY IN ADVANCE!
     

Great-Testimonial-Thank-you

"Carmen Leal has been my realtor for some time now and I am happy to give my feed-back regarding my experience as a seller. Carmen worked diligently with clients whom she deemed, correctly, as potential buyers of my property. My listing got a lot of response and was sold for close to asking price. Carmen's work ethic is inspiring, actually. She loves her profession, and it shows.
I am now anticipating a fruitful and pleasant journey as a potential buyer with Carmen at the helm. I feel confident in her ability to find me my new home sweet home."
 

Lesley Thomson

Canvas-South-east-False-Creek’s-Most-Affordable-Homes

Southeast False Creek’s Most Affordable Homes.

Diverse cultures come together to live work and play in this world-class community. Run on the seawall, catch the SkyTrain downtown, explore the local art galleries or cycle the greenway: From the False Creek Flats you can do it all.

At the corner of Great Northern Way and Thorton Avenue, CANVAS neighbours the future Emily Carr University of Art + Design and the Centre for Digital Media. Connected to the city by the Central Valley Greenway and the SkyTrain, this is the city’s new bright side.

 

http://www.onni.com/canvas/
 

For further information Contact Carmen @ 604-218-4846


Yours,


Carmen Leal  *Real Estate Services      
 Macdonald Realty Ltd.
 Website: www.carmenleal.ca  www.yaletownstudios.com
 Email: carmen@carmenleal.ca
 Direct: 604-218-4846

* THE HIGHEST COMPLIMENT I CAN RECEIVE IS THE REFERRAL OF YOUR FRIEND, FAMILY, OR BUSINESS ASSOCIATE. THANK YOU KINDLY IN ADVANCE!
   
 

Congratulations-to-my-clients-on-their-new-Home-located-in-the-heart-of-Kitsilano !

Just Sold!

Congratulations to my clients on their new Home located in the heart of Kitsilano !

http://carmen-leal.myrealpagewebsite.com/mylistings.html/details-37605319









Yours,


Carmen Leal  *Real Estate Services      
 Macdonald Realty Ltd.
 Website: www.carmenleal.ca  www.yaletownstudios.com
 Email: carmen@carmenleal.ca
 Direct: 604-218-4846

* THE HIGHEST COMPLIMENT I CAN RECEIVE IS THE REFERRAL OF YOUR FRIEND, FAMILY, OR BUSINESS ASSOCIATE. THANK YOU KINDLY IN ADVANCE!
     

JUST-SOLD-Congrats-to-my-Clients-on-their-New-Office-Space!!

JUST SOLD!!! Congratulations to my clients on their New Office Space :)

http://carmen-leal.myrealpagewebsite.com/mylistings.html/details-37605224

  Yours,


Carmen Leal  *Real Estate Services      
 Macdonald Realty Ltd.
 Website: www.carmenleal.ca  www.yaletownstudios.com
 Email: carmen@carmenleal.ca
 Direct: 604-218-4846

* THE HIGHEST COMPLIMENT I CAN RECEIVE IS THE REFERRAL OF YOUR FRIEND, FAMILY, OR BUSINESS ASSOCIATE. THANK YOU KINDLY IN ADVANCE!
   

Great-Testimonial!

“We didn’t know Carmen before we found an office unit from her listing.  Her quick response and manner impressed us tremendously from the beginning.  What impressed us even more was the fact that she maintained the same level of professionalism throughout the purchasing process.  She was thorough, fair, genuine, and accessible.   We will not hesitate to recommend her to our friends.”

Cheers,
Samson

TATE-Downtown

 TATE Downtown!


Competition is fierce when it comes to condo developments in downtown Vancouver, and that’s why one of Vancouver’s newest developments is looking to set itself apart by focusing on art and culture.
Tate Downtown, a Bonds Group of Companies development, located on 1265 Howe just between Davie and Drake literally has art infused in the name. Designed by locally based Merrick Architecture (responsible for the design of Olympic Village), the building, once complete, will have 342 units in 40 storeys and feature a unique curvilinear design, which will maximize residents view of English Bay and the downtown core. Features also include a 5,200 square foot terrace garden, Chef’s kitchen, fitness and yoga studio, billiards room, theatre and library. The building is also one of the first LEED Gold certified projects in the downtown area, in line with the City’s new mandate for LEED certification for new developments.

For more information please click on the link below:

http://www.vancitybuzz.com/2014/02/tate-on-howe-art-influence-downtown-development/

Yours,


Carmen Leal  *Real Estate Services      
 Macdonald Realty Ltd.
 Website: www.carmenleal.ca  www.yaletownstudios.com
 Email: carmen@carmenleal.ca
 Direct: 604-218-4846

* THE HIGHEST COMPLIMENT I CAN RECEIVE IS THE REFERRAL OF YOUR FRIEND, FAMILY, OR BUSINESS ASSOCIATE. THANK YOU KINDLY IN ADVANCE!
   

OPEN-HOUSE-SUNDAY, MARCH 16TH 2PM-4PM @-Residences-at-The-Hotel-Georgia!!!

Hosting an Open House on SUNDAY, MARCH 16th from 2pm to 4pm @ Residences at The Hotel Georgia.
Looking forward to answering any questions you may have!
Click on link below for more details!

http://carmen-leal.myrealpagewebsite.com/mylistings.html/details-37383674

Yours,


Carmen Leal  *Real Estate Services      
 Macdonald Realty Ltd.
 Website: www.carmenleal.ca  www.yaletownstudios.com
 Email: carmen@carmenleal.ca
 Direct: 604-218-4846

* THE HIGHEST COMPLIMENT I CAN RECEIVE IS THE REFERRAL OF YOUR FRIEND, FAMILY, OR BUSINESS ASSOCIATE. THANK YOU KINDLY IN ADVANCE!
   

Changes-to-the-First-Home-Buyer's-Program

Changes to the First Home Buyer’s Program

Changes to the First Home Buyer’s Program, making owning a first home a bit more affordable. The program reduces or completely eliminates the amount of property transfer tax a home buyer must pay when they purchase a home. 

The threshold for the Property Transfer Tax exemption has been increased from $425,000 to $475,000, and a partial exemption is available for properties over $475,000.00 to $500,000.00.
Prior to the announcement, the First Time Home Buyer Exemption was capped in the Lower Mainland at $425,000.00 with a sliding scale between $425,000.00 and $450,000.00.

How is Property Transfer Tax calculated? 

The tax is 1% on the first $200,000.00 of the property's fair market value and 2% on the remaining fair market value of the property.
 

To be eligible, a first time home buyer must:
1. Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident
2. Never have owned an interest in a principal residence anywhere in the world at any time

If you have any further questions
contact Carmen at 604-218-4846

Yours,

Carmen Leal  *Real Estate Services      
 Macdonald Realty Ltd.
 Website: www.carmenleal.ca  www.yaletownstudios.com
 Email: carmen@carmenleal.ca
 Direct: 604-218-4846

* THE HIGHEST COMPLIMENT I CAN RECEIVE IS THE REFERRAL OF YOUR FRIEND, FAMILY, OR BUSINESS ASSOCIATE. THANK YOU KINDLY IN ADVANCE!