Vancouver Housing: An Exclusive Vancouver Real Estate Infographic

Real Estate in Vancouver is one the prestigious industry in the world. Many real estate tycoons invests millions of dollars in residential as well as commercial space in the city.

Well, Vancouver has been declared as the third most livable city in the world and top in Canada. Which is why, real estate prices in the city is shooting up like a rocket. One might be interested in knowing the most expensive areas of the city. VancouverResidence.com presents an infographic (IG) about Vancouver City, its expensive areas, most expensive suites a person dreams about with a checklist for buyers which can be considered while buying real estate in Vancouver. Have a look:

The IG also throws light on standard lease/rent agreements signed in Vancouver along with the type of space (residential as well as commercial) rated on the scale of expensiveness.

Don't forget to share your thoughts on the IG.

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Vancouver's Tallest Building: The Living Shangri-La

One can see around 650 skyscrapers in Vancouver. But, one of the marvel that Vancouver metropolis boasts upon is Living_Shangri-La. Its a 62 storey building having a 5 star hotel and its offices in the first 15 floors. Rest of the tower has condominium apartments.

The Shangri-La Hotel Vancouver is an integral part of a hotel chain named Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts. It occupies ground floor to 15th floor, 119 rooms with a Presidential Suite. Also, it has 307 condominium units with 3 penthouses on 61st floor.

Living Shangri-La has been featured in a Hollywood movie named Tron: Legacy.

With such attributes, the hotel is the axis of Real Estate Vancouver. If you are planning to buy/sell property in the city, Lorne Goldman welcomes you at their offices.

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Living_Shangri-La
 

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5 Celebrity Fun Facts about Vancouver

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April 26, 2013 marks the 127^th birthday of city of Vancouver. It was on this day that the small sawmill community of Granville was reborn as the brand new city of Vancouver. The real estate listings in this urbane city today include some of the mist beautiful houses and apartments of British Columbia.

Did you know that this cosmopolitan city bordered with majestic mountains is also associated with several well known personalities? Here are some lesser known facts about Vancouver:

• Frederick John Westcott, better known by his stage name Fred Karno organized a week long engagement in the city in 1911. One of performers in the play was Charlie Chaplin who was 22 years old then.

• Joseph Rudyard Kipling, the English short story writer, novelist and poet visited Vancouver three times beginning in 1892. Impressed by the beauty and culture of the city, he also bought some land here.

• Bing Crosby, American actor who won Academy Award (Best Actor) for 1944 musical comedy Going My Way, often visited Vancouver. However, he was once refused a room at Hotel Vancouver when he walked in casually dressed. With his few days’ growth of facial hair, the perplexed clerk at reservation desk could not recognize him.

• When Johnny Depp had to live in Vancouver for the first season of Jump Street, he got into a tiff with the security guard of his hotel and was arrested. The one night that he spent in a Vancouver prison was enough for tabloids to latch onto and it sparked media’s portrayal of Depp as a ‘hell raiser’. However, to his fans and public in general, he remained polite and constructive about his work.

• Katherine Hepburn used to periodically rent the penthouse of the low rise Rosellen Suites, in Vancouver’s West End area. It is still available for rent.

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Importance of Real Estate Agents

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Selling a home on your own is not as easy as it seems. Though, it will save you money, it might not bag you a good deal. Also, the process of selling property is fraught with several risks and problems. Real estate firms can take the load off your shoulders and help you get the right price for your home.

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When compared to selling property on your own, taking the help of real estate agent has several significant advantages. Read on to know why you should hire a professional to sell your home.

Help you get a better deal

People who intend to sell their home without the help of a real estate agent have to face many problems and risks. Also, there is the risk of the property remaining unsold. On the other hand, opting for the services of a real estate agent can help you get a better deal.

Better advertising

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Real estate firms know what appeals to a buyer and would advertise your property accordingly. They will package your home in a way that will get prospective buyers to purchase your property.

More exposure

With the help of real estate agents you would be able to reach out to potential buyers located outside your city or town. In addition, they also advertise about the property through circulars and print media.

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Get a Better Deal with Vancouver’s Best Real Estate Agents

When people think of selling their properties, the first thing that strikes their mind is getting maximum amount of money from the sale of real property in the form of a home, building, apartment, penthouse or free hold property. Getting maximum value for selling a property is not easy for property owners. To get a result of their choice, they need support from experienced property selling and buying agents. 

 

A deal is a kind of proposal that gives people financial benefits and get maximum value when they take part in different buying and selling activities through a proper channel. It helps people get the best with minimal efforts. When it comes to getting a better deal, we can make a difference to our property selling and buying experience with the services and solutions from Vancouver’s best real estateagents. These agents know what people expect from them. 

 

If you sell your without consulting these real estate agents, there is a doubtful possibility that you can lose a better deal as these experts and professionals can help you get more easily and successfully. They bring better buyers to you and assist you in getting the best deal suiting your selling needs and wants properly.

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Tips for preparing you to buy your first home

Buying your first home is a sort of a demanding task, there is a whole list of issues to think about while you're buying your first home, however, deciding upon the importance of each issue can help you make the right decision.

Location: The most important aspect is the location where you want to own your first home. You will certainly not want to own a home that is far from your workplace only because it’s cheap. In reality, what matters most to you is that if location is primarily important to you, you might have to pay more amount for a smaller house if it’s in a location of your choice.

Size of the property: You should certainly give a thought to the kind of space you need before you buy. A four or five bedroom house is probably unnecessary if you're not planning to have a family. Hence before you make a final decision to buy the biggest house you can get, be sure to take into account the way you want to lead your life.

Money matters: Even before you start to view houses, it is always imperative to have your finances in order. It can speed up the process of putting an offer for a house and can also help to be pre-approved for a mortgage with a credit agency.

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