Alec Abbott
400-1286 Homer St V6B 2Y5 Vancouver, BC, Canada

Selling or buying a property doesnt have to be a stressful experience. It was such a pleasure helping my clients sell their apartment and move into their dream townhome. 778-996-5438 [email protected]

Mortgage broker or bank? This is something that I am asked by many of my clients. So here are some of my thoughts on the topic. 778-996-5438 ... [email protected] See more

Home buyer and seller activity in Metro Vancouver* exceeded historical levels in July. The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential home sales in the region totalled 3,128 in July 2020, a 22.3 per cent increase from the 2,557 sales recorded in July 2019, and a 28 per cent increase from the 2,443 homes sold in June 2020. Last months sales were 9.4 per cent above the 10-year July sales average.... We're seeing the results today of pent up activity, from both home buyers and sellers, that had been accumulating in our market throughout the year, Colette Gerber, REBGV Chair said. Low interest rates and limited overall supply are also increasing competition across our market. There were 5,948 detached, attached and apartment properties newly listed for sale on the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) in Metro Vancouver in July 2020. This represents a 28.9 per cent increase compared to the 4,613 homes listed in July 2019 and a 2.8 per cent increase compared to June 2020 when 5,787 homes were listed. The total number of homes currently listed for sale on the MLS system in Metro Vancouver is 12,083, a 15.1 per cent decrease compared to July 2019 (14,240) and a 5.8 per cent increase compared to June 2020 (11,424). Safety remains the top priority for our REALTOR community, Gerber said. We continue to limit in-person interactions with clients and employ different technology solutions to ensure home buyers and sellers can get as much information as possible in a virtual setting. For all property types, the sales-to-active listings ratio for July 2020 is 25.9 per cent. By property type, the ratio is 25.1 per cent for detached homes, 31.1 per cent for townhomes, and 24.7 per cent for apartments. The MLS Home Price Index composite benchmark price for all residential properties in Metro Vancouver is currently $1,031,400. This represents a 4.5 per cent increase over July 2019 and a 0.6 per cent increase compared to June 2020. See more

SOLD! Congratulations to WDR & HS on the purchase of their first home. They wanted a townhouse with plenty of space to grow into and thats what we found them! With 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, attached garage and just over 1500 sq ft this property ticks all the boxes. Thinking of buying or selling?... 778-996-5438 [email protected] See more

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SOLD! A huge congratulations to my clients AM & MG on the purchase of their brand new townhome at George by Marcon. These beautiful new build properties are just steps from rapid transit, brewery row, schools, & parks in vibrant Port Moody. Im really excited to see them settle in and enjoy everything that this up and coming area has to offer! 778-996-5438 ... [email protected] @ Vancouver, British Columbia See more

SOLD! - Congratulations to AM & MG on the sale of their property! After listing against the exact same unit one floor below we knew that pricing this property sharply was the best way to get it sold in time for my clients to upsize into their new dream townhome! We managed to secure a great offer and with dates that suited both parties. Helping close friends successfully sell their home and move their growing family into the next phase of their lives makes this deal... a very rewarding one. 778-996-5438 [email protected] @ Vancouver, British Columbia See more

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SOLD! - Congratulations to HW on the purchase of his new home! HW was looking for a large 1 bedroom with den in Vancouver and we found him just that! With nearly 900 sq of living space this unit is going to be the perfect place to call home for years to come. 778-996-5438 ... [email protected] @ Vancouver, British Columbia See more

OPEN HOUSE - Come and check out the best priced 1 bedroom + flex in the Independent building. This light and modern one bedroom + flex offers stunning unobstructed views of Mt. Pleasant, which can be enjoyed through floor to ceiling windows or from your private balcony. Interiors include beautiful laminate wood flooring, state of the art heating/cooling system, s/s appliances and contemporary finishes throughout. Amazing amenities such as BBQ area, gym, children's play area, workshop, dog spa, guest suite & more! With a Walkscore of 96, all of your favourite restaurants, cafes, bars, breweries, activities & shopping are at your doorstep. This is Mt. Pleasant living at its finest! 1 parking & 1 storage. @ Vancouver, British Columbia

Thank you PJQ & SJ for your kind words. Im so happy that I could help you find your perfect first home.

SOLD! - Congratulations to PJQ & SJ on the purchase of their first home! We snapped up this great property in multiple offers and for under list price! This well maintained 2 bed 2 bath is in such an amazing location and within walking distance of Granville island and everything West Broadway has to offer! With some renovations already done to the bathrooms and kitchen, Im excited to see what else my clients will do to this space. 778-996-5438 ... [email protected] @ Vancouver, British Columbia See more

1106-285 E 10th Ave. 1 Bed + Flex 1 Bath 614 sq ft 1 Parking ... 1 Storage 778-996-5438 [email protected] See more

Welcome to The Independent! This light and modern one bedroom + flex offers stunning unobstructed views of Mt. Pleasant, which can be enjoyed through floor to ceiling windows or from your private balcony. Interiors include beautiful laminate wood flooring, state of the art heating/cooling system, s/s appliances and contemporary finishes throughout. Amazing amenities such as BBQ area, gym, children's play area, workshop, dog spa, guest suite & more! With a Walkscore of 96, all of your favourite restaurants, cafes, bars, breweries, activities & shopping are at your doorstep. This is Mt. Pleasant living at its finest! 1 parking & 1 storage. Offered at : $649,000 778-996-5438 [email protected] @ Vancouver, British Columbia

SOLD! 103-1189 Howe St A huge congratulations to my buyers MG & RG on securing this great little one bed plus den in the heart of downtown! This building was originally constructed to be a hotel, so along with a great apartment they have amazing amenities and a full size pool! [email protected] ... 778-996-5438 @ Vancouver, British Columbia See more

Client testimonial - Im so glad I could help AJ find his perfect first home in Downtown Vancouver. 778-996-5438 [email protected]

SOLD! - Congratulations to HR for the purchase of his first home! After having an accepted offer on another unit and finding some issues with the building in the strata minutes that my client wasnt happy with, we managed to find something that better suited his needs. Within a day we had an accepted offer on this great 842 sq ft, 2 bedroom condo in Maple Ridge. Thank you so much to @nhaysrealestate for being such a pleasure to work with on this one! @ Maple Ridge, British Columbia

How to apply for B.C.'s rent supplement of $300 to $500 a month. Apply here : https://bchousing.org/BCTRS 778-996-5438 ... [email protected] @ Vancouver, British Columbia See more

Covid-19 & Mental health There are several resources available to help you navigate your mental wellness during the COVID-19 crisis: Call 310Mental Health Support at 310-6789 for emotional support, information, and resources specific to mental health. ... Call Bounce Back toll-free at 1-866-639-0522 for people experiencing symptoms of mild to moderate depression, low mood, or stress, with or without anxiety. Access online and phone support through https://foundrybc.ca for young people ages 12-24. Call Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention Centre at 1-800-SUICIDE (784-2433) if you are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including thoughts of suicide. Call the KUU-US Crisis Response Service at 1-800-588-8717 for culturally-aware crisis support for Indigenous people in B.C. https://www2.gov.bc.ca//content/mental-health-support-in-bc provides information, services, and education and awareness about mental health and substance use for adults, youth, and children. https://www.heretohelp.bc.ca provides information about managing mental illness and maintaining good mental health, including self-management resources and screening self-tests for wellness, mood, anxiety, and risky drinking. 778-996-5438 [email protected] See more

Market update - March 2020 Metro Vancouvers* housing market saw steady home buyer demand to begin March and a levelling off of activity as the month went on and concerns about the COVID-19 outbreak intensified. The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential home sales in the region totalled 2,524 in March 2020, a 46.1 per cent increase from the 1,727 sales recorded in March 2019, and a 17.4 per cent increase from the 2,150 ho...mes sold in February 2020. In recent weeks, REALTORS have been working to help and guide their clients through this uncertain period. Many people have understandably chosen to put their home buying or selling plans on hold for now. Other people have more urgent housing needs and were trying to work with them to address these needs in the safest and most responsible way possible. 778-996-5438 [email protected] See more

I wanted to share some answers to frequently asked questions regarding tenancies during the COVID-19 outbreak. If anyone has any other questions please feel free to reach out! 778-996-5438 ... [email protected] @ Vancouver, British Columbia See more

Todays featured listing : 1703-680 Seylynn Crescent. Welcome to your brand new home located in beautiful North Vancouver, with mountain views, modern interiors, luxurious amenities, and all of this just minutes away from everything the North Shore has to offer I can guarantee this property wont disappoint. This home offers you a spacious open living plan perfect for entertaining w/floor to ceiling windows, A+ kitchen w/quartz counters & 4-burner gas cookto...p & island, master retreat w/walk-through closets and ensuite bath w/rainshower, generous 2nd bedroom, and 2nd bath w/tub. Features include washer/dryer, storage, air conditioning/geothermal & large covered balcony w/gas for BBQ to enjoy in all seasons. Amenities include an incredible indoor pool, fitness centre, hot tub, sauna/steam, guest suite, party room & more. Offered at : $859,900 778-996-5438 [email protected] @jacqueline.adler.re See more

SOLD | After many months of searching for the perfect property I am so happy to of secured this beautiful 2 Bed + Den unit for my client! As soon as the property came on the market we booked a private showing to be one of the first to take a look. My client was looking for that wow factor and I think he got just that! When you step into this property the first thing that captures your attention are the picturesque views through the floor to ceiling windows in this b...right and spacious corner unit. Within the first day of the home being on the market we were in multiple offers but worked together to bring our strongest offer to the table. It was a pleasure to work with @morganbrowneofficial and her team on this transaction and I look forward to many more in the future! 778-996-5438 [email protected] @ Vancouver, British Columbia See more

February saw steady home buyer demand and reduced home seller supply across Metro Vancouver. The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential home sales in the region totalled 2,150 in February 2020, a 44.9 per cent increase from the 1,484 sales recorded in February 2019, and a 36.9 per cent increase from the 1,571 homes sold in January 2020. Last months sales were 15.6 per cent below the 10-year February sales average.... "Home buyer demand again saw strong year-over-year increases in February while the total inventory of homes for sale struggled to keep pace. This was most pronounced in the condominium market." Ashley Smith, REBGV president There were 4,002 detached, attached and apartment homes newly listed for sale on the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) in Metro Vancouver in February 2020. This represents a 2.8 per cent increase compared to the 3,892 homes listed in February 2019 and a 3.4 per cent increase compared to January 2020 when 3,872 homes were listed. The total number of homes currently listed for sale on the MLS system in Metro Vancouver is 9,195, a 20.7 per cent decrease compared to February 2019 (11,590) and a 6.7 per cent increase compared to January 2020 (8,617). "Our Realtors are reporting increased traffic at open houses and multiple offer scenarios in certain pockets of the market. If youre considering listing your home for sale, now is a good time to act with increased demand, reduced competition from other sellers, and some upward pressure on prices," says Smith. For all property types, the sales-to-active listings ratio for February 2020 is 23.4 per cent. By property type, the ratio is 17.3 per cent for detached homes, 26.9 per cent for townhomes, and 28.4 per cent for apartments. See more

SOLD! With the market picking up and after landing in multiple offers for the second time in a week, I am delighted to of secured this amazing brand new 2 bed 2 bath, 880 sq ft build by Cressey for my clients and once again under the list price! As a first time buyer multiple offers can be a daunting thing, but with some precise planning I was able to work closely with their mortgage broker to make sure we had everything in place to bring the strongest off...er to the table. Congratulations and thank you to my first time home buyer clients YXA & TB for putting trust in me and making this process flawless. 778-996-5438 [email protected] @ Vancouver, British Columbia See more

OPEN HOUSE - Sunday 2-4pm 1005-1238 Richards Street 1205 Sq Ft 2 Bed 2 Bath ... List price: $1,499,900 This stunning home has been meticulously redesigned guided by the principals of timeless design and function. Main floor features an exquisite kitchen with custom two toned cabinetry with bronze reveals, sleek appliances, Caesarstone counters and backsplash and a black marble clad hood fan. The expansive living and dining rooms are punctuated by a custom fireplace with hearth and 16.5' double height windows that invite park, city and mountain views. A custom handrail and intricate wall paneling lead to the master suite with custom paneling, a relaxing lounge, fireplace and an en-suite to admire - double head rain shower, Caesaestone counters, terrazzo tiles, imported plumbing fixtures and walk in closet. 778-996-5438 [email protected] See more

SOLD! | Congratulations to my clients AS & YC on the purchase of their first home! After battling between multiple offers and initially being the backup offer, we managed to secure this amazing property for under list price in a market that is getting more competitive by the day! With 1 large bedroom, solarium and a spacious den, conveniently located in Collingwood, my clients can rest assured that we fought for their perfect home and won. 778-996-5438... [email protected] @ Vancouver, British Columbia See more

Home sale and price activity remained steady in Metro Vancouver to start 2020 while home listing activity declined in January. The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential home sales in the region totalled 1,571 in January 2020, a 42.4 per cent increase from the 1,103 sales recorded in January 2019, and a 22.1 per cent decrease from the 2,016 homes sold in December 2019. Last months sales were 7.3 per cent below the 10-year January sales averag...e. Weve begun 2020 with steady home buyer demand that tracks close to the regions long-term average, Ashley Smith, REBGV president said. Looking at supply, were seeing fewer homes listed for sale than is typical for this time of year. As we approach the traditionally more active spring market, well keep a close eye on supply to see if the number of homes being listed is keeping pace with demand. There were 3,872 detached, attached and apartment properties newly listed for sale on the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) in Metro Vancouver in January 2020. This represents a 20.1 per cent decrease compared to the 4,848 homes listed in January 2019 and a 143.8 per cent increase compared to December 2019 when 1,588 homes were listed. Last months new listings were 17.4 per cent below Januarys 10-year average. The total number of homes currently listed for sale on the MLS system in Metro Vancouver is 8,617, a 20.3 per cent decrease compared to January 2019 (10,808) and a 0.2 per cent increase compared to December 2019 (8,603), and is 13.7 per cent below the 10-year January average.

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Kicking off the new year the right way and excited for whats to come. Decide. Commit. Act. Succeed. Repeat. @oakwyn

Wishing you all a very happy holidays. I for one am looking forward to an amazing year ahead!

November 2019 Market Stats! In todays market, the intensity of home buyer demand depends on neighbourhood, property type, and price point, Smith said. To better understand the changing trends in your neighbourhood and property type of choice, its important to work with your local REALTOR. ... Last months sales were four per cent above the 10-year November sales average. Thinking of making a move in this market? 778-996-5438 [email protected] See more

It was such a pleasure working with my client to get her property sold and for the second highest price per square foot ever recorded in the building! Thinking of buying or selling? 778-996-5438 ... [email protected] See more

SOLD | Congratulations to my client on the sale of their property! This conveniently located North Shore property sold in just 14 days! Most Realtors will tell you that listing a tenanted property can be challenging at times, but as long as you build a professional relationship with the tenants the transaction will move forward smoothly!... The buyers came through my open house armed with all the right questions and I helped them realize that this was the right property for them. Are you or someone you know thinking of taking advantage of the current market? I would love to help! 778-996-5438 [email protected] @ North Vancouver, British Columbia See more