Recent Blog Posts by CENTURY 21 In Town Realty

OPEN HOUSE REVIEW SAT.-SUN. 2PM-4PM 2/5-2/6 1 BED 1 BATH $399,000 at the historical Woodwards site

Marvin Barclay "Century 21 In Town Realty" You should come see the new Woodwards for yourself!  It was a fast moving open with lots of serious buyer. Since I held this open, there is now an accepted offer!  It just goes to show you that the market isn't as soft as it was thought to be. The Woodwards is a great place to hang your hat, but it isn't the only deal in town. If you were interested ...

Open House Review, 2057 W. 3rd Ave. apt 301

              Hello everyone, it's your friendly neighberhood REALTOR® Marvin Gardens again with a little up date on my neck of the woods. Today was a bit slow but when a customer came, it gave me some real time to get to know him. This really is a great listing and if someone is looking for a move in ready place, this is it! It is ...

OPEN HOUSE Sat.-Sun. 2pm-4pm # 301 - 2057 W 3rd Avenue Kitsilano, Vancouver V844179 1 bed 1 bath Suite

Don't miss this is a beautifully renovated, one bedroom, one bathroom home, north facing suite, in the heart of Kitsilano. The floor plan is an excellent use of space and shows extremely well with upgraded; kitchen, bathroom, floors, paint, lighting fixtures, etc. The windows are designed to bathe the suite in just the right amount of natural light. Enjoy the security ...

Hello everyone, Marvin "Gardens" Barclay here! DO YOU HAVE YOUR HALLOWEEN PUMPKIN YET??

Hello everyone, Marvin "Gardens" Barclay here! This SUNDAY at 2:00PM at our office, we will be collecting donations for Easter Seals "Kids to Camp".So please email, facebook, twitter the message out!Goal is to try and collect $10.00 per pumpkinWe have a limited # of Pumpkins (300) for first come first serve (starting at 2PM)                                                                            ...

Market Food for Thought:

Hello there, Marvin Gardens here with a little market "food for thought". The interest rates are increasing and projected to continue too do so. Right now the Bank Prime is set at 2.75%. Although it is true that as rates go up, prices may come down a bit. The only question is, will the price reduction cover the extra expense from the higher rate? Only time can tell, but if your looking to keep ...

OPEN HOUSE TOWNHOUSE 1896 ALBERNI STREET VANCOUVER BC, COAL HARBOUR SAT-SUN 19-20 2:00PM - 4:00PM

Come see this is a beautifully kept, townhouse overlooking Stanley Park & Coal Harbour.  An amazing mountain view to behold! Gourmet kitchen with gas cook-top, electric oven and dishwasher all Bosch. Sub zero Fridge, all stainless steel, and Granite counter.  Enjoy a lovely evening sitting in your hot tub looking out at the colours of an magnificent sunset! Or have a private BBQ/dinner ...

Yesterday's SAT. 5/29-5/30 2-4pm OPEN HOUSE @ 1869 ALBERNI STREET VANCOUVER, BC.

Hello house hunters! Just your friendly REALTOR® here "Marvin Gardens" With good news on the housing market! I held an OPEN HOUSE at 1869 Alberni St. in Vancouver's beautiful Coal Harbour district, and was surprised by the turn out. Over 30 people filtered through, many looking seriously for a Apartment or Townhouse in the area. I got to meet some very lovely people and am looking forward to ...

OPEN HOUSE SAT.-SUN. 2-4PM 5/29-5/30 VANCOUVER, COAL HARBOUR, 1869 ALBERNI STREET

This is a beautifully kept, townhouse overlooking Stanley Park & Coal Harbour. An amazing mountain view to behold! Gourmet kitchen w/Bosch Gas cook top, electric oven & dishwasher. Sub zero Fridge, all stainless steel, Granite counter. Enjoy a lovely evening sitting in your hot tub looking out at the colours of an magnificent sunset! Or have a private BBQ/dinner on your patio! Newer Bamboo ...

OPEN HOUSE RECAP 1869 ALBERNI STREET VANCOUVER BC LAST SAT. & SUN.

Hello all my happy house hunters! Marvin Gardens here with another good report on my weekend open house! This paticular one was a Luxury Townhouse in Coal Harbour overlooking the gorgeous Stanely Park and Rowing Club. Talk about hot! This place has it all! It also got the response you would expect for a fairly priced Luxury Townhouse. I have to be honest, there were a few "looky lues" but there was ...

Yesterday's SAT. 5/15 OPEN HOUSE @ 1869 ALBERNI STREET VANCOUVER, BC.

Hello house hunters! Just your friendly REALTOR® here "Marvin Gardens" With good news on the housing market! I held an OPEN HOUSE at 1869 Alberni St. in Vancouver's beautiful Coal Harbour district, and was surprised by the turn out. Over 30 people filtered through, many looking seriously for a Apartment or Townhouse in the area. I got to meet some very lovely people and am looking forward to ...

OPEN HOUSE VANCOUVER, COAL HARBOUR, 1869 ALBERNI STREET SAT.-SUN. 2-7PM

This is a beautifully kept, townhouse overlooking Stanley Park & Coal Harbour. An amazing mountain view to behold! Gourmet kitchen w/Bosch Gas cook top, electric oven & dishwasher. Sub zero Fridge, all stainless steel, Granite counter. Enjoy a lovely evening sitting in your hot tub looking out at the colours of an magnificent sunset! Or have a private BBQ/dinner on your patio! Newer Bamboo ...

Real Estate News: Housing prices are up in Vancouver!

According to the The Gazette : "Statistics Canada said its new house price index was also up 1.6% in March from a year earlier, compared with an annual increase of 0.9% in February. “The growth in March was mostly due to higher prices in Vancouver,” the federal agency said." Read more: http://www.montrealgazette.com/business/fp/Vancouver+leads+house+price+growth/3017487/story.html#ixzz0nk2BwLml ...

OPEN HOUSE 915-1333 Georgia Street Vancouver B.C. Sat./Sun. 2pm-4pm April 17-18

The Qube, North facing 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom suite with 9'6" ceilings and 770 sq ft of open luxury living. Designer features including granite kitchen countertops, high end KitchenAid stainless steel appliances and hardwood flooring. Central location close to restaurants, shopping and recreation. Amazing views of Coal Harbour and the North Shore Mountains Marvin Barclay Century 21 In Town Realty ...

How the Open Houses are doing for my townhouse listing at 1869 Alberni St. Vancouver, BC

Hello everyone Marvin... AKA " Marvin Gardens" here to talk about my Open House last Saturday.  It was at 1869 Alberni Street near Stanley Park, Vancouver BC.  Well the first 20 min. were dead, but then the people started to come, and it didn't stop for about 2 hours. Well past the time it was supposed to close. Which goes to show you that Global News was right on when it said ...

Just Sold

Hello out there! My name is Marvin and I wanted to give you a bit of an update on how the sales of apartments have been doing in Vancouver. I recently helped a client buy his first 1 bed place, that was priced aggressively. It sold in a week and what a view. You can see it on my web site at www.vanvistahomes.comunder solds. So there is beginning to be a good amount of inventory available ...

Just Listed Townhouse 1869 Alberni Street Vancouver,BC

Come see this magnificant home for yourself this Friday the 5 between 10:30-12:30. Sincerely, Marvin Barclay Century 21 In Town Realty www.century21.ca/marvin.barclay marvin.barclay@century21.ca (778) 896-7494 cell (604) 685-2807 fax

Things are looking up it seems in Vancouver!

Here we are at the end of January and it seems like things are getting better and better in Vancouver.  As a real estate agent I am in heaven. This is great... Will it last? Well I certainly hope so, But from a realistic stand point and personal opinion. I don't think that Vancouver has much to worry about. This is the perfect time for first time home buyers and people who want to move to ...

Is now an ok time to sell? Marvin Barclay Century 21 In Town Realty

In my opinion. This is a great time to sell, as the prices have come up and starting to stabilize again, its a perfect time to put your place on the market. As long as your price is at around market value, you shouldn't have any problems getting the attention that your home deserves. It doesn't pay to be shy, just ask me or your own Real Estate Agent to work up a Comparative Market Analysis to ...

OPEN HOUSE 1869 Alberni St. Vancouver B.C. V6G 3H9

Townhouse with views of Ocean and Mountains. Steps from Stanley Park, Coal Harbour and all services on Denman. This unit has had over $100K in renovations including top drawer sound and vision center included in price. High end  finishings and appliances. Lots of light from floor to ceiling windows, 9' ceilings and a large patio & roof top deck. Spa like bathrooms. Bamboo floors and gourmet ...

OPEN HOUSE SAT - SUN AUG 29-30 1869 ALBERNI ST. VANCOUVER TOWN HOUSE VIEW! 2-bed/w den

 Luxury Town House offered at $1,350,000. This two bedroom 2.5 bath with den should be high on your list as a must see! Great un obstructed views of Grouse mountain and Stanley Park, and Coal harbor! New Bamboo Flooring through out! Near all the excitement of Vancouver! Take a ride around the seawall with out crossing any major highways! Marvin Barclay Century 21 In Town Realty  ...

OPEN HOUSE SAT - SUN AUG 29-30 1869 ALBERNI ST. VANCOUVER TOWN HOUSE VIEW! 2-bed/w den

 Luxury Town House offered at $1,350,000. This two bedroom 2.5 bath with den should be high on your list as a must see! Great unobstructed views of Grouse mountain and Stanley Park, and Coal harbor! New Bamboo Flooring through out! Near all the excitement of Vancouver! Take a ride around the seawall with out crossing any major highways! Marvin Barclay Century 21 In Town Realty  ...

OPEN HOUSE SAT - SUN AUG 29-30 1869 ALBERNI ST. VANCOUVER TOWN HOUSE VIEW! 2-bed/w den mls# V784367

 Luxury Town House offered at $1,350,000. This two bedroom 2.5 bath with den should be high on your list as a must see! Great unobstructed views of Grouse mountain and Stanley Park, and Coal harbor! New Bamboo Flooring through out! Near all the excitement of Vancouver! Take a ride around the seawall with out crossing any major highways! Marvin Barclay Century 21 In Town Realty  ...

Real Estate help and friendly advise Marvin Barclay Century 21 Vancouver

As the market increases buyers are finding that time is growing shorter as the race for low prices and low interest rates is quickly becoming more challenging.  It is good to find a place that you like and want but not to get swamped by too many choices.  It's important to keep in mind that the average time to live in any one particular residents usually is about seven years.  And there ...

OPEN HOUSE MLS# V781578, # 12A 199 DRAKE ST, V6Z 2T9 SUNDAY 2-4pm VANCOUVER / FALSE CREEK NORTH 2-BED 2-BATH 955sqft

MARVIN BARCLAY   Website:   http://www.century21.ca/marvin.barclay       Email: http://www.century21.ca/marvin.barclay Concordia I at Marinaside. Great location steps to Elsie Roy Elementary, daycare, 10 acre David Lam Park, Urban Fare shopping, restaurants & the Seawall. Your absolute best value in Yaletown. Totally remodelled two bedroom/two ...

OPEN HOUSE SUN. 2-4PM AUG. 9th # 1404 125 MILROSS AVENUE VANCOUVER BRITISH COLUMBIA

www.Vanvistahomes.com Amazing view overlooking Falsecreek! 1097 sqft, 2 bedroom + 2 bath plus balcony at Creekside {Citygate). Suite facing SE on the quiet side of building overlooking courtyard and North shore mountains. Features include: granite countertops, hardwood flooring in entrance & kitchen, S/S appliances, electric fireplace w/ granite surround & wood mantle, vertical blinds, ...