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Monthly Archives: December 2010
Wonderful Winter Weather in the West End
Despite frigid temperatures this week, Vancouver has been sunny with clear skies. This has brought a number of site-seers and locals alike outdoors. On Thursday there were hundreds of people at English Bay – ON THE BEACH! Granted, most people … Continue reading
Posted in West End Neighbourhood Highlights, West End News
Happy Holidays from Kimmins and Associates
City sidewalks, busy sidewalks Dressed in holiday style In the air There’s a feeling of Christmas Children laughing People passing Meeting smile after smile And on ev’ry street corner you’ll hear Silver bells silver bells It’s Christmas time in the … Continue reading
Posted in Vancouver Update
Our picks for New Year’s Eve celebrations in Downtown Vancouver
Vancouver doesn’t do New Years Eve like many other world cities. There isn’t a ball drop like Times Square in New York and fireworks aren’t permitted to be let off, but Vancouver does have some impressive places to ring in … Continue reading
Posted in Vancouver Update
Polar Bear Swim 2011 – Take the New Years day plunge into English Bay
91st Vancouver Polar Bear Swim – 2:30 pm on Jan. 1st, 2011. Kick start 2011 and wash away the 2010 cobwebs by taking a dip in English Bay on New Year’s Day. Brave (or foolish) swimmers have been starting the … Continue reading
Posted in West End Neighbourhood Highlights
Tagged English Bay, new years, polar bear swim
The Lions: Snow Covered Mountains and Condo Towers
It’s “First Look” Friday, which means open houses for real estate agents only (“agent’s opens”). We get the chance to see properties that have just come on to the market in advance of the public so we can recommend the … Continue reading
Posted in West End Listings and Sales, West End Neighbourhood Highlights, West End News
Tagged Coal Harbour, Lions, mountains, snow-covered, West End
Outdoor Skating Party at Robson Square
The Downtown Vancouver Business Improvement Association hosted a Skating Party / Tweet-up at Robson Square Wednesday evening. To celebrate the holiday season, Twitter followers of @downtownvan were invited to skate on open-air rink located below ground at Robson and Howe. … Continue reading
Posted in Vancouver Update
@downtown Tweet-Up and Skating Party
The Downtown Vancouver Business Improvement Association hosted a Skating Party / Tweet-up at Robson Square Wednesday evening. To celebrate the holiday season, Twitter followers of @downtownvan were invited to skate on open-air rink located below ground at Robson and Howe. … Continue reading
Posted in Vancouver Update
West End Real Estate – November Numbers and Holiday Wishes
As we prepare for the frenzy sure to be generated over the holiday season – gifts (oh what to buy) – travel (there is a snowstorm where ?) crowds (no problem, we will just go early !) the West End … Continue reading
Vancouver City Council raises property tax by 4.2 per cent
According to the Vancouver Sun: Vancouver city council approved on Tuesday a modest 2.2-per-cent increase in its tax levy, breaking the $1-billion benchmark for its operating budget. That increase will translate into a 4.2-per-cent property tax increase for homeowners and … Continue reading
Posted in Vancouver Update
BC building permits soar – more market optimism?
According to a recent article on News 1130′s website, BC building permits are up. As a leading indicator, is this a sign of increased optimism in our real estate market? VANCOUVER (NEWS1130) – The number of building permits issued nationwide … Continue reading
Posted in Vancouver Update