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Bernadette Dunnigan 778.835.0599www.bernadettedunnigan.com

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• Over 3000 sqft of luxurious living on 3 levels, plus attached double garage

• 3 bedrooms, including an incredible master suite with fabulous spa ensuite and walk-in closet

• Well appointed and thoughtful oorplan to t your house-sized furniture

• Open concept living on main oor, with double french doors to private outdoor space

• Just a short stroll to Edgemont village, hiking trails, and schools

• The Manor at Edgemont complex, completed in 2006, beautifully maintained and landscaped

Enjoy the at walk to Edgemont Village for your morning coffee.

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#33-3750 Edgemont Blvd, North VancouverEdgemont Village

$1,288,000

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419 E 3rd, N.V. $748,000

Lower Lonsdale 1/2 duplex — no fees, no restrictions! Large 2-car garage with lane access. Great south-facing backyard and large fenced front yard. Large master bedroom with view of city skyline and 5-piece ensuite. 3 bedrooms up, rec room or 4th bedroom with full bath down. Beautiful kitchen opens to family room with gas replace. Spacious living and dining rooms. Outstanding value!

LOWER LONSDALE

4503 Marine Drive, W.V. $1,525,000

Architectural detail makes this bright Caulfeild home a unique and inviting place. Cradled into a sunny and beautifully landscaped lot with a very easy driveway, this home offers views of the ocean across the street. New hardwood oors, new carpets, new stainless steel appliances and updated master bath. Most rooms open to private sunny decks surrounded by lush landscaping.

DELIGHTFUL CAULFEILD HOME

Over ½ acre of gorgeous gardens with impressive approach lead to a charming four bedroom character home. Ocean views, city views and intimate waterfront coves delight you from different windows and private outdoor patios. This is truly a beautiful and rare oasis in one of West Vancouver’s most exquisite and unspoiled neighbourhoods.

10 minutes from Horseshoe Bay driving on a brand new highway along one of the most scenic drives in the world, you will nd this custom built 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom home facing the ocean and the Gold Course! Features include - high ceilings, 4 replaces, granite, hardwood and much more. The lower level has great studio or ex space with full bathroom. Seller moving to the UK.

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FURRY CREEK ON THE GOLF COURSE

103-2288 Bellevue Ave W.V. $2,288,000

#66 - 2212 Folkestone, W.V. $587,850

THE EDGEWATER - building designed by famous New York architect Robert Stern. Located by the seawall, this luxurious 2 level townhome offers 1,730 sq. ft., 10ft ceilings, huge picture windows and French doors opening to a beautiful west facing patio. Private access off walkway or entrance through the main lobby with concierge. Luxurious amenities include gorgeous indoor pool, gym and spa. Private 2 car garage.

STUNNING CITY AND OCEAN VIEWS from this spacious UPDATED 1 bdrm suite. Rarely available main oor with direct access from your parking spot to the suite - no stairs! Beautiful enclosed solarium across the whole width to enjoy the gorgeous views.

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Professionally reno’d 1,000+ sq ft,one level living , S/W corner with large patio, insuite laundry, steps to funky boutique stores and hip restaurants on “The Drive”

2 bed plus den, 2.5 bath end unit townhome with stunning ocean views! Vaulted ceilings, skylights, tasefully updated, fully rainscreened exterior.

Shocking value. 1,263 sq ft 2 bed plus large den, top fl oor, S/W corner, vaulted ceilings, gas fi replace, Age 55 yrs. Close to the beach and short walk to all amenities.

Versatile 3,000 sq ft home on a sunny 9,450 sq ft level lot, steps to “The Village” and Highland Elementary. 4 beds for main part of home plus 1 bed suite down. 50’s character, wrap-around deck and hardwood fl oors.

#101-1585 East 4th Ave, VanOffered at $399,000

2456 Haywood Ave., WVOffered at $999,000

# 307 1569 Everall St, White Rock Offered at $289,000

3051 Colwood Drive, NVOffered at $1,279,000

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#121-332 Lonsdale Ave., NV. • Offered at $319,000

THE CALYPSOApprox 780 sq ft, balcony, 9.5ft ceilings,

501-53 West Hastings • Offered at $439,000

SOUGHT AFTER “PARIS BLOCK “Large (850+ sq ft) 2 bedroom suite with end to end balcony

1147 Montroyal Boulevard, NV Offered at $689,000

GREAT BURNABY LOCATIONThis bright and spacious 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath townhouse

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#202-2556 East Hastings Offered at $339,000

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#301-2041 Bellwood Ave. • Offered at $312,500One bedroom suite, quiet side, prime Lower Lonsdale.

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West Coast

Mary Jo Braid604-314-6730 • 604-925-1111

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517-1088 Richards Street - $599,000

A stunning SE facing 2 bedroom + den in the beautiful Rich-ards building in Yaletown. Features a masterful Chef kitchens with S/S appliances & granite counters in kitchen & bathrooms. Amenenities include fully equipped fi tness centre, amenity room. Richards combines front door access to every urban ame-nity imaginable with the unequalled luxury of living in North America’s most vibrant trendsetting hub. Landmark living in the centre of Vancouver

1906 Banbury Street - $789,000

Situated on a quiet cul de sac, this cozy 4 bedroom 2 bathroom home is walking distance to schools, parks and water. A won-derful family home with a great yard for the kids! Bring your decorating ideas! Has great suite potential.

1004-188 E Esplanade Street - $549,000

Partial city & water views from this wonderful, bright home. Floor to ceiling windows, granite countertops, stainless steel ap-pliances in a great functional layout. Air conditioned 2 bed, 2 bathroom with den priced below assessed value. Enjoy the life in Lower Lonsdale with outstanding restaurants & shops! Min-utes to the Seabus. One secured underground parking stall & storage locker included in this price.

UNOBSTRUCTED PANORAMIC VIEW, contemporary design open concept with fl oor to ceiling windows overlooking a beautiful yard & the ocean, 2 level with multi decks & patios. This custom designed town home is located in the prestigious development of the properties developed by Quigg. This unit has approx $200,000 of very high-end upgrades including powered blinds, air purifying system, living room has wall to wall cabinet with built-in television and superb stereo system with surround sound. MB includes built in king size bed, night tables, wall unit with TV, 2 of the bedrooms open to its beautiful private patio, exquisite kitchen with fabulous views and built in TV, individual 2 car garage.Beautiful gardens with total privacy.

Beautifully planned home in sought after Upper Lonsdale! Over 3100 sq.ft of quality fi nishing with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths up. 2 of the bedrooms have private balconies! The main fl oor boasts an elegant large living and dining room for entertaining. The large luxurious kitchen with custom cabinetry, granite counters, stainless appliances package including a Bertazzoni range is a gourmet cook’s dream, this overlooks the wonderful family room. All 3 levels enjoy radiant heated fl oors. THE BONUS is a 2bedrm and den suite with 2 full bathrooms is currently rented for $1,500 per month

103-2225 Twin Creek $1,550,000

529 W 28th Street$1,249,000

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[email protected] 604.657.0645 www.rogerjung.ca

206 Lonsdale Avenue | North Vancouver, BC V7M 2G1 | 604-960-1100

Introducing The Ivy at 1265 Marine Drive, North Vancouver - a carefully orchestrated collection of only 24 exclusive designer homes nestled into a vibrant community, rich with services and culture. Don’t miss out on this!

4 bedroom, 2 bath rancher in the desir-able Cedardale area on a very large lot. Home was completely renovated around 2004 and is a great family home with fan-tastic yard space. Centrally located and yet very quiet private location, close to shopping, schools and parks. Property is suitable for the future building of your dream home!

920 - 3rd Street, West Vancouver

$1,875,000

Location, location! This original 3BR, 2 bathroom rancher (ready for updating) is on a large level lot and on a quiet street amongst many newer homes. Centrally located near recreation, shopping and schools yet a very private and quiet area. Priced below Assessed value!

1156 Harold Road, North Vancouver

$820,000

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2996 Lonsdale Avenue, North Vancouver, BC V7N 3J4 / [email protected] / [email protected]

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• Private, 3 level townhouse.• High end fi nishing throughout.• Hand scraped hardwood

fl oors, granite counters, custom lighting.

• Bright and spacious with house-like feel.

• Oversized rooms, lots of storage, walk-in closets in both bedrooms.

• Great location in the heart of downtown.

• 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1086 sq ft apartment.

• City, water and mountain views.

• New laminate fl oors and new paint.

• Floor to ceiling windows and oversized balcony.

• Largest outdoor pool in North Van!

• South-facing, custom designed 1 bdrm + den sub penthouse.

• Incredible sweeping VIEWS of the City and Lions Gate Bridge.

• Completely renovated with no expense spared.

• Hardwood fl oors, custom built-ins & blinds, air conditioning.

• Reconfi gured kitchen with quartz counters, stainless steel appliances and gas cook top.

• Beautiful tiled bathroom with rainhead shower and custom glass shower door.

• 2 brand new townhomes.• 3 bedrooms up, 3 bathrooms.• Kitchen has stainless steel

appliances and granite counters.

• Roof top decks with city and mountain views.

• Walk out basement with french doors to garden.

• In-fl oor radiant heat fueled by an energy effi cient heat pump.

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303-1030 Quebec St

$1,098,0001003-120 W 2nd St.

$569,000

1904-138 E Esplanade Ave $599,900

6 & 7 - 263 E 5th St

$859,000

Views of False Creek & Downtown! SW Corner with a View!

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Staggering Views, 2 bedrooms + Den, 3 bathrooms, Stunning Quality. MLS #V945998

101-2255 Twin Creek Place, West Vancouver Offered at $1,529,000

Fantastic Views, 3 bedroom, 1450 Sq. Ft.

Resort Style living. MLS # V862337

1001-133 E. Esplanade, North Vancouver Offered at 1,898,000

Yaletown Bachelor suite, in-suite laundry, balcony, excellent amenities, Pets & Rentals Allowed. MLS # V941243

302-1295 Richards Ave, Vancouver Offered at $299,000

Sensational Views, 3 bedroom, 1769 Sq. Ft.

Excellent Location. MLS #V862359

1008-133 E. Esplanade, North Vancouver Offered at $2,498,000

2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, Walk to SFU,

Pets & Rentals Allowed. MLS # V 941179

208-9329 University Cres., Burnaby Offered at $375,000

1.718 Acre Property, Indoor Pool 5 bedrooms...

An excellent Retreat escape. MLS #V937318

1-23100 129th Avenue, Maple Ridge Offered at $1,198,000

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2397 Marine Drive, West Vancouver, B.C. V7V 1K9 • Office: 604-925-2911 Fax: 604-925-3002

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Bernadette Dunnigan778.835.0599

CREST REALTYINDEPENDENTLY OWNED & OPERATED

NEW LISTINGCALL NOW TO VIEW

On a SUNNY, CORNER LOT this impeccable home shows LIKE NEW and has everything your family is looking for! • High ceilings and open rooms accentuate the ideal fl oorplan on the main fl oor. • Sparkling stainless steel appliances & granite counters in the

kitchen adjoins the eating area & family room. • 4 bedrooms up, with VIEWS enjoyed from the master suite and sunny balcony. • The perfect nanny suite with kitchenette & separate entrance

in basement. FLAT YARD & double garage with lane access.

$1,050,000

NEW PRICEOPEN SAT 2-4


Macdonald Realty Ltd.

[email protected]

1575 Marine Drive West Vancouver, BC V7V 1H9T: 604.926.6718 F: 604.925.0828

Julie Urquhart

Cell: 604.250.4220

RECENT SALES:503-1750 Esquimalt Ave-LP $399,0004386 Keith Road-LP $1,280,0002330 Folkstone Way-LP $1,505,000502-3315 Cypress Place-LP $1,298,000204-546 Beatty Street-LP $498,000904-1835 Morton Ave-LP $1,049,000

9 - 2555 SKILIFT ROAD, WEST VANCOUVERYou won’t be disappointed with this fabulous South facing spa-cious showhome with room for all the family or also perfect for a couple. 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, 2 1/2 bathrooms, of-fice and lower level. Gourmet kitchen, 11 ft. ceilings, impressive master suite with vaulted ceilings. Like new. Great views and outdoor living area. A pleasure to show. Offered at $1,325,000

Kathryn Lester604.833.5356

[email protected] www.kathrynlester.com

Macdonald Realty Ltd.

1575 Marine Drive, West Vancouver, BC V7V 1H9 Phone: 604.926.6718 Fax: 604.925.0828

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STUNNING FAMILY HOME 4485 Piccadilly North - Caulfeild

Incredible value in lower Caulfeild. Great 3800 sf family home for $2,138,000. Walk to schools, Sandy Beach and Caulfeild trails. For virtual tour/photos see [email protected] or call for appt. Kathryn Lester 604 833-5356 or Eric Latta 604 351-5211. Open Sun 2-4.


DOUG SHWERY604.607.4907

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SPECTACULAR SCENIC VIEW OF LOST LAGOON 6, 815 Chilco St, Van West $2,888,888Rare offering in one of the most sought after locations in the West End with an absolutely spectacular scenic view of Lost Lagoon, Stanley Park & the North Shore mountains. An out-standing development of one suite per floor with indoor pool looking out to Lost Lagoon. This spacious and bright 2-bdrm suite of over 2,300 SF has been completely renovated with custom built-ins and designer finishes featuring a master w/ luxurious marble ensuite and balcony, open granite kitchen off the living room which opens out to a large balcony, din-ing room, family room and den. Gracious marble foyer, 2-car parking and storage locker are additional features.

202 960 Lynn Valley Rd, NV $339,000

Bright 2 bdrm suite w/ huge 28’ x 12’ Balcony that accommodates many plants and large out-door furniture. Freshly painted unit with new carpets installed. Open kitchen, insuite laundry, and ensuite bathroom. Small pets allowed no rentals. Plumbing redone in 2011

615 E 1st St, NV $925,000 One of the nicest houses on the street, fabulous south facing ocean, Vancouver harbor and city line views. Beautifully landscaped, with lane ac-cess a big garage and carport, Hot Tub, and nice big private deck to enjoy view. 2 bdrm up one bdrm down with huge games room with pool table. Great location.

123 1363 CLYDE AV, WV $448,000 What an opportunity for a townhouse style pet friendly residence in the most convenient loca-tion in Ambleside. Ground floor level with both front and backdoor entrances. 2 bdrm and of-fice, Large kitchen, hardwood floors on main, large bay window off living room, lots of stor-age, insuite laundry, secured underground park-ing. Just steps to stores, beach, transportation.

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Beautiful NEW British Properties Family home in a quiet

neighbourhood, with level street access, driveway, and

property. Conveniently located to all your family needs.

Spacious 6834 sq.ft. home on almost 1/3 acre property.

Principle rooms on the main level with entertaining size open

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pantry. Eclipse Doors open the Kitchen/Family room to

a walk-out covered patio (with Heater) and landscaped

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Room, large Dining Room and private Den/Study complete

the elegant main level. The upper level includes 4 spacious

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Sensational loft style, 837 sq. ft. condo

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Great Location 11 year, 3820 sq. ft. home. Traditional 4 bedrooms up, main level with open spacious entertaining rooms plus private Den/Offi ce. The lower level contains a 1 bedroom suite walking out to the lovely large rear garden. The home features 3 car garage, air conditioning, quality kitchen with granite, stainless, pantry and so much more.

$1,888,000

4653 Woodburn Rd., West Vancouver

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$6,988,000

1028 Groveland Pl., West Vancouver

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Fabulous renovated 3 bedrooms and Den or 4th Bedroom contemporary home with stunning ocean & city view. The open main fl oor contains an elegant living room & dining room, amazing spacious Gourmet kitchen, inviting family room with fi replace, spacious offi ce & guest bedroom. The lower fl oor features an amazing large master bedroom with gracious en-suite plus another bedroom with en-suite. Large attached 2-car garage. Additional features include new laundry room (2011), Polymax roof (2008), interior paint (2007), outdoor sprinklers, and 3/4” copper water service (2009).

$1,890,000

3928 Westridge Ave., West Vancouver

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Conveniently located in Upper Lonsdale and across from Carisbrooke Park. The 5 bedroom home boasts a sunny private exposure. The grand living room with beautiful stone fi replace is an entertainers dream. 2 bedrroms on the main level plus 3 more bedrooms down. The lower level also includes a rec room with a stone fi replace, a Den, plus a beautifully renovated bathroom.

$975,000

124 E. Carisbrooke Rd., North Vancouver

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Whether an individual is a buyer or a seller, or doing both, his or her goal is to get the best fi nancial deal on the home -- and often that means having a qualifi ed REALTOR® working

in his or her corner.

Those entering the real estate realm may have misconcep-tions about what’s involved. Oftentimes, individuals think they can go it alone and save money in the process. However, not having a knowledgeable agent to navigate the process can end up costing more money in the long run. An agent is not there just to open up houses for viewing or to simply put a For Sale sign on the front lawn. REALTORS® guide the seller or buyer through a complicated process of legalities and emotional hurdles. Agents also negotiate for the buyer and seller to help them make important fi nancial decisions.

When sellers are interviewing REALTORS®, their primary focus is usually on the advertising that the agent will do. Advertising is important, but sellers need a strong negotiator to help get the best price and terms. Buyers should also look for agents who have strong negotiating skills and neighborhood knowledge to help them make the most of their purchasing power.

Individuals can expect a REALTOR® to help them navi-gate a process that, to fi rst-time buyers or sellers, can prove intimidating.

Buying a Home1. Schedule a consultation to discuss what the buyer is

looking for in a home.2. The REALTOR® may suggest buyers speak with a mort-

gage consultant to fi gure out their buying power and obtain a mortgage pre-approval letter.

3. The agent will then look up home listings in a particular price range and help the buyers to view the homes.

4. When buyers fi nd a home, the real estate agent will help them come up with a fair market price and write up the con-tract to present to the seller.

5. The agent will help the buyer negotiate on the fi nal price with the seller.

6. The agent may be present during a home inspection, which is recommended.

7. The agent will then schedule the home appraisal.8. He or she will then confi rm the closing and be present at

closing with the buyer and the attorney, if necessary.

Selling a Home1. The real estate agent will meet with the sellers and evalu-

ate the home and property.2. He or she will do a market analysis to determine the best

price to list the house based on the neighborhood and compa-rable sales.

3. The agent may make suggestions for repairs or improve-ments that can help make the home more attractive to buyers.

4. The real estate agent may present a marketing plan that indicates where the home will be advertised.

5. He or she will write up a listing agreement and begin the process of marketing the home.

6. An open house for real estate brokers may be scheduled.7. An open house for buyers will be scheduled.8. The agent will fi eld calls from other agents and notify the

seller when a viewing request has been made.9. Follow-up feedback can be offered, which may include

information the agent receives by making calls to people who viewed the home or by tracking how many potential buyers viewed the home listing.

10. When an offer comes in, the agent will notify the sellers and advise them of the negotiation process.

Individuals buying or selling a home can certainly do it by themselves, but REALTORS have the knowledge and provide assistance through the myriad steps of the process, helping individuals to save time and money.

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S ale and listing activity has main-tained a consistent pace on the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in Greater Vancouver in recent months,

which has helped create balanced conditions for the region’s housing market.

The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancou-ver (REBGV) reports that residential property sales in Greater Vancouver reached 2,799 on the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in April 2012. This represents a 13.2 per cent decline compared to the 3,225 sales recorded in April 2011 and a decline of 2.6 per cent compared to the 2,874 sales in March 2012.

April sales were the lowest total for the month in the region since 2001 and 16.9 per cent below the 10-year April sales average of 3,369.

“Although April sales were below what’s typical for the month, we continue to see, with a sales-to-active listing ratio of nearly 17 per cent, a balanced relationship between buyer demand and seller supply in our marketplace,” Eugen Klein, REBGV president said.

New listings for detached, attached and apartment properties in Greater Vancouver totalled 6,056 in April 2012. This represents a 3.6 per cent increase compared to both March 2012 when 5,843 homes were listed and April 2011 when 5,847 homes were listed for sale on the region’s MLS®.

Last month’s new listing total was 6.7 per cent above the 10-year average for listings in Greater Vancouver for April.

At 16,538, the total number of homes listed for sale on the region’s MLS® increased 8.5 per cent in April compared to last month and increased 16 per cent from this time last year.

“Recent activity has had a stabilizing effect on home prices at the regional level, although pricing can vary depending on area and property type,” Klein said “To best understand conditions within your area of interest, it’s important to do your homework and consult a local REALTOR®.”

The MLS® HPI benchmark price for all residential properties in Greater Vancouver currently sits at $683,800, up 3.7 per cent compared to April 2011 and an increase of 2.8 per cent over the last three months. The benchmark price for all residential properties in the Lower Mainland is $612,000, which is a 3.4 per cent increase compared to April 2011 and a 2.6 per cent increase compared to three months ago.

Sales of detached properties on the MLS® in April 2012 reached 1,126, a decline of 19.7 per cent from the 1,402 detached sales recorded in April 2011, and a 17.8 per cent decrease from the 1,370 units sold in April 2010. The benchmark price for detached prop-erties increased 6.3 per cent from April 2011 to $1,064,800.

Sales of apartment properties reached 1,190 in April 2012, a decline of 0.9 per cent compared to the 1,201 sales in April 2011, and a decrease of 22 per cent compared to the 1,526 sales in April 2010.The benchmark price of an apartment property increased 1.1 per cent from April 2011 to $375,900.

Townhome property sales in April 2012 to-talled 483, a decline of 22.3 per cent compared to the 622 sales in April 2011, and a 21.6 per cent decrease from the 616 townhome proper-ties sold in April 2010. The benchmark price of a townhome unit increased 1.7 per cent between April 2011 and 2012 to $487,300.

The real estate industry is a key economic driver in British Columbia. In 2011, 32,390 homes changed ownership in the Board’s area, generating $1.36 billion in spin-off activity and 9,069 jobs. The total dollar value of residential sales transacted through the MLS® system in Greater Vancouver totalled $25 billion in 2011. The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver is an association representing more than 11,000 REALTORS® and their companies. The Board provides a variety of member services, including the Multiple Listing Service®.For more information on real estate, statistics, and buying or selling a home, contact a local REALTOR® or visit www.rebgv.org.

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27. Ambleside★ 1,798,000 1212 Esquimalt Ave........................Sat 12-2

35. Capilano Highlands★ 1,288,000 33-3750 Edgemont Blvd. .....Sat / Sun 12-4★ 1,279,000 3051 Colwood Drive ........................Sat. 2-4

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RenoMark is an industry-led program designed to provide greater confi dence to homeowners when they are looking to hire renovation professionals. A 10-condition code of conduct is required to be followed by any-one in the program.

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$918,000 From the moment you enter this stunning show home you will be impressed by the quality, charm and style. This 3 bedroom end unit (The Ambleside Plan) is by far the best use of space for any size family. It goes without saying, the views are amazing, they extend forever & are available on both levels. The quality at Seascapes was good to start off with, but with the decorating prowess of the current owners this home has now been taken to a different level. Additional upgrades of hardwood fl oors on the main, a gourmet kitchen with a full wall of custom maple cabinets, granite counters and stainless ap-pliances, really make this is a must see home. Just minutes to Caulfeild Village, Horseshoe Bay, and under an hour to Whistler.

This home is on the market for the 1st time in over 30 years. From the moment you enter you will be impressed by the southern orien-tation, large windows & expansive terraces which merge the indoor & outdoor spaces & maximize sun exposure. Nature is front & centre with mature trees & winding trails right outside your front door. Portions of the original foundation were used to build this unique 3 storey family home. Sentinel Hill in West Vancouver has some of the most spec-tacular views & this home is no exception. 270 degree views from Grouse Mountain to UBC including the Lions Gate Bridge, Stanley Park & downtown. Esquimalt is conveniently located close to everything that West Van-couver has to offer. The home has options, opulence & value.

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