Welcome to the blog section. In this blog I’ll be posting about what is happening around my neighbourhood (Yaletown & False Creek North), Vancouver luxury real estate, real estate and related issues. If you have any suggestions, please let me know, have fun.
For less than the average price of a 1 bedroom condo in Downtown Vancouver, Buford, Wyoming, was sold at auction this month for $900,000.
(current condos for sale in all downtown Vancouver, includes Yaletown and Coal Harbour)
Twenty-five bidders signed up for the auction, held online and on-site, of the town with its three-bedroom house, school, gas station and several other buildings.
Buford’s last inhabitant and the owner of the buildings, Don Sammons, 61, told AFP the package went to a Vietnamese man from Ho Chi Minh City.
The winner had to battle it out with bidders from Hong Kong, New York, Florida, Kansas and Wyoming, with the bidding starting at $100,000.
The former railroad stop once was home to about 2,000 people. But they started moving away after train service ended, until the sign at the entrance to town read, “Buford. Population: 1.”
The buyer will get 10 acres of land. Besides the house, a garage, cabin and barn, the property includes a cellphone tower and a parking lot that a trucking company uses to switch trailers at night.
The Buford Trading Post, as the outpost is called, benefits from regular traffic along the I-80 interstate, with Wyoming’s state capital Cheyenne just 30 miles (50 kilometers) to the east, and San Francisco 1,150 miles to the west.
According to Realtor.com this amazing home was previously rented by Asthon Kutcher, after filing for divorce. It is located in Hollywood Hills, and was recently bought by Justin Biber.
503-5958 Iona Dr., UBC, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, V6T 2L2.
Right unit and right price for right people! This quality Intracorp built and well maintained unit has almost 1,900 sqft one level living space with panoramic North Shore and Mountain View. Huge open plan and high ceiling and clean lines compliment this 3 bedroom plus den (can be another bedroom). The current owner spent over $30,000 on updates, wall-bed in den can be fixture. Everything here is high end! Don't miss this perfect opportunity.
What an amazing 2011 was for Luxury Homes in Vancouver West, we saw an increase in sales of about 87.5% or 182 properties compared to 2010. The average days on the market was way down from 66 to 41, but remember this is just an average, numbers tend to be tricky, as most of the sales were in the beginning of the year. Let’s see how 2012 turns out. So far it still very quiet, but that is seasonal, everyone is getting back to work after the holidays.
2011 was a good year for the Luxury Condos, it saw an increase in sales of 20% or 20 condos. The average days on the market was up by 7 days. What do you think will happen for 2012?
*Displayed price was the actual "asking price" and may not be the actual price for which the property sold. Condos are located in the " Downtown Vancouver" area, including "Coal Harbour" and "Yaletown".
*Displayed price was the actual "asking price" and may not be the actual price for which the property sold. Homes are located in the "Vancouver West" area.
6 fewer units compared to November 2010. Average asking and selling price lower than 2010. For December of this year, most likely we will see about half of November sales.
€28,000,000, at today’s exchange rate that would be around $39,300,000 CAD, so that would be the equivalent of buying Vancouver’s most expensive home and a condo in Coal Harbour or Yaletown. Which one would you choose?
Location:
Santo Spirito provides an ideal location for investors and developers and is only a ten minute boat ride from San Marco Square and close to Giudecca and Lido.
Description:
The island offers a unique opportunity to redevelopment the approximate 3,500 sqm of existing historical structures and the potential of an additional 4,500 sqm of new construction. The main use designations permitted by the local regulatory plan are residential, hospitality and offices.
It provides a rich cultural history that dates back to the XII century when the island was the seat of a monastery. Later it became the gathering place of ambassadors, diplomatic delegations, royal families and noble travellers thanks to its unique charm.
San Spirito Island is currently owned by Poveglia Ltd., a special purpose entity formed by a group of Venetian real estate entrepreneurs who focus on the recovery of local historical properties. They are looking for investors and developers willing to work on this exclusive project and to bring the island back to its ancient splendour.
High end condos, had the same number of units sold as October 2010, the difference is that prices are higher and days on the market are 22 days longer. If last years are and indication of what’s to come for November and December, we should see a slight increase (1 or 2 extra sales) for November and a huge drop in December. As well as homes I expect a busy season for the end of January and the whole month of February due to Asian Buyers.
July was a good month for Luxury Condos, sales where up, in contrast with Luxury Homes where sales are down by as much as half. It is also a much better month compared to May of this year, that’s when we only saw 5 Luxury Condo sales.
Jason Statham sold his home for $2.7 million in less than a week, then he went shopping and supposedly (haven’t been confirmed) bought Ben Stiller Mansion for around $11.5 million, that’s what I call a nice upgrade.
Here are some pictures of the old home, that has 3 bed, 2 baths, 2281 sqft.
Here are some pictures of the upgrade, I like it more than the previous one. It has 10 bed, 11 bath, the property has 3 houses that are 5,334 sqft, 4,062 sqft and 1,161.
Hola, si usted es dueno o agente de ventas, tengo un cliente que desea comprar o ser socio de una mina de cobre. Si la tienen, por favor enviar un email a Manny al
Hi, if you are a mine owner or an agent selling one, I have a client that is looking to either partner up or buy it outright. Please send an email to Manny at info@propertiesbymanny.com
Welcome to Necker Island, Sir Richard Branson's private island paradise in the British Virgin Islands. The island is spread over 74 acres and sits in turquoise waters surrounded by coral reefs and fringed with beautiful white sandy beaches. Necker is normally hired privately for up to 28 guests, but during selected 'Celebration Weeks' during the year couples or singles can book individual rooms and share the island 'house party' style.
Things To Do
Necker is designed to be your own private hideaway - a place far from the stresses and strains of daily life where you dictate the pace and the mood. Whether your passion is suiting up and getting wet in the crystal clear water or relaxing with a book on a deserted beach, you'll be well catered for. We also host casino nights in the Great House, fancy dress parties, BBQs on the beach, gala dinners where the food just keeps coming and much, much more!
Location
Necker Island is located in the British Virgin Islands to the north of Virgin Gorda, one of the country's larger islands. Its Caribbean location means that Necker's 74 acres are surrounded by beautiful turquoise waters, coral reefs and gorgeous sandy beaches.
Cost
It costs US$53,000 a night to hire the Balinese village-style accommodation for up to 28 friends.
The French government sold its Hong Kong diplomat’s residence in the highly-sought after Peak district for a staggering HK$580 million (US$74.5 million) in the city’s surging market.
Arnaud Bathelemy, France’s consul-general in Hong Kong and Macau, and now renter, said the decision was part of Paris’s streamlining of its real estate assets, reported the South China Morning Post News.
“The French government is not a speculator, for sure,” Bathelemy said. “But if we can make a good deal, there’s no reason why we shouldn’t be as smart as man other people in Hong Kong.”
He explained that the property on 8 Pollock’s Path was sold to Ryoden Development on 3 June and is now being rented back to the French government for HK$250,000 (US$33,100) per month.
The 11,222-square foot property was sold at an average of HK$51,684 (US$6,643) per square foot, making it one of the most expensive sales in the world.
The building sits at the top of the Peak and was made a grade II historic building last year.
Records from the Land Registry show that the French government took possession of the house in 1981 – along with its two-storey consulate general office in Admiralty Building and HK$90 million (US$11.6 million) from Palwell Ltd – in exchange for its previous official residence, Victoria Lodge on Old Peak Road.
The new JP Morgan Palladium Credit Card, has no spending limit. the card itself is made out of palladium and 23k gold and laser engraved with cardholder info. The price of just the card is around $1000.
Open living spaces showcase the large oceanfront patio with a covered outdoor living room with a fireplace, a fenced yard and a path across the dunes. The master bedroom suite includes a Chinese Onyx spa-inspired bath area, and large closet. There are two additional guest suites, a designer kitchen with ocean views, a fully-outfitted media room and a sumptuous office. The detached guest house has a meditation/guest room and an exercise room.
Great location, North of 4th, steps to beach, Tennis & Yacht Clubs at Jericho Beach & 4th Avenue shops & restaurants. High ceiling, granite countertops,...
