by Macrealty Marketing Team | May 7, 2018 | Market Updates
Here are the latest real estate market statistics from Macdonald Realty on the Greater Vancouver listings and sales in April 2018.
Vancouver-West
In the Vancouver Westside, there were 71 sales of detached homes and 874 active listings at the end of the month. The benchmark sale price was $3,404,200, with average days on market of 50. The hottest markets for sales were Point Grey and Dunbar with 10 and 11 sales respectively.
In comparison, the condo market had 351 sales, 928 active listings and a benchmark sale price of $841,700 with an average of 19 days on market. The hottest market for sales was Downtown VW, 72 sales.
Townhome sales were 42, active listings were 169. The benchmark sale price was $1,302,200 with an average days on market of 21. Kitsilano with 12 sales was the hottest market of the month.
It’s a seller’s market for condos and townhomes in Vancouver-West.

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by Macrealty Marketing Team | Feb 7, 2018 | Market Updates
Here are the latest real estate market statistics from Macdonald Realty on the Greater Vancouver listings and sales in January 2018.
Vancouver
In the Vancouver Westside, there were 46 sales of detached homes and 672 active listings at the end of the month. The benchmark sale price was $3,548,400, with an average days on market of 68. The hottest markets for sales were Dunbar and Point Grey with 8 sales each.
In comparison, the condo market had 245 sales, 579 active listings and a benchmark sale price of $812,400 with an average of 28 days on market. The hottest market for sales was Downtown VW, 54 sales.
Townhome sales were 18, active listings were 105. The benchmark sale price was $1,247,900 with an average days on market of 26. Yaletown with 6 sales was the hottest market of the month.
It’s a seller’s market for condos.

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by Macrealty Marketing Team | May 17, 2017 | In The News
Yes, good value real estate is possible in Vancouver.
In April 2017, in their annual Where to Buy Now coverage MoneySense.ca selected their top Greater Vancouver neighbourhoods to buy real estate to see the best return on investment.
What’s a buyer to do? The best way is to buy based on solid fundamentals. In real estate this means finding good-value neighbourhoods that offer a good chance of continued momentum in the future. That’s not easy in a hot market, but this year’s Where to Buy Vancouver list shows it is possible. Read the rest of the article here.
We’ve rounded up homes for sale in each of these Where to Buy neighbourhoods to make it easy for you.
The top 25 Greater Vancouver neighbourhoods for Buyers, according to MoneySense are:
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To view all active listings currently for sale in one of these areas simply click the neighbourhood links above or call our head office at 1-877-278-3888 to be matched to an expert real estate agent in the area of your choosing.
by Macrealty Marketing Team | Mar 15, 2017 | Company, In The News
Looking for a stylish starter home in North Vancouver? This new listing from Bri Ragona of Macdonald Realty was featured on HTGV’s hit show Love It or List It and in Style at Home magazine. It proves the old adage that good things come in small packages and will make a stunning place to call home for a lucky buyer! Stop by the open house this weekend to see it in person – Saturday and Sunday, March 18th & 19th, 2-4 PM.
List Price: $1,498,000 | Bedrooms: 3 | Bathrooms: 1 | Living Space : 2,588 sq ft | Lot Size: 36 x 147 (5,292.00)

This charming 1912 character home is located in desirable Central Lonsdale.
The gorgeous open concept main floor has engineered hardwood throughout.

Enjoy stunning navy blue kitchen cabinets with sparkling white quartz countertops. High end stainless steal appliances including 36″ gas range and an additional oven. Solid home – over 200K spent in upgrades.

Family room off kitchen with gas fireplace and custom built ins.

1 bed on main floor and 2 large bedrooms up.

The brand new 24×15 ft cedar deck is perfect for entertaining and overlooks a large backyard.
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Read designer Jillian Harris’ LOVE IT OR LIST IT take on this old charmer’s miraculous update over on her blog jillianharris.com
by Macrealty Marketing Team | Nov 29, 2016 | Community
Macdonald Realty is excited to participate in the 22nd REALTORS Care® Blanket Drive campaign. Agents and staffs from our North Vancouver and West Vancouver offices collected new and used coats, blankets and warm clothing at Capilano Mall and Park Royal Mall. The offices then sorted and delivered the donations to charities and organizations in the area.

Since 1995, REALTORS Care® Blanket Drive has helped more than 290,000 people keeping warm and dry. The campaign for this year is over, but you can still donate the following items to the recipient charities:
- gently used or new blankets or sleeping bags
- warm clothing, coats
- hats, gloves, scarves
- new socks and underwear
Click here for a list of suggested charities.
Click here for more information about REALTORS Care® Blanket Drive.