Clara Hartree presents

Fantastic Rockridge location on the south side of Rockbank. 21,000 sq. ft. lot with complete privacy and protected ocean and sunset views, you control the trees! The lot is gently terraced, not flat, and on a quiet no-through road. The current home was designed by the talented John Kay and its original architectural design has been beautifully kept for decades by its present owners. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity with many possibilities. Enjoy the current home or design your new architectural masterpiece in this exclusive enclave.

Address: 4255 Rockbank Place, West Vancouver, BC V7W 1A8, Canada

Price: $3,350,000

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For more information, please contact Clara Hartree at 604-889-9977 or info@clarahartree.com.

Clara Hartree is the exclusive agent representing the lower Mainland of British Columbia including Vancouver, West Vancouver, and North Vancouver real estate markets as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of her listings here.

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Clara Hartree presents

Built on one of the best lots in the neighborhood, this elegant home offers southwest exposure with some glistening water views through the branches towards the sunsets. The same owner since new has updated and upgraded this home over the years. Brand new bathrooms, new furnace in October, new wiring, a generator connected to an alarm system, new sprinkler system, heated 2 car garage. An automatic robotic lawnmower on a timer is included in the price. Perfect floor plan with 4 spacious bedrooms up. The main floor has an office, large living room, separate dining, kitchen, and adjacent family room. Rec room, wine cellar, workshop & storage down. The lot is a perfectly level 90 x 150 (13,500 sq. ft.). For virtual tour visit- https://www.seevirtual360.com/themes/50/flashTheme.aspx?listingID=44738#.Ya_NTNDMKM8

Address: 2685 Palmerston Ave, West Vancouver, BC V7V 2W7, Canada

Price: $4,380,000

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For more information, please contact Clara Hartree at 604-889-9977 or info@clarahartree.com.

Clara Hartree is the exclusive agent representing the lower Mainland of British Columbia including Vancouver, West Vancouver, and North Vancouver real estate markets as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of her listings here.

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Clara Hartree presents

Built on one of the best lots in the neighborhood, this elegant home offers southwest exposure with ocean and city views stretching west to gorgeous sunsets. The same owner since new has updated and upgraded this home over the years. Brand new bathrooms, new furnace in October, new wiring, generator connected to alarm system, new sprinkler system, heated 2 car garage. An automatic robotic lawn mower on a timer is included in the price. Perfect floor plan with 4 spacious bedrooms up. Main floor has office, large living room, separate dining, kitchen and adjacent family room. Rec room, wine cellar, workshop & storage down. The lot is a perfectly level 90 x 150 (13,500 sq. ft.) with city & ocean views. Views will be improved December 10 by Burley Boys.

Address: 2685 Palmerston Ave, West Vancouver, BC V7V 2W7, Canada

Price: $4,695,000

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For more information, please contact Clara Hartree at 604-889-9977 or info@clarahartree.com.

Clara Hartree is the exclusive agent representing the lower Mainland of British Columbia including Vancouver, West Vancouver, and North Vancouver real estate markets as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of her listings here.

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Clara Hartree presents

Howe Sound gem! This truly charming home is located in a pristine location between a golf course and a beach. It is about a 20-minute drive from Caulfeild Shopping along Howe Sound, arguably the most beautiful drive in the World. There is approval for a resort shopping area to be built in 2025. Enjoy this home now knowing that you are also buying a great investment. NO FOREIGN BUYER OR SPECULATION TAX!

Address: 138 Stonegate Dr, Furry Creek, West Vancouver, BC V0N 3Z2, Canada

Price: $1,790,000

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For more information, please contact Clara Hartree at 604-889-9977 or info@clarahartree.com.

Clara Hartree is the exclusive agent representing the lower Mainland of British Columbia including Vancouver, West Vancouver, and North Vancouver real estate markets as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of her listings here.

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Clara Hartree presents

This home has been renovated to perfection. The open plan main floor includes elegant living and dining rooms, family room with built-in TV, gorgeous kitchen with Miele appliances, a large master suite plus a second spacious bedroom. The 2 lower floors offer 3 additional bedrooms, media/games room, oversized rec room and den. Finally a home with options – enjoy 1 level living on the main OR tons of space for the active/extended family or guests on all 3 levels. Situated on a private lot with 80 feet of frontage and views of the ocean and Lighthouse Park. Close to Caulfeild and Rockridge Schools.

Address: 4633 Headland Drive, West Vancouver, BC V7W 3H6, Canada

Price: $3,798,000

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For more information, please contact Clara Hartree at 604-889-9977 or info@clarahartree.com.

Clara Hartree is the exclusive agent representing the lower Mainland of British Columbia including Vancouver, West Vancouver, and North Vancouver real estate markets as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of her listings here.

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Here, members of the exclusive Haute Residence Network of top real estate agents give us their advice to all those considering joining the industry.

Heidi Bintz, Vail Valley, CO: "Be prepared for a full-time job that can be seven days a week."

Anne Perry, Honolulu, HI: "Develop strong and current database, constant growth, strong market knowledge and leave your ego at the door."

Brian Pearl of the Pearl Antonacci Group, Boca Raton, FL: "Join a team where you receive leads, work and close them, and you'll establish yourself organically by being in the field learning the business."

Clara Hartree, West Vancouver, British Columbia: "It's a 24-hour a day commitment."

Dante DiSabato, Naples, FL: "You have to figure out what makes you different in the market vs. everyone else. Everyone should have an edge."

Debra Johnston, Atlanta, GA: "Be prepared to spend six months in business development and getting set up for business."

Elisa Linton, Humble/Kingwood (Houston metro area), TX: "This is hard work. You have to be disciplined, approachable, and determined to protect your clients' interests throughout each stage of the transaction. You are assisting them with a large financial decision."

Elliot Bogod of Broadway Realty, Upper West Side, New York City, NY: "Zoom and webinars is a new way of life. LinkedIn is offering ways to connect with like-minded real estate professionals as well as LinkedIn groups. We started our Broadway Realty group that increased to over 700 professionals in a couple of weeks."

Frank D. Isoldi, Westfield, NJ: "Be patient and honest. Your integrity is everything."

James Beasley, Las Vegas Strip, NV: "Start building your database (databank)."

Jeff Hyland, Bel-Air, CA: "Stay calm and work through it. You might not sell your first listing, but with time, due diligence and a bit of luck, the world could be your market."

Alex Min, Lake Tahoe, NV: "Make sure you are ready to jump in headfirst. In today's market, this is not a hobby job. You have to commit to working long and odd hours. If you aren't an expert on your market and inventory, you won't be able to service your clients properly."

Kathleen Floryan, Jacksonville, FL: "Your 'why' has to be very clear. Your choice of realty companies and the future education, support plus mentorship is critical to your success."

Kelly Ringer-Radetich, Redwood City, CA: "If this is your very first introduction into Real Estate, I would recommend assisting an agent. If I had it to do all over again from the start, that is what I would do. Giving up something to gain the knowledge and experience can be priceless."

Kim Martin-Fisher, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL: "You must be vigilant, patient, and genuine."

Krista Richman, Fort Lauderdale, FL: "Project events are an excellent way to learn about the project itself and meet new faces in the industry."

Kristine Farra, Chicago, IL: "Work hard. Build relationships, not leads. Take marketing and branding seriously."

Maggie Gold Seelig, Boston, MA: "Find the nicest and smarter person from whom to learn the business, as real estate is an apprenticeship profession."

Mark Salmon,  South Tahoe, CA: "Don't enter this business thinking this is easy money but at the same know that it takes a lot of time and money to become established in order to have a lasting career."

Toni Itkin, Sandy Springs, GA: "Join a brokerage that provides the best training and technology- not the one the gives the highest commission split! Know that this is a full-time business, not a part-time job or a hobby. Then, network, network, network!"

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Clara Hartree presents

Original David Poskitt home beautifully renovated to perfection. The main floor is self contained with a gorgeous master suite and additional bedroom, elegant living and dining rooms and practical kitchen next to the family room. Two extra levels follow the slope and offer 3 additional bedrooms, home theater, gym. Gorgeous ocean views to the south.

Address: 4633 Headland Drive, Caulfeild, West Vancouver, BC V7W 3H6

Price: $4,125,000

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For more information, please contact Clara Hartree at 604-889-9977 or info@clarahartree.com.

Clara Hartree is the exclusive agent representing the lower Mainland of British Columbia including Vancouver, West Vancouver, and North Vancouver real estate markets as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of her listings here.

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What is your favorite way to network with other professionals in the real estate industry?

Alex Min, Lake Tahoe, NV: "In-person and live. Visiting the various affiliate offices has been one of my primary tools."

Bento Queiroz of The Bento Queiroz Group, Southwest Ranches/Weston, FL: "In the business field"

Brian Pearl of the Pearl Antonacci Group, "Currently, social media, group Zoom calls and virtual happy hours."

Clara Hartree, West Vancouver, British Columbia: "Phone calls."

Claudia Llanes, Edgewater, FL: "I like attending open houses and conferences such as the Power Women Conference held every year by Biznow."

Dante DiSabato, Naples, FL: "Golf events or other charity events that are going on."

David Welles, Wellington, FL: "During COVID, the use of Zoom calls with my associates from around the country has helped establish new and lasting relationships that will lead to new business opportunities."

Debra Johnston, Atlanta, GA: "Social Media, particularly Instagram."

Doug Labor, Steamboat Springs, CO: "From email and online forums to picking up the phone, there are many ways to network. My favorite way is the forums. They offer a variety of topics and allow many brokers from different perspectives to give their insight and opinions."

Elisa Linton, Humble/Kingwood (Houston metro area), TX: "Virtual Events are more common. In-person events in small groups where social distances are practiced"

Elliot Bogod of Broadway Realty, Upper West Side, New York City, NY: "Zoom and webinars is a new way of life. LinkedIn is offering ways to connect with like-minded real estate professionals as well as LinkedIn groups. We started our Broadway Realty group that increased to over 700 professionals in a couple of weeks."

Ernie Carswell, West Hollywood, CA: "Price opinion invites to properties preparing to hit [the] market."

Frank D. Isoldi, Westfield, NJ: "I love the exclusive networking that Haute Residence offers to its members. It’s always refreshing to brainstorm with like-minded agents."

Jennifer Brilliant, Surfside, FL: "We don't have meetings and events in person as much anymore, so I rely heavily on email and calls with other realtors to discuss new listings, etc."

Jochen Lucke, Highlands, NC: "LeadingRE, Inman conference, one-on-one with brokers in target markets."

Karen Kenyon, Vancouver Island, British Columbia: "Private Facebook groups."

Kathleen Floryan, Jacksonville, FL: "IdealEstate, LinkedIn, various Facebook groups, Virtual Meetings, and one on one phone calls."

KC Martin, Paris, France: "While there are many online tools currently available in the market, personal contact is still the best way to build and maintain personal and professional relationships. Reaching out via phone, Zoom, or occasionally socially distanced meetings proves still that real estate is a people business built on real relationships."

Kelly Ringer-Radetich, Redwood City, CA: "In person, but with Covid, Zoom will have to do, or phone calls.."

Krista Richman, Fort Lauderdale, FL: "Project events are an excellent way to learn about the project itself and meet new faces in the industry."

Leslie S. Modell of the Leslie S. Modell Team, Midtown East, New York City, NY: "During this period where we can't get together socially, we get on Zoom panels together, team meetings, phone calls, and send out e-blasts."

Mark Salmon,  South Tahoe, CA: "Professional social media sites."

Nilou Henderson of Henderson Ventures, Charlotte, NC: "Social media. Due to the current climate, I am utilizing social media to network with fellow agents, our community, and our clients."

Roberta Ingletto of RGI Realty, South Miami/Pinecrest, FL: "Smaller events/meetings more on a personal level."

Ryan Knowles, Bahamas: "Instagram."

Sandra Fiorenza, Miami Beach, FL: "Lunches and events."

Scott Goshorn, Brentwood, CA: "Events and masterminds."

Tim Fenton of Blue Zone Realty International, Costa Rica: "I prefer to communicate in live time, either on zoom or on the phone. So much emotion is lost in text or email."

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Read below for how they see their areas' price activity in real estate.

Alex Min, Lake Tahoe, NV: "Up 30% at a minimum in the last six months."

Alison Melton of The Melton Group, Hilton Head Island/Bluffton, SC: "On average, we are +30% from last year and sales volume is +64% for residential homes."

Bento Queiroz of The Bento Queiroz Group, Southwest Ranches/Weston, FL: "Inventory is shrinking and therefore prices are steadily increasing."

Brian Pearl of the Pearl Antonacci Group, "Median list prices in Boca Raton are up 34.7% from last year in single-family homes."

Catherine Burgess of The Burgess Group, Boulder, CO: "Our area has appreciated substantially since last year."

Clara Hartree, West Vancouver, British Columbia: "[On] average, 10% [up]."

Claudia Llanes, Edgewater, FL: "Prices have increased due to the low single-family home inventory that's currently available."

Dante DiSabato, Naples, FL: "Prices are slightly increased but not as much as you think they would [have]. There is just a lack of inventory and prices will rise here shortly."

David Welles, Wellington, FL: "Prices are up approximately 10-12%."

Debra Johnston, Atlanta, GA: "Going up and continue, estimated 5%."

Doug Labor, Steamboat Springs, CO: "Residential prices in the Steamboat Springs area are up an average of 11% from last year."

Elisa Linton, Humble/Kingwood (Houston metro area), TX: "Increased."

Elliot Bogod of Broadway Realty, Upper West Side, New York City, NY: "Manhattan is the only area not increase will be remembered as years of opportunity in residential real estate. Prices are expected to stabilize before the end of the year and increase after the pandemic is over."

Ernie Carswell, West Hollywood, CA: "Prices are generally up 5-7% for properties under $6 million."

Frank D. Isoldi, Westfield, NJ: "Our market has 1/3 the inventory that we had last year, which is driving our average sales price up across the board."

Jennifer Brilliant, Surfside, FL: "Prices for houses are higher this year. Prices for condos are about the same."

Karen Kenyon, Vancouver Island, British Columbia: "Significantly higher and still trending upwards due to low inventory."

Kathleen Floryan, Jacksonville, FL: "Up."

KC Martin, Paris, France: "Prices are generally holding or up, depending on the area. Buyers are looking to make moves in real estate now with interest rates low, Covid uncertainty, and looking to diversify their investment portfolios, which includes real property."

Kelly Ringer-Radetich, Redwood City, CA: "We have seen prices, in some areas, climb, and in other areas [stay] steady."

Krista Richman, Fort Lauderdale, FL: "Prices are going up, inventory is going down!"

Laura Livaudais, Asheville/Western North Carolina: "Simply put - the prices are higher. The average list price ($397,829) was 20% higher while the average sales price ($390,696) was 23% higher. You can readily see from those prices that Asheville maintains its status as “recognizably affordable.”

Mark Salmon,  South Tahoe, CA: "50% higher."

Nilou Henderson of Henderson Ventures, Charlotte, NC: "Steadily increasing. Some areas have seen an increase of almost 20% in the last year. I expect the increases to remain as inventory remains low."

Leslie S. Modell of the Leslie S. Modell Team, Midtown East, New York City, NY: "The prices I would say, on the luxury side (over $3 million), are off about 10-20%."

Roberta Ingletto of RGI Realty, South Miami/Pinecrest, FL: "Maybe 20% higher. It's crazy how demand has gone up - first homes, now condo sales are picking up as well."

Ryan Knowles, Bahamas: "Similar [to last year]."

Sandra Fiorenza, Miami Beach, FL: "Home prices have increased by 30%. The number of listings has decreased by 50% and inventory is very small."

Scott Goshorn, Brentwood, CA: "Up. However, the market was on fire about this time last year... then Covid threw a bucket of cold water on it."

Tim Fenton of Blue Zone Realty International, Costa Rica: "Prices are up approximately 11%."

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Alison Melton of The Melton Group, Hilton Head Island/Bluffton, SC: "ZOOM, FaceTime, WhatsApp, virtual showings are all the rage!"

Bento Queiroz of The Bento Queiroz Group, Southwest Ranches/Weston, FL: "Instagram for sure!"

Brian Pearl of the Pearl Antonacci Group, "Zoom and Matterport."

Catherine Burgess of The Burgess Group, Boulder, CO: "Apple Watch, and a weekly newsletter"

Clara Hartree, West Vancouver, British Columbia: "Instagram."

Claudia Llanes, Edgewater, FL: "I'm definitely using Instagram a lot more in order to strengthen my brand presence digitally. This has helped me generate leads at a volume I did not think was possible."

Dante DiSabato, Naples, FL: "More online signing and contract forms. Not enough time in the day to write out the contract and scan for signature. this just streamlines the process to get a contract out fast in an ever-changing market."

David Welles, Wellington, FL: "Zoom calls with clients for updates and referrals and Matterport for my significant listings."

Debra Johnston, Atlanta, GA: "Mostly analytical tools that were not previously available."

Doug Labor, Steamboat Springs, CO: "Facetime. With our market so active, and it being a resort/retirement area, buyers need to jump on a listing as soon as possible, and the quickest way to get the property seen is by Facetime."

Elisa Linton, Humble/Kingwood (Houston metro area), TX: "CRM."

Elliot Bogod of Broadway Realty, Upper West Side, New York City, NY: "We use our smartphones to access apps to post updates and changes to listings."

Ernie Carswell of Carswell and Associates, West Hollywood, CA: "Zoom changed our world; Google Mapping."

Frank D. Isoldi, Westfield, NJ: "Every listing now has a virtual iGuide tour and we are doing more and more personal video tours as well."

Joyce Rey, Beverly Hills, CA: "I would say I use Instagram, YouTube, and publish articles on my blog a lot more often than [in] previous years. Instagram and YouTube are truly two of the top channels for promoting our listings/business!"

Karen Kenyon, Vancouver Island, British Columbia: "Facebook Business page and Instagram."

KC Martin of Sotheby’s International Realty, Paris, France: "My cell phones (plural) are probably my greatest asset in the market today. Staying connected real-time via online meetings, phone calls, video calls, apps, text, and email keeps me in touch and informed and up to date daily."

Kelly Ringer-Radetich, Redwood City, CA: "Active Pipe."

Krista Richman, Fort Lauderdale, FL: "We have been using Zoom for years to connect with international buyers. Now, we use it for our American buyers as well."

Leslie S. Modell of the Leslie S. Modell Team, Midtown East, New York City, NY: "Zoom, Microsoft teams, and digital staging."

Roberta Ingletto of RGI Realty, South Miami/Pinecrest, FL: "Zoom meetings, FaceTime to show properties; social media in general."

Ryan Knowles, Bahamas: "Zoom and WhatsApp."

Sandra Fiorenza, Miami Beach, FL: "Mostly Instagram."

Scott Goshorn, Brentwood, CA: "YouTube marketing."

Tim Fenton of Blue Zone Realty International, Costa Rica: "Definitely Zoom and other video conferencing tools."

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Clara Hartree presents

SPECTACULAR VIEWS! Ocean, city, Mount Baker. Sparkling lights! This home has been completely updated about 6 years ago. The layout is great. Two levels with 3 large bedrooms up. On the main, there is a very large den in addition to the kitchen, dining and living which open directly to a gorgeous flat backyard with hot tub and space for large parties or kids to play. No grass. The gardens on the west side are also beautiful and lead to the back yard without going through the house. Premium end unit offering added privacy and light. Awesome views, like new! This home has everything!

Address: 4895 Caulfeild Court, West Vancouver, BC V7W 3B3

Price: CA$ $2,495,500

For more information, please contact Clara Hartree at 604-889-9977 or info@clarahartree.com.

Clara Hartree is the exclusive agent representing the lower Mainland of British Columbia including Vancouver, West Vancouver, and North Vancouver real estate markets as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of her listings here.

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Time and again, we have proven the benefit of using an experienced, licensed real estate professional by earning multiple offers and over list price.  Service, expertise, and a large network are crucial and we combine this with the power of our specialized marketing formula - ultimately yielding a larger return on the home investment.  It also can’t be discounted the necessity of having professional guidance for a many times complicated process." - Lisa Culp Taylor, Tennessee.

"Exposure to the market is key. Any owners selling on their own think that they are saving the commission. Guess what, so does the buyer. Any buyer will deduct the commission. And without the competition brought by exposure to the market, the sellers usually leave tons of money on the table without knowing." - Clara Hartree, West Vancouver, BC.

"A great real estate agent can handle it ALL for you. Staging, showings, negotiations, inspection items -- the list goes on and on.  Most people are surprised to find that the commission amount is negligible compared to the purchase amount when an excellent agent is involved. In my particular market in Southwest Florida, many owners are not living in the area on a full-time basis. In that case, it is especially critical to hire an excellent agent! Check reviews and number of past sales carefully before hiring an agent!" -Angela Lutzi Dellatorè, Bonita Springs, Barefoot Beach, Bonita Beach, FL.

“Homeowners benefit greatly from hiring an experienced realtor when selling because they secure the agent’s expertise in negotiating, marketing, connections and will generally achieve a much higher selling price with shared liability for the transaction.” - KC Martin, Paris, France.

"In most instances, a primary or secondary residence represents one of the most significant assets for a family. Working with a real estate agent not only ensures that a seller obtains the best value for the property but that the entire process is handled efficiently and with little risk. Agents bring years of experience to valuation, negotiations, and marketing. Especially in the current seller’s market in the Sarasota area, the exposure we create often leads to multiple offer situations that, if handled properly, create increased value for sellers." - Joel Schemmel, Sarasota, FL.

"Our clientele demands Kukio Properties’ agents' knowledge of Kukio’s properties and the intricacies of the membership component to safeguard their investment. No other brokerage provides the insight that Kukio Properties brings to their clients." - Jim Schneider, Big Island, HI.

"An experienced agent will get them more money for their home and protect them during the process." - Anna Sherrill, South of Fith, Miami Beach, FL.

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3107 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON M6P 1Z9, listed by Kevin Crigger

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"Toronto saw an incredibly active real estate market in 2020, fueled almost exclusively by local demand. Border closures and limited international mobility-focused our market almost entirely to domestic activity, and surprisingly to some, our luxury sector saw its most active year on record with many landmark transactions. As a growing global city, Toronto has attracted increasing international interest. With the easing of travel restrictions in 2021, Toronto will see a very robust real estate market with added demand from prospective buyers around the world looking for a safe haven with stable government, a strong economy, a diverse population, premier colleges and universities, a large concentration of corporate head offices, and a high level of personal security." - Kevin Crigger, Toronto, Canada.

925 Arbutus Bay Ln, Bowen Island, West Vancouver, BC V0N 1G2, listed by Clara Hartree

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"Supply and demand for detached homes in West Vancouver will continue to favor sellers. Houses are selling very well, leaving buyers and buyers' agents looking for off-market homes. As detached homes sell, their owners flock to waterfront condos. Those are finally selling and prices are going up. Average amount of detached homes for sale in West Vancouver is 500. Over that, it's a buyers' market. Now there are only just over 360!" - Clara Hartree, West Vancouver, Canada.

7441 Treetop Lane, Whistler, BC V8E 0E9, listed by Maggi Thornhill and Max Thornhill

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“As borders open up and travel resumes, Whistler will enjoy another boom period, we anticipate the pent up demand coming from the US, Hong Kong, UK, and Mexico! The current inventory level is very low in Whistler and I don’t anticipate that increasing any time soon. Well priced homes sell very quickly, often with multiple bids. It is a seller's market and will remain so for the foreseeable future!" - Maggi Thornhill, Whistler, Canada.

Read more expectations for 2021 from members of Haute Residence, including the areas of the Caribbean, South Florida, the west coast of Florida, Southern California and Northern California, and the New York tri-state area.

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Clara Hartree presents

Fabulous Opportunity On Bowen Island - film location for Virgin River. Built 10 years ago, these 2 homes sit on a SUNNY southern exposed 50,520 sq. ft. lot. Upon arrival, you’re first greeted by a self-contained 1,389 sq. ft. coach/gatehouse. Continue further through the gated entrance to the main house, a 2,643 sq. ft. custom home built with attention to detail rarely seen, incorporating treasured pieces from around the globe. Large covered patio opens to a flat lawn & gazebo. Quiet, peaceful, semi-waterfront lot with beautiful ocean VIEWS. Lovingly tended garden with rare trees & plantings including many apple varieties & extensive water irrigation system. Perfect setup for extended/2 families. Truly special!

Address: 925 Arbutus Bay Ln, Bowen Island, West Vancouver, BC V0N 1G2

Price: CA$ $2,800,000

For more information, please contact Clara Hartree at 604-889-9977 or info@clarahartree.com.

Clara Hartree is the exclusive agent representing the lower Mainland of British Columbia including Vancouver, West Vancouver, and North Vancouver real estate markets as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of her listings here.

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How did the real estate market look at the beginning of 2020?

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How did you spend time once the lockdowns across the world started taking effect? How did you adapt to it in comparison to other agents?

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Professionally, what have you learned in 2020 about yourself?

What I learned about myself is that I don't get discouraged by external events. There is a great market out there, lower prices, very low interest rates that are supposed to stay the same for years, it's a good environment for buyers and sellers who adjusted their expectations to lower prices are doing very well.

What do you see in the West Vancouver market for 2021?

I'm seeing more of the same. In times of uncertainty, real estate is the best place to park your money. You can live in it, you can rent it out. It gives stability.

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Clara Hartree presents

This is the prettiest combination of home and garden. Two-level, 2,800 sq. ft. bright Tudor style home where all main rooms open to lovely patios and gardens. Sunny, gorgeous, beautifully updated over the years, this is the home many are looking for. 4 bedrooms up. Walk to shopping and schools.

Features and amenities:

• Private Setting
• Recreation Nearby
• Shopping Nearby
• Ski Hill Nearby

Address: 4850 Caulfeild Ct, Upper Caulfeild – West Vancouver, BC V7W 3B3

Price: CA$ $2,280,000

For more information, please contact Clara Hartree at 604-889-9977 or info@clarahartree.com.

Clara Hartree is the exclusive agent representing the lower Mainland of British Columbia including Vancouver, West Vancouver, and North Vancouver real estate markets as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of her listings here.

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How did the third quarter of 2020 real estate perform in West Vancouver?

The third quarter has been as busy as before the pandemic in early 2020. Prices have come down, interest rates are at all-time lows, and uncertainty is fueling a flight to hard assets, namely real estate.

How has your market been doing so far this year compared to this time last year?

In spite of the pandemic, 2020 has been much more active than 2019.

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Do you expect a more or less active 4th quarter for this year than previous years?

It's hard to predict, with elections in our Province and in the US but the present activity indicates a turn into a seller's market. An increased sale of detached homes is finally unlocking the waterfront condo market. I sold two of my oceanfront listings for fair prices ($.2.6 and $2.3) or just over $1500/ sq ft. I am looking for listings in the $3 million range for some of my buyers. No inventory!

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Clara Hartree presents

This is a perfect home for the new reality - 7 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms including a registered Airbnb suite, and potential for a 2 bedroom in-law suite with separate entrance on the ground level. Literally 2 blocks from Dundarave beach, restaurants, shopping, banking, schools. All main rooms open to level gardens, a hot tub and lovely outdoor sitting areas. A bonus is a city and ocean view from the second level.

Address: 2538 Kings Ave, Dundarave – West Vancouver, BC V7V 4T9

Price:  CA$ $3,790,000

For more information, please contact Clara Hartree at 604-889-9977 or info@clarahartree.com.

Clara Hartree is the exclusive agent representing the lower Mainland of British Columbia including Vancouver, West Vancouver, and North Vancouver real estate markets as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of her listings here.

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What is a safe investment?

Governments are printing money. As a result money will be worth less and less. So, how do we protect ourselves?  Frank Giustra said on Michael Campbell's show: Buy Gold. I understand. Others say buy bitcoin. For me it has always been buy real estate. You live in it, you can rent it out, you can grow vegetables… and even though sometimes prices go down, like right now, that creates opportunities. I just sold 3094 Procter because several buyers recognized the value of unique and special. The price was lower than in 2017. Interest rates are super low and prices are lower than 3 years ago, what better timing?

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How have times changed for rates since a few decades ago?

Back when inflation was a threat, my dad sold the family vineyards in the north of Portugal and immediately put the money into rental condos in Lisbon. When I lived and worked in Rio, in the 80's - inflation in Brazil was 1000%. Alcan (a multinational from Quebec that had a holding company in Brazil, it has since been bought by another multinational - Rio Tinto) had a money market guy who collected our paychecks on Friday and put the money into the overnight markets until Monday, when I usually would go to a currency exchange and get it into $US.

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What was your first sale in West Vancouver? How have prices changed since then?

My first sale in West Van in 1986 was a house in Dundarave for $143,000. I predicted that soon it would be worth $500,000. A few years later I thought that people were overpaying at $800,000. In 1987, I had a listing on Westhill for $350,000 - a Tudor with a view of the city and harbor. The kind of property now sells around $4 million. I had people coming in and saying they would not buy because prices would come down. At the same time I had buyers moving in from California because they wanted their kids to be educated in Vancouver. They bought a house instead of renting which was their initial idea.  Two years later they told me they wished they had bought five or more. In 1989, Hong Kong buyers started to come in ahead of the crowds to prepare for the changeover in 1997. Some realtors were showing them 10 houses and asking, “So, which one do you want?” The answer was, "I'll buy all 10."

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Stunning architectural transformation by award winning Jamie A. Martin Designs Ltd. This recently renovated West Coast contemporary is designed to bring the outdoors in. Bright & airy, the numerous over-sized windows optimize natural light providing brightness with exposed structural beams that support the modern roof-line. The park-like treed outlook has views to Bowen Island & Eagle Bluffs with a ten-minute walk to Eagle Harbour beach & a few minutes drive to Lighthouse & Whytecliffe Parks. 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, office, workshop, 2 car attached garage plus 2 more open parking. Potential for a basement suite with a separate entrance, radiant floor heat throughout, ample storage & a 200-amp electrical service with 2 distribution panels that provide plenty of extra capacity. This house has it all!

3 Bathrooms, 4 Bedrooms

Lot Size : 15,247 sq. ft.

Address: 5535 Greenleaf Rd, West Vancouver, BC V7W 1N5

Price:  CA$ 2,690,000

For more information, please contact Clara Hartree at 604-889-9977 or info@clarahartree.com.

Clara Hartree is the exclusive agent representing the lower Mainland of British Columbia including Vancouver, West Vancouver, and North Vancouver real estate markets as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of her listings here.

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What is West Vancouver?

West Vancouver is a very high end enclave of Vancouver. We have the highest prices and also the highest incomes in Canada.

How long have you serviced the area’s real estate market?

34 years (since Expo year in 1986).

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What makes it such a special place to live in for residents?

Access to Vancouver is along the Lions Gate Bridge, very similar to the Golden Gate in San Francisco. If you keep driving North you get to Alaska!   (At the moment our borders with the US are closed because BC has been very good at containing the virus, as opposed to the US. Many US tourists are coming here claiming that they are driving to Alaska

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How has the market performed in July and August?

Any new developments/homes that have captured more demand than others? Why?

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Fabulous opportunity on Bowen Island. Built 10 years ago, these 2 homes sit on a SUNNY southern exposed 50,520 sq. ft. lot. Upon arrival, you’re first greeted by a self contained 1,389 sq.ft. coach/gatehouse. Continue further through the gated entrance to the main house, a 2,643 sq.ft. custom home built with attention to detail rarely seen, incorporating treasured pieces from around the globe. Large covered patio opens to a flat lawn & gazebo. Quiet, peaceful, semi-waterfront lot with beautiful ocean VIEWS. Lovingly tended garden with rare trees & plantings including many apple varieties & extensive water irrigation system. Perfect set-up for extended/2 families. Truly special!

Address: 925 Arbutus Bay Ln, Bowen Island, BC V0N 1G2

Price:  CA$ 2,800,000

For more information, please contact Clara Hartree at 604-889-9977 or info@clarahartree.com.

Clara Hartree is the exclusive agent representing the lower Mainland of British Columbia including Vancouver, West Vancouver, and North Vancouver real estate markets as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of her listings here.

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Clara Hartree presents

It’s very rare that a high floor comes up for sale on the WATERFRONT in upscale Waterford. This condo was completely updated in 2013, including new EGlass windows, new walls and new insulation, new plumbing, new kitchen, new baths, new floor coverings, updated electrical. In-floor heating in kitchen, baths and enclosed balconies. This is one of very few units that has a wood-burning fireplace. So inviting in the winter! 2 large parking spots and a huge storage locker partly used as a wine cellar. And even more amazing ocean, city and bridge VIEWS from the 16th floor! Custom renovation by Upward Construction.

Address: 1602-1972 Bellevue Avenue, West Vancouver, BC V7V 1B5

Price: 2,790,000 CAD

For more information, please contact Clara Hartree at 604-889-9977 or info@clarahartree.com.

Clara Hartree is the exclusive agent representing the lower Mainland of British Columbia including Vancouver, West Vancouver, and North Vancouver real estate markets as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of her listings here.

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The second quarter of 2020 has been entirely during the quarantine. Vancouver was never in total lockdown, as realtors are considered an essential service, and we had no problem showing our listings as long as buyers and realtors respected basic mask and no-touching protocols. Buyers continued to look because it's a fun, normal thing to do. They contacted us and looked. And bought. Of course, there were "COVID" offers. Those who need to sell take them, [but] most West Vancouver sellers don't. Prices have not gone down. Maybe in the future. The number of active listings is almost half of what it would normally be at this time of year. That keeps the market stable and slightly in favor of sellers, in some areas.

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For more information, please contact Clara Hartree at 604-889-9977 or info@clarahartree.com.

Clara Hartree is the exclusive agent representing the lower Mainland of British Columbia including Vancouver, West Vancouver, and North Vancouver real estate markets as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of her listings here.

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