Please come with any questions you may have. In the meantime you can take a virtual tour of this Lower Lonsdale Condo for sale.

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Michael Giesbrecht
Prudential Sussex Realty - West Vancouver

Top floor, 2 bed/2bath plus den condo is located just steps to sea bus, shops and cafes. This updated open plan design condo is located in a very well managed complex. Features include: s/s appliances, hardwood flooring, tile backsplash, large master bedroom with en-suite, den, insuite laundry, crown molding and so much more. Secure parking and 1 storage locker. Dogs and cats welcome.

Cozy and bright split-level family home on quiet Seymour area. 4 bedrooms and 3 full baths. Living room with rock fireplace & vaulted ceiling. Kitchen with oak cabinets, gas stove, oven & skylight. Spacious sunken family room with sliding door leading to private level backyard. Master bedroom with full ensuite, vaulted ceiling & huge balcony. Recently updated 2nd bath with 2 good sized bedrooms. Central alarm, vacuum system, thermal windows and more. Crawl space with lots of storage, workshop, storage shed. 4th bedroom could be student studio. Completely fenced sunny & private garden. Double garage, level driveway with extra parking. Close to shopping, Capilano University, trail, transit and all amenities.

With home-theatre technology evolving and prices lowering over the last decade, the concept has evolved from luxury to near necessity for many households. It’s the place where the family comes together to be entertained, and is the most occupied room in the house after the kitchen and family room. It’s become the focal point for entertaining and showcasing expansive, crystal clear flatscreens and impressive components. It’s why many homebuyers are looking for houses with home-theatre spaces or extra rooms to create one.

“Home theatre is a way for the homeowner to bring all these cool new pieces of technology together and fit them seamlessly into their lifestyle,” said David Start, vice president of theatre-furniture manufacturer California House. “You have Apple, Netflix and now Amazon—all these big tech companies with really fantastic products. Home theatre allows you to integrate these products into the way you live.”

There are several ways one can make the home theatre room more appealing prior to showing a home.

Start by cleaning all surfaces, keeping wiring as discrete as possible and storing electronics that may look sloppy due to wires or size. Also, although having lots of seating space is practical in a media room, it may be a good thing to reduce the number of sofas to give a spacious look to the room.

“I think a media room does add value, however, it is truly a personal preference based upon what the buyer wants and/or is looking for in a home,” said Teresa Cwik of Showcase Staging. “I have seen a lot of these rooms staged and in my professional opinion I believe the room should be staged with appropriate media room furniture, such as theatre seating.”

There are a number of smart furniture choices to make the room look better and create the movie environment that so many desire.               

“Customers are looking for furniture that will present their TV in style while concealing many of the other components—DVDs, gaming consoles, speakers—neatly out of sight,” explained David Adams, marketing director for home-theatre furniture manufacturer BDI. “Unique features that are integrated into better home theatre furniture include hidden wheels, flow-through ventilation, adjustable shelves, built-in media or speaker storage, and integrated cable management systems.”

Indeed, we’re in the golden age of gadgets and components. Rooms focused on technology can be just as appealing to today’s homebuyer as a large bathroom or walk-in closet.

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View this recently sold Condo or see all my home sales

View this recently sold Condo or see all my home sales

TREELYN is a well-managed complex in Lynn Valley. Top floor 2 bedroom corner unit. Original owner. Exceptionally well priced for your decorating ideas. 2 year old front loading GE washer/dryer, all white, clean & in good working order. Appliances including built in micro wave, cozy gas fireplace, extra large balcony with access from living & bedrooms. Features a pretty outlook over the courtyard for quiet & privacy. In suite laundry, guest suite $20, bike/freezer room & workshop. No rentals allowed, 2 pets allowed. Age restriction 19+. Wallpaper removed and freshly painted.

There have been 228 sales since August 1st, with the average sale price during that time coming in at $2,333,151 and the median sale price being $1,882,000. The least expensive sale price so far this year was for a 3-bedroom west coast contemporary in Lions Bay for a little under $630,000 and the most expensive so far this year was for a 6-bedroom, 10,000 square foot beauty in Caulfeild with stunning views, for a little under  $11,000,000.

With 437 West Vancouver homes currently for sale and taking into account 86 sales last month, there is currently a 5 month supply of homes, meaning the Absorption Rate is 5.0.  The Absorption Rate is the ability of the real estate market to absorb or sell all of the houses for sale in a given amount of time.  A supply of 3 months or less (a.k.a. an absorption rate of 3 or less) generally favours sellers and a supply of 6 months or more generally favours buyers.  This is a snapshot of West Vancouver overall and one would want to drill down a little deeper in individual neighbourhoods where one was interested in purchasing.

Number of Bedrooms in Current West Vancouver Homes For Sale:
There are 2 one (1) bedroom homes
There are 14 two (2) bedroom homes
There are 92 three (3) bedroom homes
There are 149 four (4) bedroom homes
There are 107 five (5) bedroom homes
There are 58 six (6) bedroom homes
There are 8 seven (7) bedroom homes
There are 1 eight (8) bedroom homes
There are 1 nine (9) bedroom homes
There are 0 ten (10) bedroom homes
There are 0 eleven (11) bedroom homes

Price Range of Current West Vancouver Homes For Sale:
There are currently 25 homes priced under $1 million in West Vancouver.
$ < 100,000 - 0 homes
$ 100,000 - $200,000 -  0  homes
$ 200,000 - $300,000 – 1
$ 300,000 - $400,000 – 0
$ 400,000 - $500,000 – 0
$ 500,000 - $600,000 – 0
$ 600,000 - $700,000 – 1
$ 700,000 - $800,000 – 3
$ 800,000 - $900,000 – 9
$ 900,000 - $1,000,000 – 11
$ 1 - 1.1 million – 10
$ 1.1 - 1.2 million – 9
$ 1.2 - 1.3 million – 16
$ 1.3 - 1.4 million – 21
$ 1.4 - 1.5 million – 16
$ 1.5 - 1.75 million – 37
$ 1.75 - 2.0 million – 47
$ 2.0 - 2.5 million – 43
$ 2.5 - 3.0 million – 45
$ 3.0 - 4.0 million – 65
$ 4.0 - 5.0 million – 32
$ 5.0 - 6.0 million – 22
$ 6.0 - 7.0 million – 11
$ 7.0 - 10.0 million – 16
> $10 million – 19

West Vancouver Homes For Sale By Community:
Altamont - 11 homes for sale
Ambleside – 50
Bayridge – 15
British Properties – 53
Canterbury – 9
Caulfeild – 31
Cedardale – 7
Chartwell – 17
Chelsea Park – 3
Cypress – 12
Cypress Park Estates – 11
Deer Ridge – 0
Dundarave – 21
Eagle Harbour – 22
Eagleridge – 4
Furry Creek – 12
Gleneagles – 12
Glenmore – 12
Horseshoe Bay – 9
Howe Sound – 12
Lions Bay – 28
Olde Caulfeild – 2
Panorama Village – 0
Park Royal – 5
Queens – 12
Rockridge – 4
Sandy Cove – 2
Sentinel Hill – 11
Upper Caulfeild – 2
West Bay – 12
Westhill – 8
Westmount – 16
Whitby Estates – 6
Whytecliff - 8

Great value in this superb two-bedroom home in desirable Park Place. Living here, a typical day might look like this: enjoying a morning cup of coffee on your balcony as the sun comes up, an easy walk across the street to pick up some groceries, a scrumptious lunch in your kitchen, a replenishing nap in one of your two bedrooms or on the couch in your living room, a refreshing swim in your indoor pool, a delicious dinner in your dining room and a challenging game of crib or bridge in one of the amenity rooms with your neighbours to complete your day. The next day, repeat or make up something new. It's all up to you. This is a great place to call home! Call today for an appointment.

Please come with any questions you may have. In the meantime you can take a virtual tour of this Upper Lonsdale Condo for sale.

As always please do not hesitate to give me a call at if I can answer any questions before the open house, or if you would like to book a private showing.

Michael Giesbrecht
Prudential Sussex Realty - West Vancouver

There have been 325 sales since June 1st, with the average sale price during that time coming in at $2,344,259 and the median sale price being $1,930,000. The least expensive sale price so far this year was for a 3-bedroom west coast contemporary in Lions Bay for a little under $630,000 and the most expensive so far this year was for a 6-bedroom, 10,000 square foot beauty in Caulfeild with stunning views, for a little under  $11,000,000.

With 478 West Vancouver homes currently for sale and taking into account 69 sales last month, there is currently a 7 month supply of homes, meaning the Absorption Rate is 7.0.  The Absorption Rate is the ability of the real estate market to absorb or sell all of the houses for sale in a given amount of time.  A supply of 3 months or less (a.k.a. an absorption rate of 3 or less) generally favours sellers and a supply of 6 months or more generally favours buyers.  This is a snapshot of West Vancouver overall and one would want to drill down a little deeper in individual neighbourhoods where one was interested in purchasing.

Number of Bedrooms in Current West Vancouver Homes For Sale:
There are 0 one (1) bedroom homes
There are 17 two (2) bedroom homes
There are 107 three (3) bedroom homes
There are 172 four (4) bedroom homes
There are 108 five (5) bedroom homes
There are 56 six (6) bedroom homes
There are 10 seven (7) bedroom homes
There are 2 eight (8) bedroom homes
There are 1 nine (9) bedroom homes
There are 0 ten (10) bedroom homes
There are 0 eleven (11) bedroom homes

Price Range of Current West Vancouver Homes For Sale:
There are currently 33 homes priced under $1 million in West Vancouver.
$ < 100,000 - 0 homes
$ 100,000 - $200,000 -  0  homes
$ 200,000 - $300,000 – 0
$ 300,000 - $400,000 – 0
$ 400,000 - $500,000 – 0
$ 500,000 - $600,000 – 0
$ 600,000 - $700,000 – 0
$ 700,000 - $800,000 – 6
$ 800,000 - $900,000 – 8
$ 900,000 - $1,000,000 – 19
$ 1 - 1.1 million – 13
$ 1.1 - 1.2 million – 19
$ 1.2 - 1.3 million – 18
$ 1.3 - 1.4 million – 21
$ 1.4 - 1.5 million – 24
$ 1.5 - 1.75 million – 46
$ 1.75 - 2.0 million – 45
$ 2.0 - 2.5 million – 51
$ 2.5 - 3.0 million – 56
$ 3.0 - 4.0 million – 61
$ 4.0 - 5.0 million – 27
$ 5.0 - 6.0 million – 22
$ 6.0 - 7.0 million – 12
$ 7.0 - 10.0 million – 17
> $10 million – 18

West Vancouver Homes For Sale By Community:
Altamont - 17 homes for sale
Ambleside – 49
Bayridge – 19
British Properties – 61
Canterbury – 9
Caulfeild – 34
Cedardale – 6
Chartwell – 14
Chelsea Park – 4
Cypress – 10
Cypress Park Estates – 14
Deer Ridge – 1
Dundarave – 27
Eagle Harbour – 27
Eagleridge – 6
Furry Creek – 16
Gleneagles – 11
Glenmore – 16
Horseshoe Bay – 7
Howe Sound – 12
Lions Bay – 33
Olde Caulfeild – 3
Panorama Village – 1
Park Royal – 4
Queens – 14
Rockridge – 4
Sandy Cove – 3
Sentinel Hill – 12
Upper Caulfeild – 2
West Bay – 11
Westhill – 6
Westmount – 16
Whitby Estates – 5
Whytecliff - 6

Please come with any questions you may have. In the meantime you can take a virtual tour of this Upper Lonsdale Condo for sale.

As always please do not hesitate to give me a call at if I can answer any questions before the open house, or if you would like to book a private showing.

Michael Giesbrecht
Prudential Sussex Realty - West Vancouver

For anyone who has bought a home (never mind facilitated the transaction), you know firsthand how spending doesn't end at the point of purchase – typically there are moving costs, renovations and shopping for new appliances, furnishings and household items. In addition, real estate transactions require fees for professional services and taxes and fees to government.

This ancillary spending or money spent by purchasers on items other than the actual house and land only reflects what is spent after a house is bought or sold on the MLS®. It does not factor in construction costs of new homes or the renovations or improvements sellers may make to their homes to prepare them for sale.

In BC, ancillary spending per household is the highest of any region in the country at $59,675. The next closest region is Ontario at $40,350 followed by Quebec at $36,000. One reason it is so high in BC and Ontario is due to land transfer taxes.
The impact on the local economy is significant. The average new household in BC will spend $2,750 to move, $6,650 on furniture and $10,400 on renovations. New homeowners also spend on average over $2,300 on household improvements such as bedding, towels, lighting fixtures, tools, blinds, etc. And, we pay on average over $9,000 in taxes – over 40 per cent more than our next closest neighbour Ontario, where taxes come in at $5,150.

All this spending generates employment. As indicated above, MLS® home transactions produce multiple thousands of direct jobs – e.g. real estate, construction and appliance sectors – and indirect jobs (industries that provide goods and services to the first group) – e.g. manufacturers of raw materials to produce building products used in home renovations or computers used by financial and real estate service firms.

BC experiences the highest relative job impact of any province. The sale and purchase of MLS® homes in BC generates 34,595 direct and indirect jobs – nearly one in 65 jobs across the entire province, much higher than the national average of one in 109 jobs.

- from REBGV

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If home is where the heart is, your heart belongs in this lovely two-bedroom home on a quiet country road in Roberts Creek. A five minute walk from the beach, just steps from the forest and situated in its own park-like setting, living here will allow you to enjoy long evening dinners on your deck, eating fresh fish and organic vegetables from the local market and finishing your meal with berries picked from your own yard. When inside you will likely spend most of it in the living room and the 10 foot ceiling, hardwood floor and expansive south-facing windows make that experience all the more enjoyable. Call today for a private viewing.

Please come with any questions you may have. In the meantime you can take a virtual tour of this Upper Lonsdale Condo for sale.

As always please do not hesitate to give me a call at if I can answer any questions before the open house, or if you would like to book a private showing.

Michael Giesbrecht
Prudential Sussex Realty - West Vancouver

If home is where the heart is, your heart belongs in this lovely two-bedroom home on a quiet country road in Roberts Creek. A five minute walk from the beach, just steps from the forest and situated in its own park-like setting, you will enjoy long evening dinners on your deck, eating fresh fish and organic vegetables from the local market and capping your meal with berries picked from your own yard. When inside you will likely spend most of it in the living room and the 10 foot ceiling, hardwood floor and expansive south-facing windows make that experience all the more enjoyable. Call today for a private viewing.

Please come with any questions you may have. In the meantime you can take a virtual tour of this Upper Lonsdale Condo for sale.

As always please do not hesitate to give me a call at if I can answer any questions before the open house, or if you would like to book a private showing.

Michael Giesbrecht
Prudential Sussex Realty - West Vancouver

There have been 88 sales since May 1st, with the average sale price for a 1-bedroom during that time coming in at $536,659 and the median sale price at $575,000. For 2-bedrooms, the average sale price was $1,402,327 and the median sale price was $1,065,000.  The least expensive sale price so far this year for a 1-bedroom was for a 431 square foot renovated suite with mountain views for under $235,000 and the most expensive so far this year was for an 1,100 square foot home with ocean views in a newer building in Dundarave for the mid 800’s.  The least expensive sale price so far this year for a 2-bedroom was for a 728 square foot home in an older building in Ambleside for $360,000 and the most expensive so far this year was for a 2,400 square foot Dundarave home with sweeping ocean views and exquisite finishings for $5,000,000.

With 23 West Vancouver 1-bedroom condos currently for sale and taking into account 6 sales last month, there is currently a 4 month supply of homes, meaning the absorption rate is 4.0.  With 73 West Vancouver 2-bedroom homes for sale and taking into account 15 sales last month, there is currently a 5 month supply of those homes, with an Absorption Rate of 5.0.  The Absorption Rate is the ability of the real estate market to absorb or sell all of the houses for sale in a given amount of time.  A supply of 3 months or less (a.k.a. an Absorption Rate of 3 or less) generally favours sellers and a supply of 6 months or more generally favours buyers.  This is a snapshot of condos in West Vancouver overall and one would want to drill down deeper in individual neighbourhoods where one was interested in purchasing.

Number of Bedrooms in Current West Vancouver Condominium Homes For Sale:
There are 4 studio homes
There are 23 one (1) bedroom homes
There are 73 two (2) bedroom homes
There are 21 three (3) bedroom homes
There is 6 four (4) bedroom homes

Price Range of Current West Vancouver Condominium Homes For Sale:
There are currently 24 two-bedroom homes priced under $750,000 in West Vancouver and 13 one-bedroom homes priced under $400,000.
$ < 100,000 - 0 homes
$ 100,000 - $200,000 -  0  homes
$ 200,000 - $300,000 – 6
$ 300,000 - $350,000 – 5
$ 350,000 - $400,000 – 4
$ 400,000 - $450,000 – 7
$ 450,000 - $500,000 – 3
$ 500,000 - $550,000 – 2
$ 550,000 - $600,000 – 4
$600,000 - $650,000 - 3
$650,000 - $700,000 - 8
$700,000 - $750,000 - 7
$750,000 - $800,000 – 5
$800,000 - $850,000 - 4
$850,000 - $900,000 - 4
$ 900,000 - $950,000 – 6
$950,000 - $1 million - 3
$ 1 - 1.1 million – 10
$ 1.1 - 1.2 million – 4
$ 1.2 - 1.3 million – 10
$ 1.3 - 1.4 million – 6
$ 1.4 - 1.5 million – 8
$ 1.5 - 1.75 million – 6
$ 1.75 - 2.0 million – 2
$ 2.0 - 2.5 million – 0
$ 2.5 - 3.0 million – 2
$ 3.0 - 4.0 million – 3
$ 4.0 - 5.0 million – 2
$ 5.0 - 6.0 million – 1
$ 6.0 - 7.0 million – 2
$ 7.0 - 10.0 million – 1
> $10 million - 0

West Vancouver Condominium Homes For Sale By Community:
Altamont -  1 home for sale
Ambleside – 40
Bayridge – 0
British Properties – 0
Canterbury – 0
Caulfeild – 0
Cedardale – 2
Chartwell – 0
Chelsea Park – 1
Cypress – 0
Cypress Park Estates – 9
Deer Ridge - 2
Dundarave – 21
Eagle Harbour –0
Eagleridge – 0
Furry Creek – 5
Gleneagles – 0
Glenmore – 0
Horseshoe Bay – 3
Howe Sound – 0
Lions Bay – 1
Olde Caulfeild – 0
Panorama Village – 8
Park Royal – 13
Queens – 0
Rockridge – 0
Sandy Cove – 0
Sentinel Hill – 0
Upper Caulfeild – 0
West Bay – 0
Westhill – 0
Westmount – 0
Whitby Estates – 5
Whytecliff - 0