The market is expected to increase 6% in 2007, down from an 18% increase this year.  Yes, the market is slowing down, but it's sort of like a Ferrari taking a corner, it HAD to slow down.  Real estate prices are NOT going down in Vancouver.  They are simply going up slower than the last (record) year.   An $18,000 return on a $300,000 purchase is still a very good return on your investment.  Especially if you buy with 5% down! The market will go up and down, and regardless of whether you own or not you'll always need a roof over your head.  Buying real estate was tough this last little while, but now it's MUCH easier than in the past 4 years.  The number of listings are up and prices are being reduced across the board (most were over priced to begin with...) and buyers can now take thei... 11/14/2006

Here are a few great Realtor sponsored charitabale campaigns going on here in Vancouver. We are some of the luckiest people in the world. Share a little of what you have this year. CHRISTMAS TOY DRIVE for the Royal LePage Shelter Foundation (supporting shelters for battered women with children). Be Santa for an unfortuntate child this Christmas! Bring an unwrapped toy to the office here at 5970 Eat Boulevard in Vacouver or give me a call and I will arrange to have it picked up. All donations must be in by November 30thAs well we are always collecting your old cell phones, cell phone batteries, old handheld electronic devices and inkjet or laser printer cartridges in support of the Shelter Foundation. They too can be dropped off at the office or give me a call for pick-up. The Blanket Dr... 11/14/2006

Here's a sample of the Weekly Real Estate Update that goes out to over 2500 people a week.  To have your property featured here, contact us!==============================================The Harris Team - Weekly Real Estate Update November 6, 2006==============================================Our office is now officially up and running and open for business! The entire Harris Real Estate Team has moved into our new ground floor loft in the Mount Pleasant loft district.  It's located at 272 E. 4th Ave, suite 101.  It's on the corner and you can't miss us, so feel free to stop in and say hello if you're in the neighbourhood!  This week's newsletter is packed with information, including a new category of listings: Assignments of Contract.  Want to know what that is?  Email me your questions;... 11/07/2006