It’s been a long time since I posted the attached list. Here are the 10 attached properties in Metro Vancouver (Vancouver West, Vancouver East, Burnaby, Richmond, North Vancouver and West Vancouver) that changed their price or were relisted under a new MLS number the previous 4 weeks AND have dropped the largest percentage overall from their original asking price.
Number 1 on the list is looking at a loss of $400K and 20% in under 3 years IF they get asking…
#10 ) Address:# 223 8860 NO 1 RD, Boyd Park, Richmond
February 15, 2008 |
V688944 |
$308,000 |
$0 |
0% |
March 12, 2008 |
V688944 |
$328,000 |
$0 |
0% |
April 16, 2008 |
V688944 |
$308,000 |
$-20,000 |
-6% |
July 01, 2008 |
V688944 |
$298,000 |
$-30,000 |
-9% |
July 31, 2008 |
V688944 |
removed after 167 days |
January 05, 2013 |
V983504 |
$249,000 |
$-79,000 |
-24% |
April 18, 2013 |
V983504 |
$228,000 |
$-100,000 |
-30% |

Current Days on Market: 118 (0.32years)
Current ‘Official’ Days on Market: 118
2012 Assessment: $220,700
2011 Assessment: $269,500
Desperation Score: 11.3
Assessment takes an almost 20% hit in one year. A unit in the neighbouring building is also on the list
APPLE GREENE. Very clean and nice 3-Bedroom CORNER UNIT with extra windows and extra light looking north & east. Very quiet. Close to shopping, schools and buses. Social Clubhouse & pool. Maintenance is deceiving as it includes hotwater heat and municipal utility bill (about $60 a month). One of the better buys in Richmond today.
#9 ) Address:# 3801 1199 MARINASIDE CR, Yaletown, Vancouver West
January 29, 2010 |
V806717 |
$10,000,000 |
$0 |
0% |
January 28, 2011 |
V806717 |
removed after 364 days |
March 10, 2011 |
V874363 |
$10,000,000 |
$0 |
0% |
May 06, 2011 |
V874363 |
removed after 57 days |
June 02, 2011 |
V891490 |
$8,900,000 |
$-1,100,000 |
-11% |
September 01, 2011 |
V891490 |
removed after 91 days |
November 24, 2011 |
V920696 |
$7,980,000 |
$-2,020,000 |
-20% |
June 01, 2012 |
V920696 |
removed after 190 days |
June 13, 2012 |
V955991 |
$7,450,000 |
$-2,550,000 |
-26% |
September 01, 2012 |
V955991 |
$6,400,000 |
$-3,600,000 |
-36% |
September 19, 2012 |
V955991 |
removed after 98 days |
March 29, 2013 |
V997765 |
$6,900,000 |
$-3,100,000 |
-31% |

Current Days on Market: 35 (0.10years)
Current ‘Official’ Days on Market: 35
2012 Assessment: $5,757,000
2011 Assessment: $6,339,000
Desperation Score: 22.7
“lrge” – couldn’t add an “a”??? Down $3 million but still $1.1 million over assessment after it dropped $600K from last year. Despite dropping $600K they decided to relist at a price $500K higher than it failed to sell for last year.
This spectacular and magnificent, completely re-done, waterfront Penthouse offers top quality finishings throughout and is the perfect home for individuals looking for more than the average run of the mill space. 360 degree views,5234 sqft of interior space & a combined 1125 sqft of outdoor space, this home will please the most prestigious buyer. Offering 3 lrge bedrooms, den, entertainment sized dining, living & family rms (25′ ceilings), gourmet kitchen, wine cellar and so much more. The Master Bdrm has a huge walk-in closet/dressing area and a spa inspired ensuite you’ve never seen the likes of before. 4 parking, storage, rooftop hot tub – there is so much here to see, call today for your private appt to view.
#8 ) Address:# 301 168 POWELL ST, Downtown, Vancouver East
December 20, 2009 |
V801434 |
$618,800 |
$0 |
0% |
March 06, 2010 |
V801434 |
$599,000 |
$-19,800 |
-3% |
May 21, 2010 |
V801434 |
removed after 152 days |
March 17, 2011 |
V875921 |
$489,000 |
$-129,800 |
-21% |
June 02, 2011 |
V875921 |
$469,000 |
$-149,800 |
-24% |
August 16, 2011 |
V875921 |
removed after 152 days |
April 18, 2012 |
V943833 |
$469,000 |
$-149,800 |
-24% |
January 01, 2013 |
V943833 |
removed after 258 days |
March 16, 2013 |
V996114 |
$429,900 |
$-188,900 |
-31% |
April 18, 2013 |
V996114 |
$416,900 |
$-201,900 |
-33% |

Current Days on Market: 380 (1.04years)
Current ‘Official’ Days on Market: 48
2012 Assessment: $424,000
2011 Assessment: $414,000
Desperation Score: 13.5
SMART Gastown Living. This 992 sq ft 2 bedroom, 1 bath with huge living room with a Den that can be a third bedroom. Very bright with laminate bamboo flooring throughout & faces south. Enjoy living in this district bordering historic Gastown. Minutes to all your shopping, restaurants & transit. All measurements are approximate, buyer to verify if important. Easy to show.
#7 ) Address:905 E 15TH AV, Mount Pleasant, Vancouver East
October 06, 2011 |
V914244 |
$698,000 |
$0 |
0% |
February 21, 2012 |
V914244 |
$668,000 |
$-30,000 |
-4% |
April 13, 2012 |
V914244 |
removed after 190 days |
April 16, 2012 |
V943709 |
$598,000 |
$-100,000 |
-14% |
July 12, 2012 |
V943709 |
$568,000 |
$-130,000 |
-19% |
October 30, 2012 |
V943709 |
$498,000 |
$-200,000 |
-29% |
March 28, 2013 |
V943709 |
removed after 346 days |
March 31, 2013 |
V998388 |
$468,000 |
$-230,000 |
-33% |

Current Days on Market: 575 (1.58years)
Current ‘Official’ Days on Market: 33
2012 Assessment: $460,000
2011 Assessment: $518,000
Desperation Score: 24.4
New build has been listed for 1.5 years and is now down 33%. Assessment dropped over 10% in its first year
Very quiet Mount Pleasant location close to everything. Beautiful ground floor unit in a half duplex with open floor plan. 2 bedrooms with full bath. All on one level this beauty boasts a stunning kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances including gas range, gleaning engineering wood, radiant in floor heat and superb finishing detailing around window and doors. Outdoor space includes front Eastern patio and large backyard with garden space. Parking space off lane. This home shows like a display suite. Act fast!
#6 ) Address:# 1A 1596 W 14TH AV, Fairview, Vancouver West
October 06, 2006 |
V609349 |
$7,500,000 |
$0 |
0% |
October 31, 2006 |
V609349 |
removed after 25 days |
May 19, 2007 |
V648335 |
$6,500,000 |
$-1,000,000 |
-13% |
December 06, 2007 |
V648335 |
$5,999,000 |
$-1,501,000 |
-20% |
April 24, 2008 |
V648335 |
removed after 341 days |
May 04, 2008 |
V706104 |
$5,999,000 |
$-1,501,000 |
-20% |
November 06, 2008 |
V706104 |
$4,900,000 |
$-2,600,000 |
-35% |
December 16, 2008 |
V706104 |
removed after 226 days |
February 13, 2009 |
V752579 |
$4,800,000 |
$-2,700,000 |
-36% |
October 01, 2009 |
V752579 |
removed after 230 days |
November 19, 2009 |
V798083 |
$4,800,000 |
$-2,700,000 |
-36% |
May 30, 2010 |
V798083 |
removed after 192 days |
June 13, 2010 |
V834935 |
$4,500,000 |
$-3,000,000 |
-40% |
November 22, 2010 |
V834935 |
removed after 162 days |
October 14, 2012 |
V976636 |
$5,480,000 |
$-2,020,000 |
-27% |
January 11, 2013 |
V976636 |
removed after 89 days |
April 29, 2013 |
V1003791 |
$4,999,000 |
$-2,501,000 |
-33% |

Current Days on Market: 201 (0.55years)
Current ‘Official’ Days on Market: 4
2012 Assessment: $4,051,000
2011 Assessment: $4,034,000
Desperation Score: 15.9
“nezzanine” and still a million over assessment and a $4800/month maintenance!
A two-storey living room with nezzanine and stunning onyx fireplace set the tone in this amazing 4,300 SqFt two-level townhome at the incomparable Kingswood. Recently renovated state-of-the-art kitchen and bathrooms introduce contemporary finishes to the classic European-style of this luxurious 3-bedroom/5-bathroom home. The lavish living, dining, family rooms, kitchen with eating area and panelled office all open to a spectacular lushly landscaped 6,700 SqFt wrap-around terrace with firepit. Features include chevron-pattern hardwood floors, gracious marble foyer, SubZero & Gaggenau appliances, His & Hers walk-in closets & bathrooms, private elevator & 3-car attached garage. 1st class 24-hour concierge service, pets welcome. The best of the best, all within steps of South Granville shops, restaurants and galleries.
#5 ) Address:# 119 8880 NO 1 RD, Boyd Park, Richmond
November 23, 2011 |
V920503 |
$315,000 |
$0 |
0% |
August 23, 2012 |
V920503 |
$295,000 |
$-20,000 |
-6% |
October 01, 2012 |
V920503 |
removed after 313 days |
October 05, 2012 |
V975120 |
$275,000 |
$-40,000 |
-13% |
December 04, 2012 |
V975120 |
removed after 60 days |
February 13, 2013 |
V989938 |
$245,800 |
$-69,200 |
-22% |
March 29, 2013 |
V989938 |
$229,800 |
$-85,200 |
-27% |
April 20, 2013 |
V989938 |
$209,800 |
$-105,200 |
-33% |

Current Days on Market: 527 (1.44years)
Current ‘Official’ Days on Market: 79
2012 Assessment: $212,900
2011 Assessment: $259,700
Desperation Score: 22.0
Another unit from this complex in Richmond which saw assessments drop almost 20% this past year
Great centrally located complex, 2 bedroom + den (which could be made into 3rd bedroom) with a nice layout. Comes with a fantastic recreation centre incl outdoor & indoor swimming pools, hot tub, sauna & guest suites. 2 pool tables. Maint includes HEAT & HOT WATER. Storage locker and washer/dryers on the same floor. 1 covered parking. Pets not allowed, rentals restricted.
#4 ) Address:# 1910 2024 FULLERTON AV, Pemberton, North Vancouver
October 05, 2006 |
V612835 |
$339,900 |
$0 |
0% |
October 17, 2006 |
V612835 |
removed after 12 days |
March 15, 2007 |
V635111 |
$389,900 |
$0 |
0% |
March 19, 2007 |
V635111 |
$399,900 |
$0 |
0% |
April 20, 2007 |
V635111 |
$385,500 |
$-14,400 |
-4% |
May 07, 2007 |
V635111 |
removed after 53 days |
May 11, 2007 |
V646651 |
$389,000 |
$-10,900 |
-3% |
May 16, 2007 |
V646651 |
$384,900 |
$-15,000 |
-4% |
June 02, 2007 |
V646651 |
$379,000 |
$-20,900 |
-5% |
July 16, 2007 |
V646651 |
removed after 66 days |
May 27, 2011 |
V890614 |
$495,500 |
$0 |
0% |
June 15, 2011 |
V890614 |
$449,500 |
$-46,000 |
-9% |
July 13, 2011 |
V890614 |
removed after 47 days |
April 14, 2012 |
V943207 |
$375,000 |
$-120,500 |
-24% |
May 25, 2012 |
V943207 |
removed after 41 days |
April 15, 2013 |
V1001201 |
$325,000 |
$-170,500 |
-34% |

Current Days on Market: 18 (0.05years)
Current ‘Official’ Days on Market: 18
2012 Assessment: $334,000
Desperation Score: 13.7
$170K and 34% in drops and it is finally below assessment
Fantastic view of ocean, bridge, Stanley Park and Capilano building rarely comes on the market. South facing with 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom. A must see!
#3 ) Address:# 422 666 LEG IN BOOT SQ, False Creek, Vancouver West
April 26, 2007 |
V643497 |
$700,000 |
$0 |
0% |
October 30, 2007 |
V643497 |
$680,000 |
$-20,000 |
-3% |
November 15, 2007 |
V643497 |
$650,000 |
$-50,000 |
-7% |
January 31, 2008 |
V643497 |
$599,000 |
$-101,000 |
-14% |
February 07, 2008 |
V643497 |
$539,000 |
$-161,000 |
-23% |
March 21, 2008 |
V643497 |
$498,000 |
$-202,000 |
-29% |
June 23, 2008 |
V643497 |
removed after 424 days |
June 25, 2008 |
V718415 |
$550,000 |
$-150,000 |
-21% |
September 30, 2008 |
V718415 |
removed after 97 days |
October 10, 2008 |
V738764 |
$450,000 |
$-250,000 |
-36% |
April 04, 2009 |
V738764 |
removed after 176 days |
March 05, 2010 |
V812944 |
$299,000 |
$-401,000 |
-57% |
May 21, 2010 |
V812944 |
removed after 77 days |
April 15, 2013 |
V1001055 |
$448,000 |
$-252,000 |
-36% |

Current Days on Market: 18 (0.05years)
Current ‘Official’ Days on Market: 18
2012 Assessment: $404,000
2011 Assessment: $410,000
Desperation Score: 4.0
Winner for the absolute worst building address in the history of the world. “666 Leg In Boot”??? Was built in the 70’s so you can probably blame this one on LSD
Sold in June 2010 for $299,000 – this is leased land so I wonder if it was renewed after this purchase or if the current owner did some sort of renovation. Either way it seems like they got a pretty good price is 2010
WONDERFUL WATERFRONT CONDO!In the heart of False Creek, this 2 bedroom corner unit has been completely renovated in 2010. New kitchen with granite counter tops, appliances & cabinets, new bathroom, tile & carpets. Corner unit with plenty of light and a generous balcony. Panoramic water VIEWS of False Creek, Vancouver sky line and North Shore mountains. Great quiet location in the center of the City City of Vancouver prepaid lease until 2036. Well maintained CONCRETE building with parking and 2 storage lockers.
#2 ) Address:# 512 3455 ASCOT PL, Collingwood, Vancouver East
February 23, 2011 |
V870937 |
$350,000 |
$0 |
0% |
March 02, 2011 |
V870937 |
$260,000 |
$-90,000 |
-26% |
January 01, 2012 |
V870937 |
removed after 312 days |
October 15, 2012 |
V976737 |
$239,800 |
$-110,200 |
-31% |
January 09, 2013 |
V976737 |
$235,800 |
$-114,200 |
-33% |
March 05, 2013 |
V976737 |
$226,800 |
$-123,200 |
-35% |
March 28, 2013 |
V976737 |
removed after 164 days |
May 01, 2013 |
V1004029 |
$216,000 |
$-134,000 |
-38% |
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Current Days on Market: 200 (0.55years)
Current ‘Official’ Days on Market: 2
2012 Assessment: $198,800
2011 Assessment: $200,600
Desperation Score: 13.8
38% in drops and still over assessment for a 20 year old apartment in East Van… lots more to go
A well kept unit in a healthy and wheelchair accessible building. Bright & clean 1 bdrm, 1 full bath with functional layout. 2011 Newly changed flooring for living room, dining room & bedroom. Also comes with a large 75 sqft balcony. Superconvenient location: Steps to bus &Joyce skytrain station.
#1 ) Address:# 2801 1455 HOWE ST, Yaletown, Vancouver West
December 23, 2006 |
V624261 |
$2,550,000 |
$0 |
0% |
April 01, 2007 |
V624261 |
removed after 99 days |
July 04, 2008 |
V720021 |
$3,580,000 |
$0 |
0% |
August 13, 2008 |
V720021 |
$3,380,000 |
$-200,000 |
-6% |
September 05, 2008 |
V720021 |
$3,230,000 |
$-350,000 |
-10% |
October 21, 2008 |
V720021 |
$3,080,000 |
$-500,000 |
-14% |
November 19, 2008 |
V720021 |
removed after 138 days |
November 22, 2008 |
V744531 |
$2,750,000 |
$-830,000 |
-23% |
January 07, 2009 |
V744531 |
$2,380,000 |
$-1,200,000 |
-34% |
February 07, 2009 |
V744531 |
removed after 77 days |
February 18, 2009 |
V753187 |
$2,280,000 |
$-1,300,000 |
-36% |
March 25, 2009 |
V753187 |
$2,150,000 |
$-1,430,000 |
-40% |
May 08, 2009 |
V753187 |
removed after 79 days |
July 12, 2009 |
V776474 |
$2,380,000 |
$-1,200,000 |
-34% |
October 16, 2009 |
V776474 |
$2,680,000 |
$-900,000 |
-25% |
November 21, 2009 |
V776474 |
removed after 132 days |
November 27, 2009 |
V799226 |
$2,550,000 |
$-1,030,000 |
-29% |
January 27, 2010 |
V799226 |
$2,480,000 |
$-1,100,000 |
-31% |
March 03, 2010 |
V799226 |
$2,388,000 |
$-1,192,000 |
-33% |
March 26, 2010 |
V799226 |
removed after 119 days |
April 01, 2010 |
V818938 |
$2,288,000 |
$-1,292,000 |
-36% |
May 12, 2010 |
V818938 |
removed after 41 days |
July 11, 2010 |
V841466 |
$1,998,000 |
$-1,582,000 |
-44% |
February 17, 2011 |
V841466 |
removed after 221 days |
July 21, 2012 |
V963211 |
$1,988,000 |
$-1,592,000 |
-44% |
October 14, 2012 |
V963211 |
$1,888,800 |
$-1,691,200 |
-47% |
October 15, 2012 |
V963211 |
removed after 86 days |
October 17, 2012 |
V976933 |
$1,888,800 |
$-1,691,200 |
-47% |
November 29, 2012 |
V976933 |
removed after 43 days |
February 15, 2013 |
V990694 |
$1,889,800 |
$-1,690,200 |
-47% |
March 02, 2013 |
V990694 |
$1,799,900 |
$-1,780,100 |
-50% |
April 25, 2013 |
V990694 |
$1,730,000 |
$-1,850,000 |
-52% |

Current Days on Market: 286 (0.78years)
Current ‘Official’ Days on Market: 77
2012 Assessment: $1,951,000
2011 Assessment: $1,964,000
Desperation Score: 29.2
“ASSESSMET!!”. Sold in July 2010 for $2,025,000 – owners are looking at a loss of $295,000 + $98,000 in transaction fees for a total loss of almost $400K not including over $1K/month in maintenance fees. Why isn’t this profiled in the Vancouver Sun?
$200,000 UNDER ASSESSMET!! Truly an exceptional sub penthouse with stunning North, East and South views. With over 2100 sqft of living space, this is the perfect open concept floor plan designed to capture the views. There are floor-to ceiling windows throughout, custom roller blinds, and single room temperature/volume control throughout the suite. The kitchen is impressive, and features Sub Zero and Miele appliances including a gas range and wired espresso machine. 2 balconies, 1 North and 1 south, perfect for entertaining. The master is a retreat with a phenomenal closet and spa like ensuite.
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I live relatively near #6 and I must say it does have a fabulous outdoor area but, what isn’t mentioned here, is the maintenance fees – $4,500 per month plus taxes. That is a huge amount to carry on top of whatever mortgage one might need.
thanks, added
The Vancouver Realtor Hunger Index for April 2013 was 60.
Details and comparison data for the last 12 years at: http://vancouverpeak.com/Thread-Vancouver-Realtor-Hunger-Index
I can’t be absolutely sure but I recall that #9 was Michael Buble’s condo
I thought it was the Bodog.net guy’s place. Look at that bathroom, surely Buble has more class than that. Also I live in the area and I’ve never seen him (despite seeing other celebrities who live near by numerous times).
Observer,
I have just made the most incredible discovery – I am stunned!
For the last few hours, I have been trying to dig up more info on that development property in Sechelt – 5520 McCourt Rd. If it is a court ordered sale, I thought there had to be some judgment made by the Supreme Court. I tried every key word I could think of that might show a result – nada. For some reason, I decided to try the last name of the original developer and bingo – but this ruling wasn’t dealing with the McCourt property but an attempt to stall the foreclosure on her home. Yes, the McCourt project developer is a woman – one of the few.
This court date was March 12, 2013 and she was representing herself and she asked for a delay because she was waiting for an offer on her Seaview Villa property – to the tune of $2,950,000. What!? Not only was she implying she still owned the McCourt property but she was mentioning a price that didn’t jive with your listing history. Now, she had listed the McCourt property with N. Van Realtor Michael Lane sometime in early 2011 for that price – I came across his ad in North Shore Homes and he was calling it a ‘New Listing’ and as you can see with this link – he indicates the property had sold:
http://www.michaellane.com/showlisting/223/-5520-McCourt-Rd.–Sechelt-north-shore-real-estate
But, it must have fallen through and the property was then re-listed with Prudential Sussex at some point and, well, you know the listing history since.
Now,as I said, the foreclosure she was fighting was on her home and for fun I googled the address she gave as her business contact address for the Seaview Villa Estates project. You are not going to believe what came up at that address. Remember that lime green house in Canyon Heights – #5 on your March 13, 2013 post – at 4705 Cedarcrest Ave, that started at $1,325,000 and finally dropped to $899,000 before it sold. Well, that was this developer’s home!! Natalie said it was a foreclosure sale and in his ruling the judge accepted a submitted offer on that March 12th court date – final sale price was $876,100.
I can’t believe it. I find it so hard to reconcile that woman behind this Mccourt project with the woman who lived in that property. I have gone back and forth checking the addresses against each other a dozen times to be sure. Here, again, are the Realtor’s pics for that Cedarcrest home:
http://www.realestatenorthshore.com/property-3320.php
And, here is the original LandQuest flyer for the sale Seaview Villa Estates from June 21, 2010 when the property was first listed for $3,250,000:
Click to access 10216web.pdf
This woman has now lost everything and I wonder how many more developers will be following the same path. I think you will be seeing more Sunshine Coast projects appearing in your lists in the year ahead.
Oh, blast. I transposed the street number on that Cedarcrest Ave property. It should be 4507 in my previous post. I am dizzy from flipping back and forth between docs and websites to make sure I was dreaming. It is definitely 4507 Cedarcrest Ave – the developer’s home address and that foreclosed property sale.
Very interesting, wow. Thanks for sharing Skook!
Skook, nice research!
I live in the Cedarcrest neighbourhood and have been following this property. When this house was for sale the price kept being reduced. When it was finally sold as a foreclosure, it was immediately put up for rent (within 3 days I believe), the asking rental price on Craigslist was delusional at $3,975.00 per month (this included some old furniture). Since the first Craigslist ad this house was posted and re-posted, currently it is sitting at $2,700/month (unfurnished, furnished is no longer an option). A whopping $1,275 reduction in monthly asking price in less than a month.
As the ad has now been up for a few weeks without changes, it might actually have been rented out.
I strongly suspect, Bertus, that the purchaser sought the land and not what was on it. He will hold the property until the time is right and either tear the home down, rebuild and sell or resell just the land at what he hopes will be at a profit. In the meantime, he will try to recoup some of that purchase price with rent money; but, obviously from your post his greed met with little success so, perhaps, he will have to dig a little deeper into his own pocket to carry the property. Thanks for the update!
Hi Skook…not sure if I followed all that, but I thought I might help clarify something for you. You had said “Not only was she implying she still owned the McCourt property”. Until the property is actually sold through the court process, she does own it while its in foreclosure. The lender simply has :Conduct of Sale”. There has been no different/new owner since summer of 2005, I believe, at least nothing I can find on record.
Hey, Natalie. Thank you for checking that info on the McCourt property as I kept wondering did it sell or not based on Michael Lane’s website which had indicated it had sold and Observer’s info in the April 29 post indicating a new listing starting on July 12, 2012.
Observer’s info caused me to conclude the McCourt property was being listed by a new owner who obviously was in deep trouble.
I am sure that post was confusing. I was trying to cram a lot of info into what I thought might be a small space and my wording probably reflects that. The court ruling on March 12, 2013 was dealing with the mortgage company foreclosure on the developer’s Cedarcrest home.
I have begun profiling Sunshine Coast development projects at http://www.vancouverpeak.com and was thinking of tackling this developer’s project next. When I came across Michael Lane’s site indicating the property had sold, I was actually relieved thinking she had managed to salvage something before the project went under completely. I had begun rooting for this woman based on all that I had learned about her – her life had not been an easy one. I think she poured her heart and soul into that Sechelt project and it actually was a decent, well thought out development. If she only had begun a few years earlier, it might have succeeded.
To discover that foreclosure ruling on her home was a shock and it has saddened me, too. As a former resident of the Sunsine Coast, the vast majority of these projects have angered me for a number of reasons and I have not had much sympathy for the many that have failed.Then again, we don’t often manage to find out much about the developers who often remain anonymous behind numbered companies. Being able to learn so much about this developer reminds me that the failure of these projects can be a tragedy for all involved – developers included.
Skook, do you have a link to the write up on this development and the person involved?
Skook, its so nice to hear your compassion for this lady. Sometimes people forget that there is a human element in the foreclosure process. Often, its almost like people are happy to see another person fail. Its not like people who buy, sell and develop property are heartless criminals. Real estate has been a profitable business for many people for years. That doesn’t make people bad or even “greedy” for trying to make money on their property. I often deal with the real people end of foreclosures. In most cases, there are good people who have come up against some truly bad luck. One lady right now has owned her property for most of her life. She has worked her butt off farming it all of these years. She got very sick and had to borrow against her property to make ends meet, and now can’t pay the mortgage. There are many sad stories out there. I am not sure how much extra time the judge gave this lady, but I sure hope she does get an offer on her property so she can redeem it and stave off the foreclosure.
The judge gave no extra time on the house foreclosure – he ruled to accept the offer and on that day, March 12th, 2013 she had lost her home of years. Now, the McCourt development is going down the tube and I can’t help but wonder if she threw in every last cent of her savings plus mortgaged herself to the hilt trying to keep it afloat. It is tragic and I can well imagine, Natalie, the stories you could tell – thank you, for sharing one with us. There but for the grace of go, go us all.
Observer….we need a post preview button!
Of course, I removed the ‘d’ on god when I added the comma…ugh.
Some blog platforms have an “edit” option available. Would be nice to enable that if available. Only by the poster, of course, and it should be time-limited so one can’t endlessly revise one’s foot-in-mouth symptoms.12 or 24 hours is a reasonable compromise.
BePatient,
The McCourt Rd project in Sechelt is Seaview Villa Estates: http://www.seaviewvillaestates.com/
I have never come across such a detailed website which indicates to me how involved the developer was in this project and how much it meant to her. The developer info has its own page and be sure to visit the Progress page and follow the links in the table. Lots of pics, ad info and marketing events. If you google the developer’s name, her full bio will come up in the search results.
if you are asking for a link to anything I may have written, there is none. I am not sure I will tackle this now and if I do I will be keeping it very brief and likely combine it with others.
I just noticed Roberto luongo has his condo listed for 4.2 million. Wonder if it is going to make the list.
Thought it would be interesting to see a list of properties 10%+ below assessment. Here are some that I found:
V987146 $1,999,998 $2,230,000 10.31%
V1005421 $1,378,000 $1,537,600 10.38%
V1000537 $278,000 $312,000 10.90%
V999603 $2,418,000 $2,718,000 11.04%
V999776 $615,000 $702,000 12.39%
V987411 $899,000 $1,037,000 13.31%
V979197 $464,900 $545,000 14.70%
V991702 $2,696,000 $3,192,000 15.54%
V1002649 $998,800 $1,212,000 17.59%
V981772 $1,499,000 $1,915,000 21.72%
V998434 $3,980,000 $5,165,000 22.94%
V981753 $760,000 $1,028,000 26.07%
Can anyone provide a website where you can find assessment values for the vancouver area ?
As well how do you find the transaction history ?