Vancouver Real Estate Video Blogs by Ian Watt

Ian Watt, realtor in Downtown Vancouver Canada takes a new approach to marketing - the vlog or video blog. It’s candid, it’s raw, it’s opinionated, it’s unedited and it is original. As the Vancouver Sun newspaper says "Ian Watt is the star of his own business video, transforming his blog into a live show in which he tours Vancouver dispensing advice, hitting real estate hot buttons, winning over fans and enraging critics."


 

Vancouver Condo Real Estate Video Blog #726 - July 30,  2012

Dont Expect 100 Percent Returns On Renovations in this Condo Market


Ian Watt video blogs about how some people over renovate their condos and they should not expect to get 100% of the money out of their renovations and its a better rule of thumb for lower end condos to get 50% of the renovation out of the sale. If you want to voice your opinion or if you don't care for Ian's comments please email your feedback to ianwatt@ianwatt.ca and visit http://www.ianwatt.ca/RealEstateVideos for all the Ian Watt Real Estate Video Blogs. Please note that opinions, real estate practices, prices and data always changes over time, so please keep in mind the date when this video was published as the information could have become irrelevant over the past days, months and years. Copyright iWatt Media © All Rights Reserved 2012. 

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Vancouver Condo Real Estate Video Blog #725 - July 21,  2012

Balance / Buyers Market Means Deals on Vancouver Condos

Ian Watt video blogs about the new Balance / Buyers Market Means Deals on Vancouver Condos but not for all properties, mostly properties with incurable defects such as no parking, or a condo with a view from the 2nd floor over looking the dumpster.  If you want to voice your opinion or if you don't care for Ian's comments please email your feedback to ianwatt@ianwatt.ca and visit http://www.ianwatt.ca/RealEstateVideos for all the Ian Watt Real Estate Video Blogs. Please note that opinions, real estate practices, prices and data always changes over time, so please keep in mind the date when this video was published as the information could have become irrelevant over the past days, months and years. Copyright iWatt Media © All Rights Reserved 2012.

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Vancouver Condo Real Estate Video Blog #724 - July 9, 2012

The Downtown Vancouver Condo Market is Down Over 20% for 2012

Ian Watt video blogs about how The Vancouver Condo Market is Down Over 20% for the first 2 quarters of 2012 compared to the amount of transaction year to date in 2011. If you want to voice your opinion or if you don't care for Ian's comments please email your feedback to ianwatt@ianwatt.ca and visit http://www.ianwatt.ca/RealEstateVideos for all the Ian Watt Real Estate Video Blogs. Please note that opinions, real estate practices, prices and data always changes over time, so please keep in mind the date when this video was published as the information could have become irrelevant over the past days, months and years. Copyright iWatt Media © All Rights Reserved 2012.

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Vancouver Condo Real Estate Video Blog #723 - July 1,  2012

Don't Forget Your Vancouver City Property Taxes Are Due July 4, 2012

Ian Watt video blogs about how our Vancouver City Property Taxes Are Due July 4, 2012 and drop off boxes are available at City Hall. If you want to voice your opinion or if you don't care for Ian's comments please email your feedback to ianwatt@ianwatt.ca and visit http://www.ianwatt.ca/RealEstateVideos for all the Ian Watt Real Estate Video Blogs. Please note that opinions, real estate practices, prices and data always changes over time, so please keep in mind the date when this video was published as the information could have become irrelevant over the past days, months and years. Copyright iWatt Media © All Rights Reserved 2012.

 

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Vancouver Condo Real Estate Video Blog #722 - June 18,  2012

Selling Your Parking with Your Vancouver Condo

Ian Watt video blogs about how most parking stalls are not part of the strata lot for Vancouver Condos and most are on 99 years leases held by the developer so the owner of the strata lot doesn't own the parking but he or she owns the right to use it for 99 years. If you want to voice your opinion or if you don't care for Ian's comments please email your feedback to ianwatt@ianwatt.ca and visit http://www.ianwatt.ca/RealEstateVideos for all the Ian Watt Real Estate Video Blogs. Please note that opinions, real estate practices, prices and data always changes over time, so please keep in mind the date when this video was published as the information could have become irrelevant over the past days, months and years. Copyright iWatt Media © All Rights Reserved 2012.
 

 

 

  Vancouver Condo Real Estate Video Blog #721 - June 11,  2012

In a Tough Vancouver Condo Market Do Bonuses Work?

Ian Watt video blogs about if you are having a tough time selling your Vancouver condo perhaps offering a bonus commission may stir up some interest but if you find that after 30 days there is no results cancel your listing and relist it at lower more accurate price. If you want to voice your opinion or if you don't care for Ian's comments please email your feedback to ianwatt@ianwatt.ca and visit http://www.ianwatt.ca/RealEstateVideos for all the Ian Watt Real Estate Video Blogs. Please note that opinions, real estate practices, prices and data always changes over time, so please keep in mind the date when this video was published as the information could have become irrelevant over the past days, months and years. Copyright iWatt Media © All Rights Reserved 2012.

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Vancouver Condo Real Estate Video Blog #720 - June 5,  2012

Does Your Condo Show Like An Average Condo? Expect Average $$$

Ian Watt video blogs about how some Vancouver condos sell too high and some sell too low and most sell in the middle but if you want to achieve the top dollar you need to make it look like a show suite. If you want to voice your opinion or if you don't care for Ian's comments please email your feedback to ianwatt@ianwatt.ca and visit http://www.ianwatt.ca/RealEstateVideos for all the Ian Watt Real Estate Video Blogs. Please note that opinions, real estate practices, prices and data always changes over time, so please keep in mind the date when this video was published as the information could have become irrelevant over the past days, months and years. Copyright iWatt Media © All Rights Reserved 2012. 

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Vancouver Condo Real Estate Video Blog #719 - May 28,  2012

Ian Watt's List of Coal Harbour A Class Condo Buildings and Why

Ian Watt video blogs about the difference between the bottom of the Coal Harbour A Class Luxury Buildings and the top of the list of 7 Coal Harbour A Class buildings and how finish, quality, location and demographic are important but average assessed value is an equally if not more important. For all the A Class buildings in Coal Harbour click https://www.vancouver-penthouse.com/Coal_Harbour_A_Class_Buildings . If you want to voice your opinion or if you don't care for Ian's comments please email your feedback to ianwatt@ianwatt.ca and visit https://www.ianwatt.ca/RealEstateVideos for all the Ian Watt Real Estate Video Blogs. Please note that opinions, real estate practices, prices and data always changes over time, so please keep in mind the date when this video was published as the information could have become irrelevant over the past days, months and years. Copyright iWatt Media © All Rights Reserved 2012.
 

 
 

Vancouver Condo Real Estate Video Blog #718 - May 20,  2012 

Ian Watt's List of Yaletown A Class Condo Buildings and Why

Ian Watt video blogs about the difference between a Yaletown A Class Luxury Building and a Typical Yaletown B Class building and how finish, quality, location and demographic are important but average assessed value is an equally if not more important. If you want to voice your opinion or if you don't care for Ian's comments please email your feedback to ianwatt@ianwatt.ca and visit http://www.ianwatt.ca/RealEstateVideos for all the Ian Watt Real Estate Video Blogs. Please note that opinions, real estate practices, prices and data always changes over time, so please keep in mind the date when this video was published as the information could have become irrelevant over the past days, months and years. Copyright iWatt Media © All Rights Reserved 2012.

 




Vancouver Condo Real Estate Video Blog #717 - May 7,  2012

Hey Vancouver Sun, TELUS GARDEN DID NOT SELL OUT !!!

Ian Watt video blogs about how the Vancouver Sun had reported that the Telus Garden project had sold out http://www.vancouversun.com/business/Telus+Garden+condos+sell/6396241/story.html unfortunately that is certainly not true as one month later Telus Garden is still emailing Ian Watt with condos to flog and realtor incentives to boot. If you want to voice your opinion or if you don't care for Ian's comments please email your feedback to ianwatt@ianwatt.ca and visit http://www.ianwatt.ca/RealEstateVideos for all the Ian Watt Real Estate Video Blogs. Please note that opinions, real estate practices, prices and data always changes over time, so please keep in mind the date when this video was published as the information could have become irrelevant over the past days, months and years. Copyright iWatt Media © All Rights Reserved 2012.




Vancouver Condo Real Estate Video Blog #716 - April 30,  2012

Is the Ritz Carlton Vancouver Back On at 1133 West Georgia?

Ian Watt video blogs about how the Arthur Erickson designed Ritz Carlton Vancouver at 1133 West Georgia Street that was cancelled in 2008 due the global financial melt down seems to be back on and construction will resume this spring 2012. If you want to voice your opinion or if you don't care for Ian's comments please email your feedback to ianwatt@ianwatt.ca and visit https://www.ianwatt.ca/RealEstateVideos for all the Ian Watt Real Estate Video Blogs. Please note that opinions, real estate practices, prices and data always changes over time, so please keep in mind the date when this video was published as the information could have become irrelevant over the past days, months and years. Copyright iWatt Media © All Rights Reserved 2012.


 
 

Vancouver Condo Real Estate Video Blog #715 - April 23,  2012

How Much Do Vancouver Foreclosures & Court Ordered Sales Sell For ?

Ian Watt video blogs about the myth that you will get a great deal when it comes to buying a foreclosure when the reality is that the past 56 Vancouver foreclosures have sold for 99% of the asking price. If you want to voice your opinion or if you don't care for Ian's comments please email your feedback to ianwatt@ianwatt.ca and visit http://www.ianwatt.ca/RealEstateVideos for all the Ian Watt Real Estate Video Blogs. Please note that opinions, real estate practices, prices and data always changes over time, so please keep in mind the date when this video was published as the information could have become irrelevant over the past days, months and years. Copyright iWatt Media © All Rights Reserved 2012.

 

Vancouver Condo Real Estate Video Blog #714 - April 16,  2012

Web Traffic Matters When Thinking About Selling Your Vancouver Condo

Ian Watt video blogs about how Web Traffic Matters When Thinking About Selling Your Vancouver Condo as there are no FOR SALE signs allowed for most condos and to expose your property further than the MLS.ca you need great Google rankings that bring in buyers. If you want to voice your opinion or if you don't care for Ian's comments please email your feedback to ianwatt@ianwatt.ca and visit http://www.ianwatt.ca/RealEstateVideos for all the Ian Watt Real Estate Video Blogs. Please note that opinions, real estate practices, prices and data always changes over time, so please keep in mind the date when this video was published as the information could have become irrelevant over the past days, months and years. Copyright iWatt Media © All Rights Reserved 2012.

 

Vancouver Condo Real Estate Video Blog #713 - April 9,  2012

Downtown Vancouver Condo Sales Down Almost 25% from Q1 2011

Ian Watt video blogs about the amount of activity is down over 23% as far as first quarter sales are concerned in Downtown, Yaletown, Gastown, the West End and Coal Harbour compared to the first quarter in 2011. If you want to voice your opinion or if you don't care for Ian's comments please email your feedback to ianwatt@ianwatt.ca and visit http://www.ianwatt.ca/RealEstateVideos for all the Ian Watt Real Estate Video Blogs. Please note that opinions, real estate practices, prices and data always changes over time, so please keep in mind the date when this video was published as the information could have become irrelevant over the past days, months and years. Copyright iWatt Media © All Rights Reserved 2012.

 

 

Vancouver Condo Real Estate Video Blog #712 - April 2,  2012

British Columbia Property Transfer Tax Paid By The Purchaser

Ian Watt video blogs about the British Columbia Property Transfer Tax which is paid by the purchaser and equals 1% on the first $200,000 and 2% on the remainder. There are some exemptions for buyers up to $425,000 for people have never previously owned property with a sliding scale up to $450,000. If you want to voice your opinion or if you don't care for Ian's comments please email your feedback to ianwatt@ianwatt.ca and visit http://www.ianwatt.ca/RealEstateVideos for all the Ian Watt Real Estate Video Blogs. Please note that opinions, real estate practices, prices and data always changes over time, so please keep in mind the date when this video was published as the information could have become irrelevant over the past days, months and years. Copyright iWatt Media © All Rights Reserved 2012 http://www.Chapter12.ca/ .


 

Vancouver Condo Real Estate Video Blog #711 - March 26,  2012

Realtor Get More Than A Commission for Condo Pre-Sales Now

Ian Watt video blogs about how realtors are not only getting their large commission for bringing clients to Vancouver condos pre-sales now, they are also getting listings and the right to sell other units in those very same condo buildings - a first for Vancouver. If you want to voice your opinion or if you don't care for Ian's comments please email your feedback to ianwatt@ianwatt.ca and visit http://www.ianwatt.ca/RealEstateVideos for all the Ian Watt Real Estate Video Blogs. Please note that opinions, real estate practices, prices and data always changes over time, so please keep in mind the date when this video was published as the information could have become irrelevant over the past days, months and years. Copyright iWatt Media © All Rights Reserved 2012 http://www.Chapter12.ca/ .




Vancouver Condo Real Estate Video Blog #710 - March 19,  2012

Mortgage Penalty on a 10 Year 2.99% Fixed Rate

Ian Watt video blogs about how the 10 Year 2.99% fixed rates may attract buyers, the mortgage penalties can be astronomical should you break the mortgage in the first 3 years of the term. If you want to voice your opinion or if you don't care for Ian's comments please email your feedback to ianwatt@ianwatt.ca and visit http://www.ianwatt.ca/RealEstateVideos for all the Ian Watt Real Estate Video Blogs. Please note that opinions, real estate practices, prices and data always changes over time, so please keep in mind the date when this video was published as the information could have become irrelevant over the past days, months and years. Copyright iWatt Media © All Rights Reserved 2012 http://www.Chapter12.ca/ .





Vancouver Condo Real Estate Video Blog #709 - March 12,  2012

Low 10 Year Fixed Rates Doesn't Mean You Should Borrow More

Ian Watt video blogs about how with all the low 10 Year 2.99% fixed rates buyers are qualifying for larger mortgage amounts but doesn't getting deeper in to debt mean you are making a better investment? If you want to voice your opinion or if you don't care for Ian's comments please email your feedback to ianwatt@ianwatt.ca and visit http://www.ianwatt.ca/RealEstateVideos for all the Ian Watt Real Estate Video Blogs. Please note that opinions, real estate practices, prices and data always changes over time, so please keep in mind the date when this video was published as the information could have become irrelevant over the past days, months and years. Copyright iWatt Media © All Rights Reserved 2012 http://www.Chapter12.ca/ .

 



Vancouver Condo Real Estate Video Blog #708 - March 5,  2012

The Risk of Buying a Vancouver Foreclosure

Ian Watt video blogs about how there is very little recourse if the foreclosure you are buying is damaged between the court date and the possession date. If you want to voice your opinion or if you don't care for Ian's comments please email your feedback to ianwatt@ianwatt.ca and visit http://www.ianwatt.ca/RealEstateVideos for all the Ian Watt Real Estate Video Blogs. Please note that opinions, real estate practices, prices and data always changes over time, so please keep in mind the date when this video was published as the information could have become irrelevant over the past days, months and years. Copyright iWatt Media © All Rights Reserved 2012 http://www.Chapter12.ca/ .

 

 

Vancouver Condo Real Estate Video Blog #707 - February 27,  2012

Is Vancouver's Real Estate Bubble Going To Burst ?

Ian Watt video blogs about how one video blog viewer recently wrote asking about what his thoughts of the Vancouver Real Estate Bubble and if the Vancouver Real Estate Bubble was Going To Burst ? If you want to voice your opinion or if you don't care for Ian's comments please email your feedback to ianwatt@ianwatt.ca and visit http://www.ianwatt.ca/RealEstateVideos for all the Ian Watt Real Estate Video Blogs. Please note that opinions, real estate practices, prices and data always changes over time, so please keep in mind the date when this video was published as the information could have become irrelevant over the past days, months and years. Copyright iWatt Media © All Rights Reserved 2012 http://www.Chapter12.ca/ .

 


Vancouver Condo Real Estate Video Blog #706 - February 20,  2012

Vancouver Becomes the Most Expensive City In North America 

 

Ian Watt video blogs about how Vancouver was named the Most Expensive City In North America in a Reuteurs article featured in the Vancouver Sun - see this link. If you want to voice your opinion or if you don't care for Ian's comments please email your feedback to ianwatt@ianwatt.ca and visit http://www.ianwatt.ca/RealEstateVideos for all the Ian Watt Real Estate Video Blogs. Please note that opinions, real estate practices, prices and data always changes over time, so please keep in mind the date when this video was published as the information could have become irrelevant over the past days, months and years. Copyright iWatt Media © All Rights Reserved 2012 http://www.Chapter12.ca/ .

 




Vancouver Condo Real Estate Video Blog #705 - February 13,  2012

2012 Will Be The Biggest Year for Mortgage Renewals in Downtown Vancouver


Ian Watt video blogs about how RBC claims that 2012 will be the biggest year for mortgage renewals which makes sense as most of Downtown Vancouver was built in 2007. The question is will most investors choose to sell their condos or lock in to another 5 year contract? If you want to voice your opinion or if you don't care for Ian's comments please email your feedback to ianwatt@ianwatt.ca and visit http://www.ianwatt.ca/RealEstateVideos for all the Ian Watt Real Estate Video Blogs. Please note that opinions, real estate practices, prices and data always changes over time, so please keep in mind the date when this video was published as the information could have become irrelevant over the past days, months and years. Copyright iWatt Media © All Rights Reserved 2012 http://www.Chapter12.ca/ .



 

Vancouver Condo Real Estate Video Blog #704 - February 6, 2012

Coal Harbour Vancouver 2011 Real Estate Year in Review


Ian Watt video blogs about Coal Harbour Real Estate and the most expensive condos sold, the cheapest condos sold, the average price per square foot sold, and how many days on the market for the average unit sold in 2011. If you want to voice your opinion or if you don't care for Ian's comments please email your feedback to ianwatt@ianwatt.ca and visit http://www.ianwatt.ca/RealEstateVideos for all the Ian Watt Real Estate Video Blogs. Please note that opinions, real estate practices, prices and data always changes over time, so please keep in mind the date when this video was published as the information could have become irrelevant over the past days, months and years. Copyright iWatt Media © All Rights Reserved 2012 http://www.Chapter12.ca/ .

 




Vancouver Condo Real Estate Video Blog #703 - January 30, 2012

West End of Vancouver 2011 Real Estate Year in Review


Ian Watt video blogs about West End Real Estate and the most expensive condos sold, the cheapest condos sold, the average price per square foot sold, and how many days on the market for the average unit sold in 2011. If you want to voice your opinion or if you don't care for Ian's comments please email your feedback to ianwatt@ianwatt.ca and visit http://www.ianwatt.ca/RealEstateVideos for all the Ian Watt Real Estate Video Blogs. Please note that opinions, real estate practices, prices and data always changes over time, so please keep in mind the date when this video was published as the information could have become irrelevant over the past days, months and years. Copyright iWatt Media © All Rights Reserved 2011 http://www.Chapter12.ca/ .






Vancouver Condo Real Estate Video Blog #702 - January 23, 2012

Gastown Vancouver 2011 Real Estate Year in Review

Ian Watt video blogs about Gastown Real Estate and the most expensive condos sold, the cheapest condos sold, the average price per square foot sold, and how many days on the market for the average unit sold in 2011. If you want to voice your opinion or if you don't care for Ian's comments please email your feedback to ianwatt@ianwatt.ca and visit http://www.ianwatt.ca/RealEstateVideos for all the Ian Watt Real Estate Video Blogs. Please note that opinions, real estate practices, prices and data always changes over time, so please keep in mind the date when this video was published as the information could have become irrelevant over the past days, months and years. Copyright iWatt Media © All Rights Reserved 2011 http://www.iwatt.ca/ .

   

 

Vancouver Condo Real Estate Video Blog #701 - January 16, 2012

Yaletown Vancouver 2011 Real Estate Year in Review


Ian Watt video blogs about Yaletown Real Estate and the most expensive condos sold, the cheapest condos sold, the average price per square foot sold, and how many days on the market for the average unit sold in 2011. If you want to voice your opinion or if you don't care for Ian's comments please email your feedback to ianwatt@ianwatt.ca and visit http://www.ianwatt.ca/RealEstateVideos for all the Ian Watt Real Estate Video Blogs. Please note that opinions, real estate practices, prices and data always changes over time, so please keep in mind the date when this video was published as the information could have become irrelevant over the past days, months and years. Copyright iWatt Media © All Rights Reserved 2011 http://www.iwatt.ca/ .