March housing sales in
B.C. down from last year

PROVINCIAL housing sales for the
month of Mareh dipped to 8,647
compared to 6,718 in March 1996,

‘Ts ts the first thme sales have dipped below
thelr previous year's total since August 1996,

“Apart trom: the August 1996 dip and te
ate recorded (his past March, year aver year rey:
dential sales on the Muttiple Listing Service lave
increased slace Januniry, 1996," says Doug Perry,
wistspresident of che British Columbia Real
Jetate Association, (RCRA),

“While there were some minor mortgage
interest cate adjustanents earlier this year, they
have tat dsmnatially affected the resale market,
Mach of the growth in the provinelal housing
sector has been attributed to iiemigeation trom
other provinees and overseas, "Ths emigration

inshine Coast

lis shickened due to improving economies in
Other party of (he country wid a walled see
Mtitude Heing taken by buyers in sontt cag Asia,
pending the return of Hong Kong to China,”
sid Me Perry, “He will take a few months to
determine bow inuel taltvenee (his decrease ti
inimigertion will aftect the provineial market,”

Perry noted that average selling prices remain
firty throughout the BC. and there ts sulla
active market foe properties priced wlttia the
redeh Of average buyers in the community,

“The statistics a this monthly report cover a
wide ared, “he says, Sind ean be skewed if there
ave a high namber of sales at either end of the
piive range, Realtors are well aware of local tar:
Ret conditions and can advise buyers and sellers
a the factors that establish a home's market
value,

Sunshine Coast

$179,900
Levet entry. immaculate 3 bedroom rancher in
quiet area, Perfect layout for retiteas or smal
family. Great private fenced back garden with
Ige sundeck for your bbq's.
Call Lynnette 886-2277 (24 hrs)

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1151 PORT MELLON HWY

HOPKINS LANDING
. $184,900
Cozy Wast Coast Cedar Home. Good view,
close to ferry and town. Ideal for commuter or
small family. 3 bedrooms, open fioor plan,
hardwoed floors, brick fireplace, sundeck, nice-
ly tandscaned with fenced yard, Call Lynnette
to view.

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482 ELPHINSTONE AVE.
GRANTHAMS LANDING
$244,900
VIEW, VIEW, VIEW! Lge family home with 3/4
bedrooms (or suite potential) Big sundeck to
take advantage of panoramic views,
Fireplaces, nicely tandscaped, close to ferry
and town. Very well maintained, Call Lynnatte

for showing.

Magnificent views. Executive home full of
grace and style in quality controlled subdivision
close to town. Newer home with 3 bedrooms
on main floor. On Natural Gas with two fire-
places, Fully finished bright suite below main.
Large landscaped garden, Call Lynnette for
your personal tour (604) 686-2277 (24 hrs)

BUILDING LOT IN GRANTHAMS LANDING

Great building lot in neat area with lots of character. Close to town. Newly paved road. $69,900
BUILDING LOT CLOSE TO GIBSONS

Zoning allows building of residence above and business below. Permits on fite.

$89,900

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

LOOKING FOR WORK?.

$35,000

Music store selling CD's, tapes and related accessories. In busy Mall. Operates at profit with full
time manager. Only business of its kind in Gibsons with potential to improve.

FLY FISHING OF INTEREST?

$16,000

Retail outlet for sale in busy high trattic area, Tasteful improvements. Good opportunity to get out

of ihe rat race!

Call Lynnette for information on any of the above.

LYNNETTE
ROBINSON

"Serving the Sunshine Coast"

(604) 886-2277 (24 hrs)
(604) 886-8387 (res)
682-1513

SUSSEX

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* 901 sq.ft. .
* Lovely treed 2 NAMES
outlook YOU CAN
* Insuite storage OFFEND ON

“TERRY ROBB

* Spacious floorplan

* Top floor suite

* Quiet bullding

* A short walk to
everything

#308 ~ 235 E 13TH NV.
TERRY ROB 987-5600 / 984-9711

3600 HILLCREST AVENUE

Fabulous home located in Serene Capilano Highlands. Modern con-
temporary design on a corner lot at Sunset Boulevard. Complete three
levels offering gourmet kitchen, den, laundry, family rm and atrium style
living rm. on the main. Upper level features 4 spacious bdrms and a hot
tub spa rm. Lower level comes complete with a living rm, a bdrm and a
huge recrm. A total of over 5,000 sq.ft. - 3 fireplaces, storage area, sun-
deck with gas outlet for the barbeque, intercom and security system.
Cozy surroundings of mature trees and manicured landscaped grounds.
Call Peter Lee 990-6351 to view.

BRIGHT AND BEAUTIFUL

| ONE BEDROOM CONDO
This special apartment offers
# some unique features. Firstly, it is
R top floor, south facing, with a great
g view, Also, this building has only
f eight units - whicn offers a nice,
| safa living environment. There is
nothing like having great neigh-
bours. Bonus - insuite laundryt!

#7-137 EAST STHST. a

SUPER STARTER
HOME

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as new! A very solid 2 bed-

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potentiall! Workshop and
storage in the basement,
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without a closer look,
4380 MOUNTAIN HWif

Sussex Group ~ $.R.C. Realty Corporation
North Vancouver 984-9711 West Vancouver 925-2911