‘16 - Friday, May-5, 1989 - North Shore News THERE WERE jewer hous- ing starts in B.C. in Febru- ary, following a high level in January, according to the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation. _ Actual starts are 1,898 units in February compared to 2,554 units in January. Compared to one year ago, starts were up 43 per cent. All of February’s decline was in multiples starts and most of this occured in Van- Victoria and Single ‘detached starts were up slightly from 1,032 units to 1,069 units in February. REAL Estate Housing starts slow normal seasonal increase. Seasonally ‘adjusted starts were down slightly. Following January’s sharp increase, multiples starts were down from 1,522 units to 829 units. This is typical of the monthly volatility of multiples starts. Despite February’s drop, starts were up 51 per cent from one year ago. Condominium starts were down from 1,158 units tn 522 units in February. Mar- ket rental and co-operative starts were up slightly over January. Singles and multiples 686-4006 (24 hour pager). 2 HOMES FOR THE PRICE OF 1! This gain was less than the starts were forecast to in- crease in March to 1,295 and 1,325 units, respectively. Demand for new houses was up strongly in February. Seasonally adjusted adsorp- tion was up from 1,252 units to 1,324 units. Actual ab- sorption was down a little in January. Newly completed inven- tory of houses was lower at 1,069 units in February, compared to 1,184 units in January and to 1,397 units one year ago. New house price: in Feb- ruary were at a $200,000 median in Vancouver which See Condo Page 97 PRIME DUN , VIEW OF KITS., POINT GREY AND OUTER HARBOUR BABCOCK 922-2208 res. DARAVE DUPLEX 2358 MARINE DRIVE, WEST VAN. * Contemporary decor ¢ 5 bdrms. _ . e 4 bathrooms : ee e Family suite for Mom & Dad : ® Close to schools, bus & shopping 6°48 2$215,000 This one-year-old ¥2 duplex offers blonde oak kitchen, spacious din- : Ring & living areas, ocean views, 9’ ceilings in living & dining area, § 2-zone hot water heating, 2 bedrooms each with full ensuite bathrooms,, 2 car garage with electric door and easy walking distance § to shops and seawall walk — $388,800. This unit is open for your § 5 «CDS ¢ TONS OF CHARACTER f°? FENCED YARD 5 BEDROOMS » BIG LOT + CDS « 7 , . inspection. © $174,900 _OPEN SUN. 2-4 PM For Competent Real Estate Guidance, Call ROSARIO SETTICAS! Mn “VIEW & PRIVACY Located in one of the finest areas in North Vancouver, this 10 . year old custom built home shows as well as new. Impressive . entrance hall & excellent floor pian specially designed to take - in the views. Terrific opportunity. Call now. rn Hn UPPER LONSDALE 3 bdrm side split level home with fully finished basement. Beautiful hardwood floors, fantastic grounds with fruit trees, large covered patio off kitchen, fully fenced backyard and much more. Call now. THIS IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY Absolutely gorgeous inground swimming pool. Ideal setting. Convenient, quiet, central area. 50°x135" fot. This fine home has been well looked after, hoth tevels, fully finished. Do not hesitate Open Sun. 3-5 337 W. 17th. 988-5383 Res. 986-9321 Off. . THE JEWEL OF WESTHAVEN WYND Unique custom designed home built and finished with only iop quality materials. Ideal floor plan for both formal and informat livng. Picturesque VIEW. This 3 bdrm. & den home is a must- see. First time Open Sun. 2-4, 5476 Westhaven Wynd. iN, ‘TIO! This fine home is fully finished up and down. Total 5 bdrms., 3 full baths, storage areas, office space and much more. Loca- tion is ideal, walking distance to all amenities. 50'x120' lot. This home offers potential and flexibility. Open by appt. only. VALUE + 3 bedroom home with fully finished basement. 2 fireplaces, 2 baths, bedroom, only 17 years old. 61'x130" iot. Clase to all amenities. Excellent value. Call now — it won't last. “ANS INDEPENDENT MEMBER. ‘BROKER : an 4 , Terrific 5 bdrm. hore with Boxe playroom all on the upper floor. impressive main floor plan, generous room sizes. Approx. 3100 sq.ft. on two levels. Level 63'x135' lot. Good area, excellent value. 2024 Casano. Must sell. Try your offers. ROOM FOR EVERYONE 3 bdrms up, 2 down. Both fevels fully finished with approx. 2200 sq.ft. 50x147 ft. lot centrally located just west of Grand Boulevard area. Excelient opportunity, call to view now. NEW TOWNHOMES —Upper Lonsdale, view ~Over 2000 sq.ft. + bsmt. -Double garage at main floor level ~Private sundecks off family room and master rm -Full ensuite complete with jacuzzi, separate ; shower, etc. -Practical floor plan, generous room sizes’ —Affordable prices -Only two available. Call now.