Sunday

M1 Condos in Coquitlam

Just got another email from MacBulk regarding a new project they are currently offering. M1 Condos is located in Coquitlam close to the Coquitlam Centre. It's a project by Cressey. If you are into high rise condos, check it out. Address is at 2992 – 3020 Glen Drive, V3B 0A3. As I understand, there are 230 homes at M1 Cressey Condos and the prices start from $699,900. One last thing, I've just been to the District Condos in South Main Vancouver and I'd highly recommend that you check it out as well.

Below is the email from MacBulk.

----------------------------------------------------------

As a valued member of the MAC BULK Program I would like to thank you for your past interest in the MAC BULK projects and I want to inform you of a pre-sale offering from Cressey that truly has unprecedented value.

M1 ¦ Metropolitan Residences is coming soon and I wanted you to be one of the first to hear about it. The finishing touches on the M1 Presentation Centre are almost complete and I am excited to tell you that M1 will be hosting a Grand Opening Event on December 5th. As a valued MAC BULK registrant we wanted to invite you to a special sneak peek offering.

I encourage you to call me at 604.724.3990 for more information. You can also register online at www.liveatM1.com today to learn more about M1.

Here is some additional information on this exciting new high rise community.

Three key guiding principles ensure the superior quality of M1: thoughtful planning, clever design ideas and functionality. The result is a high rise community that delivers livability, community and security on an intimate scale. At M1, every detail, big and small, has been meticulously considered.

  • Over height ceilings

  • Laminated wood flooring in the living, dining and kitchen

  • Integrated workstation

  • Wood veneered cabinetry

  • Custom oven and microwave chef's wall

  • Full height food pantry

  • Double-thick, square edge granite countertops

  • KitchenAid Architectural Series stainless steel appliance package

  • Full sized Energy Star certified front loading washer and dryer

Rest assured, M1 is developed by one of British Columbia's very best. With 40 years of development experience Cressey has earned a reputation for building the highest quality homes. Just this month, Cressey was nominated for 16 Georgie Awards (the building industry's highest honour) - more than any other developer.

Thank you for taking the time to find out more about this exciting opportunity and again, I encourage you to check out this incredible M1 offering, 94% of the building is under $400,000* with 1 bedroom and workstation homes starting from $240,900* and 2 bedrooms and workstation homes starting from $318,900*!

Please remember to call me to reserve your space at our special sneak peek preview event. I look forward to speaking with you soon.

Warm regards,
Janet Frost
604.724.3990
janet@liveatm1.com

*Prices are subject to change without notice. E. & O.E.





M1 Condo at Coquitlam

---------------------------------------------------------------
Update: A follow up email from MacBulk

MAC Bulk is in the news again! 10 months later and media is still covering how 700 of you had the fortitude to make the buying decision back in January 2009.

Where traditionally June, July, and August are typically the months people think more about vacationing then real estate, in 2009 these months posted the highest number of residential sale ever recorded. Home sales remained strong through September and October and in support of the actual statistics, Scott Russell, Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) president said “High confidence and low mortgage rates are continuing to drive the activity we’re seeing in the housing market today.”

MAC Marketing Solutions is proud to collaborate with Cressey in offering a pre-sale opportunity that truly has unprecedented value.

Incredible M1 offering, 94% of the building is under $400,000!
One bedroom and workstations from $240,900 and Two bedroom and workstations from $318,900

M1 Metropolitan Residences is developed by one of British Columbia’s very best. With 40 years of development experience Cressey has earned a reputation for building the highest quality homes. Just this month, Cressey was nominated for 16 Georgie Awards (the building industry’s highest honour) – more than any other developer.

M1 takes thoughtful design, form and function to a new height in Coquitlam. M1 is located in one of the Lower Mainland’s most vibrant metropolitan centres with access to it all. Minutes from all the amenities Coquitlam has to offer, there is little you won’t be able to find close to M1. In addition to the endless fashion, grocery and dining opportunities, Coquitlam also offers an abundance of recreational activities inside and out.

At M1 you also can take advantage of having major routes like Barnet Hwy and Hwy 1 nearby, and for greener travels the Westcoast Express and future Evergreen Skytrain line are easily accessible.

We are now putting the finishing touches on our Presentation Centre complete with display suite. I am excited to tell you that M1 will be hosting a Grand Opening event on December 5th. As a valued MAC BULK registrant we would like to invite you to a special sneak peek offering.

I encourage you to call me for details on how to reserve your space for this special event. I look forward to speaking with you soon.

Warm regards,
Janet Frost
604.724.3990
janet@liveatm1.com


---------------------------------------------------------------
Update: A follow up email from MacBulk : Newest email from Dylan Berg (12/5). The market is still hot. I think this one will go quick. If you like the area. Go check it out!

M1 ¦ Metropolitan Residences Grand Opening tomorrow!

As a valued MAC BULK registrant we wanted you to be one of the first to know that as part of M1’s Grand Opening event tomorrow (Saturday, December 5th), Cressey will be offering a December Promotional Package. At a value of up to $5,100*, this promotional package is an opportunity you will be excited about. This promotional package is in addition to the tremendous value already offered at M1.

INCREDIBLE M1 OFFERING

94% of the building is under $399,900*
1 bedroom + workstations from $240,900*
2 bedrooms + workstations from $327,900*

With inquires and interest escalating as we move closer towards the Grand Opening, we encourage you to come early to ensure you get the home you want. Our doors will open at 12noon sharp and we are expecting to be greeted by a line of excited purchasers.

M1 Presentation Centre
2992 Glen Drive, Coquitlam
Open Saturday, December 5th at 12noon (until 5pm)
604.472.9555
www.liveatM1.com

See you tomorrow!

M1 Sales Team

Janet Frost 604.724.3990 ¦ Kim Shami 604.724.5128 ¦ Dylan Berg 604.616.1182
Alice Wang 604.780.3296 ¦ Mitchell Smith 604.209.6678

*Prices are subject to change without notice. The developer reserves the right to cancel this promotion at any time. E.&O.E.

Tuesday

Vancouver Real Estate Updates

It's been quiet in the MACBULK universe at the moment as I'm not receiving anything new from the mailings. Is it because the market is picking up and discounted new homes have been snapped up already? The past few months has been good for Vancouver real estate as more first-time buyers jump into the market and bought their first home. I just spoke lately with a realtor friend and they've been having a lot of business since May. It seems the historically low interest rate is one big factor for the increase. In my view, the coming imposition of the HST is affecting buyers to rush their home purchase as well.

Is it becoming a sellers market again? I don't think so. I think we're not gonna see the deep discount as in the previous months. The market it seems is becoming more even. It's not really a sellers market but is not a buyers either.

Rounding up the developments featured here:

Since this blog was started, I've compiled most of the offerings from the MacBulk team. I believe I missed some of them but to refresh the memories of everyone, even myself, I'm listing all of them here. I believe most have all been snapped up but some have units that are still available. Here are the properties and the link to each of them.

1. District Condos in South Main
2. The Carlyle and Whittaker in New Westminster
3.
Mira Vista in the Okanagan
4. Keystone and Origin in Pitt Meadows
5. Paris Block Lofts in Vancouver
6. Alysen Place in Penticton
7. Amadeo in New Westminster
8. Cora Condos in Coquitlam, Legacy Condos in Burnaby, The Morgan in South Surrey, Edgebrook in Abbotsford

For those seeking a new home in the Vancouver area, there are lots of other available properties out there. Although I've mostly featured new developments from MACBulk, there's quite a lot of good opportunities as well from other developers and marketers. You should even look at pre-owned homes as some are definitely good values.