Vancouver is in the midst of a strong spring in real estate as home buyers continue to enter the housing market at near record levels. There have been 4,080 sales in March, 2011 which represents a 31.7% increase compared to February, 2011 and an increase of 30.1% compared to March, 2010. The all-time sales record for March was in 2004 when 4,371 real estate transactions occurred.
So, what's driving the high-end real estate market in Vancouver? Investment class immigrants from Mainland China looking to move here in the next 2-3 years. They are required to have a Canadian investment of at least 800K and need to show a net worth of 1.6 million dollars. With good schools and safe neighbourhoods these buyers are mainly focused on Westside homes.
Multiple…