Shaughnessy home sells for $2 million over asking(01 of09)
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This Tudor home in Vancouver's ritzy Shaughnessy neighbourhood was listed for $5.99 million in May.After 12 days, it sold for just over $8 million.“When you’ve got too little supply (of detached houses) and too many buyers, that’s always what happens,” realtor Stuart Bonner told The Province. (credit:RE/MAX Stuart Bonner)
"Avail now. Bring your tent."A Craigslist ad advertised a backyard for rent for $500 per month. WiFi, use of the home's bathroom, kitchen, laundry, and "art room" were part of the deal. Great for travellers, apparently! (credit:Craigslist)
Sold for $1.1 million over asking in mere hours(04 of09)
Bargain alert: a former grow-op hit the market in March for $930,000.The 1968 two-storey home was in such bad shape that no one could live in it. The house got an occupancy permit back in 2001, and was renovated before it was listed.The price was mostly because of the 6,000 sq.-ft. lot. (credit:realtor.ca)
Tiny 'thin home' sells for $1.35 million(06 of09)
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This rare, 3.6-metre wide home sold in April for $1.35 million.Tucked in the upscale Point Grey neighbourhood, the floor space is only 945 sq.-ft., but manages to cram in a full kitchen, master bedroom, living room, garage, den and 1.5 bathrooms.The home is believed to be one of the last of its kind in the entire city, according to the realtor. (credit:Kristy Mattiazzo/Private Property Realty)
East Van home sells for $567,260 over asking(07 of09)
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This house, listed for just under $1.6 million, sold for $2.17 million in March — a mind-boggling 35 per cent over asking."It was the highest price per square foot ever achieved for an East Vancouver home," realtor Paul Eviston told CBC News. (credit:Paul Eviston)
Vancouver's most expensive house sold(08 of09)
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Chump change, amirite?This 25,000 sq.-ft. mansion, which sits on a 1.09 hectare property, was purchased in December 2014 for $51 million. (Details of the sale were made public in March.)The deal included a movie theatre, grass tennis court, and 10-car garage, according to the CBC. (credit:Malcolm Hasman)
BONUS: $4.5-million gingerbread house(09 of09)
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Talk about a sweet deal!This (very well-decorated) gingerbread house was advertised on Craigslist for $4.5 million in December. It's a one-bedroom home that's a single sq. ft. in size. The baking sheet upon which it stands was not included in the sale.The seller asked for "serious" inquires only. (credit:Craigslist)
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