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September flurry means don't hurry.

September 21st, 2011
It is nearly the end of the 3rd week of September, and as in years past, you can feel the real estate market becoming more active. .  Instinctively people are refocusing on school and work because of the weather’s recent change.  Gone is August and the sunny weather and the want to enjoy every sun ray possible.  In is the need to organize your family, your house, your job, and school.  ...

Southlands Open House!

September 20th, 2011
We are proud to announce that this Sep 25th, 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM we will be hosting an Open House at 3646 48TH Ave W in the Southlands neighborhood, Vancouver West. This is an opportunity to visit this excellent House for sale in beautiful Southlands.Please come with any questions you may have. In the meantime you can take a virtual tour of this Southlands House for sale.As always please do ...

207 2355 W Broadway Ave, Vancouver, British Columbia

September 20th, 2011
I just sold this Condo at 207 2355 W Broadway Ave, Vancouver, British Columbia Kitsilano.View this recently sold Condo or see all my home sales

3646 48TH Ave W, Vancouver West, British Columbia

September 20th, 2011
I just finished uploading this House for sale, 3646 48TH Ave W, Vancouver West, British ColumbiaSitting on an extremely & completely priv 66x232.4 deep lot is this gorgeous 22 yr old Meditteranean style home that was meticulously custom designed for the current owners. This means its never been duplicated & you won't find the same home anywhere else. The home was completely designed for this ...

180 E 17TH Ave, Vancouver East, British Columbia

September 20th, 2011
I just sold this Other at 180 E 17TH Ave, Vancouver East, British Columbia Main.View this recently sold Other or see all my home sales

HST SCHMAY-ST?

September 6th, 2011
In regards to real estate, HST was only applicable on the purchase of new property.  As of the week of August 22-26th 2011, the HST and its’ 12% tax rate was voted out, and the new 5% GST will take effect in 2013.  So don’t buy any real estate for two years!! You’ll automatically save 7%!  No doubt about it.  Right? No one else will have that same idea.  Genius.  Although…what if a lo ...

Jack Layton:

August 23rd, 2011
Someone who didn't seem to be in politics to become famous.  He seemed to be steadfast on making a difference at all costs.  Someone who managed to stay the same person through it all and maintain his integrity.  Hopefully his legacy will change politics and the behaviour of politicians towards each other and hopefully he showed how the parties can work together instead of fighting like kids ...

The Latitude is a great location.

August 22nd, 2011
What makes The Latitude such a unique buy is not only its dynamic exterior design, is its spectacular unduplicated location.  Since it sits directly across from Trout Lake Park and the new Olympic built community center, with an Ice Rink included, you are afforded unparalleled convenience of life style.  Having the park right across from Latitude facilitates all the leisure activities ...

The United States and Europe's finances are in shambles. Oh no!

August 16th, 2011
So the big question is, "What is going to be the correllated effect on the real estate market in response to the financial problems of the United States and Europe?".  Will there be less people who can afford to buy now? Yes.  Will prices come down?  Possibly.  Should you wait to buy? Probably not.  Why? Because after experiencing four recessions, the most disasterous being in 2008, I have le ...

REGBV June Stats

July 12th, 2011
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