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Choosing the Right Neighbourhood for You

July 8th, 2008

Choosing the Right Neighbourhood for You By Michael Giesbrecht Prudential Sussex Realty July 2008 If you are buying a home, one of the first things your real estate professional will do before taking you on home tours is interview you to determine the type of house you want such as a 3,000-square-foot four-bedroom, with an open floor plan and two-car garage. But just as importa ...

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Market Activity Offers Awaited Relief For Home Buyers

July 8th, 2008

Click on June 2008 Stats Package to see what has been happening in the Vancouver real estate market over the last month.

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Rising Gas & Food Prices Sideline Home Buyers

June 16th, 2008

British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) reports residential sales dollar volume on the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in BC declined 27 per cent to $3.85 billion in May, compared to May 2007. Residential unit sales fell 31 per cent to 8,101 units during the same period. The average MLS® residential price in the province reached $475,656, up 6 per cent from May 2007. “Rising f ...

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Growing Supply Helps Stabilize Market Conditions

June 11th, 2008

2008-06-03 Growing Supply Helps Stabilize Market Conditions

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Tips for First-Time Home Buyers

June 11th, 2008

Tips for First-Time Home Buyers By Michael Giesbrecht Prudential Sussex Realty If you are transitioning from renter to home owner, the prospect of making such a large investment may be exciting, while at the same time overwhelming. But it doesn’t have to be. Here are five common mistakes to avoid. 1. Not asking questions. There are many facets and intricacies to the home ...

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West Vancouver Community Events

June 9th, 2008

Here are some upcoming events to mark down on your calendar: Dundarave Porsche Show and Ride - Sunday, June 15th (Dundarave Village) West Vancouver Firefighters Honour Guard "Pipes by the Sea" Pipe Band Festival - Saturday, June 21st (Ambleside Park, 6:00 pm) Canada Day Celebration - Tuesday, July 1st (Ambleside Park 12:00 - 4:00 pm) Paddlefest - Sunday July 6th (Ambleside Beach, 9 ...

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Real Estate Terminology - Absorption Rate

May 26th, 2008

The Absorption Rate is the ability of the real estate market to sell off all of the houses that are for sale. For example, in West Vancouver last month (April 2008) there were 64 sales of detached homes. There are currently 496 detached homes for sale, so if you divide 496 by 64 you come up with 7.75. If no other homes came on the market, it would take al ...

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I love Vancouver - Parking Etiquette

May 19th, 2008

One of the things I love about Vancouver is the courtesy of so many Vancouverites and an example of this is in how they park their cars.

I Love Vancouver - Parking Etiquette from Mike Giesbrecht on Vimeo.

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I Love Vancouver - Grouse Grind

May 16th, 2008

There are many reasons to love living in Vancouver. The Grouse Grind is just one of them. I did it early this afternoon and recorded this video at the top of the mountain. The camera doesn't really capture the sweat on my face, which is unfortunate because I worked pretty hard to get up the hill. I Love Vancouver - Grouse Grind from Mike Giesbrecht on Vime ...

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Condo Living In North Vancouver, BC Canada

May 15th, 2008

Danny and Lori live in a fabulous town-house style condo and here they talk about what attracted them to Cedar Brooke Village, located in the Upper Lonsdale area of North Vancouver, BC Canada.

Condo Living In North Vancouver, BC, Canada from Mike Giesbrecht on Vimeo.

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Choosing the Right Neighbourhood for You

Market Activity Offers Awaited Relief For Home Buyers

Rising Gas & Food Prices Sideline Home Buyers

Growing Supply Helps Stabilize Market Conditions

Tips for First-Time Home Buyers

West Vancouver Community Events

Real Estate Terminology - Absorption Rate

I love Vancouver - Parking Etiquette

I Love Vancouver - Grouse Grind

Condo Living In North Vancouver, BC Canada

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