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More Homes for Sale Vancouver Area - Welcome News for Homebuyers

May 14th, 2008

More Homes for Sale—Welcome News for Homebuyers Vancouver, BC – May 14, 2008. British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) reports residential sales dollar volume on the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in BC dipped 1.4 per cent to $4.1 billion in April, compared to April 2007. Residential unit sales declined 11 per cent to 8,623 units during the same period. The average MLS® resident ...

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BC Housing Markets to Moderate

May 6th, 2008

BC Housing Markets to Moderate BCREA Releases Spring 2008 Housing Forecast Vancouver, BC — May 6, 2008. BC home sales are retreating from historically high levels, according to the British Columbia Real Estate Association’s (BCREA) spring Housing Forecast, released today. The report analyzes the British Columbia economy and housing markets, including detailed forecasts by home t ...

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New Listings Outpace Sales To Start The Spring Cycle

May 5th, 2008

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

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Real Estate Closing Costs

May 3rd, 2008

Yes, you have just spent a significant amount of money on your new home but don't forget about the closing costs. Some of these are: Property Transfer Tax - 1% on the first $200,000. and 2% on the remainder Conveyancing Fees - $800. to $1500. Strata Maintenance Fee adjustments Property Taxes that have been paid in advance Utility Bills that have been paid in advance Appraisal Fee - ...

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Blog Training

April 23rd, 2008

I attended a blogging workshop this afternoon hosted by Stephen Jagger and Rodney Bartlett of reachd.com. A blog is really an online diary ("web" + "log" = "blog") and we talked about its particular application to business and how people can get some insight about us and our thoughts on real estate related matters by reading our blogs. The purpose of my blog has always been to provide infor ...

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5 Tips For A Green Home

April 22nd, 2008

Five Tips for a Green Home By Michael Giesbrecht Prudential Sussex Realty April 2008 Eco-friendly. Carbon footprint. Global warming. Energy-efficient. These catch phrases have become part of our lexicon as we’ve become more aware of our impact on the environment and our role in protecting it. As a homeowner, there are some simple, inexpensive steps you can take to mak ...

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Love Thy Neighbour

April 13th, 2008

I had 18 groups through my Open House at 706-555 28th St W this afternoon, 1/2 of them neighbours. I like when the neighbours come. I enjoy talking to them, learning a little about their story. I also like to find out what attracted them to the neighbourhood initially, how they enjoy (or not) living here and anything else they can tell me about the neighbourhood. People already living in ...

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The Changing Market

April 7th, 2008

Housing Market Moderates for Spring-Time Buyers

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High End Wish List

April 7th, 2008

Buyers are paying top dollar for homes these days. What are some of the things they are looking for? Location has been and will continue to be important. More people are now looking for green features such as upgraded insulation, high efficiency furnaces and eco-friendly flooring (ie. bamboo). Having living space all on one level is more desirable now, as is having laundry facilities in ...

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Avoid These Seller Mistakes

March 17th, 2008

Avoid These Seller Mistakes By Michael Giesbrecht Prudential Sussex Realty You want to get the best price for your home, plus sell it in the least amount of time. In a balanced market (which we seem to be approaching now), homes will take a little longer to sell. Therefore, it’s important that you make the right moves at the very beginning of your home selling process to remai ...

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Royal LePage Sussex West Vancouver

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BC Housing Markets to Moderate

New Listings Outpace Sales To Start The Spring Cycle

Real Estate Closing Costs

Blog Training

5 Tips For A Green Home

Love Thy Neighbour

The Changing Market

High End Wish List

Avoid These Seller Mistakes

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