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Moving With Children
October 7th, 2007
Moving With Children
By Michael Giesbrecht
Prudential Sussex Realty
October 2007
Moving is an exciting time full of commotion that can be tough on everyone, including the children. The impact the move will have on kids usually is age-related. Babies, toddlers and young children tend to deal well with moving, while adolescents may resent and resist the m ...
Top 10 Fall Home Maintenance Suggestions
September 26th, 2007
1. Inspect heating and air systems.
2. Weatherproof windows and doors.
3. Upgrade to a smarter thermostat.
4. Make sure your gutters are sound.
5. Inspect your roof.
6. Check toilets and plumbing.
7. Inspect brickwork, stucco and siding.
8. Check out the attic
9. Ensure your yard is in shape.
10. Clean and repair outdoor areas.
August 2007 Housing Market
September 10th, 2007Record July for BC Home Sales
August 17th, 2007
Vancouver, BC – August 16, 2007. British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) reports that residential sales volume on the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in BC climbed 44 per cent to $4.66 billion in July, compared to the same month last year. Residential unit sales increased 25 per cent to 10,447 units during the same period, a record number of July transactions. The average MLS® ...
BC Home Sales Surpass Expectations
July 17th, 2007
Home Sales Surpass Expectations in 2nd Quarter
Vancouver, BC – July 17, 2007. British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) reports that residential sales volume on the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in BC rose 20.4 per cent to $4.98 billion in June, compared to the same month last year. Residential unit sales increased 8 per cent to 11,175 units during the same period. The aver ...
Vancouver and Quality of Living
July 12th, 2007
Vancouver scores very well on Mercer Quality of Living Report
Vancouver has again received a high ranking on an international quality of life report. Vancouver was tied for third on the Mercer’s Quality of Living Report, which uses expatriate assignments to rank 215 cities worldwide on the tangible aspects of living in a city.
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Relocating
July 7th, 2007
Tips for the Relocating Partner
By Michael Giesbrecht
Prudential Sussex Realty
A new career opportunity sometimes means that your family will need to relocate to another city. The decision to move is often arrived at after careful consideration of various factors including the other partner’s career; the effect on the children’s educational and recreational activities; and fin ...
Home Buyers Get a Break
June 21st, 2007
The Federal Government is now allowing lending institutions to offer 20% down payment mortgages without requiring the borrower to purchase mortgage insurance. This is a drop from the 25% it was before. In addition, current home owners will be permitted to borrow up to 80% of the value of their home without purchasing mortgage insurance. A survey conducted by the Royal Bank of Canada indica ...
Home Sales Rise; Affordability Falls
June 20th, 2007
Vancouver, BC – June 19, 2007. British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) reports that residential sales volume on the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in BC rose 17.5 per cent to $5.32 billion in May, compared to the same month last year. Residential sales increased 3 per cent to 11,683 units during the same period. The average MLS® price hit $454,945, up 14 per cent from May 2006.
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