Out showing condos in the Westend this morning. One look at the view is why Vancouver is the most beautiful city in the world!
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May14
No CommentsVancouver – view of English Bay
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Apr2
One owner home for sale in Burnaby
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Immaculate 1 owner custom home -- extra large, built under old by-laws. Move in condition with shining hardwood floors, gas
fireplaces, fantastic 1 bedroom suite. Very quiet tree-lined street on level lot. 1 block to bus and a short walk to shopping. -
Feb16
Federal Finance Minister Jim Flaherty announced this morning that homebuyers looking to qualify for a government-backed mortgage after April 19, 2010 will need to meet three new requirements. The changes revealed this morning include:
• Require that all borrowers meet the standards for a five-year fixed rate mortgage even if they choose a mortgage with a lower interest rate and shorter term.
• Lower the maximum amount Canadians can withdraw in refinancing their mortgages to 90 per cent from 95 per cent of the value of their homes.
• Require a minimum down payment of 20 per cent for government-backed mortgage insurance on non-owner-occupied properties purchased for speculation.“There’s no clear evidence of a housing bubble, but we’re taking proactive, prudent and cautious steps today to help prevent one. Our Government is acting to help prevent Canadian households from getting overextended, and acting to help prevent some lenders from facilitating it,” Minister Flaherty said in a press release.
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Feb13
Happy New Year!
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What a week, first the Olympics Games in Vancouver, now my family and friends are celebrating Chinese New Year in Asia. Remember the 10 things NOT to do on this special day to have a great tiger’s year. Will be celebrating it together with Valentine Day tomorrow with my family.
Gong Xi Fa Cai or in Cantonese: Gong Hei Fatt Choy!
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Feb12
Video was taken 1 day before the opening of the 2010 Olympics Games! The Olympics’ touch arrived at 4.40 pm on February 11, one day before the opening ceremonies. Traffic were at a standstill on the corner of West Blvd and West 41st, the busy corner of Kerrisdale as we have a first look at the Olympics’ flame. -
Feb9
Took a walking tour in downtown Vancouver and Yaletown on Monday February 8, 4 days before Vancouver welcome the world with the opening of the 2010 Winter Olympics. Wanted to see the Olympic village where all the Olympic’s athletics are staying and to have a look at the “Boxing Kangaroo.” Must be the safest place in the world as security is everywhere. Vancouver real estate will be shut down in the area around Yaletown as lots of roads are close for traffic.
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Jan29
The Power of Google Street View
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The power of Google Street Views. A former homeowner was charged with illegal tree cutting. By coincidence, a Google street mapping truck just happened to pass by at the time the trees were cut and caught it on film. Photo shows the truck on the property along with the cutters and a line of cut trees. -
Jan22
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Oct10
Yaletown & Cambie Street Bridge
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Cambie Bridge - Click to enlarge
Photo taken on the south end of Cambie Street Bridge. With the new skytrain heading to Vancouver airport on Cambie Street, real estate is heading up especially on the south end of the bridge. On the east end of the bridge is the Olympics Village where all the athletes of the 2010 Winter Games will be staying.
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Sep24
The Birts are moving soon!
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Guess who is moving to the “Hills?”
Michelle is going to get her dream area for her growing business. Liam and Quinn already found new friends across the street and Ryan is getting to learn how to BBQ for large groups now that they have a pool and hot tub in their new place. Better give them a call to be on their list for future parties!!!
