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Vancouver Real Estate Market Low Inventory Presents Challenges For Home Buyers

August 28th, 2009

If you are already out looking for a new or first home in certain neighbourhoods of Vancouver you already know there is far more buyers then there are Vancouver homes for sale.

Open houses are packed and multiple offers with sales prices above asking are happening with some regularity.

What is driving the demand and will it last?

It is assumed that low interest rates and ...

C7-238 East 10th St Vancouver Property Egg TV 'Deal of the Week'

August 21st, 2009

Things have certainly changed in the Vancouver Real Estate market in past few months. It is said you can always find a deal in any market so despite the recent upswing in sales and prices I will continue with the Deal of the Week feature.

This week as it is priced if definatley presents some value. Challenge is it will likely sell for above asking in a short time. That being said it is still ...

Livesmart BC Program For Home Renovations Is No More

August 19th, 2009

Yesterday it was announced that the Livesmart BC incentive program had exhausted the $60 million dollars allotted and would no longer be providing rebates for those completing renovations on their homes designed to reduce environmental impacts.

Indeed it is sad to see such an incentive no longer be available to homeowners considering it encouraged renovations that both can hel ...

Real Estate TKO Episode #4 - HST, Permits, Rain Screened Buidlings, Tax Rebates For Renovations

August 17th, 2009

Welcome to Real Estate TKO Episode #4, Vancouver's latest online video show for information relating to Vancouver Real Estate and other topics that Tom & I just can't help but to discuss.

Once again the infamous HST tax comes up...and to be clear despite the snippet here I am still NOT in support of it. I do however understand the rationale behind it. I can live with it, bu ...

404 53 HASTINGS Street, Vancouver West, British Columbia MLS # V775552

August 17th, 2009

I just finished uploading this Condo for sale, 404 53 HASTINGS Street, Vancouver West, British Columbia

Situated on West Hastings, just a few strides from the Woodward's redevelopment. 100 year old Heritage Conversion. The Paris Block. Live/Work Studio w/open concept. Featuring over height ceilings, brick walls, polished concrete floors sleek sleek, fully integrated kitchens w/stainless stee ...

Vancouver Real Estate Marketing Company The Key Is Now Using Video Blogging

August 14th, 2009

I have recently helped The Key implement video blogging as part of their effort to be the most progressive and effective marketer of new homes and resales in the Vancouver Real Estate market.

The Key Marketing is marketing and selling some of the most celebrated communities in Greater Vancouver . They understand that truly listening and responding to buyers needs is vital to ...

Join Us Right Now For The Bella Living Tweet Up & Fundraiser for The Weekend To End Breast Cancer

August 13th, 2009

I am at Bella Living, a multipurpose development in Burnaby comprised of a mix of residential homes and commercial space.

Ethos Development is hosting a Tweet Up to support Rebecca Bourque and Cory Permack's fundraising efforts for The Weekend to End Breast Cancer.

There is Granville Island Beer on tap and BBQ'd hotdogs and tons of great people both Twitter users and non ...

Methods to Express Your Opposition To The British Columbia HST Online

August 12th, 2009

In continuing with the conversation on British Columbia's much criticized Harmonized Sales tax I thought I would share with the listeners a few options they have to let government and fellow BCers know what they think online.

Of course there is the always relevant google search for topics relating to the HST. Simply go to google dot ca and type HST and what ever other ph ...

#1 This or That...Where's The Substance To Realtor Marketing Statements?

August 11th, 2009

Over the weekend Seth Godin posted a blog entry relating to Real Estate marketing statements seen on signs, billboards, bus stops etc. that made me giddy with excitement. I am a huge Seth Godin fan and to see him blog about a topic I am so passionate about made my day.

The Danger of Vague Claims by Seth Godin

Seth references statements where a Realtor is claiming to be ...

1608 1495 RICHARDS Street, Vancouver West, British Columbia

August 9th, 2009

I just finished uploading this Condo for sale, 1608 1495 RICHARDS Street, Vancouver West, British Columbia

Large 1 bedroom + den, 725 sf totally renovated bright Yaletown waterfront corner unit w/ balcony. Brand new kitchen, s/s appliances, gas stove, brand new engineered h/w floor, new bathroom, cabinet & sink, crown mouldings, fresh painted w/ designer colours. Floor to ceiling windows, pa ...

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