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Buying Tips from A-Z

Posted on Jul 31, 2016



A
ssess your preferred neighbourhood - make frequent visits to the area

Be mindful of your budget

Check your credit score/history

Don’t forget about closing costs

Enlist the help/services of a licensed Real Estate Agent

Follow your head not your heart - don’t let your emotions overtake common sense

Get in first

Have the home inspected - in a hotter, more c...

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Tips for Sellers : A - Z

Posted on Jul 13, 2016

Preparing your home for a successful sale takes work. Here are some important areas to focus your energy on when getting your house ready for the sale!




A
tmosphere

Brighter the better

Clear off the counter tops in the kitchen and bathrooms

Depersonalize the home

Enlist the help of a professional real estate agent

First impression is the only impression

Gre...

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Last Month's Market Update : Demand Remains High Across the Region

Posted on Jun 25, 2016



Dan Morrison, the president of The Real Estate Board of Great Vancouver, highlights the trends in Real Estate across the region for the month of May 2016. 


These stats are indicative of a continued seller's market, last month being recorded as the highest selling May on record! This video clip is a concise yet informative look at the current market...

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June Weekend Home Projects

Posted on May 30, 2016

June is literally just around the corner! This next month signifies the start of the summer season. We have been having some excellent spring weather in Greater Vancouver and now is the perfect time to get busy with seasonal home improvement projects!

1. LAWN MAINTENANCE



With water restrictions already in place, keeping the lawn green and healthy wil...

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April 2016 Home Sales Remain at Record Levels!

Posted on May 06, 2016


Last month was the highest selling April on record for Metro Vancouver!
Property sales in the region totalled 4,781 in April 2016, an increase of 14.4 per cent
from the 4,179 sales recorded in April 2015.



“Home buyer competition remains intense across the region,” Dan Morrison, REBGV president said. “Whether you’re a home buyer or seller, it’s importa...

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Lonsdale Quay Turns 30 This Month!

Posted on Apr 29, 2016

Many locals may not know that Lonsdale Quay originated as a carnival-style marketplace which opened for Expo ‘86 Vancouver.  
Over the years it has continued to evolve and expand and grow.

 

Today, in addition to being the transit hub of the north shore, the Market has become a diverse, multi-use community anchor in the Lower Lonsdale area. It is home to...

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