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Open House. Open House on Sunday, August 29, 2010 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 09:06:27 GMT

Please visit our Open House at 103 9149 SATURNA DR in Burnaby.

Open House on Sunday, August 29, 2010 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Perfect living! Walk to parks, tennis courts, library, community center, elementary school plus near to SFU, Lougheed Mall and MORE! This well maintained clean unit features 3 bdrm, remodeled 2008 kitchen, tile, engineered laminated floors,lighting fixtures, windows and freshly painted bathroom makes this home ready to move in! Just unpack. Enjoy your beverage on the large 128 SF patio with opportunity to expand SF! This neighbour free end unit offers serenity outside and privacy inside. Measurements to be verified by buyer. Must see! Open house Sunday, August 29, 2-4pm.

Open House. Open House on Sunday, August 22, 2010 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 09:06:31 GMT

Please visit our Open House at 103 9149 SATURNA DR in Burnaby.

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Open House on Sunday, August 22, 2010 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Perfect living! Walk to parks, tennis courts, library, community center, elementary school plus near to SFU, Lougheed Mall and MORE! This well maintained clean unit features 3 bdrm, remodeled 2008 kitchen, tile, engineered laminated floors,lighting fixtures, windows and freshly painted bathroom makes this home ready to move in! Just unpack. Enjoy your beverage on the large 128 SF patio with opportunity to expand another 128 SF! This neighbour free end unit offers serenity outside and privacy inside. Measurements to be verified by buyer. Must see! Open house Sunday, August 22, 2-4pm.

New property listed in Fraser VE, Vancouver East

Sat, 14 Aug 2010 09:05:46 GMT

I have listed a new property at PH9 707 20TH AVE E in Vancouver.

See details here

SWEET SPOT!! Centrally located in Vancouver close to trendy Main Street corridor. 549 SF studio with 113 SF balcony offering a breathtaking wrap around view! Relax on your quiet, East/North facing large outdoor patio or take a quick stroll down to the corridor and enjoy all the shopping & restaurants nearby. All upgraded materials & appliances. Granite countertops, kitchen-island, spacious cabinets, tile backsplash & skylight! BONUS: NO HST!

Open House. Open House on Sunday, August 15, 2010 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 09:06:55 GMT

Please visit our Open House at 103 9149 SATURNA DR in Burnaby.

See details here

Open House on Sunday, August 15, 2010 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Perfect living! Walk to parks, tennis courts, library, community center, elementary school plus near to SFU, Lougheed Mall and MORE! This well maintained clean unit features 3 bdrm, remodeled 2008 kitchen, tile, engineered laminated floors,lighting fixtures, windows and freshly painted bathroom makes this home ready to move in! Just unpack. Enjoy your beverage on the large 128 SF patio with opportunity to expand another 128 SF! This neighbour free end unit offers serenity outside and privacy inside. Measurements to be verified by buyer. Must see! Open house Sunday, August 15, 2-4pm.

Open House. Open House on Sunday, August 8, 2010 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Sun, 01 Aug 2010 09:06:38 GMT

Please visit our Open House at 103 9149 SATURNA DR in Burnaby.

See details here

Open House on Sunday, August 8, 2010 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Perfect living! Walk to parks, tennis courts, library, community center, elementary school plus near to SFU, Lougheed Mall and MORE! This well maintained clean unit features 3 bdrm, remodeled 2008 kitchen, tile, engineered laminated floors,lighting fixtures, windows and freshly painted bathroom makes this home ready to move in! Just unpack. Enjoy your beverage on the large 128 SF patio with opportunity to expand another 128 SF! This neighbour free end unit offers serenity outside and privacy inside. Measurements to be verified by buyer. Must see! Open house Sunday, August 8, 1-3pm.

Open House. Open House on Sunday, July 25, 2010 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Sat, 24 Jul 2010 09:07:31 GMT

Please visit our Open House at 103 9149 SATURNA DR in Burnaby.

See details here

Open House on Sunday, July 25, 2010 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Perfect living! Walk to parks, tennis courts, library, community center, elementary school plus near to SFU, Lougheed Mall and MORE! This well maintained clean unit features 3 bdrm, remodeled 2008 kitchen, tile, engineered laminated floors,lighting fixtures, windows and freshly painted bathroom makes this home ready to move in! Just unpack. Enjoy your beverage on the large 128 SF patio with opportunity to expand another 128 SF! This neighbour free end unit offers serenity outside and privacy inside. Measurements to be verified by buyer. Must see! Open house Sunday, July 25, 1-4pm.

New property listed in Simon Fraser Hills, Burnaby North

Sat, 19 Jun 2010 09:05:23 GMT

I have listed a new property at 103 9149 SATURNA DR in Burnaby.

See details here

Perfect living! Walk to parks, tennis courts, library, community center, elementary school plus near to SFU, Lougheed Mall and MORE! This well maintained clean unit features 3 bdrm, remodeled 2008 kitchen, tile, engineered laminated floors,lighting fixtures, windows and freshly painted bathroom makes this home ready to move in! Just unpack. Enjoy your beverage on the large 128 SF patio with opportunity to expand another 128 SF! This neighbour free end unit offers serenity outside and privacy inside. Measurements to be verified by buyer. Must see! View by appointment June 23rd, 6-8pm.

New property listed in Killarney VE, Vancouver East

Sat, 30 Jan 2010 10:21:43 GMT

I have listed a new property at 3224 E 48TH AV in Vancouver.

See details here

Prime Killarney area on quiet street. Spacious Vancouver special features 5 bedrooms, 3 up/2 down. Some new renovations just completed. Close to all facilities a perfect home could offer.Open House Saturday, January 30th from 2-3pm and Sunday, January 31st from 1-3pm(SHARP). Open for offers Monday, February 1st, 2010 at 6:30pm (SHARP). No viewings possible Monday, February 1st.

Dominion Lending Centers Newsletter

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 10:45:39 GMT

House Prices – Some Overshooting
Over the past two years, the degree of volatility observed in the Canadian housing market has been unprecedented. Within this short timeframe, house prices fell by almost 13%, only to rebound by an impressive 21%. Click here to read more...

What Immigration Population will bring to Canada in 2010

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 06:53:07 GMT

Canada remains popular!

When Gallup completed an international poll in late 2009, 16% of the world’s population (700,000,000 people) indicated that they would move to another country on a permanent basis, if allowed. The top choices were the United States, Canada, United Kingdom and France. Approximately 45 million picked Canada as their first choice for immigration. Despite the recession, interest in immigration to Canada remained strong throughout 2009. Click here to read more...

A 2010 Miracle Exercise For Everyone Recommended By A Doctor…

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 06:50:42 GMT

Here is a miracle exercise recommended by a doctor. You can do this standing or sitting down.

Do it in front of a mirror, or better still, with someone. Here’s how:

Raise the corners of your mouth an inch, take a deep breath and hold it for 10 seconds.
You are now smiling. If people are watching you, they’ll probably start smiling, too.
Now release your breath in short exhalations. You are now laughing. Unless those with you are curmudgeons, they’ll undoubtedly start laughing, too.

This simple muscular action of inhaling, raising the corners of the mouth, then exhaling in rhythmic, short bursts causes the diaphragm to bounce up and down, pats the liver on the back, and pleasantly vibrates the stomach. The heart, which rests above the diaphragm, begins to pump at a slightly faster rate, sending blood coursing throughout the body.

The effect is a general feeling of well-being. More important than this, however, is the effect on others who observe you going through this exercise. They feel better, too. This triggers happy emotions within you, and sets the stage for any number of pleasant personal and business relationships.

All this from one simple little exercise!

Tips for a Quick Sale at a Better Price

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 20:58:55 GMT

Top 10 Staging Tips for Sellers

1. Enhance Curb Appeal

Powerwash driveways, walks, walls and windows. Rake

yards, trim hedges, weed flowerbeds, sweep porches. Make

sure your front entry is distinct and welcoming. Consider a

new colour for the door and adding pots of colourful flowers.

2. Edit Furniture

Be ruthless, Store all unnecessary furniture. Rearrange the

remaining furniture to improve sight lines, open up traffic flows,

and make rooms appear more spacious and inviting.

3. Conquer Clutter

Generally, you can remove half the contents from your

bookcases, shelves and closets. Clear kitchen and bath

counters, leaving only a few high-style accents. A good rule

of thumb: Every box of clutter you remove adds $500 to your

bottom line.

4. De-Personalize

Now is a good time to pack up family photos, certificates,

trophies and collectibles. These personal items will inhibit

buyers from imagining your house as theirs.

5. Repair & Update

Make sure all doors, drawers, switches and faucets work.

Repair any damaged walls and floors. If a buyer sees visible

problems, they will imagine there are even more problems

that are hidden. Consider updates in kitchen and bathrooms,

as improvements in these rooms yield the highest return.

6. Consider Colour

Generally, you want to neutralize dark, vivid wall colours in

favour of the light, sophisticated shades that buyers prefer.

Fresh paint can be the easiest and most dramatic

improvement you make.

7. Clean & Brighten

Give you house a thorough cleaning, including windows.

Check that all lights have maximum-wattage light bulbs.

Open the drapes, raise the blinds and turn up the lights.

Show off your assets!

8. Freshen the Air

Clean carpets and upholstery to eliminate lingering odors.

Avoid cooking strong-smelling foods (i.e. bacon, fish or curry)

before a showing, Of course, no smoking indoors.

9. Create the Wow Factor

Buyers are excited by a house that represents the lifestyle

they aspire to. Be creative! Set your table in the style of a

trendy restaurant. Transform your bath into a spa-like retreat

with candles and luxury towels. Beautify your bedroom with

elements of hotel chic.

10. Trust a Professional

Your home represents a huge investment - protect it. We

have the expertise and the resources to save you time,

headaches and costly mistakes.

Resources: HomeSale by Design - Vancouver's premier home staging company

Latest REBGV Stats - January 2009

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 06:50:32 GMT

2008 brought improved housing affordability to Greater Vancouver

VANCOUVER, B.C. – January 5, 2009

The record-breaking real estate market cycle in Greater Vancouver, longer than normal at seven consecutive years, ended in 2008 amidst global economic challenges. The change brought relief from rising prices that saw benchmark prices escalate from $357,770 for a single family detached home in December 2001 to $648,421 by December 2008.

The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that sales of detached, attached and apartment properties decreased 35.3 per cent in 2008 to 24,626 sales compared to 38,050 sales in 2007. Property listings for the year increased 13.9 per cent to 62,561 compared to 2007 when 54,945 new properties were listed.

"Trends in the latter half of 2008 showed a consistent month-over-month decrease in residential housing prices, a departure from the rising home prices and record-breaking sales that were experienced in Greater Vancouver for much of this decade," said REBGV president, Dave Watt.

"It's also important to note that our December statistics show a third consecutive month of a decrease in active property listings in Greater Vancouver. That means supply is coming down," Watt said. "Last month was also the first time in 27 years that Greater Vancouver homes sales for December were higher than November."

Residential benchmark prices, as calculated by the MLSLink Housing Price Index®, declined 10.9 per cent between Decembers 2007 and 2008. Since May 2008, the overall residential benchmark price has declined 14.8 per cent in Greater Vancouver to $484,211 from $568,411.

"For buyers, lower prices haven't been a concern as much as the perception that prices are falling. It's difficult to identify the 'bottom' of the market. The reality is that people tend to buy when prices are going up, not when they're going down," Watt said.

In December 2008, sales of detached, attached and apartment properties totalled 924, a decrease of 51.3 per cent compared to the 1,897 sales in December 2007.

New listings for detached, attached and apartment properties declined 8.6 per cent to 1,550 in December 2008 compared to December 2007 when 1,695 new units were listed. Total listings in December declined 17.2 per cent to 15,193 from the 18,348 total active listings in Greater Vancouver in November 2008.

Sales of detached properties in December 2008 declined 48.7 per cent to 348 from the 679 units sold during the same period in 2007. The benchmark price for detached properties declined 11.2 per cent from $730,399 in December 2007 to $648,421 in December 2008. Since May 2008, the benchmark price for a detached property in Greater Vancouver has declined 15.9 per cent.

Sales of apartment properties declined 53.7 per cent last month to 417 compared to 901 sales in December 2007. The benchmark price of an apartment property declined 11.7 per cent from $377,579 in December 2007 to $333,275 in December 2008. Since May 2008, the benchmark price for an apartment property in Greater Vancouver has declined 14.5 per cent.

Attached property sales in December 2008 decreased 49.8 per cent to 159, compared with the 317 sales in December 2007. The benchmark price of an attached unit declined 7.4 per cent from $456,941 in December 2007 to $423,338 in December 2008. Since May 2008, the benchmark price for an attached property in Greater Vancouver has declined 11.6 per cent.