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Communting Kills!

June 23rd, 2006
The headline "IS YOUR COMMUTE A KILLER" in The Vancouver Sun on Wednesday, June 21st grabbed my attention. According to a recent report by Sightline, an environmental think-tank based in Seattle, suburbanites are less healthy than downtowners. It seems while us downtowners are biking/running/rollerblading the seawall and burning calories, the suburbanites  are sitting in their cars commuting. ...
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Drop by, Have a Coffee, Discuss Real Estate

June 18th, 2006
Due to the success of our Buyers and Investors Real Estate Seminar a few weeks back and at the request of several participates to hear more, Jill Garcia, RBC Mortgage Specialist and I are holding a series of informal drop in info sessions. The first of these sessions will be on Monday, July 10th 7pm - 8pm at The Blenz Coffee Shop at 508 Richards St. (Richards & Davie) Please stop by, meet oth ...
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Families in The City

June 12th, 2006
Read an interesting story that was the cover article for this weeks Vancouver Courier. The article was titled "In the City" and highlighted families that have decided to raise children in downtown Vancouver in condominiums versus houses in the suburbs. It emphasised that less reliance on an automobile and services such as community centres and schools were important decision making fac ...
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Property Taxes

June 7th, 2006
This is one of those good news, bad news entries. The bad news is that property taxes increased by 6.4%. The good news, the homeowner grant has increased $100 from $470 to $570, for properties under $780,000. Full details of the grant are on the back of the tax notice or go to the City of Vancouver website. For new home buyers remember when you are looking at properties to adjust the quoted p ...
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101 1650 BAYSHORE DR, Vancouver West British Columbia

June 7th, 2006
I just finished uploading this Condo, 101 1650 BAYSHORE DR, Vancouver West British Columbia Condo for sale. Spectacular Coal Harbour, Bayshore Gardens. Unique 2 bedroom + den suite. Large private wrap around patio, 2 of them with view of North Shore mountain and Stanl ey Park. Like having your own little paradise in one of the most coveted areas.
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709 2137 W 10TH AV, Vancouver West British Columbia

June 7th, 2006
I just finished uploading this Condo, 709 2137 W 10TH AV, Vancouver West British Columbia Condo for sale. By award-winning Adera, this 7 storey concrete building located in Arbutus Walk. Granite kitchen & hard wood in living room & dining room. Beautiful view of UBC and some water views. Corner Penthouse, open plan, looks larger that it is.
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Real Estate Seminar

May 29th, 2006
This coming Saturday, June 3rd at The Roundhouse Community Centre, I am co-hosting a seminar for Real Estate Buyers and Investors. I will be discussing several topics including Historical Performance of Real Estate, Real Estate as an Investment, Real Estate Bubble?, Buying Pre Construction vs Existing Inventory, Hot Areas and The Realtor Relationship. Jill Garcia, Mortgage Specialist from RBC ...
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1708 939 EXPO BV, Vancouver West British Columbia

May 23rd, 2006
I just finished uploading this Condo, 1708 939 EXPO BV, Vancouver West British Columbia Condo for sale. YALETOWN LIFE STYLE. Invest in this modern, spacious one bedroom and Den, with open layout and excellent club facilities. See more pictures at www.vancouverprimehomes.com
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Raining Day Activities

May 22nd, 2006
Found the perfect rainy holiday activities to do today, other than go to open houses that is. Started out the day spring cleaning my closet. This is the time I curse all condominium designers, architects and developers with their lack of closets in order to save space. What?.. just because I live in a condo I don't own clothes or extra towels and sheets. But I digress.... So after gett ...
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Racing & Open Houses

May 16th, 2006
This weekend my sweetie and I took part in the Bell City Chase. It is called an urban adventure and is set up similar to The Amazing Race. We had to find different chase points around the city and then perform tasks that ranged from diving at The Aquatic Centre to finding art in The Vancouver Art Gallery. We had a blast and did not become one of the nasty couples that we see on The Amazing Ra ...
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