Blog by MJ Ankenman

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Woodward's Preview Date

April 1st, 2006
I received an email yesterday from Woodward's announcing that previews will begin April 8th. They are having a promo for hardwood floors, if you buy on opening day for $1.49, a tie-in with Woodward's special $1.49 sales from days gone by. The website has been updated and includes floor plans with prices ranging from $200,000's to $600,000's, although specific prices have not been announced ye ...

3350 W 38TH AV, Vancouver West British Columbia

March 8th, 2006
I just finished uploading this House, 3350 W 38TH AV, Vancouver West British Columbia House for sale. Exceptional Character home in Dunbar/Southlands offers consideragble updates while retaining original charm. Spacious liv/din rooms with cozy gas fireplace and hardwood floors. Bank of windows/French doors lead from kitchen, E/A and family room to SW wrap-around deck. Renovated upstairs has ...

Academy Awards

March 5th, 2006
I have a group of friends back in Toronto who get together every year to watch and fill out Oscar ballots. We are now doing the event Transcanada. As well, The Reel Society, of which I am a founding member, is meeting today to discuss the potential winners, over bubbly of course. I bought us blinking tiaras for the occassion, stay tuned for a photo. So here our my pics. Happy Oscar Day! Acto ...

BUY THAT CONDO - NOW

March 3rd, 2006
Well, the headline in the Wednesday issue of Metro Vancouver certainly put it simply. BUY THAT CONDO - NOW. PricewaterhouseCoopers released a report that forecast a shortage of condominiums in the city of Vancouver as well as their values continuing to rise. The international accounting firm also noted that the average asking price of a high rise unit has gone up by 46% in the city's Downtown ...

Olympic Closing

February 27th, 2006
I went to Library Square today to be part of the crowd welcoming the next winter Olympics to Vancouver. It was fun to be a part of and they were giving out amazing pieces of carrot cake from the largest cake I've ever seen. It was delicious. If we hadn't been talking about 2010 enough already.... For info check out the Vancouver 2010 website. The First Nations Snowboard Team was there. They h ...

Home Owner Grant

February 23rd, 2006
Yesterday's provincial budget contained some changes to the Home Owner Grant. Here is the text from the government website. "On February 21, 2006, the Minister of Finance announced changes to the grant amount and the phase out threshold for the Home Owner Grant. Effective for the 2006 tax year, the basic home owner grant increases to $570 from $470 and the additional grant will increase to $ ...

33

February 21st, 2006
I was at the Realtor's open for 33 tonight. I had the privilege of meeting Robert Wilson, President of Georgia Laine Developments. He gave me a tour of the display suite and highlighted some of the unique features of his development. This is truly a beautiful modern design. Many of the units are open concept with a divider separating the bedroom from the living room. The storage cupboards are ...

The 33

February 19th, 2006
I am going to a Realtor Open on Monday for a new project at West Pender and Taylor, The 33. So far it looks like a good building with some great finishes. I am told prices will start under $300,000. The units will be going on sale on February 25th, only to VIP Buyers. If you are interested let me know and I can make sure you are registered as a VIP. If the success of The Taylor, just down the ...

1034 E 38TH ST, Vancouver East British Columbia

February 19th, 2006
I just finished uploading this House, 1034 E 38TH ST, Vancouver East British Columbia House for sale. Sought after neighbourhood, in an area of newer homes. 2 storey home would provide a view of Downtown & North Shore from the 2nd level. Large 33 x 122 lot, with lane access. Close to QE Park, Nat Bailey St adium. Bright North facing lot in area of newer homes. Adjacent to parks, shopping and ...

Upper Lonsdale Open House!

February 11th, 2006
We are proud to announce that this Sunday, February 12, 2006, 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM we will be hosting an Open House at 101 3080 LONSDALE AV in Upper Lonsdale, North Vancouver. This is an opportunity to visit this excellent for sale in beautiful Upper Lonsdale. Please come with any questions you may have. In the meantime you can take a virtual tour of this Up ...

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