webmaster Espirit: bright corner unit facing south over green-belt parkland, and east over courtyard. This spacious 886sf suite, with 2 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms is complemented with laminate flooring and a corner fireplace, and offers granite countertops and stainless steel appliances in the kitchen. Call John at 778-878-0778 for a detailed report of the current market conditions … Read more
Homeowner advocate and local Realtor, John Grasty, offers Tri-City area homeowners (and buyers) relevant property information, including comparable sales data and the most up to date and accurate picture of activity and trends for a particular market. “This is simply neighbourhood intelligence”, says Grasty, one of the first 50 Realtors (out of over 98,000) in … Read more
“We call this neighbourhood intelligence.”
There were 9,616 Realtors just in the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver as at November 30, 2008, and membership has been declining since June. A question to be asked by all buyers and sellers right now is, “How does your Realtor’s tile hang”? During these challenging economic times many Realtors will likely let their … Read more
Informed buyers will know this newly listed 3 bdrm apt is likely the very best value to be found for a comparable concrete bldg in the Coq. Town Centre. Enjoy the spacious comfort of 1344 sq. ft. with storage in abundance. With the added convenience of ground floor accessibility and an over-size private patio overlooking … Read more
According to AC Nielsen, the world’s leading marketing information company, 78% of consumers in a recent global Internet Survey rate the most trustworthy form of advertising for consumers, ‘word of mouth’ (a recommendation from other consumers), as the #1 influencer of a purchase: http://ca.nielsen.com/site/documents/TrustinAdvertisingOct07.pdf. An ever-increasing array of social media advertising platforms and sources are … Read more
Get building Evergreen & Murray-Clarke – now Published: December 16, 2008 6:00 PM With much interest I read Port Moody Mayor Joe Trasolini’s inaugural address after the council swearing-in ceremony on Dec. 2. Once again, the mayor should be applauded for reminding his senior government counterparts that the overdue Murray-Clarke Connector and Evergreen Line infrastructure … Read more
1. Is now a good time to buy? 2. Is now a good time to sell? In answering either question it must always be qualified with, “We don’t have a crystal ball”. So, is it a good time to buy? The correct answer can only come from the potential buyer; only by understanding the motivation … Read more
Let me start by disclosing that I am not an Arborist, but a recent story in the local newspaper of a toppled tree, well over 100 feet, raised some interesting questions for me to consider as a Realtor. Most urban jurisdictions regulate the conservation, removal and replacement of trees. Whether a tree is deciduous (sheds … Read more
As I prepare my business plan for 2009 and beyond, I can’t help but think what a waste to lose talented people who have sacrificed so much to become a REALTOR®. This past June the number of licensees with the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) hit a high at 9,818. As a result … Read more