What will record low interest rates mean for home buyers?

Following the latest Bank of Canada’s overnight rate cut from 1.50% to 1.00%, Canada’s banks have cut their prime lending rates by a half-point to a record low of three per cent, and reduced some fixed and floating-rate mortgages. The answer home buyers’ will be seeking surrounding this all-time low interest rate, will be how … Read more

An Exciting Future for Port Moody, BC…

The City of Port Moody wants to hear your feedback on the draft policies and proposed land use changes. Since the Official Community Plan (OCP) review process began, hundreds of community members shared their own vision and provided input for the future of Port Moody.   As a result of this, updated OCP policies have … Read more

Maple Ridge (Cottonwood) – 236th St

“Wow Factor” in this updated 1/2 duplex style end unit, with a bright spacious and well appointed layout, featuring: granite countertop; stainless backsplash and appliances; Brazilian tiles; Australian wool carpet; crown moulding; designer paint; custom B/I pantry; and, much more. Impeccably maintained inside and out makes this move-in ready and waiting your personal touch. Lovely … Read more

Metro Vancouver Housing Inventory drops almost 37%…

On September 30, 2008, the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) had a total of 22,605 active listings.  This recent high may have caused some panic because there were only 13,574 listings exactly one year earlier.  Yesterday, January 16, 2009, I did a search for all REBGV active listings and this is what I found: As David Clayton-Thomas lyricized,”What … Read more

Coquitlam (Town Centre) – Eastwood St

Beautiful updated 1 bedroom unit in desirable “Lakeside Terrace”, Whistler type complex set amongst waterways and fountains. Great amenities include: indoor pool, two hot tubs, two saunas, full gym, social room and a guest suite. This condo has a large master bedroom, gas fireplace, hardwood floor in the kitchen and entrance, all new paint, nice … Read more

Vancouver West (West End) – Harwood St

A sunny, south facing, quiet, spacious 655 sf, 1 bedroom suite, conveniently located in the West End, just steps to the beaches, seawall and bus. Recently renovated, including new stainless steel appliances, the suite comes with storage locker & 1 underground parking space. Roof, plumbing and boiler have been replaced in last 6 years. Low … Read more

Cloverdale (Clayton) 65TH AV

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

BC Assessment: Is your tax assessment correct?

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

Coquitlam (North Coquitlam) – Pipeline Road

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

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