Port Moody | Micro Vancouver There are good reasons why Vancouver consistently places in the top 20 best cities to live in, in the world. Renowned for its clean air, stunning natural beauty, access to culture and recreation, great beaches and friendly people it attracts people from all over the world as the ideal place … Read more
Live for Tomorrow – Port Moody Generally, something as mundane as cleaning products would not catch my attention and interest to warrant posting in my blog… but there is a product line of cleaning products that you need to know about. The brand is “Live for Tomorrow” and the company behind this, which is based locally … Read more
OCP Growth Concerns in Port Moody Since 2006, the federal government has welcomed the highest yearly average of immigrants in Canadian history. Personally I’ll continue to welcome Newcomers, because in the end I really believe we all just want to be good friendly neighbours and help each other. Accommodating growth however seems to be a … Read more
Port Moody Neighbourhood Profiles Many Canadians, and especially New Canadians, continue to choose the Tri-cities to make their family home. The factors to consider when making that decision, include the access to, schools, transit, amenities, shopping, recreation, hospital, and other services. We developed comprehensive Port Moody neighbourhood profiles in 2012 in collaboration with theV3H.com, Here … Read more
Written Proof of the Depreciation Report As a client looking to buy in a strata apartment or townhouse, I want to have for you written proof of the depreciation report; at least being well underway. Lawyers will always remind a buyer that if you’re seeking peace of mind then, “Get it in writing”! No report, … Read more
Privacy and Transparency in Strata Corporations One of the things we are constantly reminded of in the real estate industry is the importance of disclosure, and any move towards transparency is a big step providing it doesn’t compromise privacy. If you’ve been involved with financing or refinancing in the past year you’ll know communication seems … Read more
Being engaged in the Tri-cities is a requirement for being an effective local REALTOR®. Nothing saddens me more than seeing a new homeowner in a TV report decrying something that was practically discoverable, or even publicly known. My first thought is the buyer(s) obviously didn’t have a local REALTOR® to guide them, and I question, … Read more
Tri-cities 2011 Census Context My interest in the 2011 Canada Census is based on there often being context for my clients in the hyper-local Tri-cities real estate market in which I practice my profession. The Census is a statistical snapshot in time that allows me some personal abstractions (and liberties) for comparison. It was no … Read more
Contemplating Municipal Council In three months, on November 5th, 2014, the advance polls open for municipal voting in Port Moody. We are very fortunate to have many dedicated elected officials in the Tri-cities who not only put in the time, but also have a healthy diversity of opinions. We don’t always agree, but we … Read more
For What It’s Worth… Very shortly you will receive your property tax assessment in the mail; Happy New Year 😉 BC Assessment determines ownership and tax liability, classifying and valuating each property in British Columbia as of the preceding July 1st. It is necessary for these estimated values to be on the same date … Read more