The Benefits of Working with a Local REALTOR® Are you curious to know why Homebuyers and Sellers hire a REALTOR® from outside of the area to represent them, and not leverage all advantages in their favour? So am I. If you’ve ever heard, read or seen, a report on the Canadian real estate market, you’ll … Read more
Who said the era of “bus bench” (or any print) advertising is dead for REALTORS®? Well I must admit I did about 5 years ago given the passive nature and direction of such traditional marketing. Besides, do you believe someone would choose a REALTOR® from a sign on a bench, back of a bus, or … Read more
If you want into the Canadian real estate market with the lowest possible entry-level lending terms and conditions available then I believe your time could be running out. In October 2008 the federal government bailed out the Canadian banks with a $25-billion takeover of bank-held mortgages to ease a growing credit crunch, and Finance Minister, … Read more
Are you considering investing in real estate south of the border? Here’s a little backgrounder. It’s been concluded that borrowing related to real estate primarily fueled the credit bubble in the U.S. It is my understanding that as homeowners defaulted on their mortgage loans, the financial institutions then devolved many of their losses (and responsibilities) … Read more
Should you buy or sell first? Downsizing? Family growing? Relocating? These are some of the many reasons for wanting to move. The key to your decision on whether you should sell or buy first is planning ahead and we’d like to help you explore all of your options. For those that don’t have the financial … Read more
As a Port Moody REALTOR I’m constantly driving out and about in the Tri-cities and surrounding areas, and while doing so, I get to make many interesting observations. One that is truly bothersome is pedestrian safety being compromised when distracted by the use of mobile devices. On January 1, 2010, the laws were changed in … Read more
Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and Port Moody Real Estate, and surrounding areas of the Lower Mainland is now available from your mobile device… My real estate clients now have the ability to check out houses whenever they want, wherever they want from their smart phone. Then they can simply and directly contact me about a specific … Read more
Multicultural BC needs to be Immigrant-Friendly. “The ‘perfect storm’ has been created by an aging workforce, a declining 15-24 year old new entrant pool and stiff international competition for talent. Strong economic growth over the last five years has increased the skills gaps in BC. Small businesses are particularly vulnerable when trying to deal with … Read more
It’s been a buyer’s market since April and the return to a balanced market is almost here.
Huge 1 bedroom in Central Port Coquitlam. In 2005, Avebury Point was given a completely new “rainscreen” building envelope, which came with an HPO warranty. Yes, the exterior is as good as new; and the roof is being done! Wow! So you ask, “What is the interior like then?” Unlike all the newer buildings in … Read more