Sixty-nine per cent of B.C. homeowners believe that ‘mortgage rates will be higher in one year’s time’, and ninety-nine per cent agree that ‘homebuyers need to think ahead and be sure that if rates rise they will still be able to pay their mortgage,’ according to the 17th Annual RBC Homeownership Survey, conducted by Ipsos … Read more
Re/max has recently been practicing pure “puffery”, conducting a national radio and TV advertising campaign that claims they are, “Canada’s Favourite Agents”. While new agents are taught that you can’t make such claims unless the source or basis on which the claim is based accompanies the ad, most tenured agents know better. Since any claims … Read more
If the subject sounds something like Brian Burke’s, “…pugnacity, testosterone, truculence and belligerence“, hockey quote, well it’s not quite. The subject is the words of another Irishman, The Honourable Jim Flaherty, Minister of Finance, who on February 16th announced a number of measured steps aimed at supporting the long-term stability of Canada’s housing market and … Read more
I’m curious to know why Homebuyers and Sellers hire a REALTOR® from outside of the area to represent them. Why would a consumer not leverage all advantages in their favour? If you’ve ever heard, read or seen, a report on the Canadian real estate market, you’ll know that it is not necessarily reflective of what … Read more
The 2010 Olympic Torch relay starts bright and early at 6:00 a.m. on February 11, 2010, in Port Moody at the intersection of Ioco Road and April Road, travels on Ioco Road to Knowle Street, and then stops for briefly at City Hall. Come out to Port Moody City Hall, enjoy a cup of hot … Read more
Information savvy consumers have long expected a builder to provide specific maintenance and warranty details in a format that is easy to use and access. Besides, the warranty coverage itself will be dependent upon the homeowner being compliant and doing proper maintenance, which usually requires being able to refer to the manufacturer’s instructions, and regardless … Read more
Want some Help Saving Money on your Real Estate Purchase? Next Workshop: Wednesday, October 6th. 7 – 8:30 p.m. Buying or selling real estate is a big decision and the more informed you are, the more successful the process. This interactive workshop gives you an opportunity to meet with a team of professionals to learn … Read more
Welcome – Please enter here and visit our Video Open House. The “News” is awesome! This cozy 1 bedroom New West sub-penthouse suite is a perfect starter home. Living in the hub of the Lower Mainland offers the accessibility, diversity and freedom of the ultimate lifestyle. Live then work! Everything you need within blocks: grocery, produce, … Read more
A fabulous 2 storey Harbour Place home on a 14,664sf corner lot in one of Coquitlam’s most desirable areas is rare. This is a tastefully updated home with excellent street appeal, a low traffic area, and great neighbours. Kitchen contains stainless steel stove and has been upgraded. A huge family room offers optional uses for … Read more
Enjoy an unobstructed panoramic view of the mountains and Fraser Valley through floor to ceiling windows and sliding glass doors, and from a large covered deck offering ample room for casual outdoor entertaining.Family sized kitchen has an eating area, window and a pass through to the dining room. A spacious NE corner 2 bedroom suite … Read more