The Rewards of Volunteering

Through my years of volunteering I’ve been blessed with meeting amazing people from all walks of life who, like me, all care about the place we call home, and ways that we can give back. While serving on the Centennial Steering Committee with the City of Port Moody, I’ve had the opportunity to meet a … Read more

Balanced Market

Balanced Market (…didn’t you hear that we’re in one?) There is a cycle that serious buyers and sellers need to consider with their own timing if they are going to be in the market seriously. I use the word “seriously” because far too many people are just wasting the time of willing REALTORS® that take … Read more

Media Release: Comprehensive Real Estate Guides Created for Port Moody

Port Moody, BC: Realtor, John Grasty has teamed up with theV3H.com to bring a set of comprehensive guides to the neighbourhoods of Port Moody. It’s always been the goal of Jon Strocel and the team behind theV3H.com to create online resources that help us feel more connected as a community. When residents or potential residents … Read more

Inlet Centre Profile

[extraspace][/extraspace] Inlet Centre Profile The Inlet Centre neighbourhood is the youngest area of Port Moody, located at the head of Burrard Inlet.  It serves as a focal point in helping to link the north and south shores of the community. Port Moody’s City Hall, Public Library, Inlet Theatre, Recreation Complex, and Eagle Ridge Hospital, are … Read more

Considering Buying a Home in the Tri-cities?

Considering Buying a Home in the Tri-cities? Buying real estate can be overwhelming and there’s always an element of risk. Managing the risks of real estate is a big responsibility and isn’t to be taken lightly. As a buyer you’ll have many things to consider besides the house price – costs to expect, things to … Read more

Cash Back Mortgage; interested?

Are you interested in finding out more about, Cash Back Mortgages? I think everyone believes the cash back mortgage is no longer available – but that isn’t the case according to Pauline Tonkin, independent mortgage broker. “Changes by the Ministry of Finance announced in June 2012 affected the maximum amortization for high ratio mortgages, loan … Read more

Summer Sunday Concerts – Port Moody

Summer Sunday Concerts – Rocky Point Park – Port Moody The free Summer Sunday Concert series has been running from 2:00 – 4:00 every Sunday in July and August since 2007 at Rocky Point Park. Some of the top Vancouver area bands provide a high energy R & B, soul, funk, blues, etc. Last year … Read more

Glass Condos

Reading this Canadian Lawyer magazine report: http://www.canadianlawyermag.com/4020/whats-the-future-of-glass-houses.html , I couldn’t help but think about the condo world, where a builders objective is to deliver a product fast and cheap, and where it is likely that the condo buyers will not get the higher end products available despite paying today’s premium prices. We’ve seen every jurisdiction … Read more

Buyer Beware: Real Estate Panel

Buyer Beware: Real Estate Panel |   Wednesday, March 7th. This unique real estate seminar will provide you with insights to avoid pitfalls as a buyer, and ways to protect yourself. Buying or selling real estate is a big decision and the more informed you are, the more successful the process. This is an opportunity to … Read more

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