October 2007

GST cut to 5%

by Maggie Chandler October 31, 2007

What do you think about the tax cuts in Harper’s budget last night?

GST has been cut to 5% effective January 1, 2008, which will help housing affordability as the GST is charged on all new homes. The reduction is applicable to homewoners who purchase after October 31, 2007 and take possession after January 1, 2008. …

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Halloween

by Maggie Chandler October 27, 2007

Are you partaking in a neighbourhood event for the spookiest weekend of the year and are you dressing up?

I’m going as a pirate this year.

Some people think halloween for adults is like candies for kids!

Thought i’d share some neighbourhood events with you.

Capers is featuring a spook-taculor hunting on october 31st, all day, at Robson and Kits store. …

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Building Better communities: Real Estate Foundation Grants

by Maggie Chandler October 26, 2007

Are you familiar with the REF?

“The Real Estate Foundation is a philanthropic organization created in 1985 by an amendment to the Real Estate Act. It is continued under the new Real Estate Services Act, which came into force January 1, 2005. Under the Act, the Foundation’s purposes are: “to undertake and carry out real estate …

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Power Smart Month – October

by Maggie Chandler October 25, 2007

Do you partake in Power Smart? Tell us about it.

Do you know you can get discounts on Energy Star Lighting? We did this in our condo and it saves money on our hydro bill.

BC Hydro will pay you $30 to pick up your old fridge or freezer.

You can save money on PowerSmart windows.

For more info, …

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Reduce Greenhouse Emissions at Home

by Maggie Chandler October 25, 2007

Real estate sales and home ownership contribute to the economic unit social climate across BC. But real estate can also reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

BCREA, REBGV and Canadian Home Builders Association BC have responded to Minister Taylor’s question of how tax incentives could be used to encourage consumers to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 33% by …

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Available on October 20th

by Maggie Chandler October 10, 2007 Kitsilano

Three rare newly-developed properties in Kitsilano’s beautiful Point Grey will become available October 20th. Fitting in with their historically resonant design, these suites are in an exclusive Vancouver location. Described as “semi-waterfront townhomes on West 1st. Only a picturesque Park between you and the Sea and nothing between you and the View.”

The first suite, at …

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Kitsilano’s North of 4th Avenue Lifestyle

by Maggie Chandler October 8, 2007 Kitsilano

I just sold a 2 bedroom condo in the Sandpebble, which is one of Kits special buildings! Only 6 units! Beautifully updated, freshly painted, with new carpets. 2 bedrooms/2 bathrooms, gourmet kitchen with eating area, gas fireplace, large balcony. Plus the home has a 10 year warranty.

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Almost Kitsilano

by Maggie Chandler October 8, 2007 Kitsilano

I just sold this Fairview condo at 701 – 2201 Pine Street with ever-changing views of the Burrard inlet and the mountains beyond. This tastefully renovated 2 bedroom, 2 baths plus den is loaded with modern features: Cozy hardwood floor thru-out, open-plan.

Above: Living room, building exterior. Below: View from suite.

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Kitsilano’s The Vine

by Maggie Chandler October 8, 2007 Kitsilano

Assignment of Contracts

Due for possession December 1st, in Kitsilano’s newest building: The Vine at 2228 W. Broadway

Don’t miss this rare opportunity at The Vine in Kits! Just steps to Kits Beach, community centre/rink, transit. Complex includes London Drugs, IGA Marketplace. Enjoy the relaxing Kitsilano lifestyle. Quality concrete construction & exquisite details, stylish finishings including granite …

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Coal Harbour Statistics for September 2007

by Maggie Chandler October 8, 2007 Coal Harbour

Listings

In September we saw 118 listings in Coal Harbour (vs. 129 in August). The least expensive of the l bedrooms is 1331 W. Georgia at $340,000 for 530 square feet.
The least expensive 2 bedroom is also at 1331 W Georgia, at 948 square feet, listed at $519,000.

Sales

September saw 14 sales (vs. …

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