April 2008

The Origin of Vancouver Names

by Maggie Chandler April 22, 2008

We walk down our City streets and drive around our Vancouver neighbourhoods every day, ever wonder who Vancouver streets are named after?

I’m a bit of a history buff , so thought I’d check out the British Columbia Encyclopedia to see what our forefathers did to get a street named after them. Here’s what I found.

Cambie - named after Henry J. …

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British Columbia Real Estate Association launches a Green Website

by Maggie Chandler April 21, 2008

BCREA is committed to providing “green” information to Realtors, homebuyers and homeowners.

Its new website will focus on green real estate, water conservation, energy efficiency and parks, all of which add to our quality of life and mirrors their Quality of Life philosophy.

Here you can find information on the benefit of greener homes, making greener renovations, links …

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Is a 40-Year Mortgage Hazardous for your Financial Health?

by Maggie Chandler April 20, 2008

My blogger friend John Pasalis at the MoveSmartly blog wrote this great article and I think it’s well worth a link. It has all the pros and pitfalls of a long amortization and calculates the payments over the life of the mortgage.

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Reflections on Canadian Real Estate Blogs

by Maggie Chandler April 20, 2008

I thought it would be fun to see what the market looks like across our beautiful country….a balmy 14 degrees in Suncouver today! So I hooked up with some fellow bloggers.

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More on Canadian Housing Markets

by Maggie Chandler April 19, 2008

Globe & Mail bullish on Canadian Real Estate

Despite the persisting outlook that many have about our markets, the G&M think our markets are looking much better than most. Why is this?

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B.C.’s 10th Largest Town – Vancouver’s West End

by Maggie Chandler April 18, 2008 West End

Vancouver’s West End is the 10th largest town in BC

Ozzie’s office called me last week for some information on the West End because I have been working in the hood since 1981. Yikes! I’m honoured and at the same time feeling like an ole vet!

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The Star of Kitsilano Open House

by Maggie Chandler April 18, 2008 Kitsilano

View this spectacular one bedroom and den with a huge south facing terrace

226-2680 W. 4th, Kitsilano, Vancouver $457,000. MLS V702401

First Open Houses Saturday and Sunday 19th and 20th April, 2-4pm and Tuesday 22nd, 10-12.

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Opinions on Vancouver’s Real Esate Prices 2008

by Maggie Chandler April 17, 2008

There’s a lot of chat these days about Vancouver real estate prices and where they may be heading.

The latest one to throw their hat into the ring is Credit Union Central of B.C., who are about as bullish as any of the reports I’ve read. You may remember my recent post on CMHC’s prediction for 6-8% …

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The Star of Kitsilano

by Maggie Chandler April 17, 2008 Kitsilano

The best 1 bedroom & den in Kits

A couple of weeks ago I received a referral from a Calgary agent. She told me the I would be one of three agents that the Seller would be interviewing. It took us a while to connect because the Seller travels all the time. I was delighted when …

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