November 2008

Wordless Wednesdays

by Maggie Chandler November 5, 2008 Wordless Wednesdays

Where to Find Affordable Vancouver Real Estate

by Maggie Chandler November 4, 2008

Not all Vancouver real estate is expensive….move east first time buyer and you can find a condo for $199,000.

The Hastings area has good value for the first time buyer. We just listed a smart one bedroom at 2255 Eton. It’s a corner ground floor suite with a large patio. It has insuite laundry, underground secured …

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Vancouver Housing Market Roundup

by Maggie Chandler November 3, 2008

Premier Gordon Campbell just announced two measures to assist BC homeowners.

Firstly, The Province will lock in the property assessment roll for one year to create certainty for homeowners, businesses and local governments. “We know that property values have fluctuated widely since assessments were conducted last July,” said Premier Campbell. “To avoid confusion, anxiety …

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Purchaser’s Right to Cancel Presale Contract

by Maggie Chandler November 1, 2008

Consumer Alert! On October 28th the Financial Institutions Commission posted this article on their website.

Recent difficulties in global financial markets have led to delays in obtaining financing commitments and building permits for some development properties marketed in British Columbia under the Real Estate Development Marketing Act.

Developers who have not obtained a building permit or …

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