February 2010

The History of Kitsilano, Vancouver

by Maggie Chandler February 5, 2010 Kitsilano

History: Named after a chief of the Squamish Nation Khahtsahlanough. Kitsilano has the distinction of being the second most recognized neighbourhood in Canada.

One of the area’s first non-native settlers, Sam Greer, lived on Kits Beach, currently voted the world’s third sexiest beach! In 1882 Sam, an Irishman, who had been an unsuccessful gold prospector in …

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Featuring Coal Harbour’s Condo “One Harbour Green”

by Maggie Chandler February 4, 2010 Coal Harbour Buildings

Address: One Harbour Green, 1169 West Cordova, Vancouver, BC V6C 3T1, BC, Canada

Built – 2006

Architect – James Cheng Architects Inc.

Developer – ASPAC

Features – floor to ceiling windows with UV protected solar blinds, pure wool carpeting and gas fireplace. Concrete construction with fibre optic communications and quiet central heating/air conditioning and ventilation system

Amenities – indoor pool, sauna/steam …

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Wordless Wednesdays

by Maggie Chandler February 3, 2010 Wordless Wednesdays

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Greater Vancouver Listings Up, Sales Down in January 2010

by Maggie Chandler February 2, 2010 How's The Market

Diverse selection and favourable interest rates continue to drive demand in the Greater Vancouver housing market.

The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential property sales in Greater Vancouver totalled 1,923 in January 2010, an increase of 152.4 per cent compared to January 2009 when 762 sales were recorded and a 23.5 per …

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The Benefits of Canadian Citizenship

by Maggie Chandler February 2, 2010 Buyers

GUEST POST - Ryan Rosenberg is am immigration lawyer and partner with Larlee Rosenberg, Barristers & Solicitors, in Vancouver. Contact Ryan at 604-681-9887, Ryan.Rosenberg@larlee.com or visit his firm website

CANADIAN CITIZENSHIPWealthy global families are increasingly aware of the need for a well thought-out citizenship andtax …

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Staging Your Vancouver Real Estate Gets you a Higher Price

by Maggie Chandler February 1, 2010 How We Market Your Home for Sale

CTV new recently ran this video on staging your home and reports that you will get a higher price and a faster sale.

Staging encompasses many different forms. What’s the first thing you notice when you walk into somewhere new? The colour of the walls? The furnishings? How the furniture is arrange? How does it flow? …

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