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New Zealand, North Island

January 25th, 2012
New Zealand is one of my favourite places to get some sun in to my system during our  cold, wet Canadian winters. This year I returned to Auckland on a house exchange. I am staying in a lovely home in Point Chevalier ( a suburb in Auckland) & using it as a base camp to jump off from to explore the island. Last week I went up to the north of the island & visited Paihia, Waipu, Ahipara & Cape R ...

building Inspections, why

December 25th, 2011



Building Inspections are not always necessary...or are they???? I take the position that the buyer has the option (in most cases) to do a inspection. It is usual to insert a clause into a offer that the buyer will have the opportunity to pay the $ & hire a inspector. Often in strata properties buyers read the strata minutes & decide not to pay the money for a inspection. For detached homes, ...

Selling houses, timing

November 17th, 2011
Timing is everything when it comes to selling your real estate investment. I had a conversation with someone looking to sell her property & I was surprised that she thought that the fall is a down time in being successful in selling homes. My experience over the 25 years I have been selling is that heading into Christmas is the BEST time to market property. Inventory is down soooooo less comp ...

Vancouver real estate prices

November 15th, 2011



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As we approach the end of 2011 real estate prices in most urban areas of British Columbia continue to rise. The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver is showing gains in average price of over 10% from 2010.Yet many clients, especially those in the under $500,000 price point in Greater Vancouver, are wondering why their properties are not reflect ...

Whistler BC, Cornucopia

November 8th, 2011

Cornucopia in Whistler is a fun way to spend a weekend. As it is my birthday @ this time I always schedule in a few Cornucopia events to make the weekend extra special. This year I will start off with the Fairmont's wine tasting Thursday night then be spontaneous for the next few days. Who knows with the amount of snow we have had so far I might even be able to head on up the mountain for a f ...

107 315 TENTH Street, New Westminster, British Columbia

November 6th, 2011

I just sold this Condo at 107 315 TENTH Street, New Westminster, British Columbia Uptown NW.

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18 BRIGHTON BEACH, North Vancouver, British Columbia

November 6th, 2011

I just sold this House at 18 BRIGHTON BEACH, North Vancouver, British Columbia Indian Arm.

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Halloween, Costumes

October 22nd, 2011
I love Halloween & thought I would share this e-mail from my highschool chum & professional Clown Gumboat Lollipop or as I know her Dolly Hopkins

Hello I have something to share....my friend Little Woo has put this information together that I thought would interest you about costumes....I have worked along the same lines in creating my look for costumes or personal statements simi ...

2444 KING ALBERT Ave, Coquitlam, British Columbia

October 13th, 2011

I just finished uploading this House for sale, 2444 KING ALBERT Ave, Coquitlam, British Columbia

Top end of King Albert near Mundy Park. Bright back split on a beautiful flat lot. Whistler style rock faced gas fire place & rich wood flooring in family room, new energy efficient windows, new bathrooms & separate studio in back.

Indian Arm Waterfront, North Vancouver, British Columbia

October 9th, 2011

I just finished uploading this House for sale, 29 OF CROKER Island E, North Vancouver, British Columbia

Amazing fully renovated large family home with modern updates galore. Virtually brand new with 3 beds, 3 baths, gourmet kitchen and large Great Room. Includes space for guests with detached guest cottage/studio! Everything has been thoughtfully and professionally upgraded here- renovated fr ...

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