Betsy Carstairs (www.betsycarstairs.com) : Blog http://www.betsycarstairs.com/Blog.php This page contains the blog. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 02:01:03 -0700 http://ubertor.com/?v=1.0 en 191 Edward Cres, Port Moody, BC http://www.betsycarstairs.com/Blog.php/549 Thu, 22 Jul 2010 11:17:47 -0700 Betsy Carstairs Listings http://www.betsycarstairs.com/Blog.php/549 I just finished uploading this Rancher w/basement for sale, 191 Edward Cres, Port Moody, BC

Stair Free rancher entry with 440 square feet welcoming courtyard & daylight basement. You will be impressed when you drive up with the stamped concrete flat driveway. The large foyer & sunken livingroom with hardwood floors is a bright open area. The kitchen leads out to almost 300 sq feet of deck space with a spiral staircase leading down to the private treed back yard. The basement has new energy star windows & t bar ceilings. The recreation room has a impressive chrome suspended ceiling. All this on a quiet cul-de-sac off Thermal @ Pinda.

]]> 191 Edward Cres, Port Moody, BC http://www.betsycarstairs.com/Blog.php/548 Thu, 22 Jul 2010 11:17:16 -0700 Betsy Carstairs Listings http://www.betsycarstairs.com/Blog.php/548 I just sold this Rancher w/basement at 191 Edward Cres, Port Moody, BC .

View this recently sold Rancher w/basement or see all my home sales

]]> Indian Arm North Vancouver jelly fish http://www.betsycarstairs.com/Blog.php/547 Sun, 11 Jul 2010 08:10:22 -0700 Betsy Carstairs General http://www.betsycarstairs.com/Blog.php/547
With the hot weather this week I was up The Arm basking in the sun. Kayaking was lots of fun in my Hobie kayak that speeds along but swimming was not a option this week. There were billions of jelly fish!!! Often one sees a few jellies but never before have I seen so many of them. Thought it might be a jelly hatching but they were all different sizes as you can see so obviously not all babies. Do not think the white ones sting but I have been stung by jelly fish before & it was not pleasant so decided to cool down by wading in the water & misting  with the fresh water from the hose. I sure hope these visitors head out of the fijord so next week the waters will be more inviting for a swim.
 

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]]> Indian Arm 36 JOHNSON Bay, North Vancouver, British Columbia http://www.betsycarstairs.com/Blog.php/546 Mon, 21 Jun 2010 22:26:08 -0700 Betsy Carstairs Listings http://www.betsycarstairs.com/Blog.php/546 I just finished uploading this House for sale, 36 JOHNSON Bay, North Vancouver, British Columbia

Watch the boats sail by while relaxing in the outdoor hot surrounded by tall cedars. You'll love this bright, airy turn keyhome 10 minutes up the Indian Arm from Deep Cove Marina. A great retreat entertainer paradise,or live in year round. Features self contained energy supporting system, gourmet kitchen (2 stoves), wood flooring, vaulted ceilings, fabulous views & huge decks. Easy to show but appointments a must.

]]> Indian Arm at 36 Johnson Bay, North Vancouver, BC http://www.betsycarstairs.com/Blog.php/545 Sun, 20 Jun 2010 09:47:29 -0700 Betsy Carstairs Listings http://www.betsycarstairs.com/Blog.php/545 I just finished uploading this 2 storey for sale, Indian Arm at 36 Johnson Bay, North Vancouver, BC

Watch the boats sail past while relaxing in the outdoor hot tub surrounded by tall cedars. You'll love this bright, airy turn key home 10 minutes up The Indian Arm Fjord from Deep Cove Marina on the East side of "The Arm". A great retreat, entertainer's paradise, or live in year round. Features efficient power system, gourmet kitchen (2 stoves), wood flooring, vaulted ceilings, fabulous views and huge decks. Boat Access Only.

]]> 56 Rockridge, Whistler, BC http://www.betsycarstairs.com/Blog.php/544 Tue, 15 Jun 2010 22:49:28 -0700 Betsy Carstairs Listings http://www.betsycarstairs.com/Blog.php/544 I just finished uploading this 2 storey for sale, 56 Rockridge, Whistler, BC

Located in a fabulous setting, this house is 1900sq ft on 2 levels another 1000 in basement. It has 2 decks with great views of Black Tusk. There are 3 bedrooms up, 2 bedrooms down,3 bathrooms, a hot tub & wood shed. The backdrop to this house is a gorgeous forested area.

]]> New Movement Classes http://www.betsycarstairs.com/Blog.php/543 Mon, 31 May 2010 10:59:16 -0700 Betsy Carstairs General http://www.betsycarstairs.com/Blog.php/543 These  "Awareness Through Movement" classes with Irene Gutteridge are well worth the time . I have taken a few Feldenkrais classes with Irene and I find that the heightened awareness of how I move in these classes transfer into many different ways throughout my day. After a class I explore different ways to do otherwise routine tasks in different more efficient ways. Whether it is getting out of the car to paddling in my kayak there is a fine tuning of those past routines. The class sessions seem to open up the synapses in my brain so the connections are sharpened.  If you ever get a opportunity to take a class with Irene it is very useful information and fun.  
 


]]> Indian Arm, North Vancouver, Boating http://www.betsycarstairs.com/Blog.php/542 Sun, 30 May 2010 15:46:14 -0700 Betsy Carstairs General http://www.betsycarstairs.com/Blog.php/542 Almost summer but not quite with the new snow on the mountains. What a mixed up year weather wise. Shorts & kayaking for February's Winter Olympics & now at the end of May, at the start of summer we get new snow on the mountains!!!!!

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Here I am in a toque heading up to Helga Bay on the East side of The Arm. Lets hope we get kick started with some warmer weather soon.My kayak is polished & ready to glide into the water to play with the otters  as I go a paddling first thing in the morning when the fjord is smooth as glass. 

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 ]]> Interest Rate update http://www.betsycarstairs.com/Blog.php/541 Sun, 30 May 2010 11:23:17 -0700 Betsy Carstairs General http://www.betsycarstairs.com/Blog.php/541 Here is a e-mail that Tracy Turnell mortgage broker sent to me .Know it is always a difficult decision as to what to so when taking out a mortgage or renewing a mortgage. From this article it looks like the low rates have hit bottom & are starting to nose upwards. If they raise prime a full .5% on July 1 2010 that is a big jump & for a lot of people holding mortgages it is headed in the wrong direction.
 
   
     
     
 
  Markets primed for Canada rate hike on June 1
Fri May 28, 2010 9:55am EDT

WHEN: Tuesday, June 1 at 9 a.m. (1300 GMT)

FORECASTS: Thirty-two of 40 forecasters polled by Reuters expected the Bank of Canada to raise rates by 25 basis points on June 1 to 0.50 percent. Canada's 12 primary securities dealers were unanimous in that view.  Eight of 40 saw rates staying on hold next week.  The poll was conducted between May 24 and May 27. 

Yields on overnight index swaps, which trade based on expectations for the key central bank rate, suggested investors see a 77 percent chance the policy rate will rise to around 0.50 percent on June 1. 

FACTORS TO WATCH:

What the bank has said: At its last rate announcement on April 20 the bank removed its conditional commitment to hold rates at an emergency level of 0.25 percent until the end of June, opening the possibility of a hike at the earliest opportunity. A rate hike on June 1 would make Canada the first of the G7 industrialized economies to raise borrowing costs following the financial crisis and recession.

The bank also said it was "appropriate to begin to lessen the degree of monetary stimulus", but suggested the timing and extent of that process would depend on incoming economic data.

Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney said on April 29 high sovereign debt levels, the strong Canadian dollar and a poor productivity performance could be problems for the Canadian economy, affect the inflation outlook and therefore influence monetary policy.

The data: Most of the news since the last rate decision has been upbeat, suggesting the central bank has little cover for holding rates until July without fear of an overheated economy months from now.

Job gains were at a record high and inflation topped expectations in April. Retail sales in March surged past expectations as well. At the same time there have been signs the frothy housing market  is stabilizing, soothing fears that a rate hike would leave many homeowners with unsustainable debt levels.

Global outlook: Beyond Canada's borders, the picture looks slightly less rosy, with potentially noxious effects on Canada's exports and economic growth. However, the recovery in the United States, Canada's main trade partner, appears to solid enough to withstand the euro zone debt crisis even though the United States has a higher jobless rate than Canada does, analysts say.

The Canadian dollar has been buffeted by the market angst over the Greek debt crisis and uncertainty about other euro zone countries, which could give Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney pause. The currency fell to a seven-month low against the U.S. dollar this week on the debt woes but investors' risk appetite has improved somewhat since and the currency regained some lost ground.

On the other hand, analysts point out that Carney repeatedly and adamantly stresses the bank's single-minded focus on the inflation outlook, which trumps market conditions if all else is equal.

A report by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development on Wednesday said the central bank should start "normalizing its policy rate without delay and tighten gradually throughout the projection period".

MARKET IMPACT:

Expectations that the bank will hike rates on June 1 was already helping boost the Canadian dollar, which climbed to a one-week high early Friday. The currency could strengthen further if the predictions materialize.

A surprise decision to leave rates on hold would likely bump down the Canadian dollar and cause bond yields to fall as investors try to second-guess the reason for the bank's caution. (Reporting by Louise Egan )		  
 
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]]> 607 ALDERSON Ave, Coquitlam, British Columbia http://www.betsycarstairs.com/Blog.php/540 Sat, 29 May 2010 10:31:35 -0700 Betsy Carstairs Listings http://www.betsycarstairs.com/Blog.php/540 I just finished uploading this House for sale, 607 ALDERSON Ave, Coquitlam, British Columbia

Original owner of this solid home on a flat lot south of Lougheed on the quiet no thru part of Alderson. Features lane access, solid wood flooring, retro tiling in kitchen & bath, 9 yr old roof & detached garage. House needs new deck & perh aps drain tiles. Immediate possession possible.

]]> Keys keys everywhere & nare a 1 for me http://www.betsycarstairs.com/Blog.php/538 Thu, 27 May 2010 11:52:02 -0700 Betsy Carstairs General http://www.betsycarstairs.com/Blog.php/538 Adam Goss was able to pull the piece out from the door out so we did have a key albiet in 2 pieces so not functional. Adam ran up to the Hardware store on Commercial Drive to see if they could cut us a new key but no that would have been too easy. We headed back down to Turks to brainstorm how to deal with the car with no key & a meter ticking. The next part of the puzzel was very cool. Adam & I got out our i-phones. Adam pulled up the Yellow Pages & asked for any lock smith within a 5 km radius while I called Brian Jessel BMW. Brian Jessel evidentally " does not cut keys or have the availability to give me a key for my car" This to me was rediculous so I asked if this was not a option where do they go to get keys for their "unchipped" keys. The 1st person was not even 1/2 helpful until I am afraid I lost it & he passed me onto "parts department" The 1st service representative in parts was equally unhelpful & after my insistance passed me onto another service person in parts. I finally was able to get the informaion that I needed. They deal with AG Security on Fraser. WHile I was trying to be civil with the Brian Jessel staff Adam was calling with no results the Yellow Pages list of locksmiths. His experience was equally frustrating  until he lucked upon Martin @ Mount Pleasant Locksmith. Martin asked Adam what the ID # on the Ilco key was. Martin checked to see if it was in stock & within 2 minutes of the initial call he reported that he had the blank & he was not like 2 other places we called "out for lunch"  between 12-1:00  Thanks to i-phone's technology, Adam's fast thinking & Martin's professional way of dealing with our problem we had our new key & were back to the car before the 2 hour time on the meter clocked out. Hurrah!!!!!!!]]> 18 BRIGHTON BEACH Other, North Vancouver, British Columbia http://www.betsycarstairs.com/Blog.php/537 Wed, 26 May 2010 11:13:27 -0700 Betsy Carstairs Listings http://www.betsycarstairs.com/Blog.php/537 I just finished uploading this House for sale, 18 BRIGHTON BEACH Other, North Vancouver, British Columbia

Brighton Beach-10 min from Sea Cove Marina- a community of 22 owners w/shared use of dock & common grounds. Cozy, bright, post & beam country cottage. Brick W/B F/P. Skylites. Loft w/sleep area. Peek-a-boo water view. 400-ft shared W/F .30 of land. Cabin needs work & new roof.

]]> Whistler Every Woman 2010 http://www.betsycarstairs.com/Blog.php/536 Tue, 25 May 2010 12:46:25 -0700 Betsy Carstairs General http://www.betsycarstairs.com/Blog.php/536 This past weekend I attended Every Woman in Whistler with my 3 sisters.  This year was the best yet of the 5 years.  We attended Nia, Yoga, Hip Hop Classes, financial planning seminars and also classes on women's health.
We all socialized and Saturday we dined out & after dinner we went to Buffalo Bills to practice our cool dance steps.  We stayed at the Carleton Lodge a great spot to survey the mountain activities..  It was the kick off for the Mountain Biking season and there were record numbers this year as you can see from the 1 hour line up to the lifts..  A great weekend was had by all.

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]]> Indian Arm at 28 E of Croker Indian Arm, BC http://www.betsycarstairs.com/Blog.php/535 Thu, 20 May 2010 17:22:20 -0700 Betsy Carstairs Listings http://www.betsycarstairs.com/Blog.php/535 I just finished uploading this 2 storey for sale, Indian Arm at 28 E of Crocker Indian Arm, North Vancouver, BC

 

]]> Eagle Ridge CQ Open House! http://www.betsycarstairs.com/Blog.php/534 Wed, 28 Apr 2010 10:15:36 -0700 Betsy Carstairs Listings http://www.betsycarstairs.com/Blog.php/534 We are proud to announce that this Saturday, May 1, 2010, 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM we will be hosting an Open House at 1176 FALCON Drive in Eagle Ridge CQ, Coquitlam. This is an opportunity to visit this excellent Townhouse for sale in beautiful Eagle Ridge CQ.

Please come with any questions you may have. In the meantime you can take a virtual tour of this Eagle Ridge CQ Townhouse for sale.

As always please do not hesitate to give me a call at 604-644-9817 if I can answer any questions before the open house, or if you would like to book a private showing.

Betsy Carstairs
Park Georgia Realty Ltd.

]]> 806 3920 Hastings St, Burnaby, BC http://www.betsycarstairs.com/Blog.php/533 Tue, 27 Apr 2010 21:36:00 -0700 Betsy Carstairs Listings http://www.betsycarstairs.com/Blog.php/533 I just finished uploading this Condo for sale, 806 3920 Hastings St, Burnaby, BC

This is a large sleek 2 bedroom condo, with sleek concrete walls, brand new extra large windows and 2 patios with a fantastic view from every angle. Gorgeous french doors to the second bedroom, and a good sized master bedroom. The open concept living/dining room give this sleek apartment an open and airy feeling. The galley kitchen is functional and the new flooring flows through the entire space. The views from this condo are breathtaking.

]]> UPDATED: Eagle Ridge CQ Open House! http://www.betsycarstairs.com/Blog.php/532 Tue, 27 Apr 2010 13:31:02 -0700 Betsy Carstairs Listings http://www.betsycarstairs.com/Blog.php/532 Please note the change for this upcoming openhouse.

We are proud to announce that this Saturday, May 1, 2010, 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM we will be hosting an Open House at 1176 FALCON Drive in Eagle Ridge CQ, Coquitlam. This is an opportunity to visit this excellent Townhouse for sale in beautiful Eagle Ridge CQ.

Please come with any questions you may have. In the meantime you can take a virtual tour of this Eagle Ridge CQ Townhouse for sale.

As always please do not hesitate to give me a call at 604-644-9817 if I can answer any questions before the open house, or if you would like to book a private showing.

Betsy Carstairs
Park Georgia Realty Ltd.

]]> Eagle Ridge CQ Open House! http://www.betsycarstairs.com/Blog.php/531 Tue, 27 Apr 2010 13:30:27 -0700 Betsy Carstairs Listings http://www.betsycarstairs.com/Blog.php/531 We are proud to announce that this Saturday, May 1, 2010, 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM we will be hosting an Open House at 1176 FALCON Drive in Eagle Ridge CQ, Coquitlam. This is an opportunity to visit this excellent Townhouse for sale in beautiful Eagle Ridge CQ.

Please come with any questions you may have. In the meantime you can take a virtual tour of this Eagle Ridge CQ Townhouse for sale.

As always please do not hesitate to give me a call at 604-644-9817 if I can answer any questions before the open house, or if you would like to book a private showing.

Betsy Carstairs
Park Georgia Realty Ltd.

]]> Open House! http://www.betsycarstairs.com/Blog.php/530 Tue, 27 Apr 2010 13:20:56 -0700 Betsy Carstairs Listings http://www.betsycarstairs.com/Blog.php/530 We are proud to announce that this Saturday, May 1, 2010, 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM we will be hosting an Open House at 191 Edward Cres , Port Moody. This is an opportunity to visit this excellent Rancher w/basement for sale in beautiful .

Please come with any questions you may have. In the meantime you can take a virtual tour of this Rancher w/basement for sale.

As always please do not hesitate to give me a call at 604-644-9817 if I can answer any questions before the open house, or if you would like to book a private showing.

Betsy Carstairs
Park Georgia Realty Ltd.

]]> LOT 12 COLDWELL Other, North Vancouver, British Columbia http://www.betsycarstairs.com/Blog.php/529 Mon, 26 Apr 2010 16:03:46 -0700 Betsy Carstairs Listings http://www.betsycarstairs.com/Blog.php/529 I just finished uploading this House for sale.

You must check out this amazing get-away "off the grid".  Take a short 15 minute ride by boat from Deep Cove Marina, to find this gem located half way up the Indian Arm, in sheltered Coldwell Bay. The house is elevated up from water to expand the views. There are spacious extensive decks with glass railings and a wonderful beach.

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