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Basement Heating solutions

September 24th, 2010
I ran across this article in Shell Busey's site  Here is what Shell says about heating options to consider when redoing or finishing a basement. The Convectair heaters are what my electrician recommended to me 14years ago & they are so economical & comfortable. More expensive to purchase than the base board heaters but the long term savings more than offset the higher price of the applianceHe ...
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Indian Arm's last day of summer 2010

September 23rd, 2010
Well this was certainly a beautiful sunny day to celebrate the last day of summer. Showed some clients the Brighton Beach cabin & crusing up on the calm glassy water was idealic. Later on in the day some friends invited me over to Cozy Cove across from Deep Cove & it certainly was bitter sweet to savour 1 last hot sunny day on their deck sipping a Cervasa.  What a great way to end a fabulous ...
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Save on your mortgage

September 21st, 2010
With interest rates so very low if you have a mortgage it is important to check the rate & make sure you negotiate a new interest rate if today's rates are lower than what you have been paying. This will save you hundreds of dollars. Here is what a mortgage broker friend Tracy Turnell said I was always told that anytime there is a 1% (or more) difference in the rate you have to the new rate ...
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2502 288 Ungless Way, Port Moody, BC

September 20th, 2010

I just sold this Newport Village apartment at 2502 288 Ungless Way, Port Moody, BC North Shore.

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109 522 SMITH Ave, Coquitlam, British Columbia

September 20th, 2010

I just sold this Condo at 109 522 SMITH Ave, Coquitlam, British Columbia Coquitlam West.

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504 1176 FALCON Drive, Coquitlam, British Columbia

September 20th, 2010

I just sold this Townhouse at 504 1176 FALCON Drive, Coquitlam, British Columbia Eagle Ridge CQ.

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191 Edward Cres, Port Moody, BC

September 20th, 2010

I just sold this Rancher w/basement at 191 Edward Cres, Port Moody, BC .

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Whistler Cornucopia

September 20th, 2010
Whistler Cornucopia November 11 — 14, 2010 Cornucopia, Whistler's premier wine and food tasting extravaganza celebrates its 14th year in 2010. The annual event is a unique opportunity to mingle, mix and learn from acclaimed chefs, sommeliers, vintners and restaurateurs’ visiting Whistler from around the world. Featuring a sumptuous variety of hands-on seminars, fascinating winemaker dinne ...

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Reverse Mortgages

September 19th, 2010
With our Canadian economy mirroring the US (to a modified degree) the buzz on the streets is on "reverse mortgages" A reverse mortgage is a mortgage designed specifically for the changing financial needs of seniors. You must be 60 or older and own a home or condo to qualify for a reverse mortgage in Canada. Unlike a traditional mortgage, a reverse mortgage does not require a set pa ...

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Fringe Festival Vancouver 2010

September 18th, 2010
I love the Fringe Festival & I love Granville Island so marry the 2 together & for me you have a perfect mix. This week is one of my favourite weeks in Vancouver. I get to go hang out with friends on Granville Island ,meet new people ,& watch some great performers. This week 2 shows were my picks. Moving Along with Ryan Gladstone was so funny. The strobe lighting was effective & the pace of t ...
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