Betsy Carstairs, Coquitlam real estate: Blog

504 1176 FALCON Drive, Coquitlam, British Columbia

April 22nd, 2010

I just finished uploading this Townhouse for sale, 504 1176 FALCON Drive, Coquitlam, British Columbia Very private updated town home with a nice view in self managed complex. Features new laminate flooring on main & newer carpeting up. Kitchen is open to garden level fenced patio for summer bbq's & has a large sit up bar, tile flooring & back splash. All this on a no-through roa ...

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Indian Arm at Coldwell Beach, North Vancouver, BC

April 22nd, 2010

I just finished uploading this Cabin for sale, Indian Arm at Coldwell Beach, North Vancouver, BC GREAT "off-the-grid" GET-AWAY, a short 15 minutes by boat from Deep Cove Marina. Located on water half-way up The Indian Arm in sheltered Coldwell Bay. Features high end concrete dock with aluminum ramp. House is elevated up from the water to expand the view AND has extensive upper an ...

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504 1176 Falcon Drive, Coquitlam, BC

April 22nd, 2010

I just finished uploading this Townhouse for sale, 504 1176 Falcon Drive, Coquitlam, BC

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Indian Arm North Vancouver shoulder season

April 13th, 2010

Well as spring arrives & the snow falls on the local mountains summer seems a big jump away. I wonder should I head up the mountains for a few more days of skiing or get my kayak out & ready for a paddle up The Arm. Vancouver really is such a fun place to live. Think I will head up the slopes for a few more days of snow then ready the kayak next week for a fun filled summer a paddling with th ...

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191 Edward Cres, Port Moody, BC

March 5th, 2010

I just finished uploading this Rancher w/basement for sale, 191 Edward Cres, Port Moody, BC

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Whistler Scandanavian Spa

February 25th, 2010

I have been going up to ski @ Whistler since the 60's & always enjoy being up in the mountains summer or winter. This last weekend I discovered the new spa called Scandinave Spa & it has taken WHistler to a whole new level of decadence. Outdoor pools & waterfalls right in the middle of the forrest. It is a real treat after a day on the slopes

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Defer your Property Taxes

February 21st, 2010

I was visiting with a friend discussing the Olympics & finances over coffee. The topic of mortgages & monthly bills came into the conversation. I was surprised that she had no idea that she could defer her property taxes. I think that for people over 50 who have a mortgage that this program is very useful. Defer your property taxes & use that money to pay down your mortgage Here is the inform ...

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