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1002 680 Clarkson St, New Westminster, BC

March 19th, 2008

I just finished uploading this Apartment Unit for sale, 1002 680 Clarkson St, New Westminster, BC Fantastic Views from living room and larger balcony of this 2 bedroom corner unit. Features laminate and tile floors, gas fireplace, maple kitchen with stainless stove and fridge, insuite laundry. BONUS: 2 parking stalls. Close to Skytrain, New Westminster Quay and other amenities.

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Competing Offers

March 13th, 2008

I had a client interested in purchasing a 2 bedroom apartment in a New Westminster neighborhood. The criteria was that the apartment had to have a view of the water AND have some outdoor space. We had but 2 to choose from in the under $300 price mark. We ended up submitting a offer on Clarkson AND were in competition. Our offer was the successful bid at $10,000 over the asking price!! ...

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Equality Breakfast

March 12th, 2008

The West Coast Leaf's (Women's Legal Education & Action Fund) Equality Breakfast this year featured Dr Shirin Ebadi. It was held at 07:00 hrs at the Hyatt Regency downtown Vancouver. I was amazed at how quickly I was able to get downtown. I traveled from my mom's house in West Vancouver and was there in less than 10 minutes. What a difference 1 hour makes!!! The Breakfast had ov ...

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Ballet BC

March 7th, 2008

Attended a Ballet BC fundraiser at Buschlen Mowatt Galleries on West Georgia last night. With only 150 people in attendance, it made for a most intimate venue. The artwork was most impactful and there were several pieces I would have loved to have taken home with me. My daughter Martina and her friend Britney came along as well. Ballet BC performed 2 short works and the hors d'oeuvres and win ...

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West End Open House!

March 5th, 2008

We are proud to announce that this Saturday, March 8, 2008, 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM we will be hosting an Open House at 1055 Harwood St , in Harcrest Apartments in West End, Vancouver. This is an opportunity to visit this excellent Apartment Unit for sale in beautiful West End. Please come with any questions you may have. In the meantime you can take a virtual tour of this West End Apartment ...

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208 1055 Harwood St, Vancouver, BC

March 5th, 2008

I just finished uploading this Apartment Unit for sale, 208 1055 Harwood St, Vancouver, BC Character apartment, half block from Burrard, South of Davie in well managed co-op. Features rich hardwood floors, new kitchen with tile floors and new windows. Large common laundry, social, exercise room in basement.

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Google free cell service

March 5th, 2008

Google 2 Go This is a great freebie that I read on Medjet Assist's newsletter & have copied for you Let’s face it, not everyone has an iPhone or even a smart phone for that matter. There are plenty of folks actually who do not. Actually there are more travelers who don’t than who do. So why should the traveling masses have to go without the ability to Google a restaurant or hotel’s ...

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1/2% Interest Rate Cut !!!!

March 5th, 2008

This article was forwarded to me by a mortgage broker..Karen Gibbard karen@gibbardgroup.com & I thought it would be of interest to anyone with a mortgage or anyone looking to see where the market is headed.I found it to be very interesting ...... Below article from The Globe and Mail indicating the bank of Canada has reduced their key lending rate by ½ a percent and more cuts may be ...

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Government Savings Plan

February 28th, 2008

The new "tax free savings plan" is a bit of a joke. With interest rates low ... 3.25% about as high as you will get on a GIC, this equates to under $200.00 per year in interest that this new savings plan will allow to be saved "tax free". For most people I feel it would be smarter (provided they have that $5,000.00) to make a lump sum payment against one's mortgage. It irks me t ...

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Great News for First Time Home Buyers

February 21st, 2008

The Government has changed the qualification for exemption on the Property Transfer Tax for First-time buyers. Previously, a first-time buyer could qualify for an exemption with a purchase price of $375,000 or less. This limit has been increased to $425,000! A partial exemption is available for purchases between $425,000 but less than $450,000. For more information, pleas ...

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1002 680 Clarkson St, New Westminster, BC

Competing Offers

Equality Breakfast

Ballet BC

West End Open House!

208 1055 Harwood St, Vancouver, BC

Google free cell service

1/2% Interest Rate Cut !!!!

Government Savings Plan

Great News for First Time Home Buyers

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