Betsy Carstairs

As we head into the fall there is a definate change in the market.  It is usual for our fall market to kick in mid September BUT this year  I am noticing  a shift in the wind...so to speak. Many properties are not selling & the new listings are not flying of the shelf. Vancouver sellers are so conditioned to a rising market they can not seem to fathom that their piece of dirt's value would do ...

What better way to spend the last few days of summer but out on the water kayaking up The Indian Arm. We finally have our summer so yesterday off I went up The Arm 1st thing in the morning. The waters were like glass & the fingerlings were jumping & the seals were feasting. I did see lots of jelly fish mostly little white ones however I did also see 2 big red/orange jelly fish. One was over 3 ...

Always a quandry what choice does one pick to renew their mortgage?? After lunch with some friends of mine discussing what to do with their mortgage I thought this article from mortgage broker Jessi Johnson was interesting. Here is what he says............   Are you interested in a variable payment but fear the risks? Do you love the security of the fixed rate mortgage but know that hi ...

I just finished uploading this House for sale, 3249 MAIN Ave, Port Moody, British ColumbiaCustom designed very private executive home nestled in stately cedars with sweeping water views. Features open plan with over height ceilings, solid wood flooring, skylights, rich granite kitchen counters, amazing garden embracing the natural wooded landscape, & climbing wall in family room. A MOST imp ...

I just finished uploading this House for sale, 1432 LAMBERT Way, Coquitlam, British ColumbiaVery well maintained 3 level executive home "to die for" master bedroom & 2 bdrm legal suite. Located on a quiet street near Coquitlam River: Features decadent Master bedroom complete with fireplace, oversized soaker tub, walk in closet & cozy adjoining den. Show home condition with designer colours, ...

Policy change now allows unlimited daily parking @ the public dock in Deep Cove so does that make the public dock a private dock.???? With all the mooring spaces taken up by commuter boats this dock is now very unpublic unless one wishes to buy a parking permit from the city for the tune of $1,000. Last week when I decided to join a friend for coffee I was more than a little annoyed to find t ...

I just finished uploading this House for sale, 17 LOT17 TWIN Other, Port Moody, British Columbia The perfect oceanfront get away. Set on protected waterfront to the east of Twin Islands, this private retreat has a rare 40' wharf which allows for deep-water moorage at any tide. The property itself, cons tructed entirely of quality cedar, is beautifully nestled in on a 3.48 acre lot and is pow ...

I have some cool suspended cupboards in a closetless room in my Whistler home. I love everything about these cupboards but except that the frosted glass in the top cupboards is not frosted enough to hide the stuff on the shelves soooooo I finally decided to do something that would keep the glass in tact but make it a bit more opaque. With some research I found the perfect solution. I have som ...

I was in court today competing with 6 other offers on a heritage house in East Vancouver near the PNE. When you write a offer on a foreclosure it must be subject free & you also need to support your offer with a substantial deposit showing the serious intent to complete if you are the successful bidder. This house had knob & tube wiring so that as well as many other things needed immediate at ...

I just finished uploading this House for sale, 28 OF CROKER ISLAND Other E, North Vancouver, British Columbia Indian Arm retreat or live in full time! Fully equipped off the grid home to accomodate seasonal as well as year round living. This bright 3 bedroom, 2,200 sf home offers an abundance of natural sunlight, open concept kitchen ,heat efficient wood burning free standing stove, new hard ...