Betsy Carstairs

I attended a great workshop this weekend. One of the venues was a computer class with Mary Bryson. What a treat to have this level of talent. Mary is a professor @ the  University of BC. She was impressive not only in her knowledge on the subject of Social Media but in her ability to manage the full class & eloquently discuss  Blogging Twitter & Flikr. A lot of ground to cover in a short 2 ho ...

These lots on Indian Arm at Coldwell Beach have sold with the price nosing just over $200,00 for the 2 water front lots. Over a year on the market & a few price reductions succeeded in a sale. These sellers were fortunate indeed as this recreational sector of our Greater Vancouver Real Estate market is sluggish View this recently sold Other or see all my home sales

This was a very interesting summer up The Indian Arm. We experienced a very sluggish market. A bit of a surprise as we had such a fabulous summer. However the world financial market definitely had its impact on this recreational sector of the Greater Vancouver Real Estate market. Buyers discretionary spending purse strings tightened almost shut. FInally at the close of the summer a property I ...

I just sold this House at 607 ALDERSON Ave, Coquitlam, British Columbia Coquitlam West. It was interesting for me to see what impact bedroom configuration has on price. This older home had only 1 bedroom on the main floor & 2 bedrooms down. The impact of only 1 bedroom on the main level for a family home was big. Most buyers wanted at least 2 bedrooms up so the lucky buyer of this property di ...

I have a friend who just moved into her beautiful new view apartment. She spent hours preconstruction painstakingly choosing just the right flooring, counter tops & paint coulours. Just when the "dust settled" a year later she had a flood. Now all the cork & tile flooring as well as some of the gyprock needs to be replaced. This type of stress & the mess from a flood can be avoided. Remember ...

  A friend of mine hosts a bridge tournament once a year. For the third year I was fortunate enough to be invited. There are 3 tables and we rotate partners. Half way through we have dinner then dessert and liqueurs and prizes to end the day. It was a great way to spend a very wet rainy day. The VIEW of the harbour and freighters was most interesting & I came in 1st position Yaho ...

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 fee ...

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

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 babi ...

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 ...