Betsy Carstairs

The  buzz" on the horizon this month seems to be on the discussion of renting versus buying. The Vancouver Sun did a interesting article this week which prompted my conversation in this blog. The Sun touched down on the scarcity of rental accommodation in Vancouver & indicated that the high cost of purchasing a home/apartment has taken a lot of potential buyers out of the market. Investors ar ...

Well everything is working just fine right now BUT do I want to go on vacation & find my 14 year old fridge has decided to pack it in when I am away?? What to do what to do??? Guess I could simply just have all my friends over for many dinners & use up everything in my freezer so if the fridge/freezer combo stops working I will be ok or I could just go out & practise a little bit of preventio ...

Starting December with Christmas festivities & attending the Whistler's Film Festival. With a early start to the ski season.... skiing in the morning & a popcorn in hand enjoying some fabulous Canadian Films in the evening. Hillary Swank's performance in Homesman was outstanding, likewise Graham Moore's film The Imitation Game was a facinating true story brilliantly played by Benedict Cumber ...

I just sold this Condo at 214 1545 2ND Ave E, Vancouver East, British Columbia Grandview VE.View this recently sold Condo or see all my home sales

One more beautiful summer'ish day of kayaking up North Vancouver's Indian Arm. While some "die hearts" donned their wet suits & water skiies (burrrrrr) I dipped my paddle into the glassy calm waters & paddled off into the mist to greet the sun rise. As the sun rose the reflections of the land onto the water made the scene doubly spectacular blurring the shore line where the real met the illus ...

I just sold this Condo at 2109 888 CARNARVON Street, New Westminster, British Columbia Downtown NW.View this recently sold Condo or see all my home sales

I just finished uploading this House for sale, 1963 CUSTER Court, Coquitlam, British ColumbiaPrivacy & convenience @ the top of the hill. This 3 level Cape Cod has it All! Backing onto a forest, for the ultimate in privacy tucked into a quiet cul-de-sac street. But is 1 block to a small shopping mall. The home has undergone high end renos & features a family sized kitchen with top of the line ...

I just finished uploading this House for sale, #LOT 3 427 BRIGHTON BEACH Other, North Vancouver, British ColumbiaLocated @ the waters edge 10 mins from Deep Cove. Cottage is 1/22 share of 30 acres & shared use of dock. Although boat access only this community does have hydro & internet. Easy to show but By Appointment only. OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY JULY 20TH 2-4PM

I just finished uploading this Condo for sale, 214 1545 2ND Ave E, Vancouver East, British ColumbiaJust a block away from 2nd & Commercial Drive, this bright south facing chic city condo has undergone a complete transformation with over $35,000 in renovations - done to the highest standards! A few features include wide plank floors, all new kitchen including new cabinets, stainless appliances ...

I just finished uploading this Condo for sale, 320 932 ROBINSON Street, Coquitlam, British ColumbiaFabulous top floorunit with soaring vaulted cieling & feature fireplace in lving room. Bright kitchen with separate eating & skylights. On the quiet side of the building overlooking the courtyard. Easy to show & quick possession possible.