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1407 188 East Esplanade, North Vancouver, BC

September 26th, 2007

I just finished uploading this Condo for sale, 1407 188 East Esplanade, North Vancouver, BC

Esplanade at the Pier…North Vancouver's most Distinguished Address. This one bedroom + den home features breathtaking city and water views, 735 square feet of living space, 9' ceilings, stainless steel appliances air conditioning, parking and storage. Look out your window onto heritage buildings and a ...

Development Spotlight-Mira on the Park

September 25th, 2007
Mira on the Park is the newest Luxury development by award winning architect Besharat Friars. Located at
683 West Victoria Park Avenue
in North Vancouver Mira on the Park features 77 luxurious condominiums and 5 separate Townhomes situated on North Vancouver 's beautiful Victoria Park. As a home or investment opportunity Mira on the Park differentiates itself from other developments wit ...

Raise Your Credit Score

September 18th, 2007

7 Fast fixes for your credit score

Jessika Villano; The Mortgage Centre

If you're dragging around a bad credit score, you'll pay more for car loans, credit cards and mortgages. Here's how to turn it around in a hurry. Plus: 4 credit mistakes to avoid.

So you've had a few problems getting the bills paid lately, and you're wondering what you can do to repair the damage.

You've got plenty of ...

Today's Wood more Prone to Decay

September 14th, 2007
How to create exterior detailing that stands up to Mother Nature

By Arrol Gellner
Inman News

Wood is a remarkable material -- infinitely varied, easily workable, biodegradable and renewable to boot. But it does have an Achilles heel: Compared to many other building materials, wood is quite perishable. Hence, using wood in architectural details subject to weather is really asking for trouble ...

Pre-Construction Risks

September 6th, 2007
If you are considering buying a pre-construction home directly from a developer then there are risks you should take into consideration. In response to a few circumstances that have recently arisen regarding pre-construction sales the Superintendent of Real Estate has prepared a bulletin that outlines these risks. This bulletin is available at: http://www.fic.gov.bc.ca/pdf/real_estate/REDMA-0 ...

Home Renovations Rant

September 4th, 2007
I am not a handy person. The truth is I have a nightmare of a time with Ikea furniture. I have a construction specialist on my team who has the ability to turn wood and nails into art, I guess that's why I didn't choose construction...
...That said, I know what I like and I know what will help a home sell a home. Kitchens and Bathrooms are the two most important rooms in the house. A beautifu ...