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Great deals out there

December 29th, 2008

Home buyers are holding back because of the economy and deals have sprung up as a result

By Jennifer Podmore Russell

Once again the real estate market is one of the hottest conversations in town. The topic can be heard at the water cooler, in restaurants, at dinner parties and on airplanes.

We talk about it because it affects us and because the correction in the market has occurred far ...

What will it take in 2009?

December 28th, 2008

What will it take to sell your home for top dollar in 2009? 2008 was a frustrating year for a lot of sellers, faced with low-ball offers, price reductions and buyers who had more options then ever before. If you plan to sell your home in 2009 you will need keep three things in mind:

  1. Price. In 2009 you will need to be ahead of the market, not chasing it.
  2. Marketing. Your home will have ...

1148 MAPLEWOOD Crest, North Vancouver, British Columbia

December 24th, 2008

I just sold this House at 1148 MAPLEWOOD Crest, North Vancouver, British Columbia .

View this recently sold House or see all my home sales

1148 MAPLEWOOD Crest, North Vancouver, British Columbia

December 24th, 2008

I just finished uploading this House for sale, 1148 MAPLEWOOD Crest, North Vancouver, British Columbia

Community proud Norgate!! If you are looking for a work project this home fits the criteria. Situated on a large 6800 square foot lot across from Welch Park. The home feat. 4 bdrms, 2 full bath, large mbdrm, private lot, with tremendous potential.

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Reviving Gastown: Robert Fung

December 21st, 2008

Robert Fung - the Salient Group developer and subject of this month's profile, "Old Soul" - is restoring a series of heritage buildings in Vancouver's Gastown.

Synthesizing modern architecture with traditional building frames and 100-year-old windows, Fung has designed a series of interconnected buildings housing condos, studios and commercial spaces.

I visited Fung onsite at two of his pro ...

Fresh Fridays-The Toronto Museum

December 19th, 2008

From: http://www.archdaily.com/

Toronto Museum 1

The Gardiner Museum is one of the world's pre-eminent institutions devoted to ceramic art, and the only museum of its kind in Canada. It is also one of the major projects in Toronto's cultural renaissance. The Gardiner renewal, together with the Royal Ontario Museum across the street and the Royal Conservatory of Music around the corner on Bloor Street West, ...

Our New BC Place

December 18th, 2008

With big dreams, come new visions. Over the next three years BC Place will undergo a major transition to reflect its status as a world-class sporting and entertainment venue.

The major renovation will include two phases. Upgrades to suites, seating, washrooms, concession stands and disabled access will occur prior to the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. A proposed new retractable ro ...

Trevor Linden Jersey Retirement

December 18th, 2008

VANCOUVER - This just won't do, all these emotions swirling around unpredictably, ready to ambush you like some rogue storm.

Lane Linden had a lump in his throat for days, like he swallowed a crabapple whole and can't get it down. And poor Edna, Lane's wife, had just about turned mute, so fearful of speaking about her son in case opening her mouth opened the floodgates and t ...

The Candle Building in New York-WOW

December 17th, 2008

Nolitas 11 Spring Street (aka the candle building) used to be an active canvas for some of the worlds finest graffiti artists (thanks to Michael Simon for sharing his images). Now, of course, its gone condo, but the three units are beautiful in their own right. Priced by request, the penthouse was listed previously for $17.95 million; the loft for $6.7 million; and the carriage house for $15. ...

Communication

December 17th, 2008

OK, so it's a bit of a cliché but communication is crucial to success. In a relationship, sports team, small company and Real Estate transaction. Communication can't guarantee success but it is a vital part of success. When you list your home, how often does your Realtor call or email you to update you on what's going on? On upcoming plans? When another realtor calls to schedule a showing of ...

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