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Condo for rent in Whistler

July 28th, 2008
Summer weather is finally here and we hope you are all enjoying it.

We are sending this out to our friends and acquaintances to let you know that our Whistler condo is available for $85.00 per night.
There is a separate parking charge of $15.00 per day for the secured underground parking, should you need it.

This special rate is not available through ResortQuest. It is only available dire ...

Vancouver Island Lots - Great price! Views!

July 28th, 2008
Spectacular view lots on Vancouver Island. Four prime strata lots located within an exclusive enclave in the charming town of Ladysmith BC, which is only one hour north of Victoria, the capitol city of BC. These lots offer stunning two hundred degree ocean, mountain and harbour views.
A unique opportunity to purchase the best that Ladysmith has to offer. Prices: $225, ...

Deciding Between New Construction and Existing Homes

July 26th, 2008
Deciding Between New Construction and Existing Homes
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When trying to decide whether to buy an old house or a newly constructed one, many question comes to mind, start by educating yourself and knowing the pros and cons of each

Real estate agents don't like to call a house a "used" house. I ...

Does Staging help sell your home?

July 26th, 2008
Does Staging help sell your home?
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With the real estate shifting toward a buyers market, it is essential to present your home in such a way that enhance its best features and minimizes or rectifies problem areas. Many surveys have proven the importance of home staging as a powerful real estate mark ...

9 Easy Tips For a Healthier Home

July 26th, 2008
9 Easy Tips For a Healthier Home
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Home is where health starts. From carpets and wall colours to window shades and overhead lighting, your house can play a role in how much you weigh, your mood, even your cancer risk. It's imperative to eliminate toxins, pollutants and health risks. There are many ...

Real Estate Fraud

July 26th, 2008
Real Estate Fraud - How to identify it and protect your property?
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According to Statistics Canada, "At the end of 2003, individuals and unincorporated businesses held more than $1.6 trillion in residential structures and land - or about one-third of all assets held by individuals."

By mid-20 ...

Government of Canada Moves to Protect and Strengthen Canadian Housing Market

July 26th, 2008
Government of Canada Moves to Protect and Strengthen Canadian Housing Market
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July 9, 2008 - The Government of Canada today announced adjustments to the rules for government guaranteed mortgages aimed at protecting and strengthening the Canadian housing market.

The new measures include:

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Market Watch - July 2008

July 26th, 2008
Market Watch - July 2008
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Recent sales data form Real Estate boards around the country indicates that real estate market is changing to favour the buyer. Sales continue to decrease and benchmark prices for residential homes in most areas are moderating, in some areas trending down slightly since Ma ...

Kelowna Real Estate - July 25, 2008

July 26th, 2008
NEW LISTINGS:
897 Mission Springs Cres $563,000

1293 Monterey Cres $639,000

6104-4026 Pritchard Dr. $839,000

111-511 Yates $399,900

395 Moonshine Cres $1,495,000

12 781 East Ridge Crt $557,777
9845 EASTSID ROAD....$2,575,000

12801 LAKE HILL DRIVE....$499,000

12860 LAKE HILL DRIVE....$499,900

12850 LAKE HILL DRIVE.... ...

Red Hot Housing Needs a Break

July 21st, 2008

A recent article in the Daily Courier highlights Kelowna's current real estate market:

The cooling of the local real estate market could be categorized in the same way as forest fire risk. We've gone from the extreme high end of the scale ot merely high.

After five years of scorching sales activity and blistering price increases, the Okanagan housing market needs some relief. We alrea ...

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