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Greater Vancouver Housing Market Holds Steady and Favours Sellers in May
June 2nd, 2011VANCOUVER, BC – Home sales remained at typical springtime levels on the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in Greater Vancouver in May.
The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential property sales of detached, attached and apartment properties in Greater Vancouver reached 3,377 in May 2011, a 7 per cent increase compared to the 3,156 sale ...
Condo Buyers Guide
June 2nd, 2011
Condo Purchase: What You Need To Know
Common Element Fees
As a unit owner you will be responsible for your share of expenses known as common element fees or common expenses. These are set out in the condo declaration. It describes what expenses are to be shared and in what proportion. This can be equal or unequal in cases where they are based on the comparative size of t ...
24 Hour Relay Fundraiser
March 16th, 2011|
IT'S FOR THE KIDS!! We are doing a Fundraiser on St. Patricks Day at the Kingston Taphouse & Grille! Come on down & support this great cause! Tickets are $10 and include a well drink or beer. We will be having a 50/50 draw and celebrating St Patty's day with great friends...All for the kids!! So invite all your friends and stop by after work, or on your way to any St Patricks day celebr ... |
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December 21st, 2010Harmonized Sales Tax
November 8th, 2010Harmonized Sales Tax
BASIC INFORMATION ON H.S.T. FOR RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE
H.S.T. has different implications for used residential real estate and new residential real estate. In this part of our website we outline the basic rules regarding H.S.T., and the basic rebates applicable.
GENERAL DISCUSSION
The Harmonized Sales Tax ("H.S.T.") came into effect in B.C. on July 1, 2010 and is a combina ...
Buying vs Selling First
August 6th, 2010Buying First vs. Selling First – What’s Your Best Option?

Buying a home can be an emotional roller coaster but when you buy your second home, there’s twice as much to consider! You now have to decide whether to sell your existing home first or risk carrying two homes at once.
Selling first means you’ll know exactly how much you’ll be able to put towards your next home. It also allows y ...
An Inspired Swim - Doing Laps for Babies!
August 6th, 2010New Westminster resident Elise Niessen is planning a four-hour stretch of laps in the pool to raise money for babies born premature or with serious health conditions.
Inspired by her cousin's baby, who was born with holes in her heart, the Burnaby lifeguard decided to do something to help.
"She's my inspiration," said Niessen. "What better way to support our community by helping out the next ...
Haiti Crisis
January 15th, 2010Hi everyone,
As we all know Haiti has been hit with a devastating earthquake, below is a list of cell phone text numbers to facilitate donations to various charities assisting in the relief efforts.
In Canada, the Mobile Giving Foundation is partnering with Rogers, Fido, Bell and Telus, enabling these carriers' customers to donate $5 – $10 per call, through MGF.
Here is a simple way to help:
...Team Medallion Club
January 13th, 2010Medallion Club
The Board recognizes the accomplishments of top producers every year through the Medallion Club. These achievers are in the top 10 per cent and excel in combined MLS® listings, sales and dollar volume. Each year Medallion members are honoured at an elaborate awards banquet for their efforts and accomplishments.
Congratulations!
The Christie's Real Estate Team has been recogn ...