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Maureen’s Pick of the Week!

Maureen’s Pick of the Week!

Address: 406 221 Union St

Asking Price: $389,000

Check out this fabulous space, just minutes walking distance aways from Downtown without the downtown prices. This one bedroom offers 630 sqft with an oversized (more…)

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Market Update- April 2012

Greater Vancouver housing market maintains a steady spring pace

Home sale and listing activity has maintained a consistent pace on the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in Greater Vancouver in recent months, which has helped create balanced conditions for the region’s housing market.

The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential property sales in Greater Vancouver reached 2,799 on the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in April 2012. This represents a 13.2 per cent decline compared to the 3,225 sales recorded in April 2011 and a decline of 2.6 per cent compared to the 2,874 sales in March 2012. (more…)

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Maureen’s Pick of the Week!

Maureen’s Pick of the Week!

Address: 506 1159 Main St

Asking Price: $419,900

This NEW listing is the bottom of Mount Pleasant on the edge of Chinatown. Overlooking the quiet interior courtyard, this exceptionally valued two bedroom, two bath, with spacious open concept living at City Gate, boasts a 180 square foot sunny western deck for summer barbecues. There’s a gas fireplace, a second south patio for your morning coffee. Live in the heart of the city, just steps to the Seawall, Science World Park and the Skytrain. (more…)

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Last Ground Floor Unit Available!!

Last Ground Floor Unit Available!!

Welcome to Valore on the Park. Last opportunity to purchase in a tucked away, quiet developed CUL-DE-SAC. Walking distance to everything – Gates Park, Coquitlam River, Trabulay Trail, all schooling, shopping & WestCoast Express. These European Developers’ claim to fame? Attention to quality, detail & innovative design. (more…)

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Maureen’s Pick of the Week!

Maureen’s Pick of the Week!

Address: 308 607 E 8th Ave

Asking Price: $299,000

I honestly don’t think this location can get any better for the price…..  It’s an awesome location, beautifully renovated suite, truly a great layout & an excellent outlook. You’ll have a tough time finding anything on the market that can touch this Mount Pleasant 1 bedroom at this price point. Walk to all the amenities and services at the heart of Main Street. Corner unit with south and west exposure (more…)

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Is your Real Estate Agent working for you?

Is your Real Estate Agent working for you?

Is your realtor working hard enough so that your house gets the exposure that it needs to attract buyers that are looking. It’s important that you know exactly what your realtor is doing to advertise your home. Don’t be afraid to ask the hard questions afterall this is your home and the goal is to have it SOLD. (more…)

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10 Reasons to Hire a Real Estate Agent

Top 10 Reasons to Hire a Real Estate Agent

With so much information readily available online, clients sometimes ask me, “Why should we hire a real estate agent?” Can’t  I buy or sell a home through the Internet or through regular marketing and advertising channels without representation? Some do OK without representation and many don’t. So if you’ve wondered the same thing, here are 10 reasons why you might want to consider hiring a professional real estate agent. (more…)
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Maureen’s Pick of the Week!

Maureen’s Pick of the Week!

Address: #2 303 Afton Lane, Port Moody

Asking: $249,900

It’s an oldie but a goodie!!! Welcome to this beautifully renovated 2 bdrm & Den townhouse in the heart of Port Moody. This very private unit is facing the greenbelt nestled in the south end of the complex. (more…)

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25 space saver tips

25 Space Saver Tips

Nothing makes you feel more cramped in your living space than clutter and confusion. Follow our tips to help you minimize the mess and tidy up your space.

1. Add shelves above doorways.

2. Banish room-darkening shadows with additional light fixtures.

3. Put glass shelves across deep-set windows. (more…)

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JUST SOLD!

JUST SOLD!!

1106- 1190 Pipeline – Coquitlam

My client paid $333,000 for 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms in under 1100 square feet. Beautiful views of the mountains and courtyard.  This unit has been updated with hardwood floors, new stainless steel appliances, ceramic tiles & distinguished granite counter tops. Amenties include swimming pool, hot tub, gym and squash courts.  Under 10 minutes to Coquitlam Centre, groceries, transit and of course the new Evergreen line. (more…)

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