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10 Things that Make Buyers Bite

Posted on: December 27th, 2011 by Maureen Seguin No Comments

10 Things That Make Buyers Bite

1. A Nice Entryway

Impress buyers right off the bat with a beautiful entrance.  If you don’t have an entrance at all, make one. This problem, more common in condos and apartments, is solved by cleverly placing furniture to create more of an entryway.  Try a console table or demilune chest of drawers with something over it creates a welcoming.  (more…)

Maureen’s Pick of the Week!

Posted on: December 13th, 2011 by Maureen Seguin No Comments

Maureen’s Pick of the Week!

Address: # 206 1515 E 5TH AV

Asking: $275,000

Spacious 611 sq ft one bedroom unit at “Woodland Place.” Excellent building, with Commercial Drive 1 block away and skytrain station 4 blocks away. Building has a newer roof and balconies (more…)

Buying The Right Home

Posted on: December 9th, 2011 by Maureen Seguin No Comments

Buying The Right Home

Everyone has a different reason for moving on to another home. Maybe you’ve outgrown your first house or you’re relocating for a job. Whatever the case may be, this Homebuying Guide helps you build on the basics. What is motivating your move?

Part 1: Trading up (more…)

Lighting up the Tri-Cities

Posted on: December 8th, 2011 by Maureen Seguin 1 Comment

Lighting up the Tri-Cities

As the days get darker, the events get brighter. Or so it seems to me, anyway. Read on to see what’s happening this week.

What: Tree of Memories
When: Thursday, December 2 – Friday, January 7, Daylight to Dusk
Where: Robinson Memorial Park Cemetery [map]
The skinny: A quiet opportunity for people to celebrate memories during the holiday season. Visitors can bring an ornament and place it on the tree in honour of their loved ones.
More info: 604.927.6020 (more…)

FREE Vancouver Christmas & Holidays Events

Posted on: December 8th, 2011 by Maureen Seguin No Comments

FREE Vancouver Christmas & Holidays Events

You don’t need to spend money to enjoy Christmas in Vancouver. Finding free Christmas and holiday events in Vancouver is easy!

Use this list to find the best free things to do in Vancouver for Christmas and the winter holidays, whether you’re looking for family fun, a romantic evening, or the best way to celebrate the season. (more…)

Top 10 Tips for Selling Your Home During the Holidays

Posted on: December 7th, 2011 by Maureen Seguin No Comments

Top 10 Tips for Selling Your Home During the Holidays

The holiday season from November through January is often considered the worst time to put a home on the market. While the thought of selling your home during the winter months may dampen your holiday spirit, the season does have its advantages: holiday buyers tend to be more serious, and competition is less fierce with fewer homes being actively marketed. First, decide if you really need to sell, really. Once you’ve committed to the challenge, don your gay apparel and follow these tips from FrontDoor. (more…)

Maureen’s Pick of the Week!

Posted on: December 5th, 2011 by Maureen Seguin 1 Comment

Maureen’s Pick of the Week!

Asking $292,900

Address 320 – 1422 East 3rd Ave, Vancouver

Bright top floor South facing unit located in the colorful neighbourhood of Commercial Drive. Fully renovated unit with dark laminate floor, modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances and a lovely patio with a skylight. The building has a rooftop deck with stunning 360 degree view of Vancouver. Perfect for first time buyer. Pet are welcome. (more…)

10 Ways an Agent provides Value

Posted on: December 5th, 2011 by Maureen Seguin No Comments

10 Ways an Agent provides Value

 For Most Canadians, buying or selling a home is the largest financial undertaking they will ever pursue. Finding or selling a home will depend a variety of factors, including size, location and price.

Whether you’re buying or selling a home, a real estate agent can guide you through all stages of the process, often helping you to avoid pitfalls and to solve problems.

Here are the Top 10 “Value Propostitions” A Real Estate Agent can provide to you:

1. Knowledge of accurate, real time market data to leverage your negotiating position

2. A marketing plan for your home search or sale (more…)

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