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• 2,642 sq. ft., 3 bath, 5 bdrm 2 story "Inlaws Downstairs " - $1,188,000 - West Vancouver Value Sentinel Hill, West Vancouver  -  5 bedroom home with gorgeous Ocean and Mountain views. Beautifully renovated and extremely well kept, loved home. 3 good size bedrooms on the main floor with brand ne...

• 1,650 sq. ft., 2 bath, 4 bdrm 2 story - $588,000 - Outstanding Value Renfrew Heights Vancouver  Beautiful, quiet 3 or 4 bedroom house. Sell your car and use transit, skytrain is an easy 5 minute walk away but far enough away to not interfer with enjoying this home! Has 2nd kitchen in b'smt whic...

Canada mirrors the U.S. in that its costliest markets are primarily situated on the West Coast. Vancouver, British Columbia, tops the Canadian list, with comparable four-bedroom homes averaging $1,257,000 U.S. dollars. The most affordable studied market in Canada is Charlottetown, Prince Edward I...

When asked by clients about financing new homes or investments, we talk about the impact of U.S. presidential elections on interest rates. My partner and I have had many different mortgages over the years and have come to the conclusion that it pays to arrange for a renewal date just prior to the...

After the U.S. election in November, all bets are off with respect to interest rates. The start of a new presidential term is typically when tough medicine is doled out to fix the economy. An upward draft in U.S. rates would come as no surprise. Iʼd recommend locking in your mortgage rate now for...

 The Bank of Canada kept their overnight rate steady once again today although they appear prepared to reduce rates going forward. Falling oil and commodity prices are pointing to lower inflation and many analysts are talking about the end of the recent "commodity boom" which helped the Canadian ...

www.AlphonseQ.com  VANCOUVER, B.C. - September 3, 2008 - The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential property sales in Greater Vancouver totalled 1,568 in August 2008, a decline of 53.7 per cent from the 3,384 sales in August 2007, and a 47.7 per cent reduction fro...

Whether you are buying or selling a home, it's crucial to include a thorough home inspection as part of the process. It might be tempting to save a couple of dollars by passing on a home inspection, however this short sighted approach could end up costing you big time in repairs, such as leaky ro...