Richmond BC Realtor - 10/31/07 06:29 PM
What to look for when choosing a Realtor?
Working with a Realtor buying or selling your home is a partnership. You need to ensure that the Realtor you are working with has the local real estate knowledge and experience to do the job entrusted to him. And most important of all, … (0 comments)
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Richmond Townhouses - 5988 Blanshard Drive - 10/28/07 01:46 PM
General description:
This townhouse complex is around 6 years old and the units are consisted of 2 level homes ranging in built-up area between 1,360 to 1,390 square feet. The townhouse units in this complex are mainly consisted of 3 bedroom with 2.5 baths. The parking arrangement is one covered … (0 comments)
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Richmond Townhouses - 6588 Barnard Drive - 10/27/07 08:51 PM
General description:
This townhouse complex is around 10 years old and the units are consisted of 2 and 3 level homes ranging in built-up area between 1,250 to 1,500 square feet of living area. The townhouse complex has a good range of 2, 3 and 4 bedroom units with 2 … (0 comments)
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Vancouver BC Real Estate - to buy or not to buy? - 10/26/07 08:45 PM
The pre-sales and assignments of new condos in downtown Vancouver are showing prices between $550 to $750 per square foot. In the Coal Harbour area and South False Creek Millennium Village, prices are heading the $1,000 per square foot range. Vancouver prices are way higher than new condos selling … (1 comments)
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CMHC Mortgage - Buying with 5% Down Payment - 10/25/07 11:35 PM
Home buyers can buy with 5% down payment if they are qualified for CMHC high ratio mortgages. If you are a first time home buyer, check out if you are qualified to withdraw your RRSP savings as down payment under the "home buyer's plan". In addition, find out if you … (0 comments)
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Featured Richmond BC Townhouses - 8431, 8531, 8551 Cook Road, Richmond BC - 10/24/07 10:32 AM
General description
This townhouse complex is centrally located in the Richmond city center area. The complex is around 23 years old and there are just around 24 units in the above 3 addresses. The units are seldom available for sale. Each unit is consisted of around 1,500 square feet of living … (0 comments)
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Featured Richmond BC Townhouses - 7740 Abercrombie Drive, Richmond BC - 10/24/07 10:15 AM
General description
This townhouse complex centrally located and within walking distance to the major amenities around Richmond city center. The complex is around 22 years old. This is a 2-level townhouse complex with average built-up area around 1,320 square feet of living area with 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths. The parking … (0 comments)
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Featured Richmond BC Townhouses - 6100 Tiffany Blvd, Richmond BC - 10/23/07 09:39 PM
General description
This townhouse complex is conveniently located at the "Riverdale area" of West Richmond. The complex is around 27 years old and ideal for bring up a young family. Each unit is consisted of around 1,400 square feet of living area with 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths. The parking arrangement … (0 comments)
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Terra Nova, Richmond BC - a great place to live, work, play, and raise a family - 10/23/07 04:00 PM
Terra Nova, Richmond B.C. is centrally located and within minutes from Vancouver's International Airport, 30 minutes from Downtown Vancouver, and 25 minutes from the US border. The population of Richmond is over 182,000 people from diversed cultures.
Since the early 1990s, Richmond has grown to a dynamic and vibrant … (0 comments)
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Getting Approved for a BC Home Mortgage - 10/23/07 02:01 PM
What do expect when applying for a mortgage?
The following information on the approval process is applicable to borrowers who are salaried employees.1). Your ability to make the monthly paymentA mortgage lender examines the past and present annual gross income of a borrower, and the likelihood of him receiving this … (0 comments)
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BC First Time Home Buyer Programs - 10/23/07 01:22 PM
The Government of Canada has 2 home purchase programs that help a first time buyer to purchase his or her first homes. You should find out if you are eligible to take advantage of these 2 programs, namely:
a) Property Transfer Tax Exemption ( BC program)
b) Home Buyer's Plan … (0 comments)
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Second Property Investment - 10/21/07 12:55 PM
A Statistics Canada survey shows real estate investing has been on the upswing over the past six years. The federal agency's Survey of Financial Security found the dollar value of real estate holdings, not including principal residences, rose 80.5% from 1999 to 2005. The market has been good, so there … (2 comments)
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Home Buyer Representation - Lower mainland of Vancouver - 10/17/07 09:20 PM
Should a home buyer seek a Realtor Buyer Agent to represent him?
When a home buyer has a realtor as his Buyer Agent representing him in the negotiation of an agreement of purchase and sale, he has the full fudiciary and legal duty of the realtor. The buyer’s … (0 comments)
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Vancouver Housing Market - 10/14/07 02:43 PM
Unsustainable Pricing Trend
Home prices in Vancouver is not sustainable at the present level. The market has been sustained these past few years by home buyers sentiment and expectation of higher prices, and new home buyers' fear of not buying their homes before they are out of reach. The 40 … (0 comments)
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August 2007 Greater Vancouver Housing Report - 10/14/07 01:05 PM
According to the Greater Vancouver Real Estate Board's August 2007 report on house prices and sale activities, the demand for housing continue to be positive. The average sale prices for apartments, townhouses and detached homes are:Apartments: $367,944Townhouses: $446,577Detach homes: $726,067With the average Greater Vancouver household income at $63,300, home buyers are … (0 comments)
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Richmond Real Estate > Richmond RE/MAX Realtor - 10/13/07 03:22 PM
Are real estate commissions too high?
There are a number of reasons why real estate commission rates are considered high by consumers. The biggest cost to a Realtor is the costs of advertising in the local real estate newspapers. In addition, real estate services require a lot of time and personal … (5 comments)
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