vancouver real estate: Lighting a Home - Potential, Influence, Risks
- 02/04/13 04:58 PM
Home lighting is more than just a light fixture hanging from the ceiling. Lighting, when creatively used, can go a long way in not only making the home “visible,” but in also setting the mood of a room, ensuring that a buyer will “fall in love” with it, enhancing style, comfort and … ultimately, lead to a faster Vancouver home sale. Here are some useful ideas from TeamYVR. Layered lighting is a good lighting theme to consider for your home. You can use four layers to light your Vancouver home. And, at the end, a home with bad lighting is … (0 comments)
vancouver real estate: Building Community in the CITYGATE building, Vancouver
- 01/29/13 03:13 PM
I wanted your quick support on another amazing project. I had a few clients in a number of buildings in Vancouver over the last few months & I found it astounding how few of these buildings had any public resources about what's going on in these buildings. No websites, no facebook pages, nothing. One of these buildings is the CITYGATE building, a fabulous building! We took the initiative to design these, and if you could check them out that would be awesome! Could you kindly click "like" on the facebook page? Our facebook page is: https://www.facebook.com/CITYGATEbuilding if the above link doesn't work then try: facebook.com/CITYGATE Also, … (0 comments)
vancouver real estate: Building Community in the ARTWORKS building, Vancouver
- 01/29/13 03:04 PM
I wanted your quick support on another amazing project. I had a few clients in a number of buildings in Vancouver over the last few months & I found it astounding how few of these buildings had any public resources about what's going on in these buildings. No websites, no facebook pages, nothing. One of these buildings is the ARTWORKS building, a fabulous building! We took the initiative to design these, and if you could check them out that would be awesome! Could you kindly click "like" on the facebook page? Our facebook page is: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Artworks-Building-Vancouver/420277574721415 if the above link doesn't work then try: facebook.com/ARTWORKS Also, … (1 comments)
vancouver real estate: Influx of money into B.C. which effects real estate market
- 02/16/12 09:07 AM
This is a useful article about BC companies & the Forestry business, and how this affects the real estate prices in Vancouver as well as China: "CMHC program helps local firms cash in on China's building boom" published, December 26th, 2011. Ten B.C. companies have been involved in Vancouver Forest, a huge Beijing-area construction project. Which means influx of money into B.C and the influx of money comes with expectations of real estate that are influenced by the “performance” of real estate in other locations. More money flow in from oversea real estate market and the housing of "vancouver style" is liked by … (0 comments)
vancouver real estate: Looking For The Perfect Vancouver Fixer – Upper?
- 02/09/12 05:31 AM
Looking For That Perfect Fixer-Upper? When it comes to finding the perfect Vancouver fixer-upper you'll have to have your senses in sharp tune to pick up what others may miss. You'll find that there are a lot of different homes in Vancouver that will fall into the fixer-upper category quite easily. It is your job to find them along with the help of your real estate agent. Get your agent on the same track The first thing that you need to do is get on the same track with your Vancouver real estate agent. Exactly what are you looking for? What … (1 comments)
vancouver real estate: Downsizing Your Vancouver Home? Use Self-Storage To Store The Things You Don't Want To Part With
- 02/07/12 08:20 AM
Self-Storage Can Solve Your Clutter Problems One of the worst things about deciding to downsize your Vancouver home is figuring out what to do with everything. You may have some valuable collections or heartwarming momentos that you absolutely want to hold onto. This is where self-storage comes in. It is the perfect solution for homeowners that want or need to downsize but can't come to terms with downsizing their special possessions as well. Is it affordable? Yes. Self-storage in Vancouver has become very popular these days as more and more people turn to condominium living. There simply isn't enough room for … (0 comments)
vancouver real estate: Buyer Beware: Things to Look Out For When It Comes to Contractors
- 02/07/12 07:55 AM
Be Careful When Selecting a Contractor When it comes to contractors you'll have a garden variety to choose from when buying or selling a Vancouver home. Unfortunately, there are likely to be some contractors in Vancouver that just aren't up to snuff and should not be promoting themselves as a legitimate business. There are others that have pride and put everything they have into each and every project. Your job is to sort through the contractors and find one that is reliable, affordable and delivers quality results. Avoid large down payments Any contractor that asks for a large down payment before the job … (0 comments)
vancouver real estate: The Best Vancouver Real Estate Renovations to Increase Your Property Value
- 02/01/12 05:20 AM
Renovating Your Home Can Increase Its Market Value Significantly What are the best Vancouver real estate renovations you can carry out to raise the value of your property? The renovations that pay the best returns include wood panel replacement, vinyl replacement, bathroom renovations, and upscale and mid-range siding replacement. With any of these renovation ideas, you are almost guaranteed to increase the value of your propertysignificantly. Costs involved The cost of renovating a house is on the rise due to an increase in the cost of building material required for these types of projects. You can consider renovating your house, either … (2 comments)
vancouver real estate: Vancouver Real Estate Tips - Looking At The Whole House
- 01/31/12 07:07 AM
Inspect A Home Thoroughly To Avoid Getting Burned After a long day of looking for a house with your real estate agent, you may begin to give up hope of finding something you like. You walk into the last home on your list and your heart skips a beat. This house is just perfect for you. You quickly make an offer and finalize the transaction. You cannot imagine missing this one in a million opportunity. You plan your move quickly and you finally settle into your new life in your brand new lovely home. Only then does the nightmare begin. The leaking roof, … (0 comments)
vancouver real estate: 5 Must Know Moving Tips for Vancouver Home Sellers
- 01/31/12 06:11 AM
Organizing Your Move Saves Time and Your Patience As a Vancouver home seller you'll need to find out more about moving your belongings before getting started. Moving can be an organized state of affairs or it can be a disorganized disaster just waiting to happen. Here are some must-have tips you need to know before planning your move. 1. Make a checklist Start by making a checklist of everything that you need to pack. This can be done in many forms. You may want to organize your checklist in categories according to the rooms in the house, the types of items you need … (1 comments)
vancouver real estate: Final Walkthrough - Your Final Steps Towards Owning Your New Vancouver Property
- 01/23/12 06:41 AM
Final Walkthrough Every homebuyer should take a final walk-through of their soon-to-be new Vancouver property before signing the closing papers. This is done to ensure that there is no damage to the property and that everything that is supposed to be included is in place and has not been removed. This gives the homebuyer one last chance to make sure that everything is intact. This is your time to verify that everything is a go at your end and nothing looks different. At this point, if you do see anything that looks different it is your opportunity to point it out and ask questions. Don’t … (0 comments)
vancouver real estate: How To Select The Best Residential Vancouver Investment Property
- 01/23/12 06:36 AM
Vancouver Investment Property A residential Vancouver investment property is your ticket to making money through resale or leasing of the property to residents. There are three different kinds of residential properties including condos, homes and multi-family properties. Each type has its own set of financial requirements as well as advantages and disadvantages. Privately owned homes This is a single-family residence occupying an independently owned piece of land. This type of property is highly valued because of the amount of space and level of privacy it offers. The negative side of this property is the fact that the house may remain unoccupied and available for rent for a long period … (0 comments)
vancouver real estate: Vancouver Home Loan - Where Your Payments Go
- 01/16/12 05:56 AM
If you have a Vancouver home loan you will be paying interest monthly on the whole balance that is still owing. At the beginning almost all of your payment will be put towards paying off the interest. As the years go by, however, less money is put towards the interest and more gets put towards the principal. If you have a 30 year mortgage to pay off, for example, at a 7% rate, you will still be paying more towards the interest than the principal, even when you are halfway through the payments. When you are fifteen years into the mortgage only about 75% of … (0 comments)
vancouver real estate: Take The Stress Out Of Your Vancouver Real Estate Purchase
- 01/11/12 12:37 PM
Keep it Stress Free by Jark Buying real estate can be a very stressful time in your life, but it really doesn't need to be that way. Buying a new home is an adventure and should really be a fun and exciting time for you. There are a few things you can do to keep the stress out of a Vancouver real estate purchase so that you can relax and enjoy the process. Be prepared A lot of stress is caused by the unknown. If you have anything that is worrying you about a Vancouver real estate purchase, let your agent know right away. … (2 comments)
vancouver real estate: Vancouver House Versus A Condo - Taking A Look At The Benefits And Drawbacks
- 01/11/12 11:10 AM
Vancouver Aerial There are both benefits and drawbacks to buying either a Vancouver house or a condo. You may be torn between the two of them, depending on what stage you are at in your life. Here is a comparison between the two that may help you come to a decision. Benefits of a Condo One of the biggest advantages of buying a Vancouver condominium is the price. For the most part, a condo will cost a lot less than a house and for many it is an affordable option when a house is out of the question. The other benefits of owning a … (1 comments)
vancouver real estate: Selling and Maintaining a Vacant Home In Vancouver
- 01/11/12 09:31 AM
Selling A Vacant Home In Vancouver Sometimes there is no way to avoid selling a vacant home in Vancouver. If you have had a sudden job transfer or need to leave the area quickly for one reason or another, you may have to leave your vacant while you are trying to sell it. This will leave you at a disadvantage, however, since a vacant house will usually sell 30% to 50% slower than a house that is occupied. Why occupied homes sell faster 1. When a house has furniture in it the buyer can imagine what the house would look like if … (0 comments)
vancouver real estate: Vancouver Real Estate - Simple Ideas To Renew Your Kitchen
- 01/11/12 09:26 AM
Winter season is coming and can be very dreary, but you can spark it up with some simple kitchen renovations that will help you sell your Vancouver when you put it on the market. If you are looking to put in some work on your home, you can consider an ‘in house’ home improvement project like a kitchen makeover. You can give your kitchen a much-needed makeover on a tight budget. Here are some simple ideas that will help you revamp your kitchen and these tricks will give you a beautiful kitchen that is well within your reach. Kitchen cabinets You … (0 comments)
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Jark Krysinski *PREC (Personal Real Estate Corporation)
Hello, my name is Jark! I have been a real estate investor for the past 15 years, predominately in the Greater Vancouver area but also in the developing real-estate locales of Whistler as well as Revelstoke. I share my research and writing on a daily basis as an added service to my clients. It's important to realize that REALTORS are not only sales people but are also scholars of Real Estate in their own right. The hundreds of articles I've published serve to exemplify this point.
In Vancouver specifically, I’ve bought and sold more than four businesses of my own – prior to licensing as a real estate licensee – and have bought three passive real-estate holdings. If you’re looking for an agent who’s not only thought about real estate but has also bought and sold his own properties, and taken his own calculated risks, give me a holler and we’ll discuss the market and your participation therein. For more than theory, speak to someone who’s empirically on the same page as an experienced real estate investor.
Home lighting is more than just a light fixture hanging from the ceiling. Lighting, when creatively used, can go a long way in not only making the home “visible,” but in also setting the mood of a room, ensuring that a buyer will “fall in love” with it, enhancing style, comfort and … ultimately, lead to a faster Vancouver home sale. Here are some useful ideas from TeamYVR. Layered lighting is a good lighting theme to consider for your home. You can use four layers to light your Vancouver home. And, at the end, a home with bad lighting is … (0 comments)
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