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Average housing price slips in Greater Vancouver and Fraser Valley

February 20th, 2012

While home sales in Greater Vancouver and the Fraser Valley dipped at the start of 2012, other regions throughout the province faced increased market activity, according to the British Columbia Real Estate Association.

The number of houses sold in the Vancouver region through Multiple Listing Service was down 13.4 per cent in January from the same month last year, the industry group said Wed ...

Government announces new HST/PST housing transitional rules

February 19th, 2012

As the province transitions back to the PST, which will replace the HST effective April 1, 2013, measures to ease the HST burden on new home buyers, include:

• The BC New Housing Rebate threshold will increase to $850,000 from $525,000, so that more than 90% of newly built homes will now be eligible for a provincial HST rebate effective April 1, 2012 .
• The maximum rebate will increase to $ ...

209 11TH Ave E, Vancouver East, British Columbia

February 17th, 2012

I just finished uploading this Townhouse for sale, 209 11TH Ave E, Vancouver East, British Columbia

Welcome to the cool factor! Move right into this stylish two-level, south-facing townhome at Tala Vera, a small complex minutes from Main! Great street appeal and your own front entrance! Walk into a bright open plan that encompasses living, dining and kitchen on the main and two good size bedr ...

Canadian housing market cools in January

February 15th, 2012

The housing resale market retreated in January following a strong finish to 2011 in December, according to the Canadian Real Estate Association. Existing home sales in Canada fell by 4.5 per cent in January from the previous month, according to a report released Wednesday by Canada's largest real estate organization.

"This month's decline is reflective of what will shape up to be a softer yea ...

Vancouver's housing market unlikely to face significant price correction:

February 13th, 2012

While Canada’s banks are tightening lending standards in a move to avoid a U.S.-style housing correction, experts say Vancouver’s robust housing market isn’t expected to face a severe price correction.

Canada’s banks are in talks with the federal government about ways to curb mortgage lending in response to a “genuine concern” about the country’s housing boom and rising consumer debt levels, ...

315 2511 QUEBEC Street, Vancouver East, British Columbia

February 8th, 2012

I just finished uploading this Condo for sale, 315 2511 QUEBEC Street, Vancouver East, British Columbia

OnQue by Rize Alliance is a collection of 48 homes situated in the popular Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood. Move in Today and enjoy the luxuries of owning a new home without the wait. Every home at OnQue includes stainless steel appliances, qu artz countertops, laminate-walnut flooring, underg ...

201 3465 GLEN Drive, Vancouver East, British Columbia

February 7th, 2012

I just finished uploading this Condo for sale, 201 3465 GLEN Drive, Vancouver East, British Columbia

Check out this spacious, top floor 2 bedroom suite in the vibrant and friendly Cedar Cottage neighborhood. This exceptionally bright, corner unit has an open layout great for entertaining, featuring a large updated kitchen w/ s/s appliances, plenty of counter space & cupboards. The open living ...

West End VW Open House!

February 7th, 2012

We are proud to announce that this Feb 12th, 2:45 PM to 5:00 PM we will be hosting an Open House at 1080 PACIFIC Street in the West End VW neighborhood, Vancouver West. This is an opportunity to visit this excellent Condo for sale in beautiful West End VW.

Please come with any questions you may have. In the meantime you can take a virtual tour of this West End VW Condo for sale.

As always ple ...

Trying to calculate the BC HST tax credit on a new home?

February 6th, 2012
Following is a great link for you to quickly determine what your HSt tax credit would be on a new home purchase in BC.
**Of course always seek legal and account advice from your accredited advisers before moving forward.

Sincerely, your friend in the real estate business,

Roland Kym
Remax Select Properties
Cell : 604 970 ...

We are so excited, a client of ours just gave us a great testimonial!!!

February 1st, 2012

It was a pleasure working with Roland. He is very organized and maintains a high level of professionalism. I was impressed with his knowledgeable about the Vancouver Real estate Market and valued the advice and guidance he provided. He is person of integrity and would highly recommend him to my family and friends.

–Kashmir Hare

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