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IS THE US HOUSING MESS HEADED OUR WAY?

January 31st, 2008

Globe & Mail, January 19, 2008
When Sam Robertson took out a second mortgage on his home in suburban Cleveland three years ago, he couldn't believe how easy it was. The interest rate seemed low, the approval process was quick and soon he had a $61,000 (U.S.) loan, backed by a house worth about $100,000.

Then Mr. Robertson, 55, lost his job at a plastic-bag company. He found temporary work, b ...

Vancouver 2010 Timeline

January 30th, 2008

Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games Timeline

2005 – 2006

Venue construction begins on all 2010 competition and non-competition sites

 

February 10 – 26, 2006

2006 Olympic Winter Games in Torino, Italy. VANOC sends an observation team.

 

March 10 – 19, 2006

2006 Paralympic Winter Games in Torino. VANOC sends an observation team.

 

Summer 2007

Construction to begin on the Vancouver Olympic Vill ...

Vancouver Real Estate Investments

January 30th, 2008

Vancouver Investments

 

The Benefits of Vancouver Real Estate

Vancouver is the name of both a city in British Columbia, Canada, and the surrounding metropolis area. Vancouver city has a population of over 500,000 and offers some of the most incredible scenery in Canada. Because of the views and a wonderful mix of cultures and nationalities within the city, Vancouver real estate has proven par ...

Home Inspection

January 29th, 2008

A home inspection is an objective visual examination of a home's structure and systems.


Why get a home inspection?

There are a number of reasons why David Valente recommends a home inspection including:

To ensure you are not surprised by major defects

So you can be advised about the various elements of the home including - heating and cooling systems, structure, electrical and plumbing

To l ...

2010 Olympics Venue Developments

January 29th, 2008

The 2010 Olympics – Building Venue Construction

UBC Ice Hockey arena: The venue will host ice hockey during the Olympic Games and ice
sledge hockey during the Paralympic Games. It is being built by UBC. The venue is scheduled
for completion in summer 2008.
Richmond Oval: The venue is being built by the City of Richmond. The venue will host speed
skating. The venue is scheduled for completion ...

Vancouver Luxury Real Estate

January 29th, 2008

David Valente’s Vancouver Luxury Homes system, services all exclusive million and multi-million dollar homes in the most desirable locations of Greater Vancouver, North Vancouver and West Vancouver, including; Deep Cove, Dollarton, Northlands, Riverside, Upper Lonsdale, Grand Boulevard, Grouse Woods, Pemberton Heights, Delbrook, and Arbutus, Dunbar, Kerrisdale, Oakridge, Point Grey, Quilchena ...

Vancouver Tax assessments

January 29th, 2008

Vancouver home owners recently received their tax assessments. How did yours look? In Vancouver it is common to have assessments which lag behind by 25% of what would be the current market value. Assessments are the estimate of a property’s market value as of July 1, 2007. This common valuation date ensures that all properties are assessed fairly and there is an equitable base for property t ...

Vancouver Real Estate Channel

January 29th, 2008

The Vancouver Real Estate Channel operates Independent TV, Broadband & Wireless based platforms, broadcasting 24 hours a day, 7 days a week exclusively on the Novus Network, Channel 80. It is the only television channel in Vancouver solely dedicated to Real Estate in Vancouver. This unique service allows your property to be broadcast on in front of a T.V audience of over 130,000 until it is ...

Smart Renovation

January 28th, 2008

Image is Everything: Creating a Positive First Impression is Key to Selling Your Home

9 STEPS TO SUCCESSFUL HOME RENOVATION

Renovating your home can be an exciting and rewarding process. Whether you are making modest changes in one or two rooms, or you are transforming the entire house into a dream of a lifetime, the process should be pleasant and smooth, that is if you take the time to plan ...

BANK OF CANADA NOT DONE IN CUTTING RATES

January 24th, 2008

BANK OF CANADA NOT DONE IN CUTTING RATES

The Bank of Canada cut the overnight rate this morning by a quarter-point to 4.00%. This was broadly in line with market expectations; however speculation was building in the days leading up the meeting that the Bank might be more aggressive given that financial market confidence had been severely undermined by the prospects of a U.S. recession and the ...

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