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Blog by David Valente
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 ...
Posted in Real Estate info.
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 ...
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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 ...
Posted in General
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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
Posted in Home Tips
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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