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Thinking about Renting out a Fully Furnished Apartment? Think Twice, It Is Not That Easy on Nov 5, 2009 in real estate rent out property Are you an owner of a small flat or a condo? It may be a perfect idea to rent it out as a fully furnished place. People who usually rent such places mostly need a home ready to be moved into, without the need to purchase anything - depending on their...

Are You Considering a Solid Investment? Why Don't You Think about Bricks and Mortar? on Oct 15, 2009 in Canada housing property market invest new house condo vancouver As an answer to the most recent recession in the housing market in Canada, REMAX Canada released a report analyzing the local Canadian housing markets over the last 30 years. Over this period of time the report concludes that investment in bricks and...

Moving: Filling up All the Boxes on Sep 22, 2009 in moving relocating packing Whereas last time we analyzed the hidden cost of moving, in today's article we are going to concentrate on the best way to pack before the actual move. Packing all the stuff before moving is something many people are afraid of. To be successful wi...

Generation X: just about to outbuy baby boomers? on Aug 29, 2009 in real estate Canada buying vacation property baby boomers generation x second home The recent RE/MAX report shows that the present Canadian market with recreational property has been taken over by Generation X, which replaced the previous main buying force formed by the baby boomer generation growing older.Who are the people in Gen...

Relocating: The Hidden Cost on Aug 27, 2009 in relocatation costs replacing moving loading transportation professionals Relocating. This operation may get much more expensive than you would originally think, especially in case any problems come up (and sometimes even if they don't). No matter what way of moving you are considering, whether moving on your own or hiring...

Moving: With Professional vs. Friends and Family on Aug 13, 2009 in DIY moving movers new home relocating new house Moving your stuff from one place to another has never been simple, but as an experienced Vancouver realtor, I have gained valuable knowledge on how to deal with this complicate issue. However, just as in any similar case, experienced people can he...

Real Estate Market in Vancouver: Let's look back on Aug 7, 2009 in real estate analysis market vancouver Vancouver BC housing market grew for nearly seven consecutive years, one of the longest and fastest growths ever registered in Canada. Average home prices between years 2001-2007 nearly doubled, while inflation in the same period was less than 14%. O...