It blows my mind that we even need to talk about being honest in real estate but here we are... Honesty is a two way street when it comes to selling your home:
1. You need a Realtor that will be honest with you, not someone who will tell you what you want to hear just to get your listing. That said you need to be open to hearing the truth about your home; its value, condition and what needs ...
Posted by Craig Rushton
on May 17, 2011
Some tips from our friends at Pillar To Post: ---
First, buyers should understand the 1% rule. This rule postulates that normal maintenance on a home is about 1% of the value of the home per year. For example, a $250,000 home would require $2,500 per year to maintain. This would be enough to replace the roof covering...and then, a few years later, to replace a failed hot water tank...and then a ...
Posted by Craig Rushton
on May 17, 2011
With interest rates still at historic lows, the housing market looks affordable for many families across Canada and yet far from reach for many others. Can you guess who?
As the old saying goes "the rich get richer and the poor get poorer" and here in Canada, it's the truth! It’s note surprising to learn that according to CMHC “a typical homeowner went from being 18 times wealthier than ...
Posted by Craig Rushton
on March 4, 2011
Canadians who purchase a new home through CENTURY 21 are offered one of three Geek Squad services for free
Announcement Highlights:
New national partnership will bring Geek Squad into the homes of Canadians who purchase through Century 21, offering one of three Geek Squad services for free to set up their new home.
Offers include Home Theatre Consultation - $99 value; Basic Home Theatre ...
Posted by Craig Rushton
on March 4, 2011
Below is an article published today in the Vancouver Sun stating "Average BC home price hits record high of $505,178 in 2010" As Realtors, Buyers, Sellers, publishers and the public we need to stop looking at things like average price for anything other than pure amusement. Take the West Side of Vancouver; a condo in Fairview has a much higher average price then a condo in Marpole but they are ...
Posted by Craig Rushton
on February 11, 2011
I received this email from Smallworks today. I am really impressed with this company; they are doing very cool and creative things with small spaces. --- "At about half the price of our full-sized Laneway Houses, our new single-level Laneway Cottages have only marginally less living space and retain most of the amenities. Our building time is reduced by half and the municipal fees are ...
Posted by Craig Rushton
on February 11, 2011
I received an email this morning regarding a great new condo project by Intergulf Development Group in Kits. Stay tuned for more info. Dear Craig, KITS360 is coming soon and we want to let you know first about the amazing qualities of this soon-to-be coveted community:
Spectacular views of downtown, False Creek, English Bay, the North Shore Mountains and beyond Prime Kitsilano location ...
Posted by Craig Rushton
on February 11, 2011
East Vancouver is becoming a more and more popular place for people of all demographics to purchase Real Estate, both a place to live and an investment property. Here are my top 5 reasons you should consider East Vancouver for your next Real Estate purchase:
Room for growth. Unlike areas like Yaletown which has reached the proverbial ceiling as far as potential to increase in price East Vancouver ...
Posted by Craig Rushton
on January 8, 2011
The Greater Vancouver residential housing market entered three distinctive phases in 2010. Continued buoyancy from the post-recession recovery began the year, followed by a summer lull and, throughout the fall, a sustained period of stability.
The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that total sales of detached, attached and apartment properties in 2010 reached 30,595, ...
Posted by Craig Rushton
on January 8, 2011
You have heard the horror stories: You parents friend who bought a condo and had to pay $100,000 because it was leaking, your cousin’s boyfriend who unknowingly bought a grow-op, the dude you went to high school with who mortgaged more than he could actually afford and ended up in foreclosure, that guy in the paper who decided he didn’t want to complete on his presale condo and thought ...
Posted by Craig Rushton
on December 12, 2010