Director Michael Bay has put his Santa Barbara mansion on the market $6.8 million. The 5,400 square feet house was built in 1993 and designed by an architect Jan Hochhauser. The house features four bedrooms and four bathrooms, a guest house and an open layout that allows the beautiful surrounding landscape views into the interior design. Bay’s Santa Barbara mansion has a garage with a three vehicle ...
Posted by Craig Rushton
on September 27, 2011
I was born and lived for 12 years in the town of Truro, a town in the very middle of Nova Scotia. Like my mother before me I attended Willow Street School from Kindergarten to grade 6 (mom and I actually had a teacher in common which is still a bit weird). A few things I learned while at Willow Street School:
Basketball is fun (though I haven't touched a ball in probably 5 years.
Math ...
Posted by Craig Rushton
on September 27, 2011
Albert Einstein defined Insanity as: "Doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results." By this definition many home sellers in Vancouver and most Realtors are freaking insane! How many Realtors are using the same tactics to properties that worked in the 70's and 80's but have no relevance in today’s market? "It I keep putting an ad in the paper the phone has to ring!" ...
Posted by Craig Rushton
on May 17, 2011
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
This picture is of a $15,000 bathroom renovation in a condo in Greater Vancouver, problem is I can't see a thing... I guess this is a walk-in shower with a glass enclosure, maybe a granite counter, and a toilet perhaps? Come on people! You spent $15,000 on your new bathroom and this is the kind of photos being used to sell the property? WTH! If I am the owner of this condo then I am raging ...
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
Imagine having a 400-square-foot area in your home that remained untouched and unused?
A room that stayed empty, only to collect dust and cobwebs.
Seems like a bit of a waste, doesn't it?
Well, today, many homeowners are converting the wasted space often found in lofts and attics into special rooms of their own.
"Today, people have more need for space," says Greg Miller, owner of G.E. Miller ...
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