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Illuminate Yaletown

michael.macdonald@century21.ca — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Illuminate Yaletown is coming this Weekend

STREET CLOSURES IN EFFECT, PLEASE READ

During Illuminate Yaletown, Mainland St will be closed from Davie St to Nelson St, from 5pm - 11pm.

The closures will only be during the evenings (5pm onwards) of Illuminate Yaletown on February 10 and 11, 2012. There will be no parking or valet service available on Mainland St. for Friday or Saturday night. Daytime traffic will not be affected. Hamilton St will not be affected during Illuminate Yaletown.

Scaffolding and "whisper" generators will be installed to accommodate the art exhibits in key areas of Mainland St. These will be in place from February 9th until February 12th. Every effort will be made to not block businesses for Illuminate Yaletown. The focus is to draw visitors to Yaletown and to your doorstep. All installations will have professional lighting crews on hand to solve any problems that arise.

Important safety note: laser and strobe type lighting effects cannot be displayed, as they can cause serious injury.

WHAT TO EXPECT DURING ILLUMINATE

Illuminate Yaletown is an annual event which highlights the district of Yaletown. The event supports the Yaletown reputation as the center of a creative community and home to innovative technology. Mainland Street will showcase over 23 installations of light art, many of them combining multi-media such as light, video, sound and music. The event is free and public.

In 2011, a crowd of 20,000 people visited Yaletown to attend the two-evening Vancouver event. 2012 carries the same two-evening theme, however, in partnering with City and Slope, the event is set to draw in more international visitors and media. Please invite your friends and clients to enjoy this unique Yaletown event!
How can you help? Turn out the lights of your business, a darkened Mainland sets the stage for a fantastic light show.

Michael Macdonald, managing broker

Sub Penthouse with a Bird's Eye View of Downtown Vancouver

douglas.atkinson@century21.ca — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

One floor from the top. Sub-penthouse level, 1 bedroom NW corner. Peek-a-boo view to English Bay and North Shore Mountains. Red Cherry Wood finished Laminate flooring, floor to ceiling windows. Very bright unit that can accommodate some large furniture. Currently rented and tenant would like to stay on. Close to Yaletown and transit. Great amenities in building. One parking. One Locker.

For more information on this listing, please call, Doug Atkinson at Century 21 In Town Realty, 604-219-9977, or email doug_atkinson@centum.ca. 421 Pacific Street vancouver, BC Canada

Beautiful Renovation - One Bedroom close to Downtown

douglas.atkinson@century21.ca — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Fully renovated one bedroom unit at 16th and Granville. Over $40k spent to make the unit competition for the downtown condos. New Laminate flooring from Germany, Onyx counter tops, stainless steel appliances and dishwasher. Beautiful tiles. Great location.

For more information on this listing, please call, Doug Atkinson at Century 21 In Town Realty, 604-219-9977, or email doug_atkinson@centum.ca. 421 Pacific Street vancouver, BC Canada

Jeff Trounsell CENTUM Pacific Mortgages Inc How to save money in Mortgages

michael.laprairie@century21.ca — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Hey Michael,

Here’s my latest blog article you can throw up on the c21 site (if you want);

Saving Your Money 101

I’ve been a mortgage professional for over 14 years now and I must admit with the interest rates we’re seeing right now, 5 years ago, I would have bet the farm that we would have never experienced such low rates. With the New Year underway, many are looking at ways of controlling their debt situation and saving money. Take for example scaling back on your cell phone usage or foregoing premium TV channels, or like many of us, driving across the street just to save 2 cents a liter on gas!

Take a look at your biggest debt, your mortgage. It just may be the instrument you need to help control those other debts. Just one year ago, interest rates were hovering around 3.79-3.99%. Those individuals who bought, switched, or refinanced, are now looking at the more impressive 3.09-3.29% rates thinking, boy would it be great to switch to that lower rate. For these folks, there could be some good news … you can!!!

Now, I admit, I don’t like the idea of breaking my existing mortgage, (which I just secured), and paying any kind of penalty; however, if it could be shown that by doing this, and maintaining the mortgage payments just as they are, you would be further ahead at the end of your existing term, wouldn’t that be a benefit to you and your pocketbook?

Certainly your bank isn’t going to call you up and give you this golden nugget of information, but by using the services of a reputable mortgage professional (one with an AMP designation), they can help you calculate these and many more scenarios to see if you can benefit and get that much more ahead –and best of all, at absolutely no cost to you!.

Feel free to contact myself to discuss your unique situation and start saving your hard earned money!

Jeff Trounsell, BA, AMP

Mortgage Broker

CENTUM Pacific Mortgages Inc.

Cell: 778-960-1123

Email: jeff@jefftrounsell.com

Web: www.jefftrounsell.com