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seious questions about mortgage fraud

June 28th, 2007
What is Mortgage Fraud? Mortgage fraud, also known as real estate fraud, is a growing threat to homeowner security in many parts of the country. There are two main types of mortgage fraud. The most common is the practice of falsifying information to illegally secure mortgage funding. In some cases, an applicant will borrow money to buy a property at a highly inflated price from an accomplice who recently purchased it for much less. The two will then abscond with the difference between the two sale prices, leaving the lender with a property worth much less than declared. The other type of mortgage fraud specifically involves the practice of

Grandview Open House!

June 26th, 2007
We are proud to announce that this Thursday, June 28, 2007, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM we will be hosting an Open House at 1420 E 7TH AV , in LANDMARK COURT in Grandview, Vancouver. This is an opportunity to visit this excellent Condo for sale in beautiful Grandview. Please come with any questions you may have. In the meantime you can take a virtual tour of this Grandview Condo for sale. As always please do not hesitate to give me a call at if I can answer any questions before the open house, or if you would like to book a private showing. Patz McMillan RE/MAX Crest Realty (Westside)

UPDATED: Grandview Open House!

June 26th, 2007
Please note the change for this upcoming openhouse.

We are proud to announce that this Saturday, June 30, 2007, 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM we will be hosting an Open House at 1420 E 7TH AV , in LANDMARK COURT in Grandview, Vancouver. This is an opportunity to visit this excellent Condo for sale in beautiful Grandview. Please come with any questions you may have. In the meantime you can take a virtual tour of this Grandview Condo for sale. As always please do not hesitate to give me a call at if I can answer any questions before the open house, or if you would like to book a private showing. Patz McMillan RE/MAX Crest Realty (Westside)

Grandview Open House!

June 26th, 2007
We are proud to announce that this Saturday, June 30, 2007, 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM we will be hosting an Open House at 1420 E 7TH AV , in LANDMARK COURT in Grandview, Vancouver. This is an opportunity to visit this excellent Condo for sale in beautiful Grandview. Please come with any questions you may have. In the meantime you can take a virtual tour of this Grandview Condo for sale. As always please do not hesitate to give me a call at if I can answer any questions before the open house, or if you would like to book a private showing. Patz McMillan RE/MAX Crest Realty (Westside)

210 1420 E 7TH AV, Vancouver, BC

June 25th, 2007
I just finished uploading this Condo for sale, 210 1420 E 7TH AV, Vancouver, BC

Bright and sunny, spacious unit close enough to Commercial Drive to easily walk, yet far enough to be in a quiet and secluded neighbourhood. SE corner unit features 35-ft wrap around balcony.

condo gardening: keeping it real

June 21st, 2007
Gardening in a condominium environment can be very stimulating and gratifying. Depending on the condo rules and the amount of balcony space available, some condo dwellers will surround themselves with soil beds and vegetable gardens,while others will be content with a few containers or window boxes.

If you are a beginner gardener, don’t run the risk of bringing a favorite indoor plant outside from a climate-controlled environment. Instead, talk to a garden expert about the types of plants you would like to see through your condo window or walkout.

Before visiting the garden center, do your homework. Be prepared to discuss

from hedges to topiary: shaping your garden

June 14th, 2007
Topiary is the ancient art of trimming and training hedges or vines to grow into desired shapes.Many contemporary gardeners are using this technique to create distinctive styles and structures to add character and charm to their outdoor environment. But you don’t have to be a professional landscaper to try your hand at topiary.You can start out quite modestly, simply by creating a wire frame (e.g.a heart shape) for a potted vine to climb. It is this very same basic principal that applies to the larger scale animal shapes which are becoming popular on some well-manicured estates.

First, consult a horticulture society or a reputable garden

2102 6220 MCKAY AV, Burnaby, British Columbia

June 13th, 2007
I just sold this Condo at 2102 6220 MCKAY AV, Burnaby, British Columbia .

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101 1032 NICOLA ST, Vancouver, BC

June 13th, 2007
I just sold this Condo at 101 1032 NICOLA ST, Vancouver, BC .

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701 1272 COMOX Street, Vancouver, British Columbia

June 13th, 2007
I just sold this Condo at 701 1272 COMOX Street, Vancouver, British Columbia .

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