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Think, Act... Live!

January 31st, 2008
"Nevermind what others do; do better than yourself, beat your own record from day to day, and you are a success."

~ WilliamJ.H. Boetcker  

Think, Act... Live!

January 24th, 2008
"A man who believes he can do it is probably right, and so is the man who believes he can't."

~ Laurence J Peter

Think, Act... Live!

January 17th, 2008
“I never worry about action, but only about inaction.”

~Winston Churchill

Consider Buying a Home with Some "Undesirable" Features

January 10th, 2008
When you're looking for a home, chances are, you have a checklist of things you want.  Two bathrooms... a finished basement... a great looking kitchen... an expansive deck...

But what happens when a home you see has a feature that doesn't quite measure up?  Perhaps the basement is poorly renovated.  Or the kitchen is small.  Or there's only one bathroom.  Should you say "No"?

Here's something to consider:  A home that has a few undesirable features will probably cost less.  And, those savings may more than cover the costs of any needed upgrades or renovations.  

So

412 750 12TH Ave, Vancouver West, British Columbia

January 8th, 2008
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CONCERT PROPERTIES latest project TAPESTRY! Superb located near VGH, Safeway, Fitness World, City Hall and the new Canada line. Surrounded by parks, this spacious 1 BDRM, open living dining kitchen area, with storage/den and includes 1 parking. Large balcony, bright and ready for occupancy!

2007 Residential Housing Sales Rank Second All-Time

January 4th, 2008
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5 Questions to ask before you hire a home inspector

January 3rd, 2008
Hiring the right home inspector is important. After all, you want the inspection to leave no stone unturned when determining the condition of the house you are considering purchasing.

Unfortunately, the professionalism and range of services vary widely in the home inspection industry. So it pays to ask the right questions before you choose.Here are a few suggestions:

“What does your inspection cover?”

A home inspector should be able to present you with a detailed list of what is covered in the inspection.Don’t settle for a vague verbal promise like,“We check everything top to bottom.”Get it in