34925 GLENN MOUNTAIN DR

Glenn Mountain/McMillan area home in highly sought after neighborhood. Updates throughout! This 4 bdrm + 3 baths, 2 storey, 4 level split home features new chocolate maple hardwood on main with custom railings. Newer kitchen countertops, carpets, paint, updated bathrooms and Lennox high efficiency furnace and more. Come home to vaulted ceilings throughout the main floor and walk into your pine kitchen and cozy up to your high efficiency wood burning stove... Just like living in a Whistler vacation. Atmosphere, Atmosphere, Atmosphere. Close to all levels of schools, parks, transportation, recreation and shopping. Just move in. Easy to show.


MLS# F2915929

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# 310 33668 KING RD $159,900

Fabulous Alumus in College Park. Spacious 1 bdrm, 1 bath home with beautiful views of Mount Baker and the surrounding mountains from its wrap around patio. Laminate flooring, gas fireplace, skylight, big kitchen with pantry. Large walk-thru closet in the master bedroom. Bright, clean and well taken care of. Easy freeway access and walking distance to UFV, Abbotsford Entertainment and Sports Complex, shopping, fine dining and cineplex. Act quickly, this special unit will not last long with its easy showings! Quick possession available.


Click HERE to view MLS# F2902146

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SOLD 2939 Clearbrook Rd $319.900

Solid 3 bedroom house in the Clearbrook area. RS3 zoning & a separate entrance. Front & rear lane access. Hold on to this property. Investors special.


MLS# F2816597

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SOLD 3905 Caves Ct $$587,500

Amazing 5 bedroom + den home situated in a cul-de-sac in 'sought after' Sandy Hill Estates. Open great room concept with a kitchen in the corner and a generously sized centre island for gathering guests to congregate plus a nook area. Master bedroom features 2 W/I closets & a 5pc ensuite with his and hers sinks,closet in den, RV parking & central A/C w/heat pump. An excellent neighborhood that allows you to walk to all levels of award winning schools & parks. Fully fenced backyard for your kids to play plus a storage shed for all of your tools. Two gorgeous gas f/p's 1 up & 1 down. Basement features a full bathroom off of the recroom. The nicely sized patio features amazing mountains & valley views plus a gas hookup for your BBQ


MLS# F2816597

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Courtesy of Landmark Realty Corp.

SOLD 35325 MCKINLEY DR

Excellent and bright Sandy Hill home. Large legal basement suite with 2 rooms. Many upgrades including money saving heat pump/AC, beautiful hardwood flooring, hardwood kick panels leading upstairs, fully landscaped and fenced backyard. Enjoy romantic evenings beside your stone fireplace. Entertain guests in your well appointed kitchen with stainless steel appliances. Sip glasses of fine wine on your large deck. Have a seat and take in the view from your front porch. Retreat into your private master suite and enjoy rest and relaxation. A fine place to call home. Call for a viewing now.

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MLS# F2813660

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SOLD 35331 MCKINLEY DR

Immaculate 4 bedroom home in Sandy Hill. Enjoy entertaining with the large kitchen and spacious great room which leads to a nicely sized patio. Relax in your large rooms. The drywall in the basement is already installed. Nicely appointed with 9' ceilings, over sized stairs, beautiful Maple kitchen, river rock stone fireplace, convenient laundry on main and an added bonus of a dining room on the main floor! Minutes to all levels of award winning schools.

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MLS# F2813591

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Courtesy of Landmark Realty Corp.

# 40 5700 JINKERSON RD

Completely remodeled, wide open floor plan in a 19+ gated community. This near new rancher offers an unobstructed view of the North Shore Mountains (watch for deer) out your back door and Mt Thom out your front door. Do not pass on this one with its vaulted ceilings, 2 gas fireplaces, master bedroom on the main and a nice big rec room and other bedroom and bathroom down in your walk out day light basement, great for visiting guests. There is also a huge crawl space for storage.

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Courtesy of Landmark Realty Corp.

2656 LARKSPUR CT Abbotsford Real Estate Agent David Shieh

Abbotsford 's Prestigious Eagle Mountain! Your new home search stops here! Prestigious Eagle Mountain home built by Ellwood homes. Some of the luxurys that will accompany this 2 storey plus basement home of just over 4100 sq.ft. Finished includes 6 bedroom, 4 bathrooms, vaulted ceilings, 9 and 18 foot ceilings, theatre room, extensive use of moulding work, 2 gas fireplace, granite counters through out, hardwood floors, open floor plan and floor to ceiling rock fireplace. This is going to be a beautiful home with high end finishing.

Click HERE for all of the newest Eagle Mountain listings

Please contact me immediately for your private showing

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Courtesy of Royal Lepage

Abbotsford's Eagle Mountain - 2594 EAGLE MOUNTAIN DR

Abbotsford 's Prestigious Eagle Mountain! Two story with finished basement with amazing view of Mt. Baker. 4 bedrooms upstairs with 3 of the bedrooms with their own ensuites! Separate loft area for a library or computer area. Increase your investment portfolio with this amazing house!

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Please contact me immediately for your private showing

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Landmark Realty Corp.

Eagle Mountain - 2623 Eagle Mnt Dr.

Abbotsford 's Prestigious Eagle Mountain luxury 5 bedroom, family home with breathtaking views and stunning features: open floor plan, butlers kitchen, 10-18' ceilings, raked window features, coffered ceilings, windows galore, master deck, ensuite, wardrobe, 3 baths up. Maple cabinets with Blumotion Tech, granite counters, apron sink, all rooms looking out to Baker and Valley, a GREAT room with 18' ceilings, gas fireplace and built-in shelving. Formal dining room features hutch area and large den/living room. Rope lighting. Every room has special features. Master with fireplace and covered deck. High effeciency heat pump/ac. Hardwood floors engineered cork/slate. Stamped concrete driveway and sundeck. 80 gallon hot water tank.

Click HERE for all of the newest Eagle Mountain listings

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Courtesy of Lighthouse Realty Ltd.

The Condo Buzz

The young are doing it. The old are doing it. Everyone's doing it! From Vancouver's beautiful coastline to Montreal's chic concrete-covered streets, condos are all the craze. While a portion of the population still view condominium units as small boxes stacked one above another, all types of people are moving into and buying condominiums. The fastest growing area of home development in Vancouver and Whistler is in condominium development. Across the country, thousands of miles away, Toronto currently absorbs close to 1000 new condo units per month. With statistics like these, the condo craze has definitely made itself at home in Canada.

Why are so many people opting to purchase condos instead of houses? Toronto condo owner Vanessa Rementilla has the answer. "For both young and old, condos offer the convenience of having everything in reach," Rementilla says. "As well, condos boast the ease of not having to maintain what you would if living in a house...worrying about cleaning the roof, shoveling the driveway, taking the garbage out."Rementilla is right, condominiums offer residents a lot of comfort for little maintenance. If purchasing a home, most would never be able to afford all the amenities that condos offer. Some of these amenities include pools, gym facilities, 24 hour security, and underground parking. "It's great, I don't have to remember which day the recycling has to go out, because the building does it for me," she exclaims.

Of course, buyers must remember that condos do have monthly maintenance fees for the services and general upkeep. For those who don't have the time or interest in doing certain chores themselves, the fee is worth it.

Young urban professionals tend to buy condos for other reasons too. Low interest rates encourage them to buy, as do first-time home buyer incentives. Being within an urban center is very important to younger home buyers — they want to be close to the city's bars, theaters, public transportation system, shopping areas, etc.

Older buyers also care about being close to all the conveniences that a city has to offer."People that are down-sizing, the empty-nesters, tend to have more time and money on their hands to enjoy the city they live in," Rementilla says. Very true. With their kids grown up and gone, older couples can take advantage of condo location to experience the city. In my loft building, almost half of the residents are retired. They love living in the hustle and bustle of the city, where they can walk to a museum, sit in a nearby park and go shopping.

Whether young or old, working or retired, single or married, condos are extremely popular in Canada — there are no signs of this trend fading. The condo craze is here to stay!
Source: HGTV.ca

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Mortgage?

A mortgage represents a loan or lien on a property/house that has to be paid over a specified period of time. Think of it as your personal guarantee that you'll repay the money you've borrowed to buy your home. Mortgages come in many different shapes and sizes, each with its own advantages and disadvantages. Make sure you select the mortgage that is right for you, your future plans, and your financial picture.
What is an amortization schedule?

The month-by-month allocation of your monthly payment to the loan's interest and principal is called an amortization schedule. With most loans you pay off the interest on the loan before you pay off the principal (or the actual amount you borrowed). Your lender will provide an amortization schedule to show you how the percentage of your principal paid off increases with every payment, while the percentage of interest decreases.

Choosing the right mortgage.

Once you decide on the mortgage you want, do your homework. Different lenders offer different rates, points, and fees. Ask around and compare.

Understanding the benefits of different mortgage offerings can be a complex process.

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Negotiating A Sales Price

Before you negotiate a sales price, it's important to determine if you or the seller has the stronger position. Knowing this will help you plan your negotiation.

The seller may have the stronger position if:

* The local real estate market is strong and homes are selling quickly.
* They aren't in a rush to move.
* Similar houses have sold for close to or above their asking price.

The buyer may have the stronger position if:

* The local real estate market is weak.
* The seller needs to move quickly.
* The house has been on the market for a long time.

When negotiating, more information is better. Look at your notes from when you looked at the house. If there's anything in need of repair or replacement, you may include these costs in the negotiation. If you want certain appliances or fixtures to stay, be sure to include them in the negotiation. You may also want to make your offer contingent upon your obtaining financing or the house passing a professional home inspection, especially if it is an older home.

There are several steps to negotiating:

* Asking price.
This is the price the sellers have originally listed. Except in extremely strong real estate markets, most sellers don't expect to get an offer at or above the asking price.
* Initial purchase offer.
This is your first offer. It may include contingencies (such as a requirement that the home pass a professional inspection or that you receive adequate financing from your lender.)
* Acceptance of offer or counter-offer.
The seller can accept your offer or make a counter-offer of a new price or additional contingencies.

If you've made a home inspection part of the contingencies and something serious is found during the inspection, you may want to submit a new counter-offer and discuss the situation with your lender. The process may go back and forth several times before you and the seller reach an offer that is acceptable to you both. Remember that in some instances, your lender may not approve your mortgage if the home has serious deficiencies that could affect its value.

* Escalation clauses.
If you live in a market where homes are selling quickly and have multiple offers, your contract may need to be offered with something called an escalator clause, which allows the offer to increase by certain dollar increments if more than the offer is obtained and entertained by the seller.
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Things to Consider Before Buying a Home

You are about to invest in your most valuable asset. Many home buying steps are standard yet there might be slight variations depending on the real estate laws and regulations where you live. Here are our top ten recommendations to make you more confident as you embark on your home buying journey.

1. YOUR CREDIT RATING
Getting your finances in order is probably the most important step you should take. Your credit reports are an ongoing look at how you manage your finances. You must know exactly what your credit reports say about your financial history before you apply for a mortgage, because the reports play an important role in the mortgage approval process and in determining the interest rate and other loan terms that a lender offers you.

2. UNDERSTANDING HOW MORTGAGE WORKS
Get familiar with the mortgage laws, structure and options. That way, you will be able to decide on the right loan and lender - crucial to your home buying success. It's up to you to determine which lender is best for your needs, and it's always a good idea to have at least a bit of background about the loan process before you talk to a lender.

3. GETTING A MORTGAGE PRE-APPROVAL
Do you know how much house you can afford? Probably not, unless you've talked with a lender. Pre-approval helps you in other ways. Consider this scenario. A home seller gets two similar offers. One is accompanied by a letter from the buyer's bank that states she is pre-approved for a mortgage in the amount of the offer. The other has no supporting documents. Which offer do you think the seller will consider first?

4. SORTING OUR YOUR NEEDS AND YOUR WANTS
Buying a home isn't as difficult as you might think, even if you're short on funds. But the process will go a lot smoother if you get familiar with your real estate market and narrow down your wants and needs before you start looking at houses.

5. PREPARING TO WORK WITH REAL ESTATE AGENTS
Real estate agents represent buyers, sellers, or both for they can work as neutral facilitators for either party. It's essential to understand agent duties and loyalties before you make that first phone call.

6. THE GREAT HOME SEARCH
The Internet is a great tool - you can spend endless hours searching public version of Multiple Listing Service websites. Besides, your agent too will give you multiple listing sheets to study. You can also pick up House For Sale magazines and read classified ads in your local newspapers. You might even plan afternoon drives to preview neighbourhoods. These are all excellent ways to see what's available out there.

7. PRE-OFFER INVESTIGATION
Deciding whether or not you want to buy a house involves a look at its structure and its features, but there are many other topics that are every bit as important to your purchase. Appoint a professional to conduct the home inspection. Study what kind of house is it - site built, modular or manufactured. Consider its market value and resale potential. Do others have a right to use the property? Can you live with the deed restrictions? Is the reported square footage accurate? Is the heating system efficient? And so on.

8. MAKING THE OFFER
There's no one set of instructions that can cover all the differences in real estate laws and customs that exist throughout, so the mechanics of making an offer and its specific contingencies depend greatly on your location. That's why you should sit with your agent, attorney or advisor to fine-tune your offer and take care of all the contractual considerations.

9. AVOIDING LAST MINUTE CHANGES
As your closing date nears, everyone involved in your real estate transaction should check its progress on a daily basis, because staying on top of things means you'll know immediately if there's a problem that must be dealt with. Here's a bit of information that focuses on a few common problems that home buyers must deal with before they close on a house.

10. BEFORE CLOSING
Most of your home buying concerns are behind you now and you're on your way to closing the event that transfers ownership of the property to you. You will encounter issues specific to your location and your transaction, issues that can best be explained and handled by your local real estate agent, your lender, your attorney, your closing agent, or others who are helping you complete the home buying transaction.

Never hesitate to ask questions. Ask as many questions as necessary to help you understand the entire home buying process. You are making a long term commitment and spending a major amount of money--you'll feel much better about the transaction if you stay informed and understand what's happening every step along the way.
Source: HGTV.ca

Posted by David Shieh- Abbotsford Real Estate Agent Landmark Realty Corp.
You are about to invest in your most valuable asset. Many home buying steps are standard yet there might be slight variations depending on the real estate laws and regulations where you live. Here are our top ten recommendations to make you more confident as you embark on your home buying journey.

1. YOUR CREDIT RATING
Getting your finances in order is probably the most important step you should take. Your credit reports are an ongoing look at how you manage your finances. You must know exactly what your credit reports say about your financial history before you apply for a mortgage, because the reports play an important role in the mortgage approval process and in determining the interest rate and other loan terms that a lender offers you.

2. UNDERSTANDING HOW MORTGAGE WORKS
Get familiar with the mortgage laws, structure and options. That way, you will be able to decide on the right loan and lender - crucial to your home buying success. It's up to you to determine which lender is best for your needs, and it's always a good idea to have at least a bit of background about the loan process before you talk to a lender.

3. GETTING A MORTGAGE PRE-APPROVAL
Do you know how much house you can afford? Probably not, unless you've talked with a lender. Pre-approval helps you in other ways. Consider this scenario. A home seller gets two similar offers. One is accompanied by a letter from the buyer's bank that states she is pre-approved for a mortgage in the amount of the offer. The other has no supporting documents. Which offer do you think the seller will consider first?

4. SORTING OUR YOUR NEEDS AND YOUR WANTS
Buying a home isn't as difficult as you might think, even if you're short on funds. But the process will go a lot smoother if you get familiar with your real estate market and narrow down your wants and needs before you start looking at houses.

5. PREPARING TO WORK WITH REAL ESTATE AGENTS
Real estate agents represent buyers, sellers, or both for they can work as neutral facilitators for either party. It's essential to understand agent duties and loyalties before you make that first phone call.

6. THE GREAT HOME SEARCH
The Internet is a great tool - you can spend endless hours searching public version of Multiple Listing Service websites. Besides, your agent too will give you multiple listing sheets to study. You can also pick up House For Sale magazines and read classified ads in your local newspapers. You might even plan afternoon drives to preview neighbourhoods. These are all excellent ways to see what's available out there.

7. PRE-OFFER INVESTIGATION
Deciding whether or not you want to buy a house involves a look at its structure and its features, but there are many other topics that are every bit as important to your purchase. Appoint a professional to conduct the home inspection. Study what kind of house is it - site built, modular or manufactured. Consider its market value and resale potential. Do others have a right to use the property? Can you live with the deed restrictions? Is the reported square footage accurate? Is the heating system efficient? And so on.

8. MAKING THE OFFER
There's no one set of instructions that can cover all the differences in real estate laws and customs that exist throughout, so the mechanics of making an offer and its specific contingencies depend greatly on your location. That's why you should sit with your agent, attorney or advisor to fine-tune your offer and take care of all the contractual considerations.

9. AVOIDING LAST MINUTE CHANGES
As your closing date nears, everyone involved in your real estate transaction should check its progress on a daily basis, because staying on top of things means you'll know immediately if there's a problem that must be dealt with. Here's a bit of information that focuses on a few common problems that home buyers must deal with before they close on a house.

10. BEFORE CLOSING
Most of your home buying concerns are behind you now and you're on your way to closing the event that transfers ownership of the property to you. You will encounter issues specific to your location and your transaction, issues that can best be explained and handled by your local real estate agent, your lender, your attorney, your closing agent, or others who are helping you complete the home buying transaction.

Never hesitate to ask questions. Ask as many questions as necessary to help you understand the entire home buying process. You are making a long term commitment and spending a major amount of money--you'll feel much better about the transaction if you stay informed and understand what's happening every step along the way.
Source: HGTV.ca

Posted by David Shieh- Abbotsford Real Estate Agent Landmark Realty Corp.

Mortgage Information

A few changes to report on the rate front…current rate sheet attached. Best 5 year fixed term is now sitting at 5.99% and our best 5 year Variable Rate mortgage is sitting at Prime minus .60%, which today is 5.65%. Bond yields in the market have been on a steady decline for over a week now which should mean some interest rate decreases in the near future

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How much home can you truly afford?

A general rule of thumb is to multiply your gross annual income by 2.2 to arrive at the home’s approximate price level. For instance, if a married couple gross a total of $80,000 annually, they can probably afford a home priced at $176,000 (rew.ca).
The second affordability rule is that your entire monthly debt load shouldn’t be more than 40 per cent of your gross monthly income. This includes housing costs and other debts such as car loans and credit card payments. Lenders add up these debts to determine what percentage they are of your gross monthly income. This figure is your Total Debt Service (TDS) ratio(rew.ca).
It helps to keep in mind that, in the long run, home owning has been traditionally a much better investment than renting. And when you finally sell, the capital gain on your Canadian private residence is tax free(rew.ca).
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Upgrade your kitchen without remodelling

If you are planning to sell your home, you can present your kitchen as an organized, clutter-free, versatile space that will make it easy for buyers to envision being productive and happy working in the heart of their new home.

Want to give your kitchen some pizzazz without blowing a fortune? Here are some easy, low-cost changes that can instantly upgrade your kitchen, without major remodeling.

1. Replace your kitchen faucet with an updated model.

2. Change the face of your cabinet. If you have solid wood cabinets, strip the colour or finish. Then apply a new stain with a couple of drops (or squeezes!) of yellow or green oil pigment (available at your local craft store) added. The colour will have more depth and more drama.

3. Replace or paint ugly laminate countertops. (Use Marine-grade paint.)

4. Add warmth during cold seasons with a gorgeous rug next to the sink counter.

5. Try adding beadboard as a backsplash for a traditional or country kitchen. Be sure to cover with a quality paint that can be scrubbed!

6. Want a Tuscan look? Mount terracotta or stone pavers as a backsplash. Apply matching or contrasting mortar to customize the look.

7. For an even more inexpensive look, use vinyl floor tiles in a stone or mosaic pattern as a backsplash. There are some wonderful vinyl tiles available today.

8. For a plantation look, replace your conventional doors with window shutters.

9. Add colour to plain white cabinets with art! Ask your children to paint flowers or scenes on white paper. Then mount the paintings in small painted frames and attach two or three (depending on the proportions of your cabinets) to the front of each door. (And you can change the paintings anytime you want!)

10. Invest in an attractive portable kitchen island to use as a prop for a kitchen with an open center and insufficient counter space.

Voila! A dramatic makeover in your kitchen takes just a few inexpensive touches!

Of course, if you have the budget, you can go all-out for improved efficiency, better storage, premium presentation and a great fresh look.

Two no-fail suggestions:

1. Replace outdated appliances with newer models to save both space and energy.

2. Refresh the kitchen with a neutral, two-toned colour scheme to make the space seem larger

Money spent updating your kitchen rewards you better than money spent on any other upgrades to your home. When it comes to kitchens, buyers continue to demand improvement in efficiency and style, and they love remodeled kitchens and new appliances.

Provided by HGTV.ca

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Location ,Location, Location

Where's the best place to live? It depends on what's important to you. Location is of paramount concern for most people when choosing a new home. That's why it's crucial to have accurate facts and specifics about new communities so you can make an informed decision. Fortunately, there are several valuable sources you can use to gather information about the places you're considering. The internet is an excellent starting place to research possible new homes.

Where you choose to live is a highly subjective decision, based on many individual variables. So, what important factors should you take into consideration before you decide to pack all your worldly belongings and head for your new home? Here are some important elements to consider as you begin your search.

Schooling
Having vital information about local schools in your new community is a primary concern among parents. Again, the Internet has a wealth of resources to find out detailed information about the various schools in the areas you are considering.

Crime-rate
Feeling safe and secure in your new home is a primary consideration when choosing where to live.

Health care access
Quick access to quality health care and corresponding coverage areas are top-of-mind concerns when deciding on a home. You'll want to know beforehand how close your new home is to the nearest hospital or urgent care facility, especially if a member of your family has an existing chronic medical condition. Web sites for your specific health insurance carrier provide a comprehensive, up-to-date source for this information.

Cost of living factors
You've been offered a 30 percent raise in your new job in a city 500 miles away. That's great news--or is it? Before you decide to upgrade your kitchen to get a better selling price and break out the packing boxes, it's a good idea to see just how far your increased salary will go in that new location. Fortunately, the internet is an excellent resource to instantly compare cost of living between cities.

Homeownership rates
High homeownership rates point to a population that has a vested interest in maintaining the living standards of an area.

College-educated residents
The number of college-educated residents is indicative that the residents value the importance of higher education. This translates into educated parents who are inclined to be active participants in promoting good local schooling.

The weather
Weather patterns are an important consideration, since they can profoundly affect your physical and mental health. Look up climate averages at popular weather websites.

Forewarned is forearmed
Deciding where to live requires in-depth, up-to-date information which can help you analyze a variety of quality of life issues. While different sources may produce different results, it's a good idea to check them all out and get a comprehensive overview of what's considered to be a 'Best place to live'. Make sure you use all of the resources you have at your disposal. Knowledge is power.
Source: HGTV.ca

Posted by David Shieh- Abbotsford Real Estate Agent Landmark Realty Corp.

The Difference Between A “Real Estate Agent,” And A Dedicated Professional…

People say I’m very different from the “flock” of real estate agents out there. Instead of hounding strangers for business and pestering people with cold calls, I spend my time building relationships,making friends, and providing the absolute highest quality service available anywhere. That’s why most of my business comes from referrals and recommendations from elated clients and good friends like you. If you or anyone you know is thinking of buying or selling real estate, or who simply has questions about their home,and wants a dedicated, competent professional and friend, please
call me at 604-825-7007.

David Shieh

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Interesting Numbers

Here are some recent numbers you may find “interesting”.

The price of feeding your family has risen 2.3%.

The cost of operating a motor vehicle has risen 2.8%

Housing prices continue to climb to keep pace with rising Mortgage Rates

Mortgage interest costs rose 5.7%

Homeowner replacement costs rose 6.1%

The two provinces really feeling inflationary pressure are Alberta up 6.3% and Saskatchewan at 3.2 percent, both mainly due to rising costs in housing.

On a happier note, the cost of clothing and computers eased with computer pricing falling 17.3 percent with clothing for men lowering by 2.7% and women’s apparel by 2.1%.

Happy house hunting!

David Shieh

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