December 2011
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HOLIDAY GREETINGS 2011
Christmas is a Special Time to remember Special Friends, Family, and those fond memories of those no longer with us. A Season to give thanks and appreciate, where we are, where we want to be, and take the time to remember those along the way. Holiday Blessings from my house to yours, and may the Magic of Christmas be with all of us this Holiday Season. ...
November 2011
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DEBT IS GOOD IN SOME SITUATIONS
Being debt free is the ultimate financial personal goal for most people. There are many articles advising us about re- financing to get out of debit, that we may automatically assume that debit is a bad thing. However, on the flip side , borrowing is not a bad thing, its being able to manage your debt.
BUYING A HOME
Many people cannot afford to buy a house without borrowing. A mortgage is...
October 2011
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Residential September Home Sales, 2011 - Vancouver...
Vancouver Island Average Residential Home Price Listed in September, 2011 $332.741 vs September , 2011 $319,531 represents a 4.1 Change
Vancouver Island Residential Listings September, 2011 were 6, 192, vs September 2010 6,031 represents a 2.7 change
Vancouver Island Residential Sales in Dollar volume $188,997 Sold vs September 2010, $157,209 sold represents a 20.2% change
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June 2011
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– Your NEXT Move is the BEST Move you can Make!! Let us Move you to your new Island Home!
MAY MARKET CONDITIONS - VIREB
Relying on the advice of a REALTOR, it is very important to be property informed on market conditions might affect the results of your Real Estate Invemtment.
Vancouver Island REal Estate Board, Multiple Listing Service ( MLS) Sales Summary released by VIREB for May , 2011 for the Cowichan Valley, shows five percent decrease in single family residential unit sales or May 2010, ...
December 2010
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BC Sales Trend Higher from 2009
The BC Real Estate Association ( BCREA) report that MLS residential sales in the province declined 36 percent to 5,507 units in October compared to the same month last year. The average MLS residential price in October on Vancouver Island was $237, 963, a 43% decrease. 439 Units were sold in October 2010, and 750 Residential units in 2009, a overall decrease of 41.5%.
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July 2010
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Summer Time, Good Weather
In the month of July, you’re almost guaranteed to have at least some good weather. I certainly hope you get a chance to enjoy it.
In fact, if you are reading this, and you are one of my clients, I hope you are enjoying spending extra time on your patios, cooking up a storm on their BBQ’s, and socializing with friends and family.
Speaking of socializing, I don’t often get a...
February 2010
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February 2010 Real Estate Sales Strong
Market Watch - February 2010 Real Estate Sales start off Strong
The Canadian Housing Market has rebounded well from the low sales experienced at the beginning of 2009. Sales have climbed back to healthy levels across the country because the cost of home ownership has remained affordable in most areas, and interest rates have not increased.
Increasingly confident consumers moved to take...
January 2010
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Real Estate Ethics
Real Estate Sales representatives help people make decisions about the largest asset most people will ever own. When buying or selling Real Estate, people are trading much of their financial worth that they have accumulated for many years.
In addition to large financial investment, there no doubt is often a emotional investment as well, the stakes are high. When a real esate...
December 2009
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A Million " Thank You's"
You put your trust in me for all your Real Estate needs. I really appreciate your support, in my business.
Happy New Year, 2010 is just around the corner, my Best wishes for a New Year filled with your dreams come true.
Look forward to keeping in touch in 2010. Helena
” Strive not to be a success, but rather to be of value” ….. Albert Einstein
Seasons Greetings in the Spirit of Real Estate
Let me take this opportunity to say ” Thank You”. There are two wishes I’d like to extend to you and your family.
Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year
2010 is almost upon us, if your goals or dreams involve finding a new home, or enhancing the enjoyment of your current property, I want to let you know, I am here to help.
My services don’t end...
Housing Market - Rebound
Economists are running out of superlatives to describe the rebound in Canada’s housing market, in which sales are up 60 percent from earlier this year.
“The turnaround in Canadian housing this year might be the single most surprising turnabout we’ve seen in any economic indicator I can think of. The extent of it is nothing short of amazing,” Porter says.
Dec. 2, 2009 - Planning Ahead for Holiday...
Many people have been faced with difficult economic times, throughout Canada’s recession. The HOLIDAY SEASON , no doubt can also be a difficult economic season. The high cost of of holiday gift - giving, and entertaining is quickly approaching, and may be the perfect time to free up some money by re-financing your mortgage, instead of using high - interest...
November 2009
2 posts
November 26, 2009 Ladysmith Light - Up
A beautiful sunny day here on the west coast, the Town of Ladysmith, turned on the lights this evening. The Festival of Lights has become a major tourist attraction to the community, attracting visitors over 20, 0000 plus from all over Vancouver Island, and mainland British Columbia, and points abroad.
The Christmas Light Festival lights up the Historic Downtown Community of Ladysmith,...