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Greater Vancouver MLS® Resale Market Steady

Posted on July 29, 2012 by Alisa Sakamoto

Greater Vancouver

MLS®

resale Market Steady

MLS®

resale market conditions are

forecast to be in balanced territory in

most areas of the Greater Vancouver

region in 2012 and 2013. During

the past year, market conditions

moderated from sellers’ market

conditions for many municipalities in

the first quarter of 2011 to balanced

market conditions for most in the

first quarter of 2012. While a few

municipalities such as the Tri-Cities

and North Vancouver have remained

in sellers’ market conditions, others

such as Burnaby, Vancouver City,

and West Vancouver have moved to

balanced market conditions in the

first quarter of this year. Richmond

moved from sellers’ market conditions

in the first quarter of 2011 to buyers’

market conditions in first quarter of

2012.

Expectations are for a much smaller

increase in the number of MLS...

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Top 10 Bathroom Renovation Tips

Posted on July 27, 2012 by Alisa Sakamoto

Consider some important points before updating the look of your bathroom.

An effective bathroom design should address all your needs, physical and spiritual. Here are the most important tips to consider when considering bathroom renovations.

bathroom

1. Choose elegant fixtures.
A pedestal sink with graceful lines is more attractive than a blocky cabinet vanity. A classic claw-foot tub is like bathroom sculpture. Even enclosed in a deck, the simple lines of the lip have an inherent beauty that surpasses most acrylic versions.

2. Sit in a bathtub before buying it.
Bigger isn't always better. A 60-inch tub is fine for most people. It offers enough room to stretch out and provides a secure foothold, so you don't float into oblivion when the tub is full. Assess the angled back and lip for comfort and neck support –- a tub for two people slants at either end and has taps in the middle. If you only have enough space for a small tub, buy an extra-deep one.

3. Select durable flooring.
Ceramic, marble...

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18th Annual Sutton Salmon Barbeque raises more than $30,000

Posted on July 18, 2012 by Alisa Sakamoto

18th Annual Sutton Salmon Barbeque raises more than $30,000

Richmond, BC – For the eighteenth year in a row, Sutton Group – Seafair Realty was proud to host the salmon barbeque at the Steveston Salmon Festival. This popular Canada Day event began in 1945 when the region’s main industry was fishing. This year, an estimated 70,000 people from Richmond, Metro Vancouver and beyond celebrated Canada’s birthday by enjoying a parade, musical performances, a crafts fair, an art show and lots of food. Over 40 REALTORS® from Sutton Group – Seafair Realty offices in Richmond and Delta along with their families and friends volunteered to grill and serve 1,200 pounds of salmon for hungry visitors. They sold every piece of salmon available!

This year’s barbeque raised approximately $30,000 for various children’s and seniors’ programs at the Steveston Community Centre. “We are had a great Sutton team...

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Repurposed Organizers: Cake Stands

Posted on July 16, 2012 by Alisa Sakamoto

TOILETRY STAND

De-clutter bathroom counters by gathering essentials like soap, candles and toilet paper on a cake stand. If you take off your rings before hand washing, add a small dish to hold them.

Toiletry Organizer

Source: Home Made Simple.

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Ready to Bring Instant Style + Serenity to Your Home?

Posted on July 7, 2012 by Alisa Sakamoto

Of all the ways to decorate a room, candles are a personal favourite. That’s because they tickle the senses while adding ambience and drama to a room.

candle

They bring a sense of occasion to even the most ordinary of moments and remind us that our home is our sanctuary; an oasis of repose. Gone are the days when candles merely served to illuminate your home. Nowadays, they are as decorative as a framed piece of artwork, designed to complement a wide range of styles and personalities.

Source: Style At Home

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OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY!

Posted on July 3, 2012 by Alisa Sakamoto

Come by and visit me this weekend on Sunday, July 8th from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at 3160 Springthorne Crescent in Steveston North!

Please come with any questions you may have. As always please do not hesitate to give me a call at 604.644.1044 if I can answer any questions before the open house, or if you would like to book a private showing.

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June stats are here...

Posted on July 3, 2012 by Alisa Sakamoto

Greater Vancouver housing market favoured buyers in June

The number of residential property sales hit a 10-year low in Greater Vancouver for June, while prices remained relatively stable.

The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential property sales of detached, attached and apartment properties reached 2,362 in June, a 27.6 per cent decline compared to the 3,262 sales in June 2011 and a 17.2 per cent decline compared to the 2,853 sales in May 2012.

June sales were the lowest total for the month in the region since 2000 and 32.2 per cent below the 10-year June sales average of 3,484.

“Overall conditions have trended in favour of buyers in our marketplace in recent months,” Eugen Klein, REBGV president said. “This means buyers are facing less competition and have more selection to choose from compared to earlier in the year.”

New listings for detached, attached and apartment properties in Greater Vancouver totalled 5,617...

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