798 4133 STOLBERG Street, Richmond, British Columbia

Posted on January 20, 2013 by Alisa Sakamoto

REMY

#798 4133 Stolberg Street, Richmond

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Stop the envy and start living! Remy offers a rare opportunity to own a home without breaking the bank or compromising your lifestyle. With 251 homes ranging from studios to 2 bedroom suites - all value-priced for new home buyers Stylish, eco-friendly and modern finishings, with geothermal heating and cooling. Just a short stroll away from Aberdeen shopping plaza and the Canada Line, many malls, restaurants, parks and more! Discovery Centre @ 9388 Cambie Road open Sat/Sun from 12pm to 4pm

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9 8391 WILLIAMS Road, Richmond, British Columbia

Posted on January 20, 2013 by Alisa Sakamoto

SouthArm Gardens

#9 8391 Willams Road, Richmond

I just finished uploading this Townhouse for sale, 9 8391 WILLIAMS Road, Richmond, British Columbia

SouthArm Kitchen

HST INCLUDED - Prices starting at $548,800. A collection of two and three level townhomes offering the active lifestyle you crave, adjacent to a community center, pool, parks and numerous sports venues. This 1324 sqft (plan B) quality townhome features a free-flowing layout, quartz and granite counter top finishes, and ground floor space for you to customize as you wish, offering you the freedom to express yourself, or a quiet corner in which to relax. Conveniently located just across the street from South Arm Community Center and park and both Hugh McRoberts Secondary and Whiteside Elementary. Broadmoor shopping center and all its amenities are less than half a lock West. OPEN HOUSE 2PM-4PM MON-THUR, 12-4 SAT-SUN

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How to Appeal Your BC Property Assessment

Posted on January 20, 2013 by Alisa Sakamoto

Important information to consider as a Homeowner!

http://www.rew.ca/news/how-to-appeal-your-bc-assessment#.UPhbE-EMUWI.gmail

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at 604.644.1044

Mistakes can happen in BC Assessments. Ask the South Surrey family whose property assessment jumped by over a million dollars from 2012 to 2013.

Turned out to be a clerical error that added a phantom 8,000 square feet to their top floor. So it’s always a good idea to check this year’s property assessment against last year’s for any kind of discrepancy.

BC Assessment determines values for all properties in BC so municipalities can tax property owners based on a single province-wide set of standards. Tax rates differ from one municipality to another because they’re set by the local governments, so even if the valuation of your home goes down, you could still pay more tax. BC Assessment isn’t responsible for that, only for the value it sets for your home.

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7 Ways To Improve Your Home's Sell-ability

Posted on January 20, 2013 by Alisa Sakamoto

In this economy, houses aren't selling like they used to. However, there are some ways to improve the chances of selling your house. If you have a house on the market, or are considering it, read on for seven tips that will make it easier to sell your house and make a smooth transition from one owner to the next.

Maintain Neutrality
This policy has worked for Switzerland, and it can also work in real estate. Customizing your home is great if you plan to stay there, but extreme colors and themed rooms can scare off potential homebuyers. If you have customized every room with extremely bright or dark colored paint, wallpaper or wall fixtures, you may want to consider toning it down a bit. Using neutral colors on the walls can help prospective buyers create their own vision for the house, and will also leave them with less work to undo if they buy the house.
Less Is More
Even though you have not moved out yet, removing some of your furniture can help the house move off the market. If you...

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JUST LISTED in Mariners Village! 35 11291 7th Ave, Richmond

Posted on January 17, 2013 by Alisa Sakamoto

NEW LISTING in Steveston Village
Mariners Village: #35 11291 7th Ave, Richmond

I just finished uploading this Townhouse for sale, 35 11291 7th Ave, Richmond, BC

Mariners Village Living Room

MARINERS VllLAGE! - Rare, totally DETACHED end-unit home,1849 sq. ft with 3 bed, 2.5 bath PLUS separate family room off the kitchen. Patio off the master suite to your private, spacious backyard. DOUBLE carport with long driveway for visitors! Immaculate condition - new roof, high vaulted ceilings with a large WEST facing balcony off the living and dining room with SPECTACULAR views of the ocean! Includes laminate floors, newer hot water tank and furnace. Beautiful waterfront clubhouse with indoor pool/sauna/hot tub. Take a stroll to Steveston Village and Garry Point Park. With nature at your doorstep, stunning sunsets and snow geese, what more could you ask for? Call now to view!

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JUST SOLD! 7 13400 PRINCESS Street, Richmond, BC

Posted on January 13, 2013 by Alisa Sakamoto

I just sold this Townhouse at 7 13400 PRINCESS Street, Richmond, BC Steveston South.

View this recently sold Townhouse or see all my home sales

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December Stats for Richmond Detached + Attached

Posted on January 13, 2013 by Alisa Sakamoto

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Ten Resolutions To Get You In A New Home For The New Year

Posted on January 7, 2013 by Alisa Sakamoto

Ten Resolutions To Get You In A New Home For The New Year

Is one of your New Year’s Resolutions to move into your own home in 2013? One of the keys to making the home-buying process easier and more understandable is planning. In doing so, you’ll be able to anticipate requests from lenders, lawyers and a host of other professionals. Furthermore, planning will help you discover valuable shortcuts in the home-buying process. Follow these steps to achieve your goal of home ownership in 2013.

Resolution #1: Decide What You Want
Let’s start with the fun part. The first step is to decide what you are looking for. You need to determine the what, where, and when of your purchase. What kind of house are you looking for? Where would you like to live? When would you like to buy? Spend a lot of time thinking about this, a new home is a serious commitment and you want to choose somewhere where you can happily live for several years.

It can be helpful to write down all the...

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The December stats are here!

Posted on January 2, 2013 by Alisa Sakamoto

Greater Vancouver residential property sale and listing

activity below 10-year averages in November

Vancouver, B.C. – December 4, 2012 – Over the past six months, the Greater Vancouver

housing market has seen a reduction in the number of homes listed for sale, a gradual moderation

in home prices and a decrease in property sales compared to historical averages.

The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential property sales of

detached, attached and apartment properties reached 1,686 on the region’s Multiple Listing

Service® (MLS®) in November, a 28.6 per cent decline compared to the 2,360 sales in

November 2011 and a 12.7 per cent decline compared to the 1,931 home sales in October 2012.

November sales were 30.3 per cent below the 10-year November sales average of 2,420.

“Home sellers appear more inclined to remove their properties from the market today rather than

lower prices to sell their...

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