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2010 NDP Dinner - Vancouver BC

September 25th, 2010
  Pic 3Last night I attended the 2010 NDP dinner in Vancouver.  They put on quite a nice spread.  Everything was made in BC, BC wine, BC salmon BC MP's.  My favorite part of the event was that it was over in under 2 hours.  I know that sounds mean to say but I think most people will agree when you go to an event, the food is always nice, the wine is great but the best part is when the formalities ...

Real Estate Websites, the good the bad and the ugly.

September 24th, 2010
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  I just sat through a presentation from a company that, my guess, is wanting to compete against all the other real estat websites that are currently available.  There system is pretty slick, it's easy to use but I was left wondering if it was flawed somehow.  Currently on the market we have multiple real estate websites.  REALTOR.ca, Zoocasa, Kijiji, the list goes on and on.  So the ques ...

REALTOR(r) Education Day - Chilliwack

September 22nd, 2010
  Education DayWe had our first REALTOR(r) education day in Chilliwack and it was a great success.  The idea for it came from a member survey asking people what service the board could provide for them that would be of value.  Many asked for this education day to encompass a "get back to the basics" type of curriculum and that is what we provided.  We blocked off an entire day and had a speaker from the R ...

Chilliwack Commercial Tour - 2010

September 17th, 2010
  Cultural CentreSuper Walmart
  Had a chance to tag along on the 2010 Chilliwack Commercial Tour today...and so did 125 other professionals.  Very good tour this year which was put on by CEPCO, CADREB and other sponsors.  A few of the highlights would have been stopping at the brand new cultural centre.  What an amazing facility.  600+ seating in the main auditorium, 150+ in the smaller auditorium, art gallery, music s ...

Chilliwack Mobile for sale - Bare land Strata

September 16th, 2010
 152 Baker Trails
 I would like to take this opportunity to tell you about my new listing in Baker Trails, #152-46511 Chilliwack Lake Rd.  First and foremost Baker Trails is the single most sought after mobile park in Chilliwack.  The reason for this is simple.  It is the only park where you own your own land.  It's what we call a bare land strata.  So, what's the difference you may ask?  Well all the other ...

5590 Thom Creek Drive, Chilliwack, BC

September 13th, 2010

I just finished uploading this Basement Entry for sale, 5590 Thom Creek Drive, Chilliwack, BC

Why buy new and pay GST when you can buy better than new and pay NO GST? This basement entry home was the builders show suite and was completely finished by the builder. It has hard wood floors, tiled foyer and bathrooms, On-Demand hot water system and beautiful valley views. There are 4 bedrooms, 3 ...

#34 8881 Walters, Chilliwack, BC

September 13th, 2010

I just sold this Townhouse at #34 8881 Walters, Chilliwack, BC .

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5655 Cedarcreek Dr., Sardis, BC

September 13th, 2010

I just sold this 2 Storey w/basement at 5655 Cedarcreek Dr., Sardis, BC Promontory.

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5671 CedarCreek Dr., Chilliwack, BC

September 13th, 2010

I just sold this 2 Storey w/basement at 5671 CedarCreek Dr., Chilliwack, BC Sardis.

View this recently sold 2 Storey w/basement or see all my home sales

#136 46511 Chilliwack Lake Rd., Chilliwack, BC

September 13th, 2010

I just sold this Mobile at #136 46511 Chilliwack Lake Rd., Chilliwack, BC .

View this recently sold Mobile or see all my home sales

152 46511 Chilliwack Lake Rd., Chilliwack, BC

September 11th, 2010

I just finished uploading this Mobile for sale, 152 46511 Chilliwack Lake Rd., Chilliwack, BC

Social Media and Agents - Should there be rules?

September 9th, 2010
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ur provincial board is starting up a task force to look at social media and whether or not there should be rules on how agents interact with it.  I've been elected chair of the task force and am looking for any feedback, opinions, examples from your boards, on this topic.

  Has your board had to deal with agents using social media in a negative way?

  Does your board or broker have rules/g ...

Chilliwack Property Search

September 8th, 2010
 Listings Search Tool
 Hey I just added a Chilliwack property search engine onto my website.  It's really fast, much quicker than going to REALTOR.ca, which is a good site, but a little cumbersome when you are in a rush.  To use it, hover over the "Properties" tab at the top of the page, click on "Property Search", and off you go.  You can do a basic search of all of Chilliwack and surrounding areas, or sharpen ...

Bank of Canada bumps up interest rate.

September 8th, 2010
 Bank of Canada Pic 
  The Bank of Canada increased the interest rate by 25 basis points to 1% today.  They felt that the economy is still growing, though slowly, and that financial conditions remain "exceptionally stimulative".  Here in the BC economy we see the same thing.  Our economy is growing, job losses are less, and unemployment is decreasing.  The real estate market has been slow during the summer mon ...

Chilliwack Real Estate Stats - August 2010

September 8th, 2010

August 2010 Stats
  Here are the stats for August 2010.  The real estate market in Chilliwack has had a very slow summer, which again, is pretty common for us.  As we look at the numbers we always compare them to the previous year.  However, 2009 was a very unusual summer for real estate in BC.  Because it came off the heals of the 2008 recession the summer of 2009 was abnormally busy due to pent up demand.   ...

6739 SCHOOL Lane, Sardis, British Columbia

September 7th, 2010

I just finished uploading this House for sale, 6739 SCHOOL Lane, Sardis, British Columbia

Stylish, spacious, 3200 sq ft, Sardis Park, 2 storey home with full finished basement including unauthorized 1 bedroom family suite. Total 5 bedrooms (4 up) plus main floor office den. Triple garage with ample driveway parking and a large f enced yard with 20 X 14 raised patio and big dog run. Features w ...

45452 SPRUCE Drive, Sardis, British Columbia

September 7th, 2010

I just finished uploading this House for sale, 45452 SPRUCE Drive, Sardis, British Columbia

2 storey, 4 bedroom home on .22 of an acre. This is the perfect family home with 4 bedrooms up, family room, living room, dining, and eating nook on the main. The backyard is huge, fully fenced and has a southern exposure for lots of summer sun. Great decor with the hardwood flooring and crown moulding ...

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