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A walk through history with the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver
The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) is one of Vancouver's oldest organizations. In fact, we celebrated our 90th birthday in 2009! Vancouver boasts the formation of Canada's first real estate board in 1888. While that organization lasted only a short time, the Board has been in continuous existence since 1919. That year, 10 local real estate brokers came together and ...
Posted by Craig Rushton
on January 8, 2011
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2011 Vancouver Polar Bear Swim, January 1, 2011A quick videos from the 2011 Vancouver Polar Bear Swim...Enjoy!
Craig Rushton, C 21 in Town Realty, 604.505.6503, craig@craigrushton.com www.craigrushton.com
Posted by Craig Rushton
on January 8, 2011
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CENTURY 21 Canada launches mobile siteThank you CENTURY 21 Canada for continuing to lead the way in online marketing and exposure. With the addition of the mobile site the exposure we are able to provide to our clients remains second to none. Via REM Century 21 Canada has launched a mobile web platform for users of popular hand-held devices and smart phones, including Blackberry, iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad and Google Android phones. Additional ...
Posted by Craig Rushton
on August 1, 2010
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Not quite as they had planned!A building being demolished on the corner of Helmcken and Hornby in Downtown Vancouver did not quite go as planned. Thankfully no one was hurt in this incident.
Posted by Craig Rushton
on June 11, 2010
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CENTURY 21 In Town Realty Bowling for Easter SealsWe had a great time bowling and raised $211 for Easter Seals!
Craig Rushton CENTURY 21 In Town Realty 604.505.6503 craig@craigrushton.com www.craigrushton.com
Posted by Craig Rushton
on April 22, 2010
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Craig Rushton and Kim Heizmann speaking at CENTURY 21 Path to Profit 2010I had the honour of speaking to a couple hundred of my colleagues at this year’s CENTURY 21 Path to Profit/Awards Luncheon in Surrey today. Along with Kim Heizmann from CENTURY 21 Executives Realty in Vernon we spoke about technology in Real Estate, our use of social media and the extensive CENTURY 21 Canada online office which included an individual website for each Realtor, a contact management ...
Posted by Craig Rushton
on April 8, 2010
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The Canadian Gold Medal Hockey Song
Craig Rushton, CENTURY 21 In Town Realty, Vancouver, 604.505.6503, www.craigrushton.com
Posted by Craig Rushton
on March 12, 2010
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Canadian Offices Shine Among Top 21 CENTURY 21 Fundraisers for Easter Seals InternationallyCENTURY 21 System members in Canada raised an impressive $460,000 last year for charitable organizations, of which $400,000 was contributed to Easter Seals! What an incredible achievement! Congratulations to the six Canadian CENTURY 21 offices who ranked among the top 21 fundraisers for Easter Seals across the CENTURY 21 System globally! CENTURY 21 Conexus Realty, Regina, SK, #1 in Canada, #3 Internationally ...
Posted by Craig Rushton
on March 12, 2010
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Easter Seal Send a Kid to Camp-UPDATEWe are 67 days into 2010. Vancouver has seen the Winter Olympics come and go and the Paralympics are on the way. For 2010 CENTURY 21 In Town Realty is striving to raise $21,000 for Easter Seals and in turn send 10 deserving kids to summer camp this summer. So far we have raised $3,400! We have a ways to go but we are definitely on track. Thanks very much to all of our sponsors so far. Keep an ...
Posted by Craig Rushton
on March 8, 2010
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Olympic Road Closure MapPlan your route carrefully if you plan on driving during the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Winter Games.
Craig Rushton, CENTURY 21 In Town Realty www.craigrushton.com 604.505.6503
Posted by Craig Rushton
on February 12, 2010
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The words Don't Fit The Picture
One of my favorite things about the upcoming 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver is the Olympic and Paralympic Public Art Program. The most recent piece of Urban Art now graces the courtyard of the Vancouver Public Library. This piece by Ron Terada is inspired by sinage of Vancouver's past. Says Mr. Terada: “The sign takes its cues from an era of signage when signs were seen ...
Posted by Craig Rushton
on January 24, 2010
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My Boys with Santa
Posted by Craig Rushton, CENTURY 21 In Town Realty-Vancouver,604,505.6503, craig@craigrushton.com, www.craigrushton.com, www.twitter.com/craigrushton
Posted by Craig Rushton
on December 14, 2009
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Adding Meaning to what we doIn my career I have been called every name in the book, a shyster, an a-hole, a thief....It is hard not to take offence but as Realtors we do understand where the stereotypes comes from-it only takes a few rotten apples to ruin the whole basket. At CENTURY 21 In Town we have decided to take a proactive and positive approach in our community and have formed a Social Committee. The goal of our ...
Posted by Craig Rushton
on November 17, 2009
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Remembrance Day Soldier CriesWe are Grateful
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Posted by Craig Rushton
on November 10, 2009
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Sunshine Coast town named most liveable community under 20,000The town of Gibsons BC (pop 4,200) has earned a Gold award from the International Awards for Liveable Cities.
Gibsons won in the under 20,000 category for full city.
Previous winners in this category include:
Clonakility, Ireland-2007 Dungannon, Ireland-2006 Annapolis Royal, Canada-2004
Ucluelet, Canada won Silver in 2006 While Whistler, Canada won Silver in 2005
Posted by Craig Rushton
on October 13, 2009
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Google Street View now available in Vancouver!How will this affect Real Estate? This is one more step in making the Home Buying process simpler. Now if you don't have time to drive through a neighbourhood and see what it has to offer check out Street View to look for parks, schools, churches, etc. Combine Google Street View with Walkscore and quickly learn about new neighbourhoods.
This technology will never make actually going to view ...
Posted by Craig Rushton
on October 7, 2009
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Show your Pride Contest 2009
Posted by Craig B Rushotn, CENTURY 21 In Town Realty, 604.505.6503, www.craigrushton.com, craig@craigrushton.com
Posted by Craig Rushton
on July 31, 2009
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Upcoming Vancouver Real Estate Home Buying Seminar with Craig Rushton June 24th 2009
Free Home Buying Seminar June 24th 2009, 7-9pm at John Braithway Community Center www.jbcc.ca.Hosted by Craig Rushton of CENTURY 21 In Town Realty and Jacqueling Baker of Dominion Lending www.mypowermortgage.com this will be an informative seminar discussing the mortgage process and the "9 steps of home buying" followed by a question and answer period. Seats are limited so reserve ...
Posted by Craig Rushton
on June 10, 2009
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Mark your Calendars!Vancouver Pet Fashion Week!!
Sunday May 31st
Noon-5:30pm
Roundhouse Community Art and Recreation Center, 181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver BC
Posted by Craig B Rushton, CENTURY 21 In Town Realty, 604.505.6503, www.craigrushton.com, craig@craigrushton.com,
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Posted by Craig Rushton
on May 28, 2009
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First Time Home Buyers Event
For Mortgage info: Jacqueline Baker www.mypowermortgage.com
Legal Stuff Laura Holland www.hollandlaw.ca
Want to attend a Home Buyers Event? Call Craig for upcoming event information.
Posted by: Craig B Rushton, CENTURY 21 In Town Realty, www.craigrushton.com, 604.505.6503, craig@craigrushton.com
Posted by Craig Rushton
on March 25, 2009
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1st Time Home Buyers SeminarWhat: First Time Home Buyers Education Event
When: March 24, 2009, 7-9pm
Where: John Braithwaite Community, 145 West 1st Street, North Vancouver, Harborview Room
Who: Jacqueline Baker-Mortgage Broker, Laura Holland-Real Estate Lawyer & Craig Rushton-Realtor
Who should attend: Anyone considering buying a home in the next year
Topics to be covered include: The mortgage process, pre-approval ...
Posted by Craig Rushton
on March 2, 2009
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Wanted: First Time Buyers Interested in Blogging about the Buying ExperienceThe Scoop: We're looking for first time home buyers who would be interested in blogging about the home buying experience in Vancouver in 2009. We are looking for people who are looking to buy in the next six months. Couples and singles of all ages and price ranges are welcome as long as you are comfortable sharing the highs and lows of the buying process we would love to talk with you.
The ...
Posted by Craig Rushton
on February 11, 2009
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Diana Krall to host star-studded charity performanceVANCOUVER - Breakfast at Tiffany's - along with a $53,000 Wisteria diamond necklace, donated by Tiffany's - is just one of the spectacular items that will be on auction when Diana Krall and her family host their annual fundraiser for blood cancer patients in B.C.
On Feb. 16, Krall will be joined by a stellar lineup of artists including Elton John, James Taylor and her husband Elvis Costello at the ...
Posted by Craig Rushton
on December 16, 2008
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