Recent Blog Posts by Craig Rushton

Willow Street Lofts, Truro Nova Scotia

I was born and lived for 12 years in the town of Truro, a town in the very middle of Nova Scotia. Like my mother before me I attended Willow Street School from Kindergarten to grade 6 (mom and I actually had a teacher in common which is still a bit weird). A few things I learned while at Willow Street School: Basketball is fun (though I haven't touched a ball in probably 5 years. Math ...

Smallworks Laneway Cottages

I received this email from Smallworks today. I am really impressed with this company; they are doing very cool and creative things with small spaces.   --- "At about half the price of our full-sized Laneway Houses, our new single-level Laneway Cottages have only marginally less living space and retain most of the amenities. Our building time is reduced by half and the municipal fees are ...

Coming Soon...Kits 360

I received an email this morning regarding a great new condo project by Intergulf Development Group in Kits. Stay tuned for more info. Dear Craig, KITS360 is coming soon and we want to let you know first about the amazing qualities of this soon-to-be coveted community: Spectacular views of downtown, False Creek, English Bay, the North Shore Mountains and beyond Prime Kitsilano location ...

Pier in Review 2010

2010 was an interesting year at the Pier. We saw new neighbours to the South, had a few debates over maintenance fees and recreation facilities and had a property manager resign...who needs TV? We also saw some very strong sales figures and a renewed confidence in the project. Here are your in depth sales stats for 2010: 100 East Esplanade  # of sales: 1 Average Price per Square Foot: $805 Highest ...

The Most Expensive Home in the World

One Hyde Park in London is the most expensive home in the world. This 2-level, 6 bedroom pre-construction condo sold for $140 Million pounds (almost $228 Million Canadian Dollars) completion is scheduled for December 2010. Craig Rushton | CENTURY 21 In Town Realty | 604.505.6503

Levo Condos in Coquitlam

LEVO Condos in Coquitlam 2980 Atlantic Avenue, Coquitlam, BC Built 2009 251 units in Devlopment Built by UNIMET Development Floor Plans LEVO Plan A: 1 Bed, 558 SqFt LEVO Plan B:1 Bed + Den, 818 SqFt LEVO Plan C: 2 Bed, 870SqFt LEVO Plan E: 2 Bed, 917 SqFt LEVO Plan F:2 Bed, 900 SqFt LEVO Plan M:2 Bed + Den, 1322 SqFt Presenting luxurious boutique style urban living spaces, the Coquitlam Levo ...

Motif at Citi

Motif Condos at Citi | Brentwood Park | Burnaby 4400 Buchanan Street, Burnaby Built 2010 153 units in Development Built by Appia Group of Companies Floor Plans Motif Plan A: 2 Bed+Den, 1211 SqFt Motif Plan B: 2 Bed + Den, 1126 SqFt Motif Plan C: 2 Bed, 896 SqFt Motif Plan D: 2 Bed 1169 SqFt Motif Plan E: 1 Bed + Den, 821 SqFt Motif Plan F: 2 Bed, 977 SqFt Motif Plan G: 3 Bed, 1905 ...

White Rock's Miramar Village

  Miramar Village | White Rock | British Columbia 15152 Russell Avenue and 1473 Johnston Road Built 2008 & 2009 Total units in development 225 Built by: BOSA Properties Floor Plans: 01 Plan 2 Bed + Den 1274SqFt 02 Plan 2 Bed + Den 1290 SqFT 04 Plan 2 Bed 1180 SqFt Built by Bosa, Miramar Village is the premier condo development in White Rock. Situated just minutes from the beach, these ...

HST...what is taxable?

Here is a helpful brochure explaining the effect of the upcoming HST in British Columbia. HST, What is taxable? For more info visit: http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/tx/bsnss/tpcs/gst-tps/gnrl/menu-eng.html. Craig Rushton, CENTURY 21 In Town Realty, 604.505.6503, craig@craigrushton.com, www.craigrushton.com

How Big is too Big?

Another HUGE project being proposed for Greater Vancouver. Marine Gateway is an interesting 950,000 mixed use proposal including 390 condo units, 197 rental apartments and 288,000 square feet of retail space. The developer is calling the project Bold, Strategic and Ambitious and as with all project is being met with mixed reviews; to some this development will provide a much needed boost ...

2600 New Doors in Richmond...

The following article is from the Vancouver Sun and I must say I am not sure how I feel about this new development. The developer has not released the details yet but I am having a hard time seeing the sustainability in building 2600 new "Luxury Residences" I am also-personally- having trouble comparing Richmond to Vancouver's Coal Harbour. In Richmond there are currently 1152 MLS attached listings ...

The Residences at Sutter Brook Village

Got this email from a Developer this week: INTRODUCING THE NEXT PHASE OF HIGH RISE LIVING AT SUTER BROOK VILLAGE. We are pleased to announce that as of this Saturday, February 6th, The Residences will be open for previews. Nestled in a private corner of the master planned community but within close proximity to the vibrant Suter Brook Village, The Residences is the next phase of urban living ...

The Erickson, False Creek

  Located at 1500 Homer Mews, Vancouver, BC Features of the Erickson Include: Amenities 24-hour concierge service 60 foot indoor ozonized pool Whirlpool, Steam room and sauna Massage and spa facilities Personal hair salon fully-equipped fitness room Yoga/Pilates studio Change rooms Theatre Private board room Security   Personally-encoded entry device 24-hour ...

A New Year, A New Price. Exchange Living

I got this email today from Exchange Living with their new price list Dear Craig, What an amazing start to 2010! With the Winter Olympics right around the corner it's time to celebrate with a great opportunity at Exchange.  Enjoy the lifestyle, create your living space, give in to your creativity, love coming home. You've waited long enough and with fresh new 2010 pricing and record low ...