Recent Blog Posts by Craig Rushton

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 ...

2011 Vancouver Polar Bear Swim, January 1, 2011

A 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

Video: Mini Vancouver

Craig Rushton | CENTURY 21 In Town Realty | 604.505.6503

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.  

Are you getting "Naked Wiener" service

I think this video is a good metaphor (or simile, I can’t remember) for some of the promises we hear every day from Real Estate agents in Vancouver. "Sell your home in 4 days or I buy it!"...seriously? ""Full service for $7!"...What? When you hire a Realtor don't fall for the sales pitches, don’t get fooled by the smoke and mirrors and don't expect the chilli dog and ...

Craig's Cross Country Team: Calgary

Contact Jeff 1-403-542-6926 jeffrey.leblanc@century21.ca www.Twitter.com/jeffleblanc123 Craig Rushton, CENTURY 21 In Town Realty, Vancouver www.craigrushton.com, 604.505.6503 craig@craigrushton.com

Two Men's Gift to the City

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The Canadian Gold Medal Hockey Song

Craig Rushton, CENTURY 21 In Town Realty, Vancouver, 604.505.6503, www.craigrushton.com

Introducing the Street View snowmobile

OK, how cool is this? Craig Rushotn CENTURY 21 In Town Realty, 604.505.6503, www.craigrushton.com

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 ...

Carts of Darkness by Murray Siple

Murray Siple's feature-length documentary follows a group of homeless men who have combined bottle picking with the extreme sport of racing shopping carts down the steep hills of North Vancouver. This subculture depicts street life as much more than the stereotypes portrayed in mainstream media. The film takes a deep look into the lives of the men who race carts, the adversity they face ...

Preparing your home for sale

Posted by Craig Rushton, CENTURY 21 In Town Realty-Vancouver,604,505.6503, craig@craigrushton.com, www.craigrushton.com, www.twitter.com/craigrushton

CENTURY 21 In Town Realty and Easter Seals

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Remembrance Day Soldier Cries

We are Grateful Posted by Craig Rushton, www.craigrushton.com

Price Reduction PH 408-1633 MacKay Avenue, North Vancouver

Now $459,900! Open House Sunday 2-4pm 2 bedroom penthouse suite at Touchstone. This barely lived in suite features an open floor plan with stunning views to the Lions Gate Bridge. The 857 sf of functional living space includes 2 generously sized bedrooms along with 2 baths, separate dining area & balcony. The kitchen features never used S/S appliances, granite counters, breakfast ...

C21 Rhonda meets Phillip (Episode 1)

Posted by Craig Rushton, CENTURY 21 In Town Realty, 604.505.6503, craig@craigrushton.com, www.craigrushton.com

Neighbourhood Walkabout; The Pier, North Vancouver

For more information on the Pier development in North Vancouver please visit www.PierCondos.com posted by Craig Rushton, CENTURY 21 In Town Realty, 604.505.6503, craig@craigrushton.com, www.craigrushton.com

Using Walkscore.com when Buying Vancouver Real Estate

www.walkscore.com Craig Rushton, CENTURY 21 In Town Realty, craig@craigrushton.com, www.craigrushton.com, www.twitter.com/craigrushton

The Hot September Real Estate Market

Real Estate Guru Ozzie Jurock talks about the great September we had in Vancouver Real Estate. Follow Ozzie on Twitter www.Twitter.com/77ozzie  Craig Rushton, CENTURY 21 In Town Realty, 604.505.6503, craig@craigrushton.com, www.craigrushton.com, www.Twitter.com/craigrushton

Buying Pre Sale Condos in Vancouver

  What to look out for and pay attention to when buying pre sale condos in Vancouver.

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 ...

Neighbourhood Walkabout: Highgate Village, Burnaby

Highgate Village is made up of: 7063 Hall Avenue, The Emerson 7108 Collier Street, Arcadia West 7178 Collier Street, Arcadia 7138 Collier Street, Stanford House 7088 Salisbury Avenue, West Posted by Craig Rushton, CENTURY 21 In Town Realty, Vancouver, 604.505.6503, www.craigrushotn.com craig@craigrushton.com www.twitter.com/craigrushton

Buying Real Estate in Vancouver in the Rain

Posted by Craig Rushton, CENTURY 21 In Town Realty, www.craigrushton.com, craig@craigrushton.com, 604.505.6503, www.Twitter.com/craigrushton

Introducing the Best of Vancouver 2009

The Georgia Straight Craig Rushton, CENTURY 21 In Town Realty, 604.505.6503, craig@craigrushton.com, www.craigrushton.com, www.twitter.com/craigrushton

Remember 1993...Very interesting...

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