Recent Blog Posts by CENTURY 21 In Town Realty

Results are in! Public Opinions on Vancouver Realtors

Real estate research results from 2009 indicate buyers/sellers opinions regarding Realtor Services & Importance  ~ As I began reading an article in the Vancouver Sun this morning regarding how the public views Realtors and the need for the profession I honestly prepared to hear the worst.  The recent negative media coverage regarding the fact that Realtors don’t give consumers ...

The value of working with a realtor

With the fight between CREA (Canadian Real Estate Association) and the Competition Bureau over brokerage service fees and allowing more options for people to list on REALTOR.CA. Here is an article in Vancouver Sun that lays out the benefits of having a REALTOR represent you. There is a big difference in the province of B.C. where we are licensed as REALTORS and thus have higher standards ...

Century21.ca - SURE WORKED FOR ME!

To all my Century 21 family, here is a story about my web site - deloresbird.ca Over two years ago, I was contacted by a family thinking of moving to Canada from Europe.  They liked one of my listings and wanted more information on it.  That didn't turn out to be the property that finally became their home in Canada but I did sell them a very elegant home in West Vancouver.  It was ...

Delores Bird of CENTURY 21 In Town Realty and her Century21.ca website rocks!

I'd like to share a note one of our Realtors Delores Bird sent me regarding her experience with the CENTURY21.ca web marketing platform. Two years ago she received a lead from her new CENTURY 21 Website (which it and its built in CRM are free for all CENTURY 21 Canada Realtors). The lead (coming from Germany I think) inquired about one of her properties she had listed for sale. Though ...

2010 Vancouver

The Olympics are over, and Vancouver is still here!  The world is now coming to our city to not only play, but to live.

#212-10788 139 Street, Surrey MLS# F1003414 Price Reduced

***PRICE REDUCED*** 2 Bdrms 1 Bathroom just got available now. It's  close to all your shopping needs, transportation, banks, school. Very convenient location, only 2 years old, shows almost new, open kitchen plan perfect layout, open balcony shows very well. Come see it for yourself. The best part is the great price. Can't find anything in that price and this great.Don't miss this great ...

#212-10788 139 Street, Surrey MLS# F1003414 Price Reduced

***PRICE REDUCED*** 2 Bdrms 1 Bathroom just got available now. It's  close to all your shopping needs, transportation, banks, school. Very convenient location, only 4 years old, shows almost new, open kitchen plan perfect layout, open balcony shows very well. Come see it for yourself. The best part is the great price. Can't find anything in that price and this great.Don't miss this great ...

278 E 43 Avenue, Vancouver MLS# V817499 OPEN HOUSE 4 APRIL 2:00- 4:00

**OPEN HOUSE** Sunday April 4,2010  2-4 PM This beautiful house only 2-years young just got available. It offers 3 Bedrooms and 2 Washrooms Up and 3 Bedrooms Downstairs. A great location, close to schools, shopping, transportation, banks. Don't miss this great opportunity to own one of a kind. Come see it yourself. First Showing, OPEN HOUSE: Sunday April 4th, 2-4 PM. For more information ...

278 E 43 Avenue, Vancouver MLS# V817499 OPEN HOUSE 4 APRIL 2:00- 4:00

**OPEN HOUSE** Sunday April 4,2010  2-4 PM This beautiful house only 2-years young just got available. It offers 3 Bedrooms and 2 Washrooms Up and 3 Bedrooms Downstairs. A great location, close to schools, shopping, transportation, banks. Don't miss this great opportunity to own one of a kind. Come see it yourself. OPEN HOUSE: Sunday April 4th, 2-4 PM. For more information on this ...

5775 136 Street, Surrey MLS# F1001391 **PRICE REDUCED**

***PRICE REDUCED***    One of a kind rancher just got available in Panorama Ridge. This great rancher is on approx half acre of land. It offers 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. Easy access to Hwy. Close to City Hall and YMCA. Lots of play area or party area. Ample parking. For more information contact Raj Gupta Century 21 In Town at (604) 835 - 2477.  

Radio Canada Interview - Entrevue Radio Canada

I was interviewed by Jacques Dufresne of Radio Canada Vancouver Thursday March 25, 2010. Here is the link to that video clip.   www.sylvierealestate.com/videos/videos.html   Voici le lien a mon entrevue avec Jacques Dufresne de Radio Canada Vancouver le jeudi 25 mars 2010   Sylvie Lalumiere Century21 In Town Realty 604 805-4525 www.sylviereale6tate.com www.century21.ca/sylvie.lalumiere ...

Radio Canada Interview - Entrevue Radio Canada

I was interviewed by Jacques Dufresne of Radio Canada Vancouver Thursday March 25, 2010. Here is the link to that video clip.   http://www.sylvierealestate.com/videos/videos.html   Voici le lien a mon entrevue avec Jacques Dufresne de Radio Canada Vancouver le jeudi 25 mars 2010   Sylvie Lalumiere Century21 In Town Realty 604 805-4525 www.sylviereale6tate.com www.century21.ca/sylvie.lalumiere ...

572 West 22nd Street, North Vancouver, BC - Cottage in North Vancouver SOLD

Cute 2 bedroom 1 bathroom Cottage SOLD in North Vancouver for $677,500. HUGE 6000sqft flat lot. CLose to transportation and shopping. Renovated Kitchen with granite counters and Cherry wood cabinets. Re-claimed hardwood floors, newer roof, furnace. Plenty of room for a workshop in the garage and more off street parking with 2 covered spots. for more information about this house or others in the ...

PRICE REDUCTION - $449,900 712-1133 Homer Street, Vancouver, BC

Newer one bedroom unit in 1133 Homer Street in trendy Yaletown. Located steps to the Canada Line and all the major restaurants in Vancouver. The unit is currently rented at $1400/month. Top of the line appliance package that includes a DCS five bruner commercial style stove by Fisher Paykel and dishwasher drawer. Leberr fridge and freezer built into the cupboards. Granite counter tops in the kitchen ...

Kelly Lantz, CENTURY 21 Colonial in Charlottetown, PEI

Kelly Lantz CENTURY 21 Colonial 1-902-314-4714 kelly.lantz@century21.ca www.kellylantz.com www.twitter.com/kellylantz Posted by Craig Rushton, CENTURY 21 In Town Realty, Vancouver, 604.505.6503, www.craigrushton.com

Banks boost mortgage rates

Some banks have raised their benchmark 5 year rate to 5.85% up 60 basis point. 4 year rates are averaging 5.34% up 40 basis points. What does this all mean if you have a mortgage and you face higher rates in the near future. Here is a good article in Globe and Mail that may help. For more Vancouver condo or real estate info contact Kerry Stimpson CENTURY 21 In Town Realty  

Big banks raise mortgage rates in sign era of historically low rates ending

TORONTO - Rising mortgage rates announced Monday signal the end of historically low home borrowing costs and present Canadian consumers with a dilemma: either stay flexible, hope for the best and ride out the next several months or lock in to long-term loans. Three big banks raised their mortgage rates by more than half a point, effective Tuesday, and most industry watchers expect that's just ...

Big banks raise mortgage rates in sign era of historically low rates ending

TORONTO - Rising mortgage rates announced Monday signal the end of historically low home borrowing costs and present Canadian consumers with a dilemma: either stay flexible, hope for the best and ride out the next several months or lock in to long-term loans. Three big banks raised their mortgage rates by more than half a point, effective Tuesday, and most industry watchers expect that's just ...

$450-million hotel-casino complex announced for False Creek

100,000 square foot casino, two hotels to sit next to B.C. Place   Ian Bailey  Vancouver, BC — Globe and Mail update Published on Friday, Mar. 26, 2010 The B.C government has announced the construction of a $450-million new hotel-casino complex attached to BC Place. “I am pleased to confirm what many people have been discussing,” Premier Gordon Campbell told ...

How the Open Houses are doing for my townhouse listing at 1869 Alberni St. Vancouver, BC

Hello everyone Marvin... AKA " Marvin Gardens" here to talk about my Open House last Saturday.  It was at 1869 Alberni Street near Stanley Park, Vancouver BC.  Well the first 20 min. were dead, but then the people started to come, and it didn't stop for about 2 hours. Well past the time it was supposed to close. Which goes to show you that Global News was right on when it said ...

OPEN HOUSE THIS WEEKEND AT AZURA!!!! #502 1495 Richards Street September 27th and 28th 2-4pm Vancouver /Yaletown

OPEN HOUSE THIS WEEKEND AT AZURA!!!! #502 1495 Richards Street September 27th and 28th 2-4pm 1137 sqft $839,0002 Bedroom & Den w/ water view. Beautiful unit, cherry plank floors, designer colours, very quiet unit, floor to ceiling windows. Prestigious Concord Pacific Azura II with concierge, indoor pool, guest suite, theatre room, squash court, etc. Great location next to parks and Marina. Urban ...

Olympic experience -

My Olympic time in a blue jacket. As Vancouver residents we were invited to witness the Olympics from the first row, but I wanted to experience the Olympics on a more personal level. Working behind the scene as a volunteer would be for me, the best way to feel part of the Games. From the time I submitted my application, thru the different training sessions I received, I met other volunteers who ...

OPEN HOUSE THIS WEEKEND AT AZURA!!!! #502 1495 Richards Street March 27th and 28th 2-4pm Vancouver /Yaletown

OPEN HOUSE THIS WEEKEND AT AZURA!!!! #502 1495 Richards Street September 27th and 28th 2-4pm 1137 sqft $839,0002 Bedroom & Den w/ water view. Beautiful unit, cherry plank floors, designer colours, very quiet unit, floor to ceiling windows. Prestigious Concord Pacific Azura II with concierge, indoor pool, guest suite, theatre room, squash court, etc. Great location next to parks and Marina. Urban ...

OPEN HOUSE THIS WEEKEND AT AZURA!!!! #502 1495 Richards Street March 27th and 28th 2-4pm Vancouver /Yaletown

OPEN HOUSE THIS WEEKEND AT AZURA!!!! #502 1495 Richards Street March 27th and 28th 2-4pm 1137 sqft $839,0002 Bedroom & Den w/ water view. Beautiful unit, cherry plank floors, designer colours, very quiet unit, floor to ceiling windows. Prestigious Concord Pacific Azura II with concierge, indoor pool, guest suite, theatre room, squash court, etc. Great location next to parks and Marina. Urban ...

Real Estate Open House 3704-128 West Cordova Street, Vancouver, V6B9E6 MLS# V812799 Sunday, March 28/2010 2-4pm

Gorgeous Views from the Woodwards Building Welcome to Woodwards! This unique building is a one of a kind. Enjoy gorgeous open water, city & mountain views from this bright east facing one bedroom with a Juliette balcony. Features include funky laminate floors, high polished concrete ceilings, S/S appliances, stone kitchen countertop, and designer sliding doors. Enjoy a soak in the deep soaker ...