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4 Bedroom house For Sale in Stave Falls, Mission BC

www.annalabadze.com  604.782.3552 Anna Labadze Real Estate Agent Welcome to this beautiful character home located in Stave Falls Mission. 2.03 acres of nature and 3,800 SF of charm. Main floor offers a kitchen with warm color cabinets, dining room with a wood burning fireplace and an enormous living room with real hardwood flooring and bay windows. Enjoy summer bbq's, the sound of birds and ...

Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver February 2011 Housing Market Update

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Vancouver Real Estate Market Upda October 4/2010

www.annalabadze.com  604.782.3552 anna.labadze@century21.ca  Vancouver Realtor Anna Labadze Monday, October 4, 2010 VANCOUVER, BC - September home sales in Greater Vancouver were consistent with activity experienced in the preceding two months across most categories. The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that the number of residential property sales in Greater ...

"The Mark" Yaletown's new tallest tower to be built

  The Onni Group’s new-home project at Seymour and Pacific — The Mark — is easily ear ning its moniker. The first 214 of the 300 homes on offer were presented to the pre-sale market last weekend and attracted a lineup of buyers, some of whom camped out the night before the sales centre doors opened. By the end of the first day of sales, 163 of those homes were snapped ...

Tips to reduce your mortgage costs

Anna Labadze Vancouver Realtor 604.782.3552   Tips to reduce your mortgage costs  Buying a home is the biggest investment most people make. Whether you're a first-time buyer or you're refinancing your home, saving money on mortgage payments means you'll be financially ahead. Here are seven tips to cut your mortgage costs: 1. Get a competitive rate. To get the best rate, you have to ...

Market Update - Interest Rates June 30/2010

Market update brought to you by Anna Labadze  604.782.3552  www.dreamrealestate.ca Market Update   It is hard to believe but we are now half way through 2010. June saw the Bank of Canada increase their over night interest rates by 1/4% which resulted in the lenders increasing their prime lending rates by the same amount. Prime is now at 2.5%.   For those with variable ...

--- Mortgage Changes Effective April 19th ---

  www.dreamrealestate.ca  Anna Labadze Vancouver West Realtor 604.782.3552 As you are aware, the Minister of Finance recently announced changes to high-ratio government guaranteed mortgages.  Below is a brief overview of the changes that will be taking place. -      Refinances: Maximum loan to value (LTV) is reduced from 95% to 90%. -      ...

-----Mortgage Update-----

  Mortgage Update brought to you by Anna Labadze www.dreamrealestate.ca 604.782.3552 The Vancouver real estate market remained strong with many people making the decision to buy during the normally slower time. In addition to the many people who are thinking of buying. We are seeing more of our variable rate clients starting the process to lock in an interest rate. On the interest rate side ...

--- New Financing Rules ---

  Anna Labadze Your Vancouver Realtor 604.782.3552  www.dreamrealestate.ca Canadian Government announces 3 new rules for home financing, that will take affect April 19, 2010.   Important note: These new rules apply to government-backed insured mortgages only.    *  Borrowers will need to qualify for a 5-year fixed rate regardless of what term they choose.   *  ...

--- Just Sold ---

I helped my clients find this home in Port Coquitlam.   They are super happy, and I am too.  Sold for $420,000.00 Charming character home for years to come. Freshly painted. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths & 1 bdrm self contained legal suite mortgage helper. Solid as a rock. Big garage/workshop rented separately for $300. Replaced: furnace, windows, tiles and appliances. Original hardwood, ...

--- Property Transfer Tax BC ---

Vancouver Realtor Anna Labadze 604.782.3552  www.dreamrealestate.ca The amount of tax due depends on the fair market value of the property that is transferred: If the fair market value is $200,000 or less, the tax is 1% of the fair market value If the fair market value is greater than $200,000, the tax is 1% of the fair market value up to $200,000, plus 2% on the portion ...

Mortage Update brought to you by Anna Labadze www.dreamrealestate.ca 604.782.3552

  Mortage Update brought to you by Anna Labadze www.dreamrealestate.ca 604.782.3552 The Vancouver real estate market remained strong with many people making the decision to buy during the normally slower time. In addition to the many people who are thinking of buying. We are seeing more of our variable rate clients starting the process to lock in an interest rate. On the interest rate side ...

-----Mortgage Update-----

  Mortage Update brought to you by Anna Labadze www.dreamrealestate.ca 604.782.3552 The Vancouver real estate market remained strong with many people making the decision to buy during the normally slower time. In addition to the many people who are thinking of buying. We are seeing more of our variable rate clients starting the process to lock in an interest rate. On the interest rate side ...

-----Mortgages for non-residents-----

Anna Labadze Vancouver Realtor Century 21 In Town Realty 604.782.3552 Mortgages for non-residents Financing is available for up to 65% of the purchase price of the property and some lenders will offer their best discounted interest rates to non-resident purchasers. Mortgages in Canada generally have up to 35 year amortization periods and most institutions will guarantee an interest rate for ...

-----HST on New Properties-----

HST on New Properties HST on all NEW properties (NOT re-sale) effective July 1st, 2010 5% GST plus 7% PST = 12% HST *** HST applicable on all NEW properties completed AFTER June, 2010 *** 1) GRANDPARENTED * Any pre-sale contract entered into BEFORE November 18th, 2009 that completes after July 1st, 2010- NO HST- ONLY GST * Any pre-sale contract entered into AFTER November 18th, 2009 that completes ...

Mortgages for non-residents

Anna Labadze Vancouver Realtor Century 21 In Town Realty 604.782.3552 Mortgages for non-residents Financing is available for up to 65% of the purchase price of the property and some lenders will offer their best discounted interest rates to non-resident purchasers. Mortgages in Canada generally have up to 35 year amortization periods and most institutions will guarantee an interest rate for ...

HST on New Properties

HST on New Properties HST on all NEW properties (NOT re-sale) effective July 1st, 2010 5% GST plus 7% PST = 12% HST *** HST applicable on all NEW properties completed AFTER June, 2010 *** 1) GRANDPARENTED * Any pre-sale contract entered into BEFORE November 18th, 2009 that completes after July 1st, 2010- NO HST- ONLY GST * Any pre-sale contract entered into AFTER November 18th, 2009 that completes ...

FORECLOSURE! Best deal in Vancouver! ANNA LABADZE 604.782.3552

Contact Anna Labadze for more info:  604.782.3552 865 sqft 2bedroom 2bathroom, downtown Vancouver! WWW.ANNALABADZE.COM          

Vancouver 2010 Olymics, things to do in Vancouver

Invest in Vancouver with Anna Labadze Vancouver Realtor, Century 21 In Town Realty  Call:  604.782.3552 www.dreamrealestate.ca www.annalabadze.com    Join us for LiveCity Vancouver and experience the excitement of the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games right in the heart of the city – all for free! During the 2010 Winter Games, the City of Vancouver, with ...

Flag Walk, Vancouver Winter Olymic. Invest in Vancouver with Anna Labadze Vancouver Realtor, Century 21 In Town Realty Call: 604.782.3552

Invest in Vancouver with Anna Labadze Vancouver Realtor, Century 21 In Town Realty  Call:  604.782.3552 A GREAT NEW EVENT LAUNCHING NOVEMBER 20, 2009 AND RUNNING THROUGH THE 2010 OLYMPIC GAMES Be a part of the excitement this fall with Flag Walk! Keep your eyes out for our flag decals that will be thermo-fixed to sidewalks from South Granville to Yaletown, leading you in the right ...

Open House New 2 Bedroom Condo at Espana 689 Abbott Vancouver. Anna Labadze Vancouver Realtor 604.782.3552

Open House New 2 Bedroom Condo at Espana 689 Abbott Vancouver.  Anna Labadze Vancouver Realtor 604.782.3552 Come visit at 689 Abbott this Sunday November 22, 2pm-4pm. Welcome to Espana, brand new addtion to International Village neighbourhood. Modern finishing with stainless steel appliances, Kitchen cabinets, granite countertops, laminate flooring throughout. Fantastic water view from Burrard ...

11 Things You Must Know When Finding a Home Vancouver Realtor 604.782.3552 www.annalabadze.com Century 21 In Town Realty

Vancouver Realtor 604.782.3552 www.annalabadze.com  Century 21 In Town Realty Once you've decided to buy a home, there's a number of issues that need to be considered.  Because buying a home will be one of the biggest purchases you make in your life, learning the "11 Things You Must Know When Finding a Home" can make the process easier. In this report, we outline 11 Questions and ...

Tips on Selecting a Contractor For Home Improvement Vancouver Realtor Anna Labadze 604.782.3552 www.annalabadze.com Vancouver Realtor Century 21 In Town Realty

Vancouver Realtor Anna Labadze 604.782.3552 www.annalabadze.com Vancouver Realtor Century 21 In Town Realty Home repairs can cost thousands of dollars and are the subject of frequent complaints.  Here is a list of things to consider when selecting a contractor: Get recommendations and references. Talk to friends, family and other people for whom the contractor has done similar work. ...

October 2009 Vancouver Real Estate Market Update. Vancouver Realtor www.annalabadze.com 604.782.3552 Vancouver Realtor

Vancouver Realtor www.annalabadze.com 604.782.3552  Vancouver Realtor Anna Labadze Century 21 In Town Realty VANCOUVER, B.C. – November 2, 2009 prices compared to last year. Over the last 12 months, the MLSLink® Housing Price Index (HPI) benchmark price for all residential properties in Greater Vancouver increased 6.8 per cent to $553,702 from $518,668 in October 2008. ...

Vancouver August 2009 Real Estate Market Stats

Market momentum carries into August VANCOUVER, B.C. – September 2, 2009 significantly last month compared to August 2008 and moved closer in line with the active summer months experienced between 2003 and 2007. The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential property sales in Greater Vancouver increased 119.5 per cent in August 2009 to 3,441 from the ...