Diane Cardoso

 

People imagine they can look past ugly decor or empty rooms and see 'potential', but usually they can't! That's why successful builders use Model Homes and Model Suites to sell their projects.  

Savvy home sellers realize that the same principals apply in the resale market and turn to Professional Home Stagers or House Fluffers to ensure they sell quickly and for top dollar.  

People start house hunting with a logical list of criteria, but the home they actually buy is chosen largely for emotional reasons.  

The principal aim in a house fluffing or home staging project is

This Sunday, August 17, 2008, 2-4PM we will be hosting an Open House at 9120 Ryan Court. Come See, Come Buy!

We just did the first walk through of our listing at #705-8280 Lansdowne Road in the brand new Versante! Take a peek at this gorgeous 2 bedroom, 2 bath concrete apartment with BONUS 2 parking spots! Get ready to unpack and call us for more information!

 

"The days of long lines in front of open houses, and multiple bids for residential property may be over, but the potential impact on seniors is significant. A person looking to sell their (or their parents') residence. due to a move into a care facility, may find it harder in the coming months. That may place a  financial strain on the rest of the family, especially where the sale proceeds are needed to fund care costs. Planning will be needed."

Jack Micner of the Richmond Law Firm Spry Hawkins Micner. jack@willpowerlaw.com

Municipal tax is set by the municipality, based on its revenue needs. Municiple tax rates are set by council and staff in the annual budget process. Revenue funds local infrastructures and services.

Regional district tax is set by the regional district. Revenue provides key services like regional water and sewage treatement. Regional districts, such as Metro Vancouver, tell their municipalities what their revenue needs are, and the municipalities collect on their behalf. In rural areas, the province (Surveyor of Taxes) collects for regional districts.

School tax is set by the BC Government to fund schools. It varies by school district

Ozzie Jurock says:

"Despite all the gloom in the market, a perception of value will still draw Buyers. There is more confidence in the market than most suspect!"

Open House! Sunday June 22 from 2-4pm! Come and see this gorgeous 2 bedroom concrete townhome! You will love this home!

 False Creek North 1 Storey for sale.

 1st Annual Dog & Puppy Party, Richomd, BC

We would like to thank everyone that attended our 1st Annual Dog & Puppy Party this past Saturday June 7th at The Richmond Dog Park. We lucked out with the weather and had such a great time with all of you, your families, and your dogs! A huge thank you to Bosley's Pet Food Plus for supplying the great doggie treats and prizes and to Graham Cool and Toby for teaching us so many great tips. We're already planning our next event...

You're Invited to The OwnaNiceHome Team's 1st annual Dog & Puppy Party!  This Saturday June 7th 10am-12pm at The Richmond Dog Park (The off-leash park at the South end of No.3 Road). Come and Join The OwnaNiceHome Team and Pepper (our schnauzer) for a morning filled with fun, treats, free puppy portraits, and prizes for best dressd dog, and best doggie trick. Please feel free to bring family and friends...

Judging will take place at 11:30pm! Prizes provided by Bosleys & come meet our special guest Graham Cool (A certified educator & dog trainer). It's going to be a GREAT time!!! See you there!

This Sunday, June 1, 2008, 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM we will be hosting an Open House at 4674 63RD Street, Ladner. You will absolutely LOVE this home!