Diane Cardoso

We are just finishing up with our programmer for our NEW LOOK at www.OwnaNiceHome.com. For the next few days it might be a little strange looking...but it will be back to normal soon! Thanks for your patience! Diane, Merilee & Deb!

We will be having an Open House this Sunday November 9th from 2-4pm at 20-11160 Kingsgrove Avenue! You will love this 2 bedroom townhome...so if you're in the market for a starter home, why not have a townhome for the price of an apartment!!! And if you're not a first time buyer, what a deal for townhome living! This is a great home...come see for yourself this Sunday!

The OwnaNiceHome Team is proud to announce…  

 

…that Diane Cardoso has joined RE/MAX Westcoast, the top selling Real Estate office in Richmond, BC and its affiliate Re/Max Select in Vancouver, BC.  This move will provide our clients with worldwide RE/MAX Real Estate coverage so that we can easily assist you, your family and friends in all real estate needs.   

Our team is excited about Diane joining the prominent RE/MAX International family of award winning REALTORS® including your OwnaNiceHome Team (Diane’s direct line remains as 604.218.1412).  

                                     

mls.ca website to REALTOR.ca On Thursday October 2, the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) will officially move the popular public website, mls.ca to its new domain name, REALTOR.ca

If you do type in mls.ca it will redirect you for the first while...

Prepare your home for Winter Part 1 Seal the leaks!

New weather stripping and caulking around doors and windows can slash heating and air conditioning cost by more than 10 percent. The good news is the extra helping of the stripping and caulking will also eliminate nasty winter drafts come December/January.

 Beef up the insulation!

Upgrading attic, wall and basement insulation can save a bundle in energy costs. An NRCan-certified energy advisor (look under Energy Consultants & Management in the Yellow Pages) will determind your insulation needs. One easy DIY upgrade is filling the gap between window and door frames

7 Tips to Help You Pay Your Mortgage Faster and Save You Thousands of Dollars.

 There's a major sense of accomplishment and peace of mind of owning your home outright. Paying off your mortgage sooner can make sound financial sense by saving you thousands of dollars in interest costs. Learning how to save on your mortgage can slice years off your loan. Finding out if you can save on your mortgage payments won't cost you anything, and you will discover whether you have the best loan available for your individual circumstances. 1- Shop around for the best mortgage possible with your credit score. When a mortgage

 

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

 

"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!"