Adriaan Schipper

RE/MAX Crest Realty (Westside)

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Winter Weather - Driving Tips

January 2nd, 2009

The Ministry of Transportation suggests the following guidelines for a winter of safe driving:

  • Winterize your vehicle.  Here's how.
  • Drive with headlights on.
  • When driving on ice or snow, allow plenty of room to stop and start.
  • Maintain a safe distance between your vehicle and others.
  • Do not use cruise control on slick highways.  Here's why.
  • Check weather and road ...

Vancouver Sun - Dec 5th 2008 - Making sense of today’s housing market

December 5th, 2008

Market update 2

Source - Vancouver Sun - Dec 5th 2008

by: David Watt - President of the Real Estate Board Of Greater Vancouver 

 

Making sense of today’s housing market In recent months, economists have had the unenviable task of trying to calculate the direction the housing market is likely to take, factoring in things like unemployment rates, population and immigration figures, ...

Time for a Chimney Checkup?

December 4th, 2008
Winter is a wonderful time to curl in front of a fireplace and watch the flames.  It can be a relaxing – Even mesmerizing experience. 

 

But before you set a match to those logs or light the gas jet, step and ask yourself: When was the last time I has the chimney inspected?  If your answer is: When we bought the house? Or Before our holiday party five years ago, or I don’t remember, ...

Holiday Home Selling Tips

December 3rd, 2008

Holiday Home Selling Tips

 

Although there are fewer buyers actively looking for new homes between Thanksgiving and Christmas each year, it's important to remember that the key word here is fewer.  That doesn't mean that no one is looking!  In fact, buyers who are searching for a home during the traditional "slow" time are typically very motivated.  If they are involved in a ...

CMHC Vancouver Housing Outlook 10-2008

December 1st, 2008
Market update 2

Vancouver Housing Outlook CMHC Oct 30th 2008

In regards to

Housing Demand 
Resale Market
New Home Contruction
Rental and Condo Apartment markets

 

In Summary:
Softer housing demand
Home prices will continue to adjust in ’09
New home construction will be closer to demographic needs
Tight rental markets
Condo market will moderate

“6 Mistakes to Avoid When Trading Up to a Larger Home”

November 24th, 2008
 Market update 2
 “6 Mistakes to Avoid When Trading Up to a Larger Home”

Unlike the experience of buying a first home, when you’re looking to move-up, and already own a home, there are certain factors that can complicate the situation. It’s very important for you to consider these issues before you list your home for sale. Not only is there the issue of financing to consider, ...

Pumpkin Day at REMAX

October 27th, 2008

Pumpkin Day At REMAX CREST REALTY (westside)

October 22nd 2008  _ "Haunt for a free Pumpkin at Our House!"

Check out the few pictures of this great family and friends event! 

Here is a few of the magical moments of this great event, testimonial to our commitment to serving your neighbourhood lives on and staying in touch with you, your families, friends and neighbours, ...

westend apartment Open House

June 12th, 2008

OPEN HOUSE NOTICE! 

http://www.sylvaincyr.com  208-1234 Pendrell - West End Vancouver BC

Looking forward to see you at this amazing WESTEND Open House this weekend. 

 

February 2008 MLS Statistics

April 18th, 2008

Market News!

 

February 2008 MLS Statistics:

The number of residential unit sales continued to decline in February for the second consecutive month. The number of residential units sold in B.C. on the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) dropped 9.8% to 6,822. Residential sales dollar volume reached $3.26 billion this month, a 4.5% increase compared to the same month last ...

Unit 115 at Avenue Building 750 West 12th

March 26th, 2008

Additional Pictures for Listing at Tapestry :

Unit 115 - 750 w 12th Avenue - Avenue Building at Tapestry in the Fairview VGH Neighborhood.

I just uploaded on the listing, the following pictures:

Bonus:  QUeen Size Murphy Bed was installed in the Studio!  Amazing space optimisation!  This bed and mattress is included in the new listed price

Bonue Queen Size Murphy bed Installed in suite `115

Parking Stall No 189 ...