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Canada’s Mortgage Market is NOT Like the U.S.

September 30th, 2008

Scotia Economics - Sept 25, 2008

We're fielding client inquiries about risks facing Canadian housing and - more importantly - mortgage markets. The following points summarize some key thoughts that we've made over time. The bottom line is that we do believe there to be considerable downsides to the Canadian housing market, but that comparisons of Canadian mortgage market prospects to the U.S ...

U.S. Bailout of the Mortgage Market

September 29th, 2008

Back to nature in Milner Heights

September 29th, 2008
'Less asphalt and fewer buildings'
Kate Webb
The Province

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The living room in a Milner Heights rowhouse features most of the high-end designer details found in the development's detached houses.
CREDIT: Jon Murray, The Province

RE/MAX Upper Ends Market Trends Report

September 29th, 2008

2008/09/25

Eva Blay
Point Blank Communications
Phone: (416) 781-3911
Marie Selby
RE/MAX of Western Canada
Phone: 250-860-3628

Luxury home sales hold steady in most major markets across the country, says RE/MAX

Two-thirds of markets surveyed report upswing in the number of upper-end homes sold in 200 ...

Polystyrene, concrete home is quiet, solid and warm

September 28th, 2008
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Scott Plante says foam/concrete construction has many advantages.
John GORDON/Langley Times

Langley Times

A new home in Willoughby is solid and quiet; rot, mould and bug proof, and very fire resistant.

That's all well and good, but the big impetus behind the ECO-Block insu ...

Insulation built-in with ECO-Brick building style

September 28th, 2008

A local builder has started putting up homes with the non-traditional building material.

Matthew Claxton
Langley Advance

Rolf Terlaak, left, and Scott Plante are building homes out of styrofoam and concrete.
CREDIT: Matthew Claxton/Langley Advan ...

20081 68TH AV, Langley, British Columbia

September 27th, 2008

I just sold this House at 20081 68TH AV, Langley, British Columbia .

View this recently sold House or see all my home sales

15 19948 WILLOUGHBY Way, Langley, British Columbia

September 22nd, 2008

I just finished uploading this Townhouse for sale, 15 19948 WILLOUGHBY Way, Langley, British Columbia

Excellent value in this large 3 bedroom townhome backing onto greenbelt. Functional wide floor plan offers open kitchen, large living area and dining room on the main floor plus a balcony overlooking the childrens play centre. 2 bedrooms u p including giant master bedroom with vaulted ceilin ...

Grand Opening - Eco-Block Concrete Home

September 17th, 2008

For immediate Publication

Green Construction Comes to Langley :

This weekend marks the official opening of the BC Ready-Mixed Concrete Associations "Home With A Difference". Located at 9408 207th Streetin the executive Shaughnessy Woods development, this home is an Insulated Concrete Form (ICF) constructed dwelling. ICF construction system represents an outstanding way to build gree ...

14672 72A Avenue, Surrey, British Columbia

September 17th, 2008

I just finished uploading this House for sale, 14672 72A Avenue, Surrey, British Columbia

Show Home Condition - From the bright welcoming kitchen to the gorgeous ensuite, this home is picture perfect. The great room plan is perfect for entertaining and the gourmet kitchen opens onto a private fully fenced backyard and patio. Re lax on the patio with your coffee and enjoy the professional but ...

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