Blog by The Schacter Team

The heart of this budget is at home

January 29th, 2009

This federal budget is a study in home economics.

Encourage people to spend money on fixing up or buying homes and you stimulate the economy. That's the theory behind the temporary new Home Renovation Tax Credit and several other budget measures aimed squarely at home owners and buyers. The budget also contains modest income-tax cuts tilted toward low- and mid ...

Current property decline won't last long: Rennie

January 27th, 2009

'Now is time to buy undervalued property as financial blowout will be done by next September'

The city's most famous realtor is predicting that the current property slowdown in home sales won't last long, and ...

6211 GREENSIDE Drive, Cloverdale, British Columbia

January 26th, 2009

I just finished uploading this Townhouse for sale, 6211 GREENSIDE Drive, Cloverdale, British Columbia

Great location in upper Greenside, large private yard, Pergo floors, gas fireplace, end unit, south backyard, no neighbors behind, great starter home.

20 20350 68TH Ave, Langley, British Columbia

January 23rd, 2009

I just finished uploading this Townhouse for sale, 20 20350 68TH Ave, Langley, British Columbia

Spacious 3 bedroom, 3 storey townhome facing south with mountain view, in popular Willoughby neighbourhood. Walk to shopping, near schools, easy hwy access. Gorgeous dark hardwood & laminate floors on main, large private fenced B/Y. Ra ised eating bar. Powder room on main & 2 full baths up.

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Why a buyer's market is a first-timer's market

January 21st, 2009
As the tumble in real-estate values and cheap mortgages boost first-home affordability, the opportunity to find and price a residence with measured purposefulness is great, but daunting
Kim Pemberton
Vancouver Sun

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Experts urge buying for long haul

January 21st, 2009
Slower price hikes mean profit on resale may take little longer
Denise Deveau
National Post

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Fence sitters hoping for drastic price cuts before buying will be disappointed to hear that no one in the industry is expecting any.
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18275 64TH Ave, Cloverdale, British Columbia

January 16th, 2009

I just finished uploading this House for sale, 18275 64TH Ave, Cloverdale, British Columbia

Well built 2 storey plus basement home with 2 full bedroom suite in basement (separate entry). All appliances included! Seller is moving back east and may sell some furniture as well. Home is very quiet due to huge hedge in front on 64th acting as a sound barrier to traffic noise. 4 bdrms up, all good ...

104 8737 212TH Street, Langley, British Columbia

January 16th, 2009

I just finished uploading this Townhouse for sale, 104 8737 212TH Street, Langley, British Columbia

Enjoy living designed for active adults who value private quiet space and yet no maintenance to do! Located close to all of Walnut Grove's shopping, walking trails, parks, recreation centre etc. This home has it all! Clean and lovingly main tained with many upgrades. New laminate flooring thro ...

Excellent Investment Opportunity

January 15th, 2009


I received an email today detailing several new houses for sale in the Clayton Village neighbourhood (Cloverdale). The homes were previously priced at $550,000 and have been drastically reduced to $419,000. They are brand new 3 level homes, 2652 square feet on 3000 square foot lots. Here is a breakdown of the numbers to consider for investment.

Cost
Price: $419,000.00
Plus Suite: $18,000. ...

BC Home Sales Decline by One-Third in 2008

January 13th, 2009

BC Home Sales Decline by One-Third in 2008

Vancouver, BC - January 12, 2009. British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) reports residential sales dollar volume on the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in BC declined
31 per cent to $31.3 billion in 2008, compared to 2007. Residential unit sales declined 33 per cent to 68,923 units last year, the lowest level since 2000, when 54,179 ...

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