Posted on
February 27, 2011
by
Don Pearce
Please visit our Open House at 23555 112B AVE in Maple Ridge.
OPEN HOUSE: Sun, Feb 27 1-4PM
NO HST ON THIS ONE! Well kept six year old two storey with full unfinished basement on a quiet cul-de-sac backing onto greenbelt. The home has 3 large bedrooms up and the main bedroom has a 4 piece ensuite with separate tub and shower. There is a family room off the kitchen and access to the deck that looks out over the private yard. The main floor also has a den or home office and all the flooring on the main is laminate. The home has been freshly painted and there is new carpet on the stairs and all of the top floor. The lower level is unfinished, has a separate entrance, roughed in for a bathroom and awaits your ideas. Great location for a young family within walking distance to the year round Kanaka Creek Elementary.
Posted on
February 25, 2011
by
Don Pearce
Please visit our Open House at 19538 PARK RD in Pitt Meadows.
OPEN HOUSE: Sun, Feb 27 1-4PM
Wow - The perfect Pitt Meadows family home. Nothing to do just move in, pride of ownership shows throughout! Upgrades in the last few years include a roof, all flooring, furnace (high efficiency), heat pump, A/C, hot water tank, bathrooms,light fixtures, fresh paint and more. Three bedrooms up and a den/office on the main. The rear yard backs on the park with tennis courts(gate in back for access) and is private and nicely landscaped. There is a large deck with a private 12 x 10 covered portion over the HOT TUB and sitting area so you can enjoy in any weather. Walk to West Coast Express and there is an elementary school only a block away.
Posted on
February 24, 2011
by
Don Pearce
Please visit our Open House at 19538 PARK RD in Pitt Meadows.
OPEN HOUSE: Sunday, Feb. 27th, 1:00-4:00pm
Wow - The perfect Pitt Meadows family home. Nothing to do just move in, pride of ownership shows throughout! Upgrades in the last few years include a roof, all flooring, furnace (high efficiency), heat pump, A/C, hot water tank, bathrooms,light fixtures, fresh paint and more. Three bedrooms up and a den/office on the main. The rear yard backs on the park with tennis courts(gate in back for access) and is private and nicely landscaped. There is a large deck with a private 12 x 10 covered portion over the HOT TUB and sitting area so you can enjoy in any weather. Walk to West Coast Express and there is an elementary school only a block away.
Posted on
February 24, 2011
by
Don Pearce
Please visit our Open House at 23555 112B AVE in Maple Ridge.
OPEN HOUSE: Sunday, Feb 27th, 1:00-4:00pm
NO HST ON THIS ONE! Well kept six year old two storey with full unfinished basement on a quiet cul-de-sac backing onto greenbelt. The home has 3 large bedrooms up and the main bedroom has a 4 piece ensuite with separate tub and shower. There is a family room off the kitchen and access to the deck that looks out over the private yard. The main floor also has a den or home office and all the flooring on the main is laminate. The home has been freshly painted and there is new carpet on the stairs and all of the top floor. The lower level is unfinished, has a separate entrance, roughed in for a bathroom and awaits your ideas. Great location for a young family within walking distance to the year round Kanaka Creek Elementary.
Posted on
February 23, 2011
by
Don Pearce
I have listed a new property at 21369 RIVER RD in MAPLE RIDGE.
Very well maintained six-plex in West Maple Ridge. Consists of five-2 bedroom units and one-1 bedrooms unit. Upgrades include torch on roof, perimeter drain, hot water tanks and deck floors and railings all done in 2005. The boiler for the hot water tank was done in 2004 and vinyl windows all done in 2003. Some of the suites have newer carpet/paint and two of the suites had bathrooms redone last year. This is a quality and well maintained investment. The building is located on .295 of an acre close to an elementary school and public transportation at the door. Rare investor opportunity to own a starter apartment building. Call agent for more details.
Posted on
February 21, 2011
by
Don Pearce
I have listed a new property at 20969 COOK AVE in Maple Ridge.
Investor Alert! Full duplex in West Maple Ridge with lots of updates. Roof was done in 2004, new floors and bathrooms and windows in 2008, plus newer hot water tanks and furnace. Each side has a wood burning fireplace.Set on almost 1/4 acre close to schools and transportation. Current gross rent is $2400/month. Good long term tenants. Second address is 20971
Posted on
February 20, 2011
by
Don Pearce
Please visit our Open House at 19538 PARK RD in Pitt Meadows.
OPEN HOUSE: Sun, Feb 20 1-4PM
Wow - The perfect Pitt Meadows family home. Nothing to do just move in, pride of ownership shows throughout! Upgrades in the last few years include a roof, all flooring, furnace (high efficiency), heat pump, hot water tank, bathrooms, lightfixtures, fresh paint and more. Three bedrooms up and a den/office on the main. The rear yard backs on the park (with a gate for access) and is private and nicely landscaped. There is a large deck with 12 x 10 covered portion over the hot tub and sitting area so you can enjoy in any weather. Walk to West Coast Express and there is an elementary school only a block away.
Posted on
February 20, 2011
by
Don Pearce
Please visit our Open House at 23828 113B AVE in Maple Ridge.
OPEN HOUSE: Sun, Feb 20 1-4PM
This almost 3300 sq ft deluxe basement home is just like new. Upgrades include bathrooms, hardwood floors, furnace, light fixtures, crown moldings and more. Enjoy your large covered deck year around. Professionally landscaped yard with slate patio, BBQ and dining area and covered HOT TUB with privacy fence. On the entry level there is large tiled foyer, a games room and recreation room with a wet bar and space for the pool table. There is plenty of room for the big screen and teenagers. Easy to suite with a four piece bath, an additional bedroom and a den on this level.Access to side yard to park a boat or RV. All this set on a no through street on a 6000 square foot lot in East Maple Ridge. Don't this exceptional family home!
Posted on
February 18, 2011
by
Don Pearce
Over the last 20 years we have had the pleasure of buying and selling properties with the same clients 2-3 or more times. We are always happy to hear from past clients whether they are moving themselves, have friends or acquaintances moving , have questions about the market or financing or just want to chat. A large portion of our success is from referrals and past clients.
We like to recognise the fact that you think of us and are comfortable referring clients to us so we have our “All Star Referral Program!”
It is a win-win-win program. Refer us to your friends and family, they get great service, you get some spare cash and we get a client.
1st referral is $250, 2nd within 12 months of 1st referral is $500 and 3rd and subsequent within 12 months of the 1st is $1000.
The 12 months start upon payment of the 1st referral. Payments are upon completed purchase or sale. One reward per referral.
It’s easy! Get permission for us to contact them. Call or email us with their name and number and we will take care of the rest.
Posted on
February 18, 2011
by
Don Pearce
1/ HST applies to all real estate sales - False - HST does not apply to the sale of homes that are previously occupied. On new homes there are a series of rebates to reduce the impact of HST
2/ You can’t buy with “0” down - False - If you have very good credit you can borrow the amount for the down payment and be “0” down.
3/ All fixed term mortgage penalties are 3 months - False - The minimum penalty is usually 3 months but could also be an “interest rate differential” That is the difference in interest the bank would earn over the balance of the term less the current rate. We have seen many of these penalties in excess of $20,000. These penalties can be avoided by “porting” your mortgage to your new residence.
Posted on
February 18, 2011
by
Don Pearce
There were new rules announced by the federal government this month abnd they are as follows:
1/ CMHC will no longer insure 35 year amortization - the maximum will be 30 years. If you already have a 35 or 40 year amortization you will be able to renew without changing the amortization.
2/ To refinance your existing home you must retain a minimum of 15% equity. The previous minimum was 10%.
Posted on
February 18, 2011
by
Don Pearce
Notice to owners, occupants, and maintenance personnel:
A dryer and the attached vent system requires regular cleaning and maintenance, just like your furnace or other fuel burning equipment. Lack of regular cleaning and maintenance of dryers and their attached venting systems, has been identified as causing fires.
Although lack of service can result in a fire hazard, improper dryer venting also poses a carbon monoxide risk on gas supplied dryers. The dryer vent system removes in addition to moisture, the gas by-products from your appliance to the outdoors.
When a dryer/venting system is clogged with lint, air flow is restricted, your dryer then has to work harder which leads to overheating. As the dryer ducts remove lint and moisture from clothes, not all of the lint is captured by the screen or makes it to the outdoors; this builds up on the sides of the vent system and eventually dries to a hard material. This material attracts more lint, where it eventually creates a restriction that leads to overheating, potentially resulting in a fire.
It is recommended that dryers and all fuel burning appliances are maintained or serviced on a minimum of an annual basis, or as per the Certified Appliance instructions by a Licensed, Qualified Gas Contractor. To find a local contractor in your area please visit our website at: www.safetyauthority.caFor further information contact:
Wayne Lock
Provincial Gas Safety Manager
E-mail: Wayne.Lock@safetyauthority.ca
The data relating to real estate on this website comes in part from the MLS® Reciprocity program of either the Greater Vancouver REALTORS® (GVR), the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board (FVREB) or the Chilliwack and District Real Estate Board (CADREB). Real estate listings held by participating real estate firms are marked with the MLS® logo and detailed information about the listing includes the name of the listing agent. This representation is based in whole or part on data generated by either the GVR, the FVREB or the CADREB which assumes no responsibility for its accuracy. The materials contained on this page may not be reproduced without the express written consent of either the GVR, the FVREB or the CADREB.