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How to Assess a New Neighbourhood for Relocation

November 15th, 2015
Those relocating from other communities often ask real estate agents for help when it comes to finding out about new neighbourhoods, but agent Keven Braet says even buyers who are planning a move across town may not know as much about other neighbourhoods in their area as they think. It is always a good idea to spend some time assessing a new neighbourhood before buying into it. READ MORE HER ...
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12 Spooky Halloween Food Mashups!

October 23rd, 2015
Get inspired for the spooky season with these frighteningly delicious Halloween food combinations :)Examples include: Potato Pizza's-Baked potatoes are delicious on their own, but loaded with pizza toppings? They can't be beat. Use your favourite toppings to make some fun,  Halloween-inspired creations. READ MORE HERE
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How to Understand Strata Minutes

October 22nd, 2015
Considering the purchase of a strata condo in East Vancouver? One of the key steps to ensure you are making a sound purchase will be in reviewing the strata minutes. Not the most exciting of reading choices – however, the minutes will provide you with an in-depth look, not only to the building and operations, but also a peek into the condo culture in East Vancouver. LEARN MORE HERE
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Renovate your Condo Kitchen on a Budget!

October 21st, 2015
The Vancouver condo market is hot and kitchen design is sizzling too! As condo square footage decreases, kitchen space is changing. Condo kitchens today are often more of a culinary wall in the great-room concept, with an island serving as the eating station, and extra storage and work space. With this new trend, condo kitchen renovations will most likely require wall removal, upgrades in app ...
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VAN SPECIALS

October 19th, 2015
Vancouver Special is a specific term referring to houses that were built in a particular style architerchturally speaking from 1965 to 1985 respectively. They are characterized by their low pitched roofs, balconies at the front of the house and an unmistakable "box-like" structure. They have similar floor plans with the main living area on the upper floor and alternate bedrooms on the lower ...
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STANLEY PARK'S HALLOWEEN GHOST TRAIN

October 16th, 2015
Stanley Park is hosting the annual Ghost Train from October 9th to November 1st.  Come see classic haunting characters including Dracula & Frankenstein this Halloween! Food and hot drinks available at the Railway Café concession stand. Purchase your tickets online or at the gate. READ MORE
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WAYS TO ADD PERSONALITY TO YOUR KITCHEN

October 15th, 2015
The kitchen is one of the most frequented place of your home. Why not add your personality to it? Just by using your imagination and own creative style, it can be filled with fun design and detailing. From changing your kitchen handles, adding mirrors and vintage pieces to hanging art and adding lighting, your kitchen can become your favourite space. READ FULL ARTICLE    
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YOU'RE INVITED TO OUR PUMPKIN PATCH!

October 14th, 2015
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The Ruth and David Group is a Driving Force in Real Estate

October 13th, 2015
The Ruth & David Group is building relationships throughout East Vancouver, one property at a time In 1991, Ruth Chuang met David Jones at an Oakridge RE/MAX office, where they were both working. In 11 days, they were married. Soon after, they moved to Commercial Drive and began building the real estate business that they now describe as a “seamless” operation. “We don’t know where one start ...
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3 BEDROOM 1/2 DUPLEXES IN EAST VAN

September 22nd, 2015
Half duplexes in today's market are quite popular. Pros of living in these type of dwellings are that they do not run in compliance with the Strata Property Act. Therefore there are no pesky minutes, no strata fees and no restrictions on rentals and pets. However, some shared costs are associated with these properties. These include exterior insurance and overall maintenance of the structure. ...
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