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Coffee Shop on Main: Matchstick x Riley Park

January 4th, 2017
Matchstick coffee shop Conveniently located right across from our office at RE/MAX Select Realty, Matchstick opened their third trendy coffee shop six months ago in East Vancouver. With success in their first shop, near Kingsway & Fraser, the second shop opened in historic Chinatown. Now, the newest cafe resides in the community of Riley Park. All within walking distance from Nat Bailey Stad ...
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Parkside Place Open House

December 28th, 2016
Welcome to Parkside Place! Welcome to ‘Parkside Place’ where you will find thoughtful design mixed with quality construction & high end finishings in a location that epitomizes convenience & community. Why not start off the New Year with a brand new home? There’s still time to make the move! This beautifully designed 4 bedroom 1/2 duplex home is located in the heart of Commercial Drive. Ste ...
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Thanks From The Ruth & David Group

December 27th, 2016
As the year comes close to an end, we have so much to give thanks for. As a small team of 6, we have had so much fun together and have worked very hard this year. But, that’s besides the point. Read our heartfelt testimonial from our Team Leader Ruth Chuang. “We have built a team to give our clients the service they deserve, be one of the most productive teams in the City while still being t ...
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Do You Really Know Who Your Tenant Is?

December 21st, 2016
Who really is your tenant? Recently, we came across a story that was described by the landlord as “nightmarish.” At first glance The landlord didn’t exactly make the right decision a month ago, when he chose to rent out a room in his home to a male, 50-some year old addiction counselor. Anyways, the landlord followed the procedure of signing a Residential Tenancy Agreement along with a one- ...
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Protecting Your Property While You’re Away

December 6th, 2016
With yesterday’s snowfall making me wish I wasn’t here to witness it, I thought it might be a good time to touch on leaving your property vacant while you escape, be it for weeks or months. Whether your property will be unoccupied for just a few days or for several months, make sure to update your insurance policy and protect your property. The same will apply to estates that are vacant while ...
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Character Merit in East Vancouver Homes

December 5th, 2016
Character Merit in East Vancouver Homes Character Merit East Vancouver: Lately we have been hearing more and more confused questions about the term ‘Character Merit’ and how it affects people with detached properties in neighborhoods around East Vancouver. What is Character Merit as determined by the City of Vancouver? The primary source of confusion seems to be understanding the differenc ...
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Top Holiday Activities in Vancouver

November 28th, 2016
With the holidays right around the corner, it’s time to get festive, if that’s your thing. If you are hanging lights outdoors, be sure they are secure without using nails or screws that can leave holes once you remove them. If you are in a strata, do have a look over your strata bylaws to confirm when outdoor lights are permitted to be hung. Some bahumbugs don’t want to look at beautiful holi ...
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Residential Conveyancing in Vancouver

November 23rd, 2016
While we realtor’s would like to hold our clients hand through the entire buying or selling process, there is a time where we have to let go. Briefly. Once you have an accepted offer in place and have removed any conditions, you will need to hire a lawyer or notary to complete the purchase or sale. Residential Purchase Closing Process Be sure to hire a lawyer or notary that specializes in r ...
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3 Home Sales in East Vancouver & New Westminster

November 22nd, 2016
With the holiday season here, there usually comes a slowdown in Greater Vancouver. Yesterday, for us however, it was the contrary. We had 3 home sales in East Vancouver & New Westminster, with 2 of them being multiple offers. Our open houses over the weekend generated good traffic. The demand is still high and buyers are out there! 2859 Graveley Street SOLD WELL OVER ASKING! Cute 4 B ...
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Tips for Winterizing Your Home

November 18th, 2016
Baby it’s cold outside. While temperatures and weather in Vancouver doesn’t get as intense as the East Coast, it’s still important to winterize your home. Here are some helpful tips, taken from bobvila.com Windows and Doors Check all the weatherstripping around windows and door frames for leaks to prevent heat loss. Replace weatherstripping, if necessary. Replace all screen doors with st ...
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