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BEST CONDO DEAL IN EAST VAN

November 17th, 2016
This week, we are excited to have a listing that not only shows well – but has incredible extras in a great location – and all at a wicked price! To me, this has gotta be the best condo deal east van. Check out 211-2333 Triumph for $579,000. My favorite points about it below: In charming Hastings Sunrise – newly known as The East Village. You’ll have everything you need within walking dis ...
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Know your monthly strata fees and what’s included

November 7th, 2016
A client recently told me they preferred to buy in a strata that had fewer amenities so that their monthly maintenance fees would remain low. That got me thinking perhaps we should be discussing maintenance fees and what they include. Buying a strata comes with the benefit and sometimes downfall of sharing costs. A large majority of monthly maintenance fees are the overall insurance that the ...
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Renovating Vancouver Condos

November 1st, 2016
RENOVATING VANCOUVER CONDOS Having recently just gutted the two bathrooms in our condo, I thought I’d share a little bit of my experience and maybe save you from potential hiccups going forward. First off get quotes. More than one. That was my first mistake. I thought I was clear and concise on what I wanted and used someone that was recommended. Having multiple quotes can prepare you f ...
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The Ruth & David Group Recent Sales

October 31st, 2016
The Ruth & David Group Recent Sales 3561 Gladstone Street in Commercial Drive Just Sold! Large, classic Van Special is nestled on a quiet, tree-lined street just steps from Trout Lake. At over 2550 sqft this home offers 3 bedrooms, open living room + dining room w/ oak H/w flooring + W/b fireplace, large bright kitchen with eating area leading out to 440 sqft covered deck. The deck ...
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Vancouver’s Neighbourhood Book Exchanges

October 28th, 2016
Vancouver’s Neighbourhood Book Exchanges One thing we love about East Vancouver is the sense of community. Have you spotted any of these quaint little book exchanges around the neighbourhood? Some located in a dry storage or shelving unit, and others resembling mini tree houses. Surprisingly, there are over 40 of these neighbourhood book exchanges all over Vancouver, most of them in East Van ...
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1955 Kitchener Street – Sneaky Peek Thursday 6-7PM

October 25th, 2016
1955 Kitchener Street Asking Price $1,349,000 Extensively Updated 3 Level Character Home in Commercial Drive SNEAKY PEEK THURSDAY OCTOBER 27 6-7PM OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY OCTOBER 29 2-4PM Sitting on Commercial Drive’s popular tree-lined & traffic-calmed Kitchener Street, this 3 level character home has serious curb appeal. Taken to the studs, this home has too many updates to list and is su ...
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1955 Kitchener Street – NEW LISTING in The Drive!

October 23rd, 2016
1955 Kitchener Street is one of those homes I just want to spend time in. It has so much to love…where should I start? Curb appeal – walk along quiet & traffic calmed Kitchener Street lined with old growth trees & colorful heritage homes Location – A stone’s throw away from Victoria park, close to public & private schools, shopping, bike routes & transit, just 2.5 blocks to the heart of L ...
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GREAT BUY! Half Duplexes in Commercial Drive at 1416 Parker Street

October 21st, 2016
Wow, a great buy! Half duplexes in Commercial Drive offering superb value. Why buy a 2 bedroom condo when you can buy a half duplex for the same price?! No rules or strata fees, tons of storage, attached single garage, south-facing fenced yard. I am excited to host an open house showcasing this pair of 2005 up & down half duplexes in a community with a super bright future. I am seeing a lot o ...
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Why are stratas so busy?

October 19th, 2016
While the media is hammering down on everyone that the bubble is bursting and nothing is selling, I’m going to tell you first hand, things are still selling. I’ve never been busier with condo sales in Greater Vancouver area the past few years, than I am now. There is definitely a surge of buyers and interest in this market. And not just Vancouver. In the past few weeks, we had multiple offers ...
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Top Real Estate Team in Canada for 2016!

October 19th, 2016
The Ruth & David Group have just been recognized in the Real Estate Professional magazine as one of the Top Teams in Canada for 2016! They are currently ranked as Top 20 team for average days on market (DOM). “Ruth Chuang is the co-founder of the Ruth and David Group – a multi-lingual and inter-generational group of award-winning real estate professionals who’re more like family than colleag ...
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