http://blumrealestateteam.com/ViewBlog/497/ http://blumrealestateteam.com/ViewBlog/497/#comments Wed, 19 Nov 2008 18:15:32 +0000 Listings http://blumrealestateteam.com/ViewBlog/497/ I just finished uploading this House for sale, 1151 Victory, Port Moody, BC
Excellent opportunity to own in the College Park area of Port Moody. Situated on a quiet street in a safe neighborhood, this house feels like home. The brand new Jotoba engineered hardwood flooring is offset with a slate tile entry. The living room features a well appointed gas fireplace, a fresh coat of paint and is wired for surround sound. Excellent potential for a suite in the basement with separate entrance. New hot water tank in '07. The exterior boasts a private fully fenced large backyard, newer roof and a partial mountain view from the front of the house. Close to schools, park and recreation. Call to view today. Read More]]> I just finished uploading this House for sale, 1151 Victory, Port Moody, BC
Excellent opportunity to own in the College Park area of Port Moody. Situated on a quiet street in a safe neighborhood, this house feels like home. The brand new Jotoba engineered hardwood flooring is offset with a slate tile entry. The living room features a well appointed gas fireplace, a fresh coat of paint and is wired for surround sound. Excellent potential for a suite in the basement with separate entrance. New hot water tank in '07. The exterior boasts a private fully fenced large backyard, newer roof and a partial mountain view from the front of the house. Close to schools, park and recreation. Call to view today. Read More ]]> http://blumrealestateteam.com/ViewBlog/497/#comments http://blumrealestateteam.com/ViewBlog/495/ http://blumrealestateteam.com/ViewBlog/495/#comments Tue, 18 Nov 2008 10:10:38 +0000 Listings http://blumrealestateteam.com/ViewBlog/495/ This is an opportunity to visit this excellent House for sale in beautiful Renfrew.
Please come with any questions you may have. In the meantime you can take a virtual tour of this Renfrew House for sale.
As always please do not hesitate to give me a call at 604-328-7997 if I can answer any questions before the open house, or if you would like to book a private showing.
The Blum Real Estate Team
RE/MAX Central Read More]]> This is an opportunity to visit this excellent House for sale in beautiful Renfrew.
Please come with any questions you may have. In the meantime you can take a virtual tour of this Renfrew House for sale.
As always please do not hesitate to give me a call at 604-328-7997 if I can answer any questions before the open house, or if you would like to book a private showing.
The Blum Real Estate Team
RE/MAX Central Read More ]]> http://blumrealestateteam.com/ViewBlog/495/#comments http://blumrealestateteam.com/ViewBlog/493/ http://blumrealestateteam.com/ViewBlog/493/#comments Tue, 11 Nov 2008 16:02:35 +0000 Listings http://blumrealestateteam.com/ViewBlog/493/ I just finished uploading this Tropical Resort for sale, Rarotonga, Cook Islands, CK
One of the most luxurious resorts in the Cook Islands, a truly tropical paradise in the romantic South Pacific. Situated right by the lagoon, with fabulous views of the lagoon and breaking surf, these unique vacation homes offer the best of Polynesian architecture and superior outfitting, designed for your absolute comfort, catering to the lucrative honeymoon market.

The resort consists of 8 one and two bedroom villas in either absolute beachfront on the lagoon, or tropical plantation garden setting, all with their own private swimming pool, plus 2 executive homes with private pools, a luxurious managers home with pool and an administrative office plus development rights for further expansion. Property management packages are also available for a totally care-free investment in a truly tropical paradise.
For full brochure and proposal call the Blum Real Estate Team. Read More]]> I just finished uploading this Tropical Resort for sale, Rarotonga, Cook Islands, CK
One of the most luxurious resorts in the Cook Islands, a truly tropical paradise in the romantic South Pacific. Situated right by the lagoon, with fabulous views of the lagoon and breaking surf, these unique vacation homes offer the best of Polynesian architecture and superior outfitting, designed for your absolute comfort, catering to the lucrative honeymoon market.

The resort consists of 8 one and two bedroom villas in either absolute beachfront on the lagoon, or tropical plantation garden setting, all with their own private swimming pool, plus 2 executive homes with private pools, a luxurious managers home with pool and an administrative office plus development rights for further expansion. Property management packages are also available for a totally care-free investment in a truly tropical paradise.
For full brochure and proposal call the Blum Real Estate Team. Read More ]]> http://blumrealestateteam.com/ViewBlog/493/#comments http://blumrealestateteam.com/ViewBlog/491/ http://blumrealestateteam.com/ViewBlog/491/#comments Tue, 11 Nov 2008 15:28:14 +0000 Listings http://blumrealestateteam.com/ViewBlog/491/ I just finished uploading this House for sale, 5749 Elsom Avenue, Burnaby, BC
Put this very well maintained family home on the top of your list. Conveniently located just a short walk away from super shopping at Metrotown, good restaurants, cinemas, SkyTrain and buses, this home features on the main floor a large living/dining room combination with vaulted ceilings, skylights, sliding doors to balcony with North Shore views and a floor to ceiling, stone fireplace and a convenient kitchen with separate eating area and sliding door to balcony and deck adjacent to dining room. The Bedrooms consist of a good sized Master Bedroom with full four piece en-suite and two more bedrooms sharing a full bathroom. The fully finished basement features a large fully self contained one bedroom suite with own storage room and a private entrance and a private back yard. Double garage with room for a work bench. Read More]]> I just finished uploading this House for sale, 5749 Elsom Avenue, Burnaby, BC
Put this very well maintained family home on the top of your list. Conveniently located just a short walk away from super shopping at Metrotown, good restaurants, cinemas, SkyTrain and buses, this home features on the main floor a large living/dining room combination with vaulted ceilings, skylights, sliding doors to balcony with North Shore views and a floor to ceiling, stone fireplace and a convenient kitchen with separate eating area and sliding door to balcony and deck adjacent to dining room. The Bedrooms consist of a good sized Master Bedroom with full four piece en-suite and two more bedrooms sharing a full bathroom. The fully finished basement features a large fully self contained one bedroom suite with own storage room and a private entrance and a private back yard. Double garage with room for a work bench. Read More ]]> http://blumrealestateteam.com/ViewBlog/491/#comments http://blumrealestateteam.com/ViewBlog/489/ http://blumrealestateteam.com/ViewBlog/489/#comments Mon, 10 Nov 2008 11:24:58 +0000 Listings http://blumrealestateteam.com/ViewBlog/489/ This is an opportunity to visit this excellent House for sale in beautiful Renfrew.
Please come with any questions you may have. In the meantime you can take a virtual tour of this Renfrew House for sale.
As always please do not hesitate to give me a call at 604-328-7997 if I can answer any questions before the open house, or if you would like to book a private showing.
The Blum Real Estate Team
RE/MAX Central Read More]]> This is an opportunity to visit this excellent House for sale in beautiful Renfrew.
Please come with any questions you may have. In the meantime you can take a virtual tour of this Renfrew House for sale.
As always please do not hesitate to give me a call at 604-328-7997 if I can answer any questions before the open house, or if you would like to book a private showing.
The Blum Real Estate Team
RE/MAX Central Read More ]]> http://blumrealestateteam.com/ViewBlog/489/#comments http://blumrealestateteam.com/ViewBlog/487/ http://blumrealestateteam.com/ViewBlog/487/#comments Thu, 23 Oct 2008 05:26:24 +0000 Listings http://blumrealestateteam.com/ViewBlog/487/ I just finished uploading this House for sale, 620 Cassiar Street, Vancouver, BC
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Read More ]]> http://blumrealestateteam.com/ViewBlog/487/#comments http://blumrealestateteam.com/ViewBlog/451/ http://blumrealestateteam.com/ViewBlog/451/#comments Mon, 22 Sep 2008 15:35:16 +0000 Listings http://blumrealestateteam.com/ViewBlog/451/ For Pictures and info. of this great south slope house for sale, click the following link. 8257 Joffre, Burnaby, BC


Warm and cozy detached bungalow, situated on an 8,400 square foot property in a great location on Burnaby's South Slope. Beautiful outlook overlooking green space at the back. Large patio off the kitchen and lane access. Detached carport/ storage shed. 2 bedrooms on the main floor, wood burning fireplace and full unfinished basement.  This is an excellent opportunity for builders, or a great starter home.  


 


 


If you are interested in selling your home, contact our team of Burnaby Realtors.  Your Burnaby Real Estate Team.  


 


 

Read More]]> For Pictures and info. of this great south slope house for sale, click the following link. 8257 Joffre, Burnaby, BC


Warm and cozy detached bungalow, situated on an 8,400 square foot property in a great location on Burnaby's South Slope. Beautiful outlook overlooking green space at the back. Large patio off the kitchen and lane access. Detached carport/ storage shed. 2 bedrooms on the main floor, wood burning fireplace and full unfinished basement.  This is an excellent opportunity for builders, or a great starter home.  


 


 


If you are interested in selling your home, contact our team of Burnaby Realtors.  Your Burnaby Real Estate Team.  


 


 

Read More ]]> http://blumrealestateteam.com/ViewBlog/451/#comments http://blumrealestateteam.com/ViewBlog/448/ http://blumrealestateteam.com/ViewBlog/448/#comments Thu, 11 Sep 2008 13:16:28 +0000 General http://blumrealestateteam.com/ViewBlog/448/ This weekend, September 13th, Saturday, from 1-3pm we are hosting an open house for a 2 bedroom unit in Simon Fraser Hills which is located in North Burnaby near Lougheed Mall.  To view information and pictures, simply click here


For Sunday, September 14th, we are hosting TWO open houses.  The first is at #301-9136 Capella Dr from 1-3pm. 


The second, is a 3 bedroom, 2 and a half bath in Champlain Heights.  It is a freehold townhouse and the open house is from 1:30 - 3:30pm.  For more pictures and information regarding this property, click here. 


On Saturday, September 20th, 2008 we've got a hot two bedroom in the Tandem 3 tower located at #1004-4182 Dawson St. near Gilmore skytrain station.  Priced at below $398K, this unit is a great starter or investment.  Only one year old and still under complete warranty.  To view pictures and information for this 2 bedroom, click here. 


If you are unable to make it to any of the open houses, and you would like to book a private viewing with one of our team, visit us at our contact page and we'd be happy to accomodate a time that works for you.  


 


Read More]]> This weekend, September 13th, Saturday, from 1-3pm we are hosting an open house for a 2 bedroom unit in Simon Fraser Hills which is located in North Burnaby near Lougheed Mall.  To view information and pictures, simply click here


For Sunday, September 14th, we are hosting TWO open houses.  The first is at #301-9136 Capella Dr from 1-3pm. 


The second, is a 3 bedroom, 2 and a half bath in Champlain Heights.  It is a freehold townhouse and the open house is from 1:30 - 3:30pm.  For more pictures and information regarding this property, click here. 


On Saturday, September 20th, 2008 we've got a hot two bedroom in the Tandem 3 tower located at #1004-4182 Dawson St. near Gilmore skytrain station.  Priced at below $398K, this unit is a great starter or investment.  Only one year old and still under complete warranty.  To view pictures and information for this 2 bedroom, click here. 


If you are unable to make it to any of the open houses, and you would like to book a private viewing with one of our team, visit us at our contact page and we'd be happy to accomodate a time that works for you.  


 


Read More ]]> http://blumrealestateteam.com/ViewBlog/448/#comments http://blumrealestateteam.com/ViewBlog/438/ http://blumrealestateteam.com/ViewBlog/438/#comments Tue, 09 Sep 2008 15:47:32 +0000 General http://blumrealestateteam.com/ViewBlog/438/  


As most of you may know, our local real estate market has reached
and passed it’s “peak”.  For now anyways.  Inventory levels continue to
increase along with a slight drop in prices, giving buyers more and
more opportunities to get into the market, or buy an investment
property.  With more properties to choose from, and more time to make
informed decisions, buyers are starting to control the market more and
more.


I am constantly asked what my opinion is on the state of the market,
and what I foresee for the near future.   There is so much speculation
about what might happen and a lot of talk of a “bubble”, so I thought I
would take this opportunity to give my “two cents”.  Too many times, we
believe what we read in the media and assume it to be true.  Someone
simply states their opinion, and we are lead to believe that it is
factual, when in fact, it is not.  Many “experts” have been predicting
our current adjustments for the last 5 years.  They were constantly
eating their words as our prices continued to climb higher and higher. 
An adjustment, like the one we are experiencing now, is completely
normal.  It has happened in the past, and rest assured, it will happen
again.  I personally, welcome this adjustment with open arms, as prices
were simply rising much too fast.  Many homeowners had their properties
rise so much in value, that the property taxes doubled and sometimes
tripled in amount.  For many seniors and people on a fixed income,
there was no other choice but to sell their property, in order to
afford these rapidly increasing costs.


Financial institutions have tightened their lending criteria, and
are doing away with the zero down and 40 year mortgage options.  This
new criteria should help us to avoid a disaster like the one that is
happening to our neighbors to the South.


For the past few years, properties were selling at the drop of a hat
with numerous competing offers fighting for the chance to own in our
beautiful city.   Now, it is absolutely necessary that properties are
priced right, and in line with the competition if they expect to sell. 
We are seeing more and more price reductions all over the lower
mainland.


Over the next year and a half or so, I think we can expect to see
more inventory and some more price reductions.  By then, the olympic
craze is likely to set in.  I’m not sure what it will do to our prices,
but I feel that inventory will really start to move again, no matter
what price they are at.  Many people will rent out their homes and
investment properties during the 2010 games, and they are already
renting for absurd amounts of money.  If you are interested in renting
your place, there is a website that has been set up that will help you
advertise your property for rent.  Check it out here.


When you are thinking about making an investment in real estate,
whether for your primary residence or as an investment property, you have to
think long term.  The days of buying condos before they are built and
then selling them for a huge profit are behind us.  (Until the next
cycle of course).  If history has shown us anything, it is that real
estate is always a wise investment over the long term.   Be sure to
gather as much information as you can before making any big decisions. 
Stick to the basics.  Choose a great location that has opportunity for
advancement, and choose a property that you can afford in any scenario.


My team and I are happy to answer any
questions you may have.  Feel free to contact us with any questions or comments you may have.  Cheers. 


 posted by: Wesley Behan. September 9th, 2008

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As most of you may know, our local real estate market has reached
and passed it’s “peak”.  For now anyways.  Inventory levels continue to
increase along with a slight drop in prices, giving buyers more and
more opportunities to get into the market, or buy an investment
property.  With more properties to choose from, and more time to make
informed decisions, buyers are starting to control the market more and
more.


I am constantly asked what my opinion is on the state of the market,
and what I foresee for the near future.   There is so much speculation
about what might happen and a lot of talk of a “bubble”, so I thought I
would take this opportunity to give my “two cents”.  Too many times, we
believe what we read in the media and assume it to be true.  Someone
simply states their opinion, and we are lead to believe that it is
factual, when in fact, it is not.  Many “experts” have been predicting
our current adjustments for the last 5 years.  They were constantly
eating their words as our prices continued to climb higher and higher. 
An adjustment, like the one we are experiencing now, is completely
normal.  It has happened in the past, and rest assured, it will happen
again.  I personally, welcome this adjustment with open arms, as prices
were simply rising much too fast.  Many homeowners had their properties
rise so much in value, that the property taxes doubled and sometimes
tripled in amount.  For many seniors and people on a fixed income,
there was no other choice but to sell their property, in order to
afford these rapidly increasing costs.


Financial institutions have tightened their lending criteria, and
are doing away with the zero down and 40 year mortgage options.  This
new criteria should help us to avoid a disaster like the one that is
happening to our neighbors to the South.


For the past few years, properties were selling at the drop of a hat
with numerous competing offers fighting for the chance to own in our
beautiful city.   Now, it is absolutely necessary that properties are
priced right, and in line with the competition if they expect to sell. 
We are seeing more and more price reductions all over the lower
mainland.


Over the next year and a half or so, I think we can expect to see
more inventory and some more price reductions.  By then, the olympic
craze is likely to set in.  I’m not sure what it will do to our prices,
but I feel that inventory will really start to move again, no matter
what price they are at.  Many people will rent out their homes and
investment properties during the 2010 games, and they are already
renting for absurd amounts of money.  If you are interested in renting
your place, there is a website that has been set up that will help you
advertise your property for rent.  Check it out here.


When you are thinking about making an investment in real estate,
whether for your primary residence or as an investment property, you have to
think long term.  The days of buying condos before they are built and
then selling them for a huge profit are behind us.  (Until the next
cycle of course).  If history has shown us anything, it is that real
estate is always a wise investment over the long term.   Be sure to
gather as much information as you can before making any big decisions. 
Stick to the basics.  Choose a great location that has opportunity for
advancement, and choose a property that you can afford in any scenario.


My team and I are happy to answer any
questions you may have.  Feel free to contact us with any questions or comments you may have.  Cheers. 


 posted by: Wesley Behan. September 9th, 2008

Read More ]]> http://blumrealestateteam.com/ViewBlog/438/#comments http://blumrealestateteam.com/ViewBlog/424/ http://blumrealestateteam.com/ViewBlog/424/#comments Thu, 04 Sep 2008 00:17:59 +0000 Listings http://blumrealestateteam.com/ViewBlog/424/ This Sunday, September 7, 2008, 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM we will be hosting an Open House at 6338 Neville Street in South Slope, Burnaby.
This is an opportunity to own on the beautiful South Slope.
Please come with any questions you may have. In the meantime you can take a virtual tour of this house here. 
As always please do not hesitate to give me a call at 604-328-7997 if I can answer any questions before the open house, or if you would like to book a private showing.



The Blum Real Estate Team
RE/MAX Central

Read More]]> This Sunday, September 7, 2008, 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM we will be hosting an Open House at 6338 Neville Street in South Slope, Burnaby.
This is an opportunity to own on the beautiful South Slope.
Please come with any questions you may have. In the meantime you can take a virtual tour of this house here. 
As always please do not hesitate to give me a call at 604-328-7997 if I can answer any questions before the open house, or if you would like to book a private showing.



The Blum Real Estate Team
RE/MAX Central

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