http://welovenorthvan.com/blog.html Grant and Jasmine Botto : Latest Blog Posts Copyright (C): Grant and Jasmine Botto, http://welovenorthvan.com Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:29:25 GMT Grant and Jasmine Botto 2012-01-31T17:29:25Z Copyright (C): Grant and Jasmine Botto, http://welovenorthvan.com http://welovenorthvan.com/blog.html/property-assessments-the-appraisal-of-real-estate-and-how-it-relates-t-1688721 <DIV style="BORDER-BOTTOM: windowtext 1pt solid; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; PADDING-BOTTOM: 1pt; PADDING-LEFT: 0in; PADDING-RIGHT: 0in; BORDER-TOP: medium none; BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-TOP: 0in; mso-element: para-border-div; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid windowtext .5pt"><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><I style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: red; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">It is important to note that In British Columbia, property assessments, typically mailed in January, reflect market values effective July 1 of the <SPAN style="TEXT-DECORATION: underline">preceding year.</SPAN> <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p></SPAN></I></B></DIV> <P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></SPAN></P> <P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoBodyText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">In general terms, <I style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal">market value</I> is the price expected if a reasonable amount of time is allowed to find a purchaser and if both seller and prospective buyer are fully informed. For assessment purposes in British Columbia, market value is the most probable price that an unencumbered property would sell for on the open market on <B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">July 1st.</B></SPAN></P> <P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoBodyText><o:p><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">&nbsp;</SPAN></o:p></P> <P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">The annual assessment process is often a confusing one for many commercial and residential property owners.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </SPAN>Typically there is a difference between the property value assessment on the assessment notice and the current market value as determined by a REALTOR®.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></SPAN></P> <P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">This difference is a result of two factors.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </SPAN><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">The first factor</B> involved BCA’s <I style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal">mass appraisal system</I>, which calculates property value by evaluating prices for homes sold in each neighborhood or for units in a strata complex and then applies the information to arrive at an assessed value.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </SPAN>This information is typically obtained from MLS sales, NOT by visiting the properties in question.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </SPAN>The variables BCA uses to calculate this value include house type, square footage, age, heating, property classification or use, and additions or demolitions of features such as garages, sheds, pools and spas.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></SPAN></P> <P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">The second factor</SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"> depends on the time at which a property is assessed.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </SPAN>Normally, a 2012 assessment notice is BCA’s estimate of a property’s market value as of July 1, 2011, whereas a REALTOR®’s market value reflects the current state of the market, <I style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal">not the market six months ago</I>.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: windowtext; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp;</SPAN>“Market value assessment” is widely considered to be the <I>fairest system</I> for distributing the <I style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal">property tax burden</I>.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </SPAN>As the real estate market can change very quickly, depending on an historical assessment <B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><I style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal">(July assessment for next year’s tax purposes) </I></B>to be an accurate indicator of market value can be erroneous.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:29:25 GMT http://welovenorthvan.com/blog.html/property-assessments-the-appraisal-of-real-estate-and-how-it-relates-t-1688721 2012-01-31T17:29:25Z http://welovenorthvan.com/blog.html/new-property-listed-in-upper-lonsdale-north-vancouver-1673893 <div class="photoplaceholder" style="float: left; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 5px; position: relative;" > <a href="http://welovenorthvan.com/530-BRAND-Street-North-Vancouver-mylistings-22159173.property"> <img border="0" style="border: 1px solid gray" src="http://static.myrealpage.com/wps/mylistings/5941/ListingImage.get?listingId=22159173&filename=259208415-0.jpeg&w=150&h=100&fitFully=true" alt="Property Photo: 530 BRAND ST in North Vancouver"> <img border="0" style="position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0;" src="http://static.myrealpage.com/wps/rest/5941/l/22159173/img/ribbon/auto"> </a></div> <DIV>We have listed a new property at 530 BRAND ST in North Vancouver. <div style="margin: 10px 0px 10px 0px"> <a href="http://welovenorthvan.com/530-BRAND-Street-North-Vancouver-mylistings-22159173.property">See details here</a> </div> </DIV> <DIV><div style="margin-top: 10px"> Enjoy South easterly views from a lovely location on a desirable & quiet street in Upper Lonsdale. Nestled between Brand & Somerset is a wonderfully kept 1950's home, offering 3 bedrooms up, a one bedroom suite down with large living roomand separate foyer, plus single garage and carport. Neat and tidy - and well cared for over the years, with new roof, gutters and some drainage in 2005, a bright white early '90's kitchen and an attractive 60'x110' lot, plus a large deck off the living & dining rooms from which to enjoy the S/E views. This home would lend itself nicely to a contemporary renovation, but is perfectly livable in the meantime. A great price, and tremendous value here! </div> </DIV> Upper Lonsdale, North Vancouver Real Estate Thu, 19 Jan 2012 10:06:46 GMT http://welovenorthvan.com/blog.html/new-property-listed-in-upper-lonsdale-north-vancouver-1673893 2012-01-19T10:06:46Z http://welovenorthvan.com/blog.html/open-house-open-house-on-saturday-january-21-2012-200-pm---400-pm-1673898 <div class="photoplaceholder" style="float: left; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 5px; position: relative;" > <a href="http://welovenorthvan.com/530-BRAND-Street-North-Vancouver-mylistings-22159173.property"> <img border="0" style="border: 1px solid gray" src="http://static.myrealpage.com/wps/mylistings/5941/ListingImage.get?listingId=22159173&filename=259208415-0.jpeg&w=150&h=100&fitFully=true" alt="Property Photo: 530 BRAND ST in North Vancouver"> <img border="0" style="position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0;" src="http://static.myrealpage.com/wps/rest/5941/l/22159173/img/ribbon/auto"> </a></div> <DIV style="MARGIN-TOP: 10px">Please visit our Open House at 530 BRAND ST in North Vancouver. <div style="margin: 10px 0px 10px 0px"> <a href="http://welovenorthvan.com/530-BRAND-Street-North-Vancouver-mylistings-22159173.property">See details here</a> </div> </DIV> <DIV><div style="margin-top: 10px"> Open House on Saturday, January 21, 2012 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm </div> </DIV> <DIV><div style="margin-top: 10px"> Enjoy South easterly views from a lovely location on a desirable & quiet street in Upper Lonsdale. Nestled between Brand & Somerset is a wonderfully kept 1950's home, offering 3 bedrooms up, a one bedroom suite down with large living roomand separate foyer, plus single garage and carport. Neat and tidy - and well cared for over the years, with new roof, gutters and some drainage in 2005, a bright white early '90's kitchen and an attractive 60'x110' lot, plus a large deck off the living & dining rooms from which to enjoy the S/E views. This home would lend itself nicely to a contemporary renovation, but is perfectly livable in the meantime. A great price, and tremendous value here! </div> </DIV> Upper Lonsdale, North Vancouver Real Estate Thu, 19 Jan 2012 10:06:46 GMT http://welovenorthvan.com/blog.html/open-house-open-house-on-saturday-january-21-2012-200-pm---400-pm-1673898 2012-01-19T10:06:46Z http://welovenorthvan.com/blog.html/open-house-open-house-on-sunday-january-15-2012-200-pm---400-pm-1661918 <div class="photoplaceholder" style="float: left; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 5px; position: relative;" > <a href="http://welovenorthvan.com/1707-GRAND-Boulevard-North-Vancouver-mylistings-21817708.property"> <img border="0" style="border: 1px solid gray" src="http://static.myrealpage.com/wps/mylistings/5941/ListingImage.get?listingId=21817708&filename=259172876-0.jpeg&w=150&h=100&fitFully=true" alt="Property Photo: 1707 GRAND BLVD in North Vancouver"> <img border="0" style="position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0;" src="http://static.myrealpage.com/wps/rest/5941/l/21817708/img/ribbon/auto"> </a></div> <DIV style="MARGIN-TOP: 10px">Please visit our Open House at 1707 GRAND BLVD in North Vancouver. <div style="margin: 10px 0px 10px 0px"> <a href="http://welovenorthvan.com/1707-GRAND-Boulevard-North-Vancouver-mylistings-21817708.property">See details here</a> </div> </DIV> <DIV><div style="margin-top: 10px"> Open House on Sunday, January 15, 2012 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm </div> </DIV> <DIV><div style="margin-top: 10px"> Advertised in 1909 as "The Broadest City Avenue in America", the Grand Boulevard was compared to Paris' Champs Elysees. Forty-five acres of land were cleared to make our boulevard, adjoining playing field and residential lots. This neighborhood still retains its premier status today, and here is an exceptional & custom-built masterpiece ready for you to move into for the New Year! Featuring 5300 square feet on 3 levels, this home offers a stunning open plan main floor with enormous kitchen, walk-in pantry, office, living, dining and family rooms. There are 4 bedrooms up, an amazing master suite, hardwood flooring throughout, stone & marble treatments, soaring ceilings, gorgeous landscaping, plus 3 car garage, lane access, security system with surveillance cameras, heat pump & full rainscreen construction. More at Realtor's website. </div> </DIV> Boulevard, North Vancouver Real Estate Wed, 11 Jan 2012 10:07:10 GMT http://welovenorthvan.com/blog.html/open-house-open-house-on-sunday-january-15-2012-200-pm---400-pm-1661918 2012-01-11T10:07:10Z http://welovenorthvan.com/blog.html/new-property-listed-in-boulevard-north-vancouver-1647568 <div class="photoplaceholder" style="float: left; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 5px; position: relative;" > <a href="http://welovenorthvan.com/1707-GRAND-Boulevard-North-Vancouver-mylistings-21817708.property"> <img border="0" style="border: 1px solid gray" src="http://static.myrealpage.com/wps/mylistings/5941/ListingImage.get?listingId=21817708&filename=259172876-0.jpeg&w=150&h=100&fitFully=true" alt="Property Photo: 1707 GRAND BLVD in North Vancouver"> <img border="0" style="position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0;" src="http://static.myrealpage.com/wps/rest/5941/l/21817708/img/ribbon/auto"> </a></div> <DIV>We have listed a new property at 1707 GRAND BLVD in North Vancouver. <div style="margin: 10px 0px 10px 0px"> <a href="http://welovenorthvan.com/1707-GRAND-Boulevard-North-Vancouver-mylistings-21817708.property">See details here</a> </div> </DIV> <DIV><div style="margin-top: 10px"> Advertised in 1909 as "The Broadest City Avenue in America", the Grand Boulevard was compared to Paris' Champs Elysees. Forty-five acres of land were cleared to make our boulevard, adjoining playing field and residential lots. This neighborhood still retains its premier status today, and here is an exceptional & custom-built masterpiece ready for you to move into for the New Year! Featuring 5300 square feet on 3 levels, this home offers a stunning open plan main floor with enormous kitchen, walk-in pantry, office, living, dining and family rooms. There are 4 bedrooms up, an amazing master suite, hardwood flooring throughout, stone & marble treatments, soaring ceilings, gorgeous landscaping, plus 3 car garage, lane access, security system with surveillance cameras, heat pump & full rainscreen construction. Visit our website www.grantandjasmine.com for more information! </div> </DIV> Boulevard, North Vancouver Real Estate Sun, 18 Dec 2011 10:06:23 GMT http://welovenorthvan.com/blog.html/new-property-listed-in-boulevard-north-vancouver-1647568 2011-12-18T10:06:23Z http://welovenorthvan.com/blog.html/open-house-open-house-sat-amp-sun-dec-17-amp-18-2011-1647573 <div class="photoplaceholder" style="float: left; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 5px; position: relative;" > <a href="http://welovenorthvan.com/1707-GRAND-Boulevard-North-Vancouver-mylistings-21817708.property"> <img border="0" style="border: 1px solid gray" src="http://static.myrealpage.com/wps/mylistings/5941/ListingImage.get?listingId=21817708&filename=259172876-0.jpeg&w=150&h=100&fitFully=true" alt="Property Photo: 1707 GRAND BLVD in North Vancouver"> <img border="0" style="position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0;" src="http://static.myrealpage.com/wps/rest/5941/l/21817708/img/ribbon/auto"> </a></div> <DIV style="MARGIN-TOP: 10px">Please visit our Open House at 1707 GRAND BLVD in North Vancouver. <div style="margin: 10px 0px 10px 0px"> <a href="http://welovenorthvan.com/1707-GRAND-Boulevard-North-Vancouver-mylistings-21817708.property">See details here</a> </div> </DIV> <DIV><div style="margin-top: 10px"> OPEN HOUSE: Sat &amp; Sun Dec 17 &amp; 18 2011 </div> </DIV> <DIV><div style="margin-top: 10px"> Advertised in 1909 as "The Broadest City Avenue in America", the Grand Boulevard was compared to Paris' Champs Elysees. Forty-five acres of land were cleared to make our boulevard, adjoining playing field and residential lots. This neighborhood still retains its premier status today, and here is an exceptional & custom-built masterpiece ready for you to move into for the New Year! Featuring 5300 square feet on 3 levels, this home offers a stunning open plan main floor with enormous kitchen, walk-in pantry, office, living, dining and family rooms. There are 4 bedrooms up, an amazing master suite, hardwood flooring throughout, stone & marble treatments, soaring ceilings, gorgeous landscaping, plus 3 car garage, lane access, security system with surveillance cameras, heat pump & full rainscreen construction. Visit our website www.grantandjasmine.com for more information! </div> </DIV> Boulevard, North Vancouver Real Estate Sun, 18 Dec 2011 10:06:23 GMT http://welovenorthvan.com/blog.html/open-house-open-house-sat-amp-sun-dec-17-amp-18-2011-1647573 2011-12-18T10:06:23Z http://welovenorthvan.com/blog.html/real-estate-contracts-must-be-in-writing-1621576 <DIV style="mso-element: frame; mso-element-frame-hspace: 2.25pt; mso-element-wrap: around; mso-element-anchor-vertical: paragraph; mso-element-anchor-horizontal: column; mso-height-rule: exactly"> <TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 align=left vspace="0" hspace="0"> <TBODY> <TR> <TD style="BORDER-BOTTOM: #ece9d8; BORDER-LEFT: #ece9d8; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent; PADDING-LEFT: 2.25pt; PADDING-RIGHT: 2.25pt; BORDER-TOP: #ece9d8; BORDER-RIGHT: #ece9d8; PADDING-TOP: 0in" vAlign=top align=left> <DIV style="mso-element: frame; mso-element-frame-hspace: 2.25pt; mso-element-wrap: around; mso-element-anchor-vertical: paragraph; mso-element-anchor-horizontal: column; mso-height-rule: exactly"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Generally speaking, contracts between individuals can be made orally or in writing. The practice of reducing a contract to writing is simply a way of creating evidence of that contract and its terms and conditions. However, contracts that deal with land or interests in land receive special treatment. For various reasons, including the historical significance of land and its commercial value, contracts that deal with land or interests in land, such as contracts of purchase and sale, leases, mortgages and easements, must be (1) made in writing and (2) signed by the individuals that are parties to them in order to be enforceable. These requirements arise out of the <EM><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif'">Law and Equity Act</SPAN></EM> and are well entrenched in our legal heritage. </SPAN></DIV> <DIV style="mso-element: frame; mso-element-frame-hspace: 2.25pt; mso-element-wrap: around; mso-element-anchor-vertical: paragraph; mso-element-anchor-horizontal: column; mso-height-rule: exactly"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">&nbsp;</DIV> <DIV style="mso-element: frame; mso-element-frame-hspace: 2.25pt; mso-element-wrap: around; mso-element-anchor-vertical: paragraph; mso-element-anchor-horizontal: column; mso-height-rule: exactly"> <TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 align=left vspace="0" hspace="0"> <TBODY> <TR> <TD style="BORDER-BOTTOM: #ece9d8; BORDER-LEFT: #ece9d8; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent; PADDING-LEFT: 2.25pt; PADDING-RIGHT: 2.25pt; BORDER-TOP: #ece9d8; BORDER-RIGHT: #ece9d8; PADDING-TOP: 0in" vAlign=top align=left> <DIV style="mso-element: frame; mso-element-frame-hspace: 2.25pt; mso-element-wrap: around; mso-element-anchor-vertical: paragraph; mso-element-anchor-horizontal: column; mso-height-rule: exactly"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">This article courtesy of</SPAN></DIV> <DIV style="mso-element: frame; mso-element-frame-hspace: 2.25pt; mso-element-wrap: around; mso-element-anchor-vertical: paragraph; mso-element-anchor-horizontal: column; mso-height-rule: exactly"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">BCREA &amp; </SPAN></DIV> <DIV style="mso-element: frame; mso-element-frame-hspace: 2.25pt; mso-element-wrap: around; mso-element-anchor-vertical: paragraph; mso-element-anchor-horizontal: column; mso-height-rule: exactly"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Brian Taylor<BR>Bull, Housser &amp; Tupper LLP</SPAN></DIV></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></DIV></SPAN> <DIV style="mso-element: frame; mso-element-frame-hspace: 2.25pt; mso-element-wrap: around; mso-element-anchor-vertical: paragraph; mso-element-anchor-horizontal: column; mso-height-rule: exactly"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">&nbsp;</SPAN></DIV> <DIV style="mso-element: frame; mso-element-frame-hspace: 2.25pt; mso-element-wrap: around; mso-element-anchor-vertical: paragraph; mso-element-anchor-horizontal: column; mso-height-rule: exactly"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">&nbsp;</SPAN></DIV></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></DIV> Wed, 23 Nov 2011 22:43:04 GMT http://welovenorthvan.com/blog.html/real-estate-contracts-must-be-in-writing-1621576 2011-11-23T22:43:04Z http://welovenorthvan.com/blog.html/open-house-open-house-on-sunday-november-27-2011-200-pm---400-pm-1620833 <div class="photoplaceholder" style="float: left; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 5px; position: relative;" > <a href="http://welovenorthvan.com/1703-KILKENNY-Road-North-Vancouver-mylistings-21569983.property"> <img border="0" style="border: 1px solid gray" src="http://static.myrealpage.com/wps/mylistings/5941/ListingImage.get?listingId=21569983&filename=259137989-0.jpeg&w=150&h=100&fitFully=true" alt="Property Photo: 1703 KILKENNY RD in North Vancouver"> <img border="0" style="position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0;" src="http://static.myrealpage.com/wps/rest/5941/l/21569983/img/ribbon/auto"> </a></div> <DIV style="MARGIN-TOP: 10px">Please visit our Open House at 1703 KILKENNY RD in North Vancouver. <div style="margin: 10px 0px 10px 0px"> <a href="http://welovenorthvan.com/1703-KILKENNY-Road-North-Vancouver-mylistings-21569983.property">See details here</a> </div> </DIV> <DIV><div style="margin-top: 10px"> Open House on Sunday, November 27, 2011 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm </div> </DIV> <DIV><div style="margin-top: 10px"> A generous Westlynn Family home on a large corner lot! A 2 level floor plan of nearly 3,000 square feet offers lots of accommodation! Five bedrooms, 3 full baths, Master with ensuite and walk-in closet, beautiful SE & SW exposure on a lot of approximately 10,000 square feet. Large oak kitchen has centre island and eating area, dining room offers French doors to generous fenced yard and deck with SW exposure. Hardwood floors throughout upstairs, cozy woodburning fireplace up & gas fireplace down. Lot of vehicles or need RV space ? There's tons of parking, including a double garage. The roof is just one year old. Steps to the Lynn Valley Town Centre & Ross Road French Immersion Elementary. A great package ! </div> </DIV> Westlynn Terrace, North Vancouver Real Estate Wed, 23 Nov 2011 10:08:01 GMT http://welovenorthvan.com/blog.html/open-house-open-house-on-sunday-november-27-2011-200-pm---400-pm-1620833 2011-11-23T10:08:01Z http://welovenorthvan.com/blog.html/new-property-listed-in-westlynn-terrace-north-vancouver-1619448 <div class="photoplaceholder" style="float: left; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 5px; position: relative;" > <a href="http://welovenorthvan.com/1703-KILKENNY-Road-North-Vancouver-mylistings-21569983.property"> <img border="0" style="border: 1px solid gray" src="http://static.myrealpage.com/wps/mylistings/5941/ListingImage.get?listingId=21569983&filename=259137989-0.jpeg&w=150&h=100&fitFully=true" alt="Property Photo: 1703 KILKENNY RD in North Vancouver"> <img border="0" style="position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0;" src="http://static.myrealpage.com/wps/rest/5941/l/21569983/img/ribbon/auto"> </a></div> <DIV>We have listed a new property at 1703 KILKENNY RD in North Vancouver. <div style="margin: 10px 0px 10px 0px"> <a href="http://welovenorthvan.com/1703-KILKENNY-Road-North-Vancouver-mylistings-21569983.property">See details here</a> </div> </DIV> <DIV><div style="margin-top: 10px"> A generous Westlynn Family home on a large corner lot! A two level floor plan of nearly 3,000 square feet offers lots of accommodation! Five bedrooms, 3 full baths, Master with ensuite, beautiful SE and SW exposure on a huge lot. Tons of parking, including double garage. Roof just one year old. Call for more details! </div> </DIV> Westlynn Terrace, North Vancouver Real Estate Tue, 22 Nov 2011 10:07:44 GMT http://welovenorthvan.com/blog.html/new-property-listed-in-westlynn-terrace-north-vancouver-1619448 2011-11-22T10:07:44Z http://welovenorthvan.com/blog.html/new-property-listed-in-boulevard-1604033 <span id="emptyphoto"></span> <DIV>We have listed a new property at 1707 Grand Boulevard in North Vancouver, BC. <div style="margin: 10px 0px 10px 0px"> <a href="http://welovenorthvan.com/1707-Grand-Boulevard-North-Vancouver-BC-mylistings-21412751.property">See details here</a> </div> </DIV> <DIV><div style="margin-top: 10px"> </div> </DIV> Boulevard Real Estate Tue, 08 Nov 2011 10:07:53 GMT http://welovenorthvan.com/blog.html/new-property-listed-in-boulevard-1604033 2011-11-08T10:07:53Z http://welovenorthvan.com/blog.html/open-house-open-house-sun-nov-6th-2-4-1599508 <div class="photoplaceholder" style="float: left; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 5px; position: relative;" > <a href="http://welovenorthvan.com/311-1033-ST-GEORGES-Avenue-North-Vancouver-mylistings-20935048.property"> <img border="0" style="border: 1px solid gray" src="http://static.myrealpage.com/wps/mylistings/5941/ListingImage.get?listingId=20935048&filename=259024264-0.jpeg&w=150&h=100&fitFully=true" alt="Property Photo: 311 1033 ST GEORGES AVE in North Vancouver"> <img border="0" style="position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0;" src="http://static.myrealpage.com/wps/rest/5941/l/20935048/img/ribbon/auto"> </a></div> <DIV style="MARGIN-TOP: 10px">Please visit our Open House at 311 1033 ST GEORGES AVE in North Vancouver. <div style="margin: 10px 0px 10px 0px"> <a href="http://welovenorthvan.com/311-1033-ST-GEORGES-Avenue-North-Vancouver-mylistings-20935048.property">See details here</a> </div> </DIV> <DIV><div style="margin-top: 10px"> OPEN HOUSE: Sun, Nov 6th 2-4 </div> </DIV> <DIV><div style="margin-top: 10px"> The Villa St Georges in Central Lonsdale is gorgeous & BRAND NEW ! This spacious, corner 2 bedroom suite has lovely VIEWS to the South and East, & a generous floor plan of 844 square feet. This home offers a bright neutral d?cor, with cozy wall to wall carpet, large picture windows, enormous balcony & smart, open kitchen with stainless and black appliances. Feel secure with a 2-5-10 warranty, and a terrific, walk-to-everything location. The building offers a very modern look with cedar / stucco exterior, secure u/g parking, common laundry on each floor, and additional storage lockers. HST is paid ! Great Value Here ! </div> </DIV> Central Lonsdale, North Vancouver Real Estate Fri, 04 Nov 2011 09:08:44 GMT http://welovenorthvan.com/blog.html/open-house-open-house-sun-nov-6th-2-4-1599508 2011-11-04T09:08:44Z http://welovenorthvan.com/blog.html/open-house-open-house-sat-nov-5th-2-4-1599513 <div class="photoplaceholder" style="float: left; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 5px; position: relative;" > <a href="http://welovenorthvan.com/101-1721-ST-GEORGES-Avenue-North-Vancouver-mylistings-20760818.property"> <img border="0" style="border: 1px solid gray" src="http://static.myrealpage.com/wps/mylistings/5941/ListingImage.get?listingId=20760818&filename=258990421-0.jpeg&w=150&h=100&fitFully=true" alt="Property Photo: 101 1721 ST GEORGES AVE in North Vancouver"> <img border="0" style="position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0;" src="http://static.myrealpage.com/wps/rest/5941/l/20760818/img/ribbon/auto"> </a></div> <DIV style="MARGIN-TOP: 10px">Please visit our Open House at 101 1721 ST GEORGES AVE in North Vancouver. <div style="margin: 10px 0px 10px 0px"> <a href="http://welovenorthvan.com/101-1721-ST-GEORGES-Avenue-North-Vancouver-mylistings-20760818.property">See details here</a> </div> </DIV> <DIV><div style="margin-top: 10px"> OPEN HOUSE: Sat, Nov 5th 2-4 </div> </DIV> <DIV><div style="margin-top: 10px"> Super spacious one bedroom apartment in great condition in a favored Central Lonsdale location! A great 808 square foot floor plan - well laid out, and recently updated with new flooring, paint, trim. First floor, but above ground level. Tons of storage, a tidy & well maintained building with newer cedar siding, some decks & boiler. Great neighbors. Steps to local amenities & transit. Tremendous value here ! </div> </DIV> Central Lonsdale, North Vancouver Real Estate Fri, 04 Nov 2011 09:08:44 GMT http://welovenorthvan.com/blog.html/open-house-open-house-sat-nov-5th-2-4-1599513 2011-11-04T09:08:44Z http://welovenorthvan.com/blog.html/canadian-real-gdp-growth-oct-31-2011-1593341 <P style="MARGIN: auto 0in" class=style4><STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">BCREA ECONOMICS NOW</SPAN></STRONG><?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p></P> <P style="MARGIN: auto 0in" id=p13 class=style4 _extended="true"><STRONG id=strong15><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">Canadian Real GDP Growth&nbsp;- October 31, 2011</SPAN></STRONG><o:p></o:p></P> <P style="MARGIN: auto 0in" id=p16 class=style13 _extended="true">The Canadian economy expanded 0.3 per cent in August following an upwardly revised 0.4 per cent gain in July.&nbsp;Economic growth was led by a 2.8 per cent increase in output in the energy sector as projects re-started from temporary shutdowns in the summer. Excluding the energy sector, monthly GDP growth was flat. </P> <P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman; FONT-SIZE: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'">Through the first two months of the third quarter the Canadian economy is growing at about a&nbsp;2.0 per cent rate – an improvement from the recession fears of the summer, but far from robust. We anticipate the economy will continue to grow at about a 1.5 to 2.0 per cent rate for the second half of the year. 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BCREA makes no guarantees as to the accuracy or completeness of this information. </SPAN></P> Mon, 31 Oct 2011 16:41:48 GMT http://welovenorthvan.com/blog.html/canadian-real-gdp-growth-oct-31-2011-1593341 2011-10-31T16:41:48Z http://welovenorthvan.com/blog.html/open-house-open-house-sat-oct-282-4pm-1592468 <div class="photoplaceholder" style="float: left; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 5px; position: relative;" > <a href="http://welovenorthvan.com/311-1033-ST-GEORGES-Avenue-North-Vancouver-mylistings-20935048.property"> <img border="0" style="border: 1px solid gray" src="http://static.myrealpage.com/wps/mylistings/5941/ListingImage.get?listingId=20935048&filename=259024264-0.jpeg&w=150&h=100&fitFully=true" alt="Property Photo: 311 1033 ST GEORGES AVE in North Vancouver"> <img border="0" style="position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0;" src="http://static.myrealpage.com/wps/rest/5941/l/20935048/img/ribbon/auto"> </a></div> <DIV style="MARGIN-TOP: 10px">Please visit our Open House at 311 1033 ST GEORGES AVE in North Vancouver. <div style="margin: 10px 0px 10px 0px"> <a href="http://welovenorthvan.com/311-1033-ST-GEORGES-Avenue-North-Vancouver-mylistings-20935048.property">See details here</a> </div> </DIV> <DIV><div style="margin-top: 10px"> OPEN HOUSE: Sat Oct 28 2-4pm </div> </DIV> <DIV><div style="margin-top: 10px"> The Villa St Georges in Central Lonsdale is gorgeous & BRAND NEW ! This spacious, corner 2 bedroom suite has lovely VIEWS to the South and East, & a generous floor plan of 844 square feet. This home offers a bright neutral d?cor, with cozy wall to wall carpet, large picture windows, enormous balcony & smart, open kitchen with stainless and black appliances. Feel secure with a 2-5-10 warranty, and a terrific, walk-to-everything location. The building offers a very modern look with cedar / stucco exterior, secure u/g parking, common laundry on each floor, and additional storage lockers. HST is paid ! Great Value Here ! </div> </DIV> Central Lonsdale, North Vancouver Real Estate Sun, 30 Oct 2011 09:07:59 GMT http://welovenorthvan.com/blog.html/open-house-open-house-sat-oct-282-4pm-1592468 2011-10-30T09:07:59Z http://welovenorthvan.com/blog.html/new-property-listed-in-north-vancouver-1590153 <span id="emptyphoto"></span> <DIV>We have listed a new property at 666 Dark Hollow in North Vancouver. <div style="margin: 10px 0px 10px 0px"> <a href="http://welovenorthvan.com/666-Dark-Hollow-North-Vancouver-mylistings-21295681.property">See details here</a> </div> </DIV> <DIV><div style="margin-top: 10px"> An unlovely little fixer upper for those of you with nerves of steel. Located on a dead end street with a fenced unkept yard (former grave yard with deadly vine plantings and poison ivy) . The rooms are large but fairly dark and dingy with creaky hardwood floors. There are several cold spots due to the lack or heat or light and many of the windows need replacing. Unfortunately there's no plumbing but there is a shallow well on the property for water and the remains of an outhouse. Features include: dragging chains, wierd noises, odd&nbsp;and ghostly visitors.<br> A must see, if you dare! </div> </DIV> North Vancouver Real Estate Fri, 28 Oct 2011 09:07:16 GMT http://welovenorthvan.com/blog.html/new-property-listed-in-north-vancouver-1590153 2011-10-28T09:07:16Z http://welovenorthvan.com/blog.html/open-house-open-house-sat-amp-sun-oct-29-30-2---4-pm-1583438 <div class="photoplaceholder" style="float: left; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 5px; position: relative;" > <a href="http://welovenorthvan.com/203-168-CHADWICK-Court-North-Vancouver-mylistings-20727003.property"> <img border="0" style="border: 1px solid gray" src="http://static.myrealpage.com/wps/mylistings/5941/ListingImage.get?listingId=20727003&filename=258983026-0.jpeg&w=150&h=100&fitFully=true" alt="Property Photo: 203 168 CHADWICK CRT in North Vancouver"> <img border="0" style="position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0;" src="http://static.myrealpage.com/wps/rest/5941/l/20727003/img/ribbon/auto"> </a></div> <DIV style="MARGIN-TOP: 10px">Please visit our Open House at 203 168 CHADWICK CRT in North Vancouver. <div style="margin: 10px 0px 10px 0px"> <a href="http://welovenorthvan.com/203-168-CHADWICK-Court-North-Vancouver-mylistings-20727003.property">See details here</a> </div> </DIV> <DIV><div style="margin-top: 10px"> OPEN HOUSE: Sat &amp; Sun Oct 29-30, 2 - 4 PM </div> </DIV> <DIV><div style="margin-top: 10px"> A sensational and unique find at a coveted waterfront address! Rare 3 bedroom, 1277 sq ft floor plan with stunning upgrades that include engineered h/w flooring, fresh paint throughout, kitchen, appliances & baths. Enjoy a bright southern outlook with partial southerly views to the water & City. Two large balconies, lots of windows. Secure u/g parking, plus a host of amenities including gym, sauna/steam, library, workshop & bike room. Life is easy here, just steps to Lower Lonsdale and its many attractions. You will not be disappointed ! </div> </DIV> Lower Lonsdale, North Vancouver Real Estate Tue, 25 Oct 2011 09:08:29 GMT http://welovenorthvan.com/blog.html/open-house-open-house-sat-amp-sun-oct-29-30-2---4-pm-1583438 2011-10-25T09:08:29Z http://welovenorthvan.com/blog.html/open-house-open-house-on-saturday-october-22-2011-200-pm---400-pm-1579958 <div class="photoplaceholder" style="float: left; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 5px; position: relative;" > <a href="http://welovenorthvan.com/311-1033-ST-GEORGES-Avenue-North-Vancouver-mylistings-20935048.property"> <img border="0" style="border: 1px solid gray" src="http://static.myrealpage.com/wps/mylistings/5941/ListingImage.get?listingId=20935048&filename=259024264-0.jpeg&w=150&h=100&fitFully=true" alt="Property Photo: 311 1033 ST GEORGES AVE in North Vancouver"> <img border="0" style="position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0;" src="http://static.myrealpage.com/wps/rest/5941/l/20935048/img/ribbon/auto"> </a></div> <DIV style="MARGIN-TOP: 10px">Please visit our Open House at 311 1033 ST GEORGES AVE in North Vancouver. <div style="margin: 10px 0px 10px 0px"> <a href="http://welovenorthvan.com/311-1033-ST-GEORGES-Avenue-North-Vancouver-mylistings-20935048.property">See details here</a> </div> </DIV> <DIV><div style="margin-top: 10px"> Open House on Saturday, October 22, 2011 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm </div> </DIV> <DIV><div style="margin-top: 10px"> The Villa St Georges in Central Lonsdale is gorgeous & BRAND NEW ! This spacious, corner 2 bedroom suite has lovely VIEWS to the South and East, & a generous floor plan of 844 square feet. This home offers a bright neutral d?cor, with cozy wall to wall carpet, large picture windows, enormous balcony & smart, open kitchen with stainless and black appliances. Feel secure with a 2-5-10 warranty, and a terrific, walk-to-everything location. The building offers a very modern look with cedar / stucco exterior, secure u/g parking, common laundry on each floor, and additional storage lockers. HST is paid ! Great Value Here ! </div> </DIV> Central Lonsdale, North Vancouver Real Estate Fri, 21 Oct 2011 09:06:46 GMT http://welovenorthvan.com/blog.html/open-house-open-house-on-saturday-october-22-2011-200-pm---400-pm-1579958 2011-10-21T09:06:46Z http://welovenorthvan.com/blog.html/open-house-open-house-on-saturday-october-22-2011-200-pm---400-pm-1578633 <div class="photoplaceholder" style="float: left; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 5px; position: relative;" > <a href="http://welovenorthvan.com/101-1721-ST-GEORGES-Avenue-North-Vancouver-mylistings-20760818.property"> <img border="0" style="border: 1px solid gray" src="http://static.myrealpage.com/wps/mylistings/5941/ListingImage.get?listingId=20760818&filename=258990421-0.jpeg&w=150&h=100&fitFully=true" alt="Property Photo: 101 1721 ST GEORGES AVE in North Vancouver"> <img border="0" style="position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0;" src="http://static.myrealpage.com/wps/rest/5941/l/20760818/img/ribbon/auto"> </a></div> <DIV style="MARGIN-TOP: 10px">Please visit our Open House at 101 1721 ST GEORGES AVE in North Vancouver. <div style="margin: 10px 0px 10px 0px"> <a href="http://welovenorthvan.com/101-1721-ST-GEORGES-Avenue-North-Vancouver-mylistings-20760818.property">See details here</a> </div> </DIV> <DIV><div style="margin-top: 10px"> Open House on Saturday, October 22, 2011 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm </div> </DIV> <DIV><div style="margin-top: 10px"> Super spacious one bedroom apartment in great condition in a favored Central Lonsdale location! A great 808 square foot floor plan - well laid out, and recently updated with new flooring, paint, trim. First floor, but above ground level. Tons of storage, a tidy & well maintained building with newer cedar siding, some decks & boiler. Great neighbors. Steps to local amenities & transit. Tremendous value here ! </div> </DIV> Central Lonsdale, North Vancouver Real Estate Thu, 20 Oct 2011 09:06:49 GMT http://welovenorthvan.com/blog.html/open-house-open-house-on-saturday-october-22-2011-200-pm---400-pm-1578633 2011-10-20T09:06:49Z http://welovenorthvan.com/blog.html/lynn-valley-elementary-pumpkin-patch-this-weekend--1570831 <DIV>&nbsp;</DIV> <DIV> <DIV style="BORDER-BOTTOM: white 1pt solid; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; PADDING-BOTTOM: 10pt; PADDING-LEFT: 0in; PADDING-RIGHT: 0in; BORDER-TOP: white 1pt solid; BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-TOP: 10pt; mso-element: para-border-div; mso-border-top-themecolor: background1; mso-border-bottom-themecolor: background1"> <P style="BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; TEXT-ALIGN: center; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; PADDING-LEFT: 0in; PADDING-RIGHT: 0in; BORDER-TOP: medium none; BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-TOP: 0in; mso-border-top-themecolor: background1; mso-border-bottom-themecolor: background1; mso-border-top-alt: solid white 1.0pt; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid white 1.0pt; mso-padding-alt: 10.0pt 0in 10.0pt 0in" class=MsoNormal align=center><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><I><SPAN style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: Calibri; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">It’s HARVEST TIME !<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p></SPAN></I></B></P> <P style="BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; TEXT-ALIGN: center; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; PADDING-LEFT: 0in; PADDING-RIGHT: 0in; BORDER-TOP: medium none; BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-TOP: 0in; mso-border-top-themecolor: background1; mso-border-bottom-themecolor: background1; mso-border-top-alt: solid white 1.0pt; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid white 1.0pt; mso-padding-alt: 10.0pt 0in 10.0pt 0in" class=MsoNormal align=center><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><I><SPAN style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Calibri">&nbsp;</SPAN></o:p></SPAN></I></B></P> <P style="BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; TEXT-ALIGN: center; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; PADDING-LEFT: 0in; PADDING-RIGHT: 0in; BORDER-TOP: medium none; BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-TOP: 0in; mso-border-top-themecolor: background1; mso-border-bottom-themecolor: background1; mso-border-top-alt: solid white 1.0pt; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid white 1.0pt; mso-padding-alt: 10.0pt 0in 10.0pt 0in" class=MsoNormal align=center><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><I><SPAN style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: Calibri; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Join us on Saturday, October 15<SUP>th</SUP> for the 3<SUP>rd</SUP> Annual Lynn Valley Elementary School PAC “Pumpkin Patch” – for Games, Food, Prizes, Fun, &amp; of course, Pumpkins!<o:p></o:p></SPAN></I></B></P> <P style="BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; TEXT-ALIGN: center; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; PADDING-LEFT: 0in; PADDING-RIGHT: 0in; BORDER-TOP: medium none; BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-TOP: 0in; mso-border-top-themecolor: background1; mso-border-bottom-themecolor: background1; mso-border-top-alt: solid white 1.0pt; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid white 1.0pt; mso-padding-alt: 10.0pt 0in 10.0pt 0in" class=MsoNormal align=center><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><I><SPAN style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: Calibri; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">11am – 3pm<o:p></o:p></SPAN></I></B></P> <P style="BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; TEXT-ALIGN: center; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; PADDING-LEFT: 0in; PADDING-RIGHT: 0in; BORDER-TOP: medium none; BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-TOP: 0in; mso-border-top-themecolor: background1; mso-border-bottom-themecolor: background1; mso-border-top-alt: solid white 1.0pt; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid white 1.0pt; mso-padding-alt: 10.0pt 0in 10.0pt 0in" class=MsoNormal align=center><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><I><SPAN style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: Calibri; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">LYNN VALLEY ELEMENTARY<o:p></o:p></SPAN></I></B></P> <P style="BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; TEXT-ALIGN: center; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; PADDING-LEFT: 0in; PADDING-RIGHT: 0in; BORDER-TOP: medium none; BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-TOP: 0in; mso-border-top-themecolor: background1; mso-border-bottom-themecolor: background1; mso-border-top-alt: solid white 1.0pt; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid white 1.0pt; mso-padding-alt: 10.0pt 0in 10.0pt 0in" class=MsoNormal align=center><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><I><SPAN style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: Calibri; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">3207 Institute Road<o:p></o:p></SPAN></I></B></P></DIV><IMG border=0 alt="" src="http://static.myrealpage.com/w/w=welovenorthvan.com/_media/Images/Pumpkin Patch/Pumpkin Patch 2010 001-542-wide.jpg"></DIV> Thu, 13 Oct 2011 16:56:30 GMT http://welovenorthvan.com/blog.html/lynn-valley-elementary-pumpkin-patch-this-weekend--1570831 2011-10-13T16:56:30Z http://welovenorthvan.com/blog.html/open-house-open-house-saturday-2-4-pm-1564558 <div class="photoplaceholder" style="float: left; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 5px; position: relative;" > <a href="http://welovenorthvan.com/203-168-CHADWICK-Court-North-Vancouver-mylistings-20727003.property"> <img border="0" style="border: 1px solid gray" src="http://static.myrealpage.com/wps/mylistings/5941/ListingImage.get?listingId=20727003&filename=258983026-0.jpeg&w=150&h=100&fitFully=true" alt="Property Photo: 203 168 CHADWICK CRT in North Vancouver"> <img border="0" style="position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0;" src="http://static.myrealpage.com/wps/rest/5941/l/20727003/img/ribbon/auto"> </a></div> <DIV style="MARGIN-TOP: 10px">Please visit our Open House at 203 168 CHADWICK CRT in North Vancouver. <div style="margin: 10px 0px 10px 0px"> <a href="http://welovenorthvan.com/203-168-CHADWICK-Court-North-Vancouver-mylistings-20727003.property">See details here</a> </div> </DIV> <DIV><div style="margin-top: 10px"> OPEN HOUSE: Saturday 2-4 pm </div> </DIV> <DIV><div style="margin-top: 10px"> A sensational and unique find at a coveted waterfront address! Rare 3 bedroom, 1277 sq ft floor plan with stunning upgrades that include engineered h/w flooring, fresh paint throughout, kitchen, appliances & baths. Enjoy a bright southern outlook with partial southerly views to the water & City. Two large balconies, lots of windows. Secure u/g parking, plus a host of amenities including gym, sauna/steam, library, workshop & bike room. Life is easy here, just steps to Lower Lonsdale and its many attractions. You will not be disappointed ! </div> </DIV> Lower Lonsdale, North Vancouver Real Estate Fri, 07 Oct 2011 09:07:03 GMT http://welovenorthvan.com/blog.html/open-house-open-house-saturday-2-4-pm-1564558 2011-10-07T09:07:03Z