Kindness pays!!!  Any donated items of clean warm clothing, blankets, hats, scarves, boots, shoes, new socks and underwear during our Annual Realtors Care Blanket Drive, will automatically enter you to WIN a $100 gift card of your choice.All donations can  be delivered to Re/Max Westcoast until Nov 21st, at #110-6086 Baker Way, Richmond.  Just tell the Receptionist that "Diane Sent you" and g ...

These key factors may impact your Mortgage and mortgage decisions.  Be ready and prepared: The Bank of Canada today held interest rates steady - after 2 previous interest rate increases.  However, they indicated that further interest rate increases are likely to come. In the past week, OSFI (the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions) - who oversee financial regulation at ...

VANCOUVER, BC — October 30, 2017 — The 23rd annual REALTORS Care® Blanket Drive kicks off November 14. It’s the largest and longest running blanket drive in the Lower Mainland. Between November 14 and 21, REALTOR® volunteers will collect warm clothing and blankets across the region. The donations are then distributed to partner charities from the same community where the item was donated. T ...

Canada's banking regulator will move ahead with controversial new mortgage stress-testing rules in an effort to curb risky lending practices at banks, but critics say the changes will drive more borrowers to unregulated alternative lenders and add risk to the financial system more broadly. The Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI) unveiled a final draft of new mortgag ...

Since 2007, the Members of the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver have raised over $47 Million for local charities.  I am proud to be an Active member of such a well run and professional organization.  

Many of these trending "smart home" features are surprisingly easy and affordable to install. Sellers who are open to the idea of investing a little money to possibly help get a speedier sale, may want to consider adding some of these smart features to their home to attract more Buyers: Keyless/remote entry door locks: Have you ever left the house and worried that you left the front door un ...

I just finished uploading this Townhouse for sale, 80 18983 72A AVENUE, Cloverdale, BC Beautifully appointed in the KEW, this Mosaic built, colonial style 2 bdrm PLUS den (easily a 3rd bedroom) CORNER UNIT is ready for your family. Well maintained, this BEAUTY features plenty of natural light. 9' ceilings, loads of storage, designer kitchen with S/S appliances, laminate flooring, cozy fir ...

At any age, a move can be stressful. But for school-age kids, a major move means changing schools, adjusting to new curriculum and finding new friends. Here are a few things you can do to help ease the transition and encourage kids during a school transfer. 1) Acknowledge their anxiety: The first day at a new school can be even scary for kids. Let them know that their feelings are completel ...

I just finished uploading this Condo for sale, 116 8520 GENERAL CURRIE ROAD, Richmond, BC Awesome central location. Ready to downsize and retire? Enjoy living in a safe and gated complex in the heart of Richmond. This 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo is 1180 sq feet and faces north overlooking the fountain. This freshly painted suite is waiting for your ideas. The 9 foot ceilings and ample space will ...

I just finished uploading this Condo for sale, 116 8520 GENERAL CURRIE ROAD, Richmond, BC Awesome central location. Ready to downsize and retire? Enjoy living in a safe and gated complex in the heart of Richmond. This 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo is 1180 sq feet and faces north overlooking the fountain. This freshly painted suite is waiting for your ideas. The 9 foot ceilings and ample space will ...