I just finished uploading this Apartment for sale, 11791 4th Ave, Richmond, BC I'm sorry you missed this beautiful home in popular Steveston Village. Just a 5 minute walk to all of Steveston's great Bistros, Shops, Garry Point Park and the West Dyke Trail. This ideal 2 level, 4 bdrm family home has many updates and sits on a private lot with a west exposed back yard. If you are looking for ...

Third party warranty coverage is only available on new home construction and only builders/developers can get this insurance if they are registered through the Homeowners Protection Office of British Columbia.  www.hpo.bc.ca.The 2-5-10 coverage is as follows:  2 years on labour and materisl (some limits apply), 5 years on building envelope (including water penetration), and 10 years on struct ...

How much purchasing power do I have when shopping for a home? Two important ratios that lenders use to determine how much home you can buy are: 1) GDS - Gross debt ratio - which is a combination of your possible monthly mortgage payment, heating costs, and property taxes divided by your gross monthly income.  This ratio cannot exceed 32% for the GDS.  The second ratio that lenders look at is ...

How can I easily save for my downpayment?   Generally the best way to save your downpayment is with an automated savings plan.  Set a budget for an amount that you can afford from each paycheque and you will watch your downpayment build quickly.  You may also consider looking at a Tax Free Savings Account (TFSA) or direct your automated savings to a Registered Reitrement Savings Plan (RRSP).  ...

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VILLAS in STEVESTON - lovely 2 bedroom PLUS DEN. Spacious and room for... house sized furniture, a KING-SIZED bed, double sized shower, a bigger move around kitchen, and general a feeling of SPACE. Attractive laminate flooring, rain-screened building, maintenance includes in-floor hot water heating. Excellent location for nature trails & boardwalk to Village shopping. One dog or two cats perm ...

Drop, cover and hold on—these three simple actions will help protect you if a large earthquake occurred in British Columbia. To promote earthquake awareness and emergency preparedness, the City of Richmond is encouraging all residents to participate in the ShakeOut BC earthquake drill on Thursday, October 20 at 10:20 a.m. During the drill, hundreds of thousands of participants will simultane ...

Entrepreneurs looking to start and run a business in the City of Richmond can now do so quicker and easier with the help of BizPal, a free online tool that generates a customized list of permits and licences needed from all levels of government. “BizPal is a user-friendly, web-based application that augments services we already offer to our business community,” said Mayor Malcolm Brodie. “By ...

OPEN Sun, Oct 23 2-4 pm. - $539,000 - #54-11651 Kingfisher Drive.   Renovated with style and sophistication!   Relax and enjoy your carefree life at this well maintained Westwind townhome complex.   MINT move in and unpack condition. Luxurious bathrooms, hardwood floors, w/b fireplace, new tile & counters in the kitchen & more.  Quality workmanship and gorgeous finishings.  3 bed, 1 full, ...

OPEN Sat. Oct 15, 2:30-4:30  pm. - $539,000 - #54-11651 Kingfisher Drive.   Renovate, No!! Move-in and Unpack, Yes!!!!Relax and enjoy your carefree life at this well maintained Westwind townhome complex.  This beautifully renovated, MINT condition home will delight you.  Quality workmanship and gorgeous finishings, Wow!   3 bed, 1 full, and 2 half baths in this spacious 1400 sqft layout. Su ...