Many more Lane Way homes are coming to Vancouver.

I think this is great news...Vancouver seems to have positively adopted the Lane Way homes over the past four years and is looking at expanding its laneway housing program. Launched in 2009, the program has seen 800 permits for laneway houses issued, with north of 500 being built over the past four years. After four years of success, Vancouver looks at increase its laneway housing program by including all single-family housing zones.

While originally six per cent of single-family housing zones were not eligible for laneway houses, this updated program will include all single-family zones in the city. Further amendments will also focus on encouraging people to build one-storey laneway houses (which are less obtrusive to neighbours) and will work towards making the laneway house permit process faster and easier.

For the full story on laneway houses, look into the BCBusiness archives at Daniel Wood’s 2011 feature on Vancouver’s laneway homes and the residents who occupy them: Living Small in Laneway Houses.

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Fun Friday Foto... Have a great weekend everyone and enjoy the sunshine that has just arrived!

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The difference between the impossible and the possible lies in a person's determination. Author -Tommy Lasorda

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Do you want to be on TV....... The show is called 'Buying and Selling' with the Property Brothers

Do you want to be on TV....... The show is called 'Buying and Selling' with the Property Brothers

 

I am sure you have all heard of The show that is called 'Buying and Selling' with the Property Brothers

We need homes and participants. Who do you know that is interested in getting a free renovation and selling their with me for top dollar and going on HGTV?
 
"Just to recap, we are looking for families who want to sell their home quickly & for top dollar, but realize that their house needs an upgrade to look it's best before they put it on the market. This is completely FREE and we are hoping to film in the spring or summer.

We are seeking help from Realtors to recommend families to us. We will not be involved in the sale of their home, the Realtor will remain the homeowners agent and are not required to appear on TV. We aim to increase the property's value after the make over which usually leads to a higher sale price for homeowners. Again, the renovation and staging is totally free and it is provided by the show.
 

Call me directly if you want to be involved or know of anyone who might want to me.

 

Roland Kym, REMAX Select Properties, 604-970-0393

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Testimonial from Paula and Wayne Anderson

Roland delivered exactly what he said he would and in the timelines he predicated. We sold and bought our new home with Roland at the helm guiding us as we had not sold nor bought as a couple before. Roland’s marketing is unique and brought us many viewers through his open houses, beautifully coloured brochures, signage, and those water bottles were so popular but the bags of M&M’s with a great picture of our home on them were priceless. Roland’s enthusiasm and confidence made us feel at ease and we would call upon his services if we ever moved in future and 100% endorse him to our friends and colleagues.

Paula and Wayne Anderson

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Foreclosure stats... did you know...

In 2011, about 1% of all sales in the REBGV area were foreclosures.

 

In the Fraser Valley its 1.75%;

 

In Chilliwack its about 6.5%;

 

And in the Okanagan its about 5% of sales;

 

(According the the most recent sales available from the BC Real Estate Association's Foreclosure Instructor)

 

Typically a property owner facing foreclosure is a first-time buyer of a condo- Who had a low-down payment and high-ratio financing.

 

 

 

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What is your confidence level for the BC Home Buying marketplace and what is your purchase spending patter? See how you compare to the REMAX BC Home Buying Trends 2013/2014

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We are returning to the GST from HST, more info on how it applys to Real Estate

We are returning to the GST from HST, more info on how it applys to Real Estate

As of April 1, 2013, the HST (Harmonized Sales Tax will be replaced with our old GST and PST.

 

Here is a great visual aid to show you how it affects us in Real Estate transactions and when HST applies and when the GST applies in sales.

This is great information from the BCREA, they have furthermore developed a great website which includes calculators and other helpful information to walk you through the transaction from HST to GST & PST. www.bcrea.bc.ca/government-relations/hst-pst-resources.

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Year of the Snake kicks off.. Happy New Year everyone who is celebrating

I am told that year of the snake is expected to be a very prosperous period for us West Coasters. Feng Shui expert, Marlyna Los states that Vancouver's close proximity to the oceans and its prime spots nestled next to the mountains should provide for a more calmer energy than last year.

Sounds great to me! Enjoy the rest of your family day long-weekend.

Roland

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Fun Friday Foto... Have a great BC Day long weekend everyone

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