Blog Entries for Lilian

Top 10 Viewed Listings on Realestock for February

lilian.sue@cmaeon.com — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 08:00:00 +0100

Bringing back our monthly feature on the most viewed listings on Realestock, here are the top ten most popular listings on Realestock.

1. Mountain Spirit Resort and Spa, Kimberley, BC

Mountain Spirit Resort & Spa in Kimberley, BC is your four season Rocky Mountain playground. Combining a four season skiing [...]

Canada’s Property Market Continues to Heat Up

lilian.sue@cmaeon.com — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 08:00:00 +0100

The Canadian real estate market has continued to heat up, which has real estate agents, brokers and investments breathing a sigh of relief all across the country.

In February, new housing starts rose faster than expected and according to a new survey, 10% of Canadians expect to buy a home in the next two years.

Seasonally adjusted new housing starts landed at 196,700 in February, up from 185,400 in January and above analysts’ forecasts for a 190,000 gain; according to figure [...]

Famous Homes Featured in Oscar Winning Films

lilian.sue@cmaeon.com — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 08:00:00 +0100

In honor of the Academy Awards ceremony on March 7, we decided to expand on our previous blog post, Inside the Homes of 2010’s Oscar Nominees; with a feature post on homes featured in Oscar-winning films.

Much of the focus of the Oscars is on the filmmakers, the stars and the film that will win Best Picture, but what about the homes that help create the landscape for these films? Have you ever wondered what it would like to step inside the home where Benjamin Button lived, or where [...]

Inside the Homes of 2010's Oscar Nominees

lilian.sue@cmaeon.com — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 08:00:00 +0100

There have been some surprises and some direct shoe-ins in the nominations for the 2010 Academy Awards. From Best Director to Best Picture, all eyes are seemingly on the battle between the artistic geniuses of former spouses James Cameron and Kathryn Bigelow, respectively, while the surprise nominations of Carey Mulligan for An Education and Gabourey Sidibe for Precious have garnered their own group of loyal followers.

With all the hype of the nominations and debates over possible win [...]

Whistler homes earn medals for energy efficiency

lilian.sue@cmaeon.com — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 08:00:00 +0100

Canadian athletes aren’t the only ones earning medals during the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver.

There are three ultra energy-efficient homes for locals and tourists alike to tour during the Games, Whistler’s first rammed-earth home and BC’s first net-zero energy home, made by a local builder and one, a certified ‘Passive House’ from Austria.

Austria House , as it’s called, is an ultralow-energy building designed to hear, cool and ventilate itself with small amounts [...]

Real Estate Value in Whistler Best in 9 Years

lilian.sue@cmaeon.com — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 08:00:00 +0100

For people expecting the real estate prices in Whistler to drop after the Olympics, I’m afraid you’re going to be sorely disappointed.

According to George Klimock from The Whistler Real Estate Company, property prices in Whistler today are already 15-25% lower than previous prices in 2007. In fact, current prices in Whistler are down to 2001 levels.

With a high level of inquiries and good prices, Whistler is considered to good value in the resort market, with, for example, [...]

How to Boost Curb Appeal to Sell Your Home

lilian.sue@cmaeon.com — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 08:00:00 +0100

Improving your home’s curb appeal is real estate lingo for a house that looks so spectacular on the outside that people can’t wait to come inside. Remember that the exterior is the part of the house that the most people will see and it is the first impression that anyone who visits will have of your home. To make a spectacular impression on potential homebuyers, here are a few simple steps to turn your home into an outdoor haven in no time:

Take a ‘Before’ Photo

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The Basics of Bidding Wars for First-Time Buyers

lilian.sue@cmaeon.com — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 08:00:00 +0100

So you’ve discovered your perfect dream home and you’re wondering how much time you have to think about it before making your offer. Problem is, there are three other people interested in the exact same property and you’re not sure what to do. What do you need to know in order to stand the best chance at signing on the dotted “sold” line? Keep reading for the real deal on how to prepare before entering the multiple-bid realty trenches.

Loan Logic

Get pre-a [...]

How to Find the Right Mortgage for You

lilian.sue@cmaeon.com — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 08:00:00 +0100

Choosing a mortgage can be an incredibly complicated process. Fixed rates, variable rates, deposit percentages and repayment plans options can make your head spin. Check out these expert tips on getting through the mortgage minefield with your dreams-and your sanity-intact!

Top 10 Tips for Property Photos

lilian.sue@cmaeon.com — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 08:00:00 +0100

As house hunters scour the listings for the property of their dreams, the next best thing to viewing the property themselves is a fantastic set of photos. Photos give potential buyers visuals on what features a property has and the layout. It is the very first impression that house hunters receive of a home and it can intrigue them as easily as it can turn them away from purchasing the property. After all, pictures are worth a thousand words and a beautiful set of photos go a long way to turn [...]