﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8" standalone="no"?><?xml-stylesheet type='text/xsl' href='/Blog/369CB58C997F7F1FED2B93301C4FF48A.xslt' version='1.0'?><rss version="2.0"><channel><ttl>240</ttl><title>Port Coquitlam Blogs</title><description>Port Coquitlam Blogs</description><link>http://homes.point2.com/Blog/CA/British-Columbia/Vancouver-Coast-Mountains/Port-Coquitlam.aspx</link><image><url>http://homes.point2.com/Images/Icons/807AAA359696B2CCC21BE5A099399412.jpg</url><title>Point2 Homes</title><link>http://homes.point2.com/</link></image><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2009-11-27T13:02:00-06:00</dc:date><item><title>What the HST means for Home Buyers</title><description>content from http://www.bcrea.bc.ca/hst/hstaction.htm What the HST means for Home Buyers The British Columbia Real Estate Association and its members are concerned that home buyers and sellers, particularly buyers of new homes, will bear most of the burden ...</description><link>http://www.jackiemacdonald.com/blogs/jackie_macdonald/archive/2009/11/27/what-the-hst-means-for-home-buyers.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2009-11-27T13:02:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Jackie MacDonald</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.jackiemacdonald.com/blogs/jackie_macdonald/archive/2009/11/27/what-the-hst-means-for-home-buyers.aspx</guid><category>Real Estate</category><category>Market Conditions</category><category>Industry</category><category>Finances</category><category>Community Information</category></item><item><title>OCTOBER HOME SALES BRISK IN THE FRASER VALLEY </title><description>content from the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board: http://www.fvreb.bc.ca/press-releases.php November 3, 2009 (Surrey, BC) - The Fraser Valley Real Estate Board (FVREB) processed 1,704 sales on its Multiple Listing Service (MLS&amp;reg;) in October, an increase ...</description><link>http://www.jackiemacdonald.com/blogs/jackie_macdonald/archive/2009/11/25/october-home-sales-brisk-in-the-fraser-valley.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2009-11-25T23:38:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Jackie MacDonald</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.jackiemacdonald.com/blogs/jackie_macdonald/archive/2009/11/25/october-home-sales-brisk-in-the-fraser-valley.aspx</guid><category>Real Estate</category><category>Market Conditions</category><category>Buyer Information</category><category>Seller Information</category><category>Community Information</category></item><item><title>High sales levels spur rise in home values!</title><description>content from the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver: http://www.rebgv.org/news-statistics/high-sales-levels-spur-rise-home-values Wednesday, November 4, 2009 VANCOUVER &amp;ndash; Strong demand has led to a steady rise in Greater Vancouver home prices ...</description><link>http://www.jackiemacdonald.com/blogs/jackie_macdonald/archive/2009/11/25/high-sales-levels-spur-rise-in-home-values.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2009-11-25T23:36:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Jackie MacDonald</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.jackiemacdonald.com/blogs/jackie_macdonald/archive/2009/11/25/high-sales-levels-spur-rise-in-home-values.aspx</guid><category>Real Estate</category><category>Market Conditions</category><category>Buyer Information</category></item><item><title>October a record breaking month for MLS&amp;#174; resale housing market </title><description>from: http://www.crea.ca/public/news_stats/pdfs/Oct09rpt_e.pdf OTTAWA &amp;ndash; November 16th, 2009 &amp;ndash; According to The Canadian Real Estate Association, sales activity reached the highest level ever for the month of October. Residential sales activity ...</description><link>http://www.jackiemacdonald.com/blogs/jackie_macdonald/archive/2009/11/18/october-a-record-breaking-month-for-mls-resale-housing-market.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2009-11-18T18:53:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Jackie MacDonald</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.jackiemacdonald.com/blogs/jackie_macdonald/archive/2009/11/18/october-a-record-breaking-month-for-mls-resale-housing-market.aspx</guid><category>Real Estate</category><category>Market Conditions</category><category>Buyer Information</category><category>Seller Information</category></item><item><title>Open House in Murrayville on Sunday</title><description>Murrayville, Langley Area - We invite everyone to visit our open house at #606 21937 48 Avenue Langley on November 22 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM . Property information</description><link>http://www.jackiemacdonald.com/blogs/jackie_macdonald/archive/2009/11/18/af46298c06104c4bad3df4fcb9071799.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2009-11-18T18:50:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Jackie MacDonald</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.jackiemacdonald.com/blogs/jackie_macdonald/archive/2009/11/18/af46298c06104c4bad3df4fcb9071799.aspx</guid><category>Real Estate</category><category>For Sale</category><category>Open Houses</category></item><item><title>Buyer demand remains strong while home listings increase</title><description>Friday, October 2, 2009 Greater Vancouver home sales remained strong last month, with the second highest number of residential sales ever recorded for the month of September. The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential property ...</description><link>http://www.shawnatwist.com/blogs/shawna_twist/archive/2009/10/3/buyer-demand-remains-strong-while-home-listings-increase.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2009-10-03T15:44:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Shawna Twist</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.shawnatwist.com/blogs/shawna_twist/archive/2009/10/3/buyer-demand-remains-strong-while-home-listings-increase.aspx</guid><category>Real Estate</category><category>homes</category><category>economy</category></item><item><title>Open House in Uptown New Westminster on Sunday</title><description>Uptown New Westminster, New Westminster - We invite everyone to visit our open house at 612-615 Belmont St on October 4 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM . Property information</description><link>http://www.adamlloyd.ca/blogs/adam_lloyd/archive/2009/9/30/4f30cc5d70a54bc79ae47a5f9c12e5fc.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2009-09-30T13:52:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Adam Lloyd</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.adamlloyd.ca/blogs/adam_lloyd/archive/2009/9/30/4f30cc5d70a54bc79ae47a5f9c12e5fc.aspx</guid><category>Real Estate</category><category>For Sale</category><category>Open Houses</category></item><item><title>Great homes for sale! Call me for details</title><description>Check out this link for listings in Brookswood, Langley. I'm your local expert in Lower Mainland real estate!
Read More</description><link>http://www.jackiemacdonald.com/blogs/jackie_macdonald/archive/2009/9/23/f6c81c033e434002ba4698e4fbe5cb83.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2009-09-23T13:21:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Jackie MacDonald</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.jackiemacdonald.com/blogs/jackie_macdonald/archive/2009/9/23/f6c81c033e434002ba4698e4fbe5cb83.aspx</guid><category>Announcements</category></item><item><title>Strong Sales Indicate Consumer Confidence Returns</title><description>Market conditions drive strong June housing sales VANCOUVER, B.C. &amp;ndash; July 3, 2009 &amp;ndash; The combination of low interest rates and more affordable pricing helped propel Greater Vancouver home sale numbers to the second all-time highest total for ...</description><link>http://www.itsagoodsign.com/blogs/vancouverhomescape/archive/2009/7/6/strong-sales-indicate-consumer-confidence-returns.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2009-07-06T11:27:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Don &amp; Patty Klassen</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.itsagoodsign.com/blogs/vancouverhomescape/archive/2009/7/6/strong-sales-indicate-consumer-confidence-returns.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Real Estate Market in Lower Mainland Stabilizes</title><description>Metro Vancouver recorded its best year-over-year sales increase in May since February 2008 with 3,524 sales reported through the Multiple Listing Service, 17 per cent higher than the 3,002 sales recorded in the same month a year ago. (Vancouver Sun June ...</description><link>http://www.itsagoodsign.com/blogs/vancouverhomescape/archive/2009/6/20/real-estate-market-in-lower-mainland-stabilizes.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2009-06-20T12:16:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Don &amp; Patty Klassen</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.itsagoodsign.com/blogs/vancouverhomescape/archive/2009/6/20/real-estate-market-in-lower-mainland-stabilizes.aspx</guid></item><item><title>BC HOME SALES CONTINUE TO CLIMB </title><description>document.write(parent.prscreen) For immediate release BC Home Sales Continue to Climb Vancouver, BC  June 11, 2009. The British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) reported that Multiple Listing Service (MLS&amp;reg;) residential sales in the province ...</description><link>http://www.shawnatwist.com/blogs/shawna_twist/archive/2009/6/11/bc-home-sales-continue-to-climb.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2009-06-11T07:59:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Shawna Twist</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.shawnatwist.com/blogs/shawna_twist/archive/2009/6/11/bc-home-sales-continue-to-climb.aspx</guid></item><item><title>BC Housing Market Stabilizing</title><description>BC Housing Market Stabilizing Balanced markets emerging in Victoria, Vancouver and the Fraser Valley Vancouver, BC  May 26, 2009. As part of its Spring 2009 Housing Forecast, the British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) reported today that housing ...</description><link>http://www.shawnatwist.com/blogs/shawna_twist/archive/2009/5/30/bc-housing-market-stabilizing.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2009-05-30T17:21:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Shawna Twist</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.shawnatwist.com/blogs/shawna_twist/archive/2009/5/30/bc-housing-market-stabilizing.aspx</guid><category>Real Estate</category><category>Market Conditions</category><category>mls</category><category>remax</category><category>housing market</category><category>housing prices</category></item><item><title>B.C. Real Estate Sales in an Upswing</title><description>For the second month in a row, the Canadian housing market has recorded an increasing number of sales in most areas around the country. &amp;ldquo;Conditions in the resale housing market have improved markedly this Spring,&amp;rdquo; according to TREB President ...</description><link>http://www.itsagoodsign.com/blogs/vancouverhomescape/archive/2009/5/27/b-c-real-estate-sales-in-an-upswing.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2009-05-27T21:17:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Don &amp; Patty Klassen</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.itsagoodsign.com/blogs/vancouverhomescape/archive/2009/5/27/b-c-real-estate-sales-in-an-upswing.aspx</guid><category>Real Estate Market News</category><category>Real Estate</category></item><item><title>Canadian Interest Rates Lowest in 6 Decades!</title><description>Once more the Bank of Canada has dramatically lowered consumer interest rates ! An April 21, 2009 article expresses intention to hold rates until 2010. Read here . Courtesy of the Bank of Canada.</description><link>http://www.itsagoodsign.com/blogs/vancouverhomescape/archive/2009/4/26/canadian-interest-rates-lowest-in-6-decades.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2009-04-26T19:35:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Don &amp; Patty Klassen</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.itsagoodsign.com/blogs/vancouverhomescape/archive/2009/4/26/canadian-interest-rates-lowest-in-6-decades.aspx</guid><category>Real Estate Market News</category><category>Economy</category></item><item><title>It's a Lousy Real Estate Market!! Homes are Selling Like Hotcakes!!</title><description>Which statement is correct? Wth so much media attention it&amp;#39;s hard to filter out the truth. Here are some statistics to ponder: Today, on the Metro Vancouver &amp;amp; Fraser Valley Multiple Listing Service, there were 333 new Residential Listings posted. ...</description><link>http://www.itsagoodsign.com/blogs/vancouverhomescape/archive/2009/4/22/it-s-a-lousy-real-estate-market-homes-are-selling-like-hotcakes.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2009-04-22T23:09:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Don &amp; Patty Klassen</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.itsagoodsign.com/blogs/vancouverhomescape/archive/2009/4/22/it-s-a-lousy-real-estate-market-homes-are-selling-like-hotcakes.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Vancouver 2010 - An Exciting Mix of Ethnic Backgrounds</title><description>Where Are You From? It&amp;#39;s a question often asked when people meet someone in Vancouver, for the first time. Why? Well, not only are Vancouverites curious people but, also, because 52% of Vancouver residents were born in another country. In Metro Vancouver ...</description><link>http://www.itsagoodsign.com/blogs/vancouverhomescape/archive/2009/4/9/vancouver-an-exciting-mix-of-ethnic-backgrounds.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2009-04-09T10:12:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Don &amp; Patty Klassen</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.itsagoodsign.com/blogs/vancouverhomescape/archive/2009/4/9/vancouver-an-exciting-mix-of-ethnic-backgrounds.aspx</guid><category>The Neighbourhood</category></item><item><title>Property Sales Strengthen in Metro Vancouver</title><description>Property sales strengthen in current market cycle VANCOUVER, B.C. &amp;ndash; April 2, 2009 &amp;ndash; The Metro Vancouver housing market experienced a movement away from volatility and toward stability to start the spring season. Home sales in March 2009 returned ...</description><link>http://www.itsagoodsign.com/blogs/vancouverhomescape/archive/2009/4/7/property-sales-strengthen-in-metro-vancouver.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2009-04-07T18:53:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Don &amp; Patty Klassen</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.itsagoodsign.com/blogs/vancouverhomescape/archive/2009/4/7/property-sales-strengthen-in-metro-vancouver.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Open Sun 2-5 #103-8728 S.W. Marine Dr</title><description>Marpole, Vancouver - We invite everyone to visit our open house at 103-8728 S.W. MARINE DRIVE on March 22 from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM . Property information This is really a &amp;quot;Hidden Gem&amp;quot; as this complex apart from being fully gated for optimum security ...</description><link>http://martenfelgnar.point2agent.com/blogs/marten_felgnar/archive/2009/3/16/4632c61e7ec54997977ecea1e2f7d4d2.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2009-03-16T12:04:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">MARTEN FELGNAR</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://martenfelgnar.point2agent.com/blogs/marten_felgnar/archive/2009/3/16/4632c61e7ec54997977ecea1e2f7d4d2.aspx</guid><category>Real Estate</category><category>For Sale</category><category>Open Houses</category></item><item><title>Property listings decrease, as February sales improve</title><description>News Release (GVREB) VANCOUVER, B.C. &amp;ndash; March 3, 2008 &amp;ndash; Residential housing sales in Greater Vancouver rose 94 per cent in February compared to the month before, with 1,480 sales registered in February compared to 762 sales in January, which ...</description><link>http://www.itsagoodsign.com/blogs/vancouverhomescape/archive/2009/3/4/property-listings-decrease-as-february-sales-improve.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2009-03-04T19:59:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Don &amp; Patty Klassen</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.itsagoodsign.com/blogs/vancouverhomescape/archive/2009/3/4/property-listings-decrease-as-february-sales-improve.aspx</guid></item><item><title>The Greatest Banking System in the world!</title><description>Canada , No Bailouts in banking, No Bailouts for businesses, The Greatest Banking System in the world. NEWSWEEK - Published Feb 2009, by Fareed Zakaria (CNN) Worthwhile Canadian Initiative-Canadian banks are typically leveraged at 18 to 1-compared with ...</description><link>http://www.itsagoodsign.com/blogs/vancouverhomescape/archive/2009/2/16/the-greatest-banking-system-in-the-world.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2009-02-16T17:53:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Don &amp; Patty Klassen</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.itsagoodsign.com/blogs/vancouverhomescape/archive/2009/2/16/the-greatest-banking-system-in-the-world.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Recessionary Conditions Slow Housing Market</title><description>British Columbia Real Estate Association looks at the February, 2009 BC Real Estate Market</description><link>http://www.itsagoodsign.com/blogs/vancouverhomescape/archive/2009/2/13/slow-market-projections-for-bc-real-estate.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2009-02-13T19:31:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Don &amp; Patty Klassen</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.itsagoodsign.com/blogs/vancouverhomescape/archive/2009/2/13/slow-market-projections-for-bc-real-estate.aspx</guid></item><item><title>SOLD! Another New Westminster Home Sold</title><description>We have just sold another Singe Family Residence in New Westminster demonstrating that Experienced Marketing does pay off in a slow Real Estate environment! If you are wondering what the best approach is in selling a home in this turbulent market, we&amp;#39;d ...</description><link>http://www.itsagoodsign.com/blogs/vancouverhomescape/archive/2009/2/13/sold-another-new-westminster-home-sold.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2009-02-13T19:07:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Don &amp; Patty Klassen</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.itsagoodsign.com/blogs/vancouverhomescape/archive/2009/2/13/sold-another-new-westminster-home-sold.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Home Sales not expected to rebound until 2010</title><description>CREA (Canadian Real Estate Association) says they don&amp;#39;t expect Real Estate Sales to pick up until next year. (News article &amp;amp; graphic courtesy of The Financial Post)</description><link>http://www.itsagoodsign.com/blogs/vancouverhomescape/archive/2009/2/9/home-sales-not-expected-to-rebound-until-2010.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2009-02-09T21:59:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Don &amp; Patty Klassen</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.itsagoodsign.com/blogs/vancouverhomescape/archive/2009/2/9/home-sales-not-expected-to-rebound-until-2010.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Canada's Mortgage Industry Welcomes Federal Budget Announcements</title><description>Yesterday, federal Finance Minister Jim Flaherty tabled the federal budget. Several measures affect Canada&amp;#39;s housing and mortgage industry. &amp;middot; Temporary home renovations tax credit of up to $1,350 for eligible home renovations and alterations ...</description><link>http://www.itsagoodsign.com/blogs/vancouverhomescape/archive/2009/1/28/canada-s-mortgage-industry-welcomes-federal-budget-announcements.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2009-01-28T16:16:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Don &amp; Patty Klassen</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.itsagoodsign.com/blogs/vancouverhomescape/archive/2009/1/28/canada-s-mortgage-industry-welcomes-federal-budget-announcements.aspx</guid><category>Real Estate Market News</category></item><item><title>SOLD! Another East Vancouver Home is Sold</title><description>We have just sold another Singe Family Residence in Vancouver East demonstrating that Experienced Marketing does pay off in a slow Real Estate environment! If you are wondering what the best approach is in selling a home in this turbulent market, we&amp;#39;d ...</description><link>http://www.itsagoodsign.com/blogs/vancouverhomescape/archive/2009/1/26/another-east-vancouver-home-sold.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2009-01-26T00:21:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Don &amp; Patty Klassen</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.itsagoodsign.com/blogs/vancouverhomescape/archive/2009/1/26/another-east-vancouver-home-sold.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Home Buyers get another Boost as Bank of Canada 'drops interest rate by 1/2 point'.</title><description>Overnight the Bank of Canada dropped its prime rate to 3%! The really good news is that this rate change is being reflected by all major banks in their mortgage rates. See Bank of Canada Announcement See Mortgage Rates (courtesy of National Post)</description><link>http://www.itsagoodsign.com/blogs/vancouverhomescape/archive/2009/1/20/home-buyers-get-another-boost-as-bank-of-canada-drops-interest-rate-by-1-2-point.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2009-01-20T15:11:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Don &amp; Patty Klassen</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.itsagoodsign.com/blogs/vancouverhomescape/archive/2009/1/20/home-buyers-get-another-boost-as-bank-of-canada-drops-interest-rate-by-1-2-point.aspx</guid><category>Real Estate Market News</category></item><item><title>BC Politics - What's next?</title><description>On next May&amp;#39;s Provincial Election... Opinion from Gordon Gibson Courtesy of Globe and Mail, January 16, 2009</description><link>http://www.itsagoodsign.com/blogs/vancouverhomescape/archive/2009/1/17/bc-politics-what-s-next.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2009-01-17T21:26:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Don &amp; Patty Klassen</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.itsagoodsign.com/blogs/vancouverhomescape/archive/2009/1/17/bc-politics-what-s-next.aspx</guid><category>BC Affairs</category></item><item><title>Largest Townhome Yard in Stonegate! - Westwood Plateau - Coquitlam</title><description>Back on the Market! LARGEST LOT in the Best &amp;#39;Family&amp;#39; Complex in Westwood Plateau! Brand New, Custom Designed Maple Kitchen with Granite Countertops &amp;amp; Built-In Service Bar! New Appliances include Gas Stove! 3 levels of beautiful, Half-Duplex ...</description><link>http://www.itsagoodsign.com/blogs/vancouverhomescape/archive/2009/1/11/largest-townhome-yard-in-stonegate-westwood-plateau-coquitlam.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2009-01-11T13:03:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Don &amp; Patty Klassen</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.itsagoodsign.com/blogs/vancouverhomescape/archive/2009/1/11/largest-townhome-yard-in-stonegate-westwood-plateau-coquitlam.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Slow Home Sales Create Window of Opportunity</title><description>Slow home sales create window of opportunity VANCOUVER, B.C. &amp;ndash; December 2, 2008 &amp;ndash; November reductions in home sales and prices have helped improve affordability in Greater Vancouver. 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Updates include an awesome kitchen, new, contemporary baths, new flooring, new lighting, new doors, completely ...</description><link>http://www.itsagoodsign.com/blogs/vancouverhomescape/archive/2008/12/12/stuninng-reno-in-new-westminster-719-000.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2008-12-12T22:30:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Don &amp; Patty Klassen</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.itsagoodsign.com/blogs/vancouverhomescape/archive/2008/12/12/stuninng-reno-in-new-westminster-719-000.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Unbelievable Value! Cheaper than Rent to Own a Gorgeous, 5 bedrm Vanc.East Home!</title><description>A Real Estate Bargain! 20 Minutes to downtown from this amazingly maintained, partially updated 3 level home. Compare what you would pay for rent and consider the exciting advantage in owning this home. To see what 25% down payment and $2,972 / month will ...</description><link>http://www.itsagoodsign.com/blogs/vancouverhomescape/archive/2008/12/9/only-3-870-79-a-month-to-own-a-gorgeous-5-bedroom-east-vancouver-home.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2008-12-09T20:35:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Don &amp; Patty Klassen</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.itsagoodsign.com/blogs/vancouverhomescape/archive/2008/12/9/only-3-870-79-a-month-to-own-a-gorgeous-5-bedroom-east-vancouver-home.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Now this is Serious Real Estate! Vancouver Detached</title><description>Dramatic Price Reduction makes this the Best Detached Home offering in South Vancouver Eastside! Owner Pride and effective Updates - Move-In condition! See Virtual Tour</description><link>http://www.itsagoodsign.com/blogs/vancouverhomescape/archive/2008/12/6/now-this-is-serious-real-estate.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2008-12-06T22:40:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Don &amp; Patty Klassen</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.itsagoodsign.com/blogs/vancouverhomescape/archive/2008/12/6/now-this-is-serious-real-estate.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Sellers - Stage Your Home for Maximum Appeal &amp;amp; Highest Selling Price!</title><description>The Ultimate Tool in Marketing In Today&amp;#39;s Real Estate Environment is the stylized preparation of your property to appeal to the most discerning, and qualified, buyers. By now we have all heard the expression &amp;quot;You Never Get a Second Chance to Make ...</description><link>http://www.itsagoodsign.com/blogs/vancouverhomescape/archive/2008/11/23/staging-your-home-for-maximum-appeal-highest-price.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2008-11-23T16:30:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Don &amp; Patty Klassen</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.itsagoodsign.com/blogs/vancouverhomescape/archive/2008/11/23/staging-your-home-for-maximum-appeal-highest-price.aspx</guid><category>Home Staging</category></item><item><title>Major Price Adjustment to Vancouver Eastside Charmer! $739,000</title><description>This Elegant Home is even more attractive at it&amp;#39;s New Price of $739,000. Lots of financing options can make it easy for you to own this 5 bedroom, 3 level immaculate home with some updates. Just install a kitchen &amp;amp; bath on the lower level, almost ...</description><link>http://www.itsagoodsign.com/blogs/vancouverhomescape/archive/2008/11/16/major-price-adjustment-to-vancouver-eastside-charmer-739-000.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2008-11-16T12:42:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Don &amp; Patty Klassen</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.itsagoodsign.com/blogs/vancouverhomescape/archive/2008/11/16/major-price-adjustment-to-vancouver-eastside-charmer-739-000.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Home Buyers Gain Extra Assurance</title><description>Recent move by the government is creating more hope and encouragement for Canadian Home Buyers. See Government of Canada Announces Additional Support for Canadian Credit Markets</description><link>http://www.itsagoodsign.com/blogs/vancouverhomescape/archive/2008/11/12/home-buyers-gain-extra-assurance.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2008-11-12T23:51:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Don &amp; Patty Klassen</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.itsagoodsign.com/blogs/vancouverhomescape/archive/2008/11/12/home-buyers-gain-extra-assurance.aspx</guid><category>Economy</category></item><item><title>Searching for a Home</title><description>The process of finding the right home in the right area at the right price is easier than ever! Every real estate site has some kind of &amp;#39;search&amp;#39; module (including ours) but the most sophisticated and &amp;#39;private&amp;#39; method is available to you ...</description><link>http://www.itsagoodsign.com/blogs/vancouverhomescape/archive/2008/11/12/searching-for-a-home.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2008-11-12T22:59:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Don &amp; Patty Klassen</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.itsagoodsign.com/blogs/vancouverhomescape/archive/2008/11/12/searching-for-a-home.aspx</guid></item><item><title>When should you Buy?</title><description>As Realtors who base our career on helping our clients make the right decisions in order to solve their Real Estate needs we must, always, bear in mind that not all people have the same willingness to risk. 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When is the best time to Sell Your Home?</title><description>The two most frequently asked questions in a slow market. When our clients or prospective clients ask us this question our first job is to identify the question behind the question. In a downward market it&amp;#39;s certainly not hard to guess that they are ...</description><link>http://www.itsagoodsign.com/blogs/vancouverhomescape/archive/2008/11/6/when-is-the-best-time-to-buy-a-home-when-is-the-best-time-to-sell-our-home.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2008-11-06T21:44:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Don &amp; Patty Klassen</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.itsagoodsign.com/blogs/vancouverhomescape/archive/2008/11/6/when-is-the-best-time-to-buy-a-home-when-is-the-best-time-to-sell-our-home.aspx</guid><category>Buying / Selling Tips</category></item><item><title>Hurry up for your 2010 Olympics Tickets!</title><description>Online Tickets Windows Closing Tomorrow - Olympic Officials Warn. Procrastinators of the world have fewer than 48 hours to unite to order tickets for the 2010 Winter Olympics.Worried about a last-second rush or bouts of forgetfulness, organizers reminded ...</description><link>http://www.itsagoodsign.com/blogs/vancouverhomescape/archive/2008/11/6/hurry-up-for-2010-olympics-tickets.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2008-11-06T15:44:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Don &amp; Patty Klassen</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.itsagoodsign.com/blogs/vancouverhomescape/archive/2008/11/6/hurry-up-for-2010-olympics-tickets.aspx</guid><category>The Neighbourhood</category></item><item><title>Great Expectations: Barack Obama and the World</title><description>A New Man for a New Era? Courtesy of CBC News</description><link>http://www.itsagoodsign.com/blogs/vancouverhomescape/archive/2008/11/5/great-expectations-barack-obama-and-the-world.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2008-11-05T23:46:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Don &amp; Patty Klassen</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.itsagoodsign.com/blogs/vancouverhomescape/archive/2008/11/5/great-expectations-barack-obama-and-the-world.aspx</guid><category>World Affairs</category></item><item><title>What does the decrease in home prices mean to you?</title><description>Housing prices in B.C. have been steadily going up for the last few years. But now, a new report suggests we&amp;#39;re in a housing recession. The prices for homes are already dropping and will continue to drop, at least somewhat, until 2010. Some would say ...</description><link>http://www.itsagoodsign.com/blogs/vancouverhomescape/archive/2008/11/3/what-does-the-decrease-in-home-prices-mean-to-you.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2008-11-03T17:25:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Don &amp; Patty Klassen</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.itsagoodsign.com/blogs/vancouverhomescape/archive/2008/11/3/what-does-the-decrease-in-home-prices-mean-to-you.aspx</guid><category>Real Estate Market News</category></item><item><title>2 more days to the US Election - What Does the World Think?</title><description>Impossible to avoid and absolutely compelling for millions of Canadians and others around the globe is the question: &amp;quot;What will a new president mean to me?&amp;quot; This Video produced by the CBC gives insight into that question and some of the answers.</description><link>http://www.itsagoodsign.com/blogs/vancouverhomescape/archive/2008/11/1/us-election-what-does-the-world-think.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2008-11-01T14:28:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Don &amp; Patty Klassen</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.itsagoodsign.com/blogs/vancouverhomescape/archive/2008/11/1/us-election-what-does-the-world-think.aspx</guid><category>World Affairs</category></item><item><title>Consumer Confidence Key to Housing Market Conditions</title><description>Consumer Confidence Key to Housing Market Conditions BCREA Fall Housing Forecast Vancouver, BC  October 29, 2008. The British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) released its fall 2008 Housing Forecast today. BC Multiple Listing Service&amp;reg; (MLS&amp;reg;) ...</description><link>http://www.shawnatwist.com/blogs/shawna_twist/archive/2008/10/29/consumer-confidence-key-to-housing-market-conditions.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2008-10-29T09:03:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Shawna Twist</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.shawnatwist.com/blogs/shawna_twist/archive/2008/10/29/consumer-confidence-key-to-housing-market-conditions.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Restrained Elegance - Vancouver Westside - $2,350,000 - SOLD</title><description>Exceptional MacKenzie Heights Residence! Extensive Upgrades include Miele Appliances, New Roofing, Heating &amp;amp; Window Systems, Custom Pool, 6 Bedrooms, 5 Baths (4 Ensuite) Triple Garage with self-contained Studio...</description><link>http://www.itsagoodsign.com/blogs/vancouverhomescape/archive/2008/10/28/restrained-elegance-vancouver-westside.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2008-10-28T23:17:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Don &amp; Patty Klassen</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.itsagoodsign.com/blogs/vancouverhomescape/archive/2008/10/28/restrained-elegance-vancouver-westside.aspx</guid><category>Recently Sold</category></item><item><title>Vancouver Eastside Charmer! $788,000</title><description>We are Proud to Present the &amp;#39;Best of it&amp;#39;s Class&amp;#39;! It&amp;#39;s a Lovely, Traditional, 3-level Home! Private &amp;amp; quiet but in the Heart of Things. 5 Spacious Bedrooms, Large Family Room on Lower Level, Spacious Dining Area, Gleaming, Kitchen &amp;amp; ...</description><link>http://www.itsagoodsign.com/blogs/vancouverhomescape/archive/2008/10/28/vancouver-eastside-charmer.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2008-10-28T23:01:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Don &amp; Patty Klassen</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.itsagoodsign.com/blogs/vancouverhomescape/archive/2008/10/28/vancouver-eastside-charmer.aspx</guid><category>Homes for Sale</category></item><item><title>Stunning Family Townhome - Westwood Plateau - Coquitlam $526,500</title><description>Best &amp;#39;Family&amp;#39; Complex in Westwood Plateau! Brand New, Custom Designed Maple Kitchen with Granite Countertops &amp;amp; Built-In Service Bar! 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