http://thankyousara.com/blog.html Sara Pickering : Latest Blog Posts Copyright (C): Sara Pickering, http://thankyousara.com Sat, 24 Mar 2012 07:13:28 GMT Sara Pickering 2012-03-24T07:13:28Z Copyright (C): Sara Pickering, http://thankyousara.com http://thankyousara.com/blog.html/first-time-home-buyer-bonus-update-1788528 <TABLE style="WIDTH: 100%; mso-cellspacing: 0cm; mso-yfti-tbllook: 1184; mso-padding-alt: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0cm" class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%"> <TBODY> <TR style="mso-yfti-irow: 0; mso-yfti-firstrow: yes; mso-yfti-lastrow: yes"> <TD style="BORDER-BOTTOM: #f0f0f0; BORDER-LEFT: #f0f0f0; PADDING-BOTTOM: 3.75pt; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent; PADDING-LEFT: 3.75pt; PADDING-RIGHT: 3.75pt; BORDER-TOP: #f0f0f0; BORDER-RIGHT: #f0f0f0; PADDING-TOP: 3.75pt"> <P style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 7.5pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 18pt"><?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">When the new announcement came out in Early March&nbsp;that the government would be offering a "First Time Home Buyer Bonus",&nbsp;the details were lacking.&nbsp; We&nbsp;wondered if it would be a tax credit or a cash back... well, thanks to Tony Spagnuolo, a Vancouver lawyer, we are a little&nbsp;closer to getting the details. See below...</SPAN>&nbsp;</o:p></SPAN></P> <P style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 7.5pt" class=MsoNormal><STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Book Antiqua','serif'; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 16pt">FIRST TIME HOME BUYER BONUS</SPAN></STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Book Antiqua','serif'; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 16pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 7.5pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Book Antiqua','serif'; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Book Antiqua','serif'; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">March 16,&nbsp;2012<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Book Antiqua','serif'; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Book Antiqua','serif'; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">We are frequently asked how this bonus will work.&nbsp; Is it an offset against income tax, is it treated like an expense to reduce taxable income, what is going on ?<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Book Antiqua','serif'; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Book Antiqua','serif'; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">As we posted to Facebook and Twitter yesterday, Tony called the Ministry of Finance and was told this has nothing to do with a home buyer's income tax return.&nbsp; The home buyer, assuming he or she meets the criteria, applies for the bonus.&nbsp; If they are eligible, the government approves the application and sends a cheque to the applicant for the amount claimed. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Book Antiqua','serif'; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Book Antiqua','serif'; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Of course all the criteria must be met but if this is correct, it sounds like a great program for First Time Home Buyers, as it is basically free money. You don't even need to insert information on your income tax return.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Book Antiqua','serif'; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Book Antiqua','serif'; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Final details will be out soon, and we will keep you posted. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Book Antiqua','serif'; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Book Antiqua','serif'; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Once again, if you want to receive these updates quicker please like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Book Antiqua','serif'; COLOR: black"><BR><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Thank you<o:p></o:p></SPAN></SPAN></P> <P style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Book Antiqua','serif'; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Book Antiqua','serif'; COLOR: black">Tony Spagnuolo</SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 18pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></SPAN></P> <P style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Book Antiqua','serif'; COLOR: #3366ff">Spagnuolo &amp; Company Real Estate Lawyers</SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Book Antiqua','serif'; COLOR: black"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></SPAN></P> <P style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Book Antiqua','serif'; COLOR: black">#300-906 Roderick Avenue</SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 18pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></SPAN></P> <P style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Book Antiqua','serif'; COLOR: black">Coquitlam, BC&nbsp; V3K 1R1</SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 18pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></SPAN></P> <P style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Book Antiqua','serif'; COLOR: black">Direct Phone:&nbsp; 604-777-7406</SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 18pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></SPAN></P> <P style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Book Antiqua','serif'; COLOR: black">Fax:&nbsp; 604-527-8976</SPAN></SPAN></P></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE> bonus credit first time home buyer spagnuolo tax Fri, 16 Mar 2012 12:04:00 GMT http://thankyousara.com/blog.html/first-time-home-buyer-bonus-update-1788528 2012-03-16T12:04:00Z http://thankyousara.com/blog.html/bc-budget-2012---first-time-home-buyer-credit-and-seniors-home-renovat-1788533 <DIV class=paragraph>At the British Columbia’s Budget 2012 conference today, the provincial government announced two incentives for the residential construction industry and its consumers: </DIV> <DIV class=paragraph>&nbsp;</DIV> <P><STRONG>1. A $10,000 temporary, one-time refundable income tax credit for first-time home buyers who purchase a newly constructed home, effective today, February 21, 2012 through to March 31, 2013.</STRONG> </P> <P>Details are available here: <A href="http://www.bcbudget.gov.bc.ca/2012/homebuyers/2012_First_Time_Home_Buyers_Fact_Sheet.pdf" target=_blank><SPAN style="COLOR: #0066cc; TEXT-DECORATION: underline">http://www.bcbudget.gov.bc.ca/2012/homebuyers/2012_First_Time_Home_Buyers_Fact_Sheet.pdf</SPAN></A></P> <P><STRONG></STRONG>&nbsp;</P> <P><STRONG>2. A $1,000 Seniors’ Home Renovation Tax Credit, a refundable personal income tax credit for the cost of permanent renovations that provide individuals age 65 and over with increased independence. This is an annual $1,000 credit based on 10% of eligible expenditures.</STRONG></P> <DIV class=paragraph>Details are available here: <A href="http://www.bcbudget.gov.bc.ca/2012/backgrounders/2012_Backgrounder_2.pdf" target=_blank><SPAN style="COLOR: #0066cc; TEXT-DECORATION: underline">http://www.bcbudget.gov.bc.ca/2012/backgrounders/2012_Backgrounder_2.pdf</SPAN></A></DIV> <DIV class=paragraph>&nbsp;</DIV> <P>Combined with the HST-to-PST transition rules and HST tax-relief measures announced last week for new homes, this should help to stimulate the new-homes industry throughout BC. However, the budget did not include measures to mitigate the HST impact on home renovations.</P> 2012 budget credit first time home buyer seniors tax Tue, 21 Feb 2012 02:34:00 GMT http://thankyousara.com/blog.html/bc-budget-2012---first-time-home-buyer-credit-and-seniors-home-renovat-1788533 2012-02-21T02:34:00Z http://thankyousara.com/blog.html/new-property-listed-in-east-newton-surrey-1709269 <div class="photoplaceholder" style="float: left; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 5px; position: relative;" > <a href="http://thankyousara.com/332-13880-70TH-Avenue-Surrey-mylistings-22698319.property"> <img border="0" style="border: 1px solid gray" src="http://static.myrealpage.com/wps/rest/1571/l/22698319/image/259249769-0.jpeg?w=150&h=100" alt="Property Photo: 332 13880 70TH AVE in Surrey"> <img border="0" style="position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0;" src="http://static.myrealpage.com/wps/rest/1571/l/22698319/img/ribbon/auto"> </a></div> <div> I have listed a new property at 332 13880 70TH AVE in Surrey. <div style="margin: 10px 0px 10px 0px"> <a href="http://thankyousara.com/332-13880-70TH-Avenue-Surrey-mylistings-22698319.property">See details here</a> </div> </div> <div> <div style="margin-top: 10px"> Rarely found, this 1400 sqft Lincoln plan has 2 bedrooms plus a den w/closet. Move right in to this completely updated unit with new carpet, hardware and fresh paint. Features include in-floor radiant heat, a large pantry, large covered deck facing East with a view of the mountains, neutral tones, 2 parking spaces. Strata fee includes water meter, heat, gas fireplace & hotwater thus reducing your annual property taxes. This 23 acre, gated complex offers an adult 19+ lifestyle with a Clubhouse, fitness room, 3 guest suites, English Pub, resident manager, pool, hottub, water gardens, daily activities and RV parking. Walk to trails, library and shopping. This complex offers a complete lifestyle! </div> </div> East Newton, Surrey Real Estate Thu, 09 Feb 2012 04:01:42 GMT http://thankyousara.com/blog.html/new-property-listed-in-east-newton-surrey-1709269 2012-02-09T04:01:42Z http://thankyousara.com/blog.html/new-property-listed-in-sunshine-hills-woods-n-delta-1450413 <span id="photoplaceholder" style="float: left; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 5px" > <a href="http://thankyousara.com/6685-KENT-Crest-Delta-mylistings-20027768.property"> <img border="0" style="border: 1px solid gray" src="http://static.myrealpage.com/wps/mylistings/1571/ListingImage.get?listingId=20027768&filename=258865000-0.jpeg&w=150&h=100&fitFully=true" alt="Property Photo: 6685 KENT CREST in Delta"> </a></span> <div> I have listed a new property at 6685 KENT CREST in Delta. <div style="margin: 10px 0px 10px 0px"> <a href="http://thankyousara.com/6685-KENT-Crest-Delta-mylistings-20027768.property">See details here</a> </div> </div> <div> <div style="margin-top: 10px"> This 4 level split home in Sunshine Hills is located on a quiet street with a huge, private, west facing back yard and RV parking. A great big family room off the kitchen features a built in wall unit with hardwood floors and oversizedFrench doors to the back patio. The bottom level contains a second kitchen with lots of room for entertainment and sliding doors to the back yard. Upstairs you will find 3 bedrooms with 2 new beautiful bathrooms. This home has it all. Immediate possession available. </div> </div> Sunshine Hills Woods, N. Delta Real Estate Thu, 21 Jul 2011 04:07:45 GMT http://thankyousara.com/blog.html/new-property-listed-in-sunshine-hills-woods-n-delta-1450413 2011-07-21T04:07:45Z http://thankyousara.com/blog.html/new-property-listed-in-fraser-heights-north-surrey-1319908 <span id="photoplaceholder" style="float: left; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 5px" > <a href="http://thankyousara.com/11148-163A-Street-Surrey-mylistings-18870308.property"> <img border="0" style="border: 1px solid gray" src="http://static.myrealpage.com/wps/mylistings/1571/ListingImage.get?listingId=18870308&filename=258660536-0.jpeg&w=150&h=100&fitFully=true" alt="Property Photo: 11148 163A ST in Surrey"> </a></span> <div> I have listed a new property at 11148 163A ST in Surrey. <div style="margin: 10px 0px 10px 0px"> <a href="http://thankyousara.com/11148-163A-Street-Surrey-mylistings-18870308.property">See details here</a> </div> </div> <div> <div style="margin-top: 10px"> You will definately be Impressed! One of the nicest homes in Fraser Heights... Custom built by original Owner. This home is immaculate & is loaded with quality features & upgrades. Open & spacious floor plan, high vaulted ceilings,exquisite kitchen equipped with custom cabinetry & high quality appliances. The inviting family room is finished in newer espresso engineered hardwood flooring. The full walk out basement has tons of natural light & is fully finished with a suite that anyone would be proud to call home, featuring it's own gas fireplace, laundry & private patio. Check this available 796 SF, 4 car garage plus room for an RV. Call us today to get a list of all the quality features. </div> </div> Fraser Heights, North Surrey Real Estate Wed, 04 May 2011 04:16:40 GMT http://thankyousara.com/blog.html/new-property-listed-in-fraser-heights-north-surrey-1319908 2011-05-04T04:16:40Z http://thankyousara.com/blog.html/new-property-listed-in-albion-maple-ridge-1217013 <span id="photoplaceholder" style="float: left; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 5px" > <a href="http://thankyousara.com/24251-102ND-Avenue-Maple-Ridge-mylistings-17782683.property"> <img border="0" style="border: 1px solid gray" src="http://static.myrealpage.com/wps/mylistings/1571/ListingImage.get?listingId=17782683&filename=258504510-0.jpeg&w=150&h=100&fitFully=true" alt="Property Photo: 24251 102ND AVE in Maple Ridge"> </a></span> <div> I have listed a new property at 24251 102ND AVE in Maple Ridge. <div style="margin: 10px 0px 10px 0px"> <a href="http://thankyousara.com/24251-102ND-Avenue-Maple-Ridge-mylistings-17782683.property">See details here</a> </div> </div> <div> <div style="margin-top: 10px"> Huge lot in Country Lane! Lots of yard for the kids to play in. 9 foot ceilings, crown moulding, oversize windows & wood blinds. Heat pump cools the hot summer days and warms up cold winter nights. Custom built clear cedar patio is great for entertaining. Largest lot in the subdivision and it even has a giant chess board. This is a very special house and must be viewed to be appreciated. </div> </div> Albion, Maple Ridge Real Estate Thu, 03 Mar 2011 04:11:47 GMT http://thankyousara.com/blog.html/new-property-listed-in-albion-maple-ridge-1217013 2011-03-03T04:11:47Z http://thankyousara.com/blog.html/open-house-open-house-on-sunday-march-6-2011-200-pm---400-pm-1203578 <span id="photoplaceholder" style="float: left; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 5px" > <a href="http://thankyousara.com/11148-163A-Street-Surrey-mylistings-16089912.property"> <img border="0" style="border: 1px solid gray" src="http://static.myrealpage.com/wps/mylistings/1571/ListingImage.get?listingId=16089912&filename=258422096-0.jpeg&w=150&h=100&fitFully=true" alt="Property Photo: 11148 163A ST in Surrey"> </a></span> <div style="margin-top: 10px"> Please visit our Open House at 11148 163A ST in Surrey. <div style="margin: 10px 0px 10px 0px"> <a href="http://thankyousara.com/11148-163A-Street-Surrey-mylistings-16089912.property">See details here</a> </div> </div> <div> <div style="margin-top: 10px"> Open House on Sunday, March 6, 2011 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm </div> </div> <div> <div style="margin-top: 10px"> You will definately be Impressed! One of the nicest homes in Fraser Heights...Custom built by original owner. This home is immaculate & is loaded with quality features & upgrades. Open & spacious floor plan, high vaulted ceilings, exquisitekitchen equipped with custom cabinetry & high quality appliances. The inviting family room is finished in newer engineered hardwood flooring. The full walk out basement has tons of natural light & is fully finished with a suite that anyone would be proud to call home, featuring it's own gas fireplace, laundry & private patio. Check this rarely available 796 sq ft 4 car garage plus room for an RV. Call us today to get a list of all the quality features... </div> </div> Fraser Heights, North Surrey Real Estate Tue, 01 Mar 2011 04:22:53 GMT http://thankyousara.com/blog.html/open-house-open-house-on-sunday-march-6-2011-200-pm---400-pm-1203578 2011-03-01T04:22:53Z http://thankyousara.com/blog.html/housing-market-continues-normalization-trend-1148851 <DIV class=paragraph>The British Columbia Real Estate Association just released some interesting statistics....</DIV> <DIV class=paragraph>&nbsp;</DIV> <DIV class=paragraph> <P align=left></P> <P><B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Vancouver, BC – February 14, 2011. </B></SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman,Times New Roman; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">The British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) reports that Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) residential sales in the province climbed 7 per cent in January from December 2010, on a seasonally adjusted basis. Compared to January of last year, MLS® residential unit sales were down 10 per cent to 4,137 units. The average MLS® residential price rose 11.5 per cent to $548,183 in January compared to the same month last year. <P></P></SPAN> <P></P></DIV> <DIV class=paragraph>Click on the following link to view the full story...</DIV> <DIV>&nbsp;</DIV> <DIV><A href="http://www.bcrea.bc.ca/news_room/2011-01.pdf">http://www.bcrea.bc.ca/news_room/2011-01.pdf</A></DIV> Tue, 15 Feb 2011 01:02:50 GMT http://thankyousara.com/blog.html/housing-market-continues-normalization-trend-1148851 2011-02-15T01:02:50Z http://thankyousara.com/blog.html/new-property-listed-in-fraser-heights-north-surrey-1127427 <span id="photoplaceholder" style="float: left; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 5px" > <a href="http://thankyousara.com/11148-163A-Street-Surrey-mylistings-16089912.property"> <img border="0" style="border: 1px solid gray" src="http://static.myrealpage.com/wps/mylistings/1571/ListingImage.get?listingId=16089912&filename=258422096-0.jpeg&w=150&h=100&fitFully=true" alt="Property Photo: 11148 163A ST in Surrey"> </a></span> <div> I have listed a new property at 11148 163A ST in Surrey. <div style="margin: 10px 0px 10px 0px"> <a href="http://thankyousara.com/11148-163A-Street-Surrey-mylistings-16089912.property">See details here</a> </div> </div> <div> <div style="margin-top: 10px"> You will definately by Impressed! One of the nicest homes in Fraser Heights...Custom by built original owner. This home is immaculate & is loaded with quality features & upgrades. Open & spacious floor plan, high vaulted ceilings, exquisitekitchen equipped with custom cabinetry & high quality appliances. The inviting family room is finished in newer espresson engineered hardwood flooring. The full walk out basement has tons of natural light & is fully finished with a suite that anyone would be proud to call home, featuring it's own gas fireplace, laundry & private patio. Check this rarely available 796 sqft 4 car garage plus room for an RV. Call us today to get a list of all the quality features... </div> </div> Fraser Heights, North Surrey Real Estate Tue, 01 Feb 2011 04:04:26 GMT http://thankyousara.com/blog.html/new-property-listed-in-fraser-heights-north-surrey-1127427 2011-02-01T04:04:26Z http://thankyousara.com/blog.html/new-property-listed-in-langley-city-langley-905692 <span id="emptyphoto"></span> <div> I have listed a new property at 405 5074 201A ST in Langley. <div style="margin: 10px 0px 10px 0px"> <a href="http://thankyousara.com/405-5074-201A-Street-Langley-mylistings-14164437.property">See details here</a> </div> </div> <div> <div style="margin-top: 10px"> Nicomekl Place-Surrounded by nature! This upgraded townhome offers big rms, a 2 car attached carport, & extensive reno's including bthrms, floors, paint, deck & blinds. Look out to "river running through it" greenbelt from one of two rear patios from this 3 level, 3-4 bdrm home equipped w/4 bthrms, huge master bdrm & BIG finished lower level family rm. Enjoy lge living rm, dining rm & separate kitchen eating area w/connecting S.S. appliance updated kitchen. This complex allows 3 pets of any size so bring 'em with ya. Located on a no-thru road this green country retreat is surrounded by nature trails & is only seconds from the famous Sendall Gardens & mins from Langley's Mega shopping. If space and quiet is what you, this is home! </div> </div> Langley City, Langley Real Estate Sat, 21 Aug 2010 04:03:03 GMT http://thankyousara.com/blog.html/new-property-listed-in-langley-city-langley-905692 2010-08-21T04:03:03Z http://thankyousara.com/blog.html/open-house-open-house-on-saturday-august-28-2010-200-pm---400-pm-905697 <span id="photoplaceholder" style="float: left; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 5px" > <a href="http://thankyousara.com/405-5074-201A-Street-Langley-mylistings-14164437.property"> <img border="0" style="border: 1px solid gray" src="http://static.myrealpage.com/wps/mylistings/1571/ListingImage.get?listingId=14164437&filename=258089461-0.jpeg&w=150&h=100&fitFully=true" alt="Property Photo: 405 5074 201A ST in Langley"> </a></span> <div style="margin-top: 10px"> Please visit our Open House at 405 5074 201A ST in Langley. <div style="margin: 10px 0px 10px 0px"> <a href="http://thankyousara.com/405-5074-201A-Street-Langley-mylistings-14164437.property">See details here</a> </div> </div> <div> <div style="margin-top: 10px"> Open House on Saturday, August 28, 2010 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm </div> </div> <div> <div style="margin-top: 10px"> Nicomekl Place-Surrounded by nature! This upgraded townhome offers big rms, a 2 car attached carport, & extensive reno's including bthrms, floors, paint, deck & blinds. Look out to "river running through it" greenbelt from one of two rear patios from this 3 level, 3-4 bdrm home equipped w/4 bthrms, huge master bdrm & BIG finished lower level family rm. Enjoy lge living rm, dining rm & separate kitchen eating area w/connecting S.S. appliance updated kitchen. This complex allows 3 pets of any size so bring 'em with ya. Located on a no-thru road this green country retreat is surrounded by nature trails & is only seconds from the famous Sendall Gardens & mins from Langley's Mega shopping. If space and quiet is what you, this is home! </div> </div> Langley City, Langley Real Estate Sat, 21 Aug 2010 04:03:03 GMT http://thankyousara.com/blog.html/open-house-open-house-on-saturday-august-28-2010-200-pm---400-pm-905697 2010-08-21T04:03:03Z http://thankyousara.com/blog.html/new-property-listed-in-chilliwack-n-yale-well-chilliwack-903837 <span id="photoplaceholder" style="float: left; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 5px" > <a href="http://thankyousara.com/9741-CORBOULD-Street-Chilliwack-mylistings-14144362.property"> <img border="0" style="border: 1px solid gray" src="http://static.myrealpage.com/wps/mylistings/1571/ListingImage.get?listingId=14144362&filename=258086314-0.jpeg&w=150&h=100&fitFully=true" alt="Property Photo: 9741 CORBOULD ST in Chilliwack"> </a></span> <div> I have listed a new property at 9741 CORBOULD ST in Chilliwack. <div style="margin: 10px 0px 10px 0px"> <a href="http://thankyousara.com/9741-CORBOULD-Street-Chilliwack-mylistings-14144362.property">See details here</a> </div> </div> <div> <div style="margin-top: 10px"> Fabulous family home. With quality updates including the kitchen, flooring and bathrooms, this house has 3 large bedrooms upstairs with a huge living room and huge covered deck where you can enjoy the mountain views. Downstairs is a recroom that will fit all of your toys including a pool table. The basement also has a self contained guest suite & a solarium with a hottub. This house has so many great spaces, it must be seen! </div> </div> Chilliwack N Yale-Well, Chilliwack Real Estate Fri, 20 Aug 2010 04:02:51 GMT http://thankyousara.com/blog.html/new-property-listed-in-chilliwack-n-yale-well-chilliwack-903837 2010-08-20T04:02:51Z http://thankyousara.com/blog.html/new-property-listed-in-central-pt-coquitlam-port-coquitlam-898612 <span id="photoplaceholder" style="float: left; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 5px" > <a href="http://thankyousara.com/105-2381-BURY-Avenue-Port-Coquitlam-mylistings-14110937.property"> <img border="0" style="border: 1px solid gray" src="http://static.myrealpage.com/wps/mylistings/1571/ListingImage.get?listingId=14110937&filename=258082054-0.jpeg&w=150&h=100&fitFully=true" alt="Property Photo: 105 2381 BURY AVE in Port Coquitlam"> </a></span> <div> I have listed a new property at 105 2381 BURY AVE in Port Coquitlam. <div style="margin: 10px 0px 10px 0px"> <a href="http://thankyousara.com/105-2381-BURY-Avenue-Port-Coquitlam-mylistings-14110937.property">See details here</a> </div> </div> <div> <div style="margin-top: 10px"> Great building! Right in the heart of Downtown Port Coquitlam. This garden suite is very spacious w/an oversized master bdrm, huge living room, classy dining room, 2nd bdrm & insuite laundry. Building is in great shape w/a sauna & a libraryas well as a public meeting place. Roof & plumbing were redone in '03. New carpet has been installed in the hallways of the building & freshly painted. Suite has been updated w/tile floor, backsplash, paint & crown mouldings. Parks, trails, transit, shopping & all other amenities are all within minutes walk. </div> </div> Central Pt Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam Real Estate Wed, 18 Aug 2010 04:02:27 GMT http://thankyousara.com/blog.html/new-property-listed-in-central-pt-coquitlam-port-coquitlam-898612 2010-08-18T04:02:27Z http://thankyousara.com/blog.html/open-house-open-house-on-sunday-august-15-2010-200-pm---400-pm-892572 <span id="photoplaceholder" style="float: left; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 5px" > <a href="http://thankyousara.com/16458-92A-Avenue-Surrey-mylistings-12861277.property"> <img border="0" style="border: 1px solid gray" src="http://static.myrealpage.com/wps/mylistings/1571/ListingImage.get?listingId=12861277&filename=257881147-0.jpeg&w=150&h=100&fitFully=true" alt="Property Photo: 16458 92A AVE in Surrey"> </a></span> <div style="margin-top: 10px"> Please visit our Open House at 16458 92A AVE in Surrey. <div style="margin: 10px 0px 10px 0px"> <a href="http://thankyousara.com/16458-92A-Avenue-Surrey-mylistings-12861277.property">See details here</a> </div> </div> <div> <div style="margin-top: 10px"> Open House on Sunday, August 15, 2010 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm </div> </div> <div> <div style="margin-top: 10px"> Located in a cul-de-sac surounded by greenspaces this spectacular home has a great flow with a formal diningroom/office with French doors off the foyer and opens up to a breathtaking greatroom with a grand stone fireplace and a wall ofwindows showcasing the beautiful greenspace behind the house. So many spaces to enjoy in this home including a gym, pool/recroom, theatre room and an additional den on the main floor with French doors to the back deck. Custom built by a lotter home builder, this home has 4 bedrooms up plus a 2 bedroom suite with a separate entrance. This home will amaze you! </div> </div> Fleetwood Tynehead, Surrey Real Estate Thu, 12 Aug 2010 04:03:11 GMT http://thankyousara.com/blog.html/open-house-open-house-on-sunday-august-15-2010-200-pm---400-pm-892572 2010-08-12T04:03:11Z http://thankyousara.com/blog.html/new-property-listed-in-west-newton-surrey-889812 <span id="photoplaceholder" style="float: left; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 5px" > <a href="http://thankyousara.com/302-12130-80TH-Avenue-Surrey-mylistings-13936332.property"> <img border="0" style="border: 1px solid gray" src="http://static.myrealpage.com/wps/mylistings/1571/ListingImage.get?listingId=13936332&filename=258056845-0.jpeg&w=150&h=100&fitFully=true" alt="Property Photo: 302 12130 80TH AVE in Surrey"> </a></span> <div> I have listed a new property at 302 12130 80TH AVE in Surrey. <div style="margin: 10px 0px 10px 0px"> <a href="http://thankyousara.com/302-12130-80TH-Avenue-Surrey-mylistings-13936332.property">See details here</a> </div> </div> <div> <div style="margin-top: 10px"> Don't miss one of the most popular complexes in Surrey. Great location, close to school, shopping and recreation. The floor plan for this unit is built with West Coast living in mind. The master is unbelievable. This unit looks out onto green space. It's all about lifestyle, West Coast living at it's finest. Spacious floor plan allows for easy entertaining. Come home to LA COSTA GREEN. HOT TUB, CLUBHOUSE, EXERCISE ROOM, AND MUCH MORE! </div> </div> West Newton, Surrey Real Estate Tue, 10 Aug 2010 04:03:21 GMT http://thankyousara.com/blog.html/new-property-listed-in-west-newton-surrey-889812 2010-08-10T04:03:21Z http://thankyousara.com/blog.html?blogEntryId=830302 <span id="photoplaceholder" style="float: left; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 5px" > <a href="http://thankyousara.com/9741-CORBOULD-Street-Chilliwack-mylistings-12578832.property"> <img border="0" style="border: 1px solid gray" src="http://static.myrealpage.com/wps/mylistings/1571/ListingImage.get?listingId=12578832&filename=257843500-0.jpeg&w=150&h=100&fitFully=true" alt="Property Photo: 9741 CORBOULD ST in Chilliwack"> </a></span> <div style="margin-top: 10px"> Please visit our Open House at 9741 CORBOULD ST in Chilliwack. <div style="margin: 10px 0px 10px 0px"> <a href="http://thankyousara.com/9741-CORBOULD-Street-Chilliwack-mylistings-12578832.property">See details here</a> </div> </div> <div> <div style="margin-top: 10px"> Open House on Sunday, June 27, 2010 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm </div> </div> <div> <div style="margin-top: 10px"> Fabulous family home. With quality updates including the kitchen, flooring and bathrooms, this house has 3 large bedrooms upstairs with a huge living room and huge covered deck where you can enjoy the mountain views. Downstairs is a recroom that will fit all of your toys including a pool table and infrared sauna which are negotiable. The basement also has a self contained guest suite, a solarium with a hottub and the garage can easily be converted back if needed. This house has so many great spaces, it must be seen! </div> </div> Chilliwack N Yale-Well, Chilliwack Real Estate Sun, 20 Jun 2010 04:02:29 GMT http://thankyousara.com/blog.html?blogEntryId=830302 2010-06-20T04:02:29Z http://thankyousara.com/blog.html?blogEntryId=810742 <span id="photoplaceholder" style="float: left; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 5px" > <a href="http://thankyousara.com/16458-92A-Avenue-Surrey-mylistings-12861277.property"> <img border="0" style="border: 1px solid gray" src="http://static.myrealpage.com/wps/mylistings/1571/ListingImage.get?listingId=12861277&filename=257881147-0.jpeg&w=150&h=100&fitFully=true" alt="Property Photo: 16458 92A AVE in Surrey"> </a></span> <div> I have listed a new property at 16458 92A AVE in Surrey. <div style="margin: 10px 0px 10px 0px"> <a href="http://thankyousara.com/16458-92A-Avenue-Surrey-mylistings-12861277.property">See details here</a> </div> </div> <div> <div style="margin-top: 10px"> </div> </div> Fleetwood Tynehead, Surrey Real Estate Thu, 03 Jun 2010 04:03:33 GMT http://thankyousara.com/blog.html?blogEntryId=810742 2010-06-03T04:03:33Z http://thankyousara.com/blog.html?blogEntryId=787607 <span id="photoplaceholder" style="float: left; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 5px" > <a href="http://thankyousara.com/9741-CORBOULD-Street-Chilliwack-mylistings-12578832.property"> <img border="0" style="border: 1px solid gray" src="http://static.myrealpage.com/wps/mylistings/1571/ListingImage.get?listingId=12578832&filename=257843500-0.jpeg&w=150&h=100&fitFully=true" alt="Property Photo: 9741 CORBOULD ST in Chilliwack"> </a></span> <div> I have listed a new property at 9741 CORBOULD ST in Chilliwack. <div style="margin: 10px 0px 10px 0px"> <a href="http://thankyousara.com/9741-CORBOULD-Street-Chilliwack-mylistings-12578832.property">See details here</a> </div> </div> <div> <div style="margin-top: 10px"> Fabulous family home. With quality updates including the kitchen, flooring and bathrooms, this house has 3 large bedrooms upstairs with a huge living room and huge covered deck where you can enjoy the mountain views. Downstairs is a recroom that will fit all of your toys including a pool table and infrared sauna which are negotiable. The basement also has a self contained guest suite, a solarium with a hottub and the garage can easily be converted back if needed. This house has so many great spaces, it must be seen! </div> </div> Chilliwack N Yale-Well, Chilliwack Real Estate Wed, 19 May 2010 04:03:40 GMT http://thankyousara.com/blog.html?blogEntryId=787607 2010-05-19T04:03:40Z http://thankyousara.com/blog.html?blogEntryId=768532 <span id="photoplaceholder" style="float: left; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 5px" > <a href="http://thankyousara.com/2655-PARKWAY-Drive-Surrey-mylistings-10697832.property"> <img border="0" style="border: 1px solid gray" src="http://static.myrealpage.com/wps/mylistings/1571/ListingImage.get?listingId=10697832&filename=257655601-0.jpeg&w=150&h=100&fitFully=true" alt="Property Photo: 2655 PARKWAY DR in Surrey"> </a></span> <div style="margin-top: 10px"> Please visit our Open House at 2655 PARKWAY DR in Surrey. <div style="margin: 10px 0px 10px 0px"> <a href="http://thankyousara.com/2655-PARKWAY-Drive-Surrey-mylistings-10697832.property">See details here</a> </div> </div> <div> <div style="margin-top: 10px"> Open House on Sunday, May 2, 2010 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm </div> </div> <div> <div style="margin-top: 10px"> Hidden gem in South Surrey! Charming, bright, surrounded by trees, across from Sunnyside Park, easy walk to schools and shopping; this is the perfect family home. 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, with a 1 or 2 bedroom suite. Out door living at itsfinest! Enjoy a glass of wine on the 750 sq' deck and let the kids run free! Room for RV! Quick possession possible. </div> </div> King George Corridor, South Surrey White Rock Real Estate Sat, 01 May 2010 04:21:06 GMT http://thankyousara.com/blog.html?blogEntryId=768532 2010-05-01T04:21:06Z http://thankyousara.com/blog.html?blogEntryId=737737 <span id="emptyphoto"></span> <div> I have listed a new property at 12647 HAMPTON BLVD N in Surrey. <div style="margin: 10px 0px 10px 0px"> <a href="http://thankyousara.com/12647-HAMPTON-Boulevard-North-Surrey-mylistings-11902367.property">See details here</a> </div> </div> <div> <div style="margin-top: 10px"> Hampton Blvd - This unique community has beautiful character homes with lovely gardens and easily maintainable yards. This home is 3 levels with a full basement with a separate entry, great living areas on the main floor and 3 large bedrooms upstairs. The kitchen walks out to the fully fenced backyard with a patio area, gardens and the detached, armed, double garage off the lane with extra parking beside. Located very close to schools, parks, shopping and bus routes, this is the perfect family home. Save $400/yr - pay no city utilities at this house. </div> </div> Fleetwood Tynehead, Surrey Real Estate Sun, 11 Apr 2010 04:11:03 GMT http://thankyousara.com/blog.html?blogEntryId=737737 2010-04-11T04:11:03Z