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A New Year. Cheers to Magic, Dreams & Good Madness.
It may be because I'm a parent now or perhaps it's just my getting older that the year seems to go by so quickly. I'm often stunned by the rapidity of it. When New Year approaches my mind scrambles to figure out if I've done all the things I wanted to do, such as read, write, create.... I came across this quote by Neil Gaiman, and it really resonated with me. It's a fabulous reminder to be present... read more.
Mortgage Rates to Stay Low
The Bank of Canada is keeping its interest rate at 1% for the remainder of the year. What does that mean for us? Mortgage rates will likely stay at historically low rates for another year.
The central bank's latest take on the economy is that conditions have weakened somewhat since it last reported in October, but that at least some of that is due to temporary factors. The Bank continues to hint t... read more.
Eastside Culture Crawl 2012
3 Days | 300+ Artists.
I look forward to this every year! Discovering fabulous artists in our city. It's also a great opportunity to pick up unique pieces for your home and/or gifts for friends.
The 16th annual Eastside Culture Crawl November 16, 17 + 18th.
Visit their website for more details and to download the program guide.
Don't miss it!
Oakridge Mall Redevelopment
That's right, another mall being redeveloped with new towers of residential units. Metrotown Station Square, Brentwood Mall, now Oakridge.
Oakridge Centre is Vancouver's first mall. Built in 1959, and surrounded by mostly single family homes, is in talks with the city to redevelop the 11 hectare site.
Henriquez Partners Architects are behind the design plans, which show the three phases of the buil... read more.
EVAN Development - 2nd/Scotia
Maximize your quality of life without maxing out your budget! From the award-winning Shift Architecture and Greci Group Developments (www.grecidevelopments.com), comes EVAN! East Vancouver's newest Development.
Affordable!
Sustainably Designed Concrete Homes!
Sought-After South Main!
Buyers will be able to purchase within the next week (November 2012). Floorplans, prices and features are available a... read more.
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