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Growing Trend - Wood Finished Kitchens




















photo from http://kitchen-furniture-info.blogspot.com

By far, granite is the most popular kitchen countertop material nowadays.  But not every cook wants the cold, hard look of polished stone.  There has been a recent trend to use hardwood countertops when remodeling kitchens.

"We've come full circle," says Colin Gloeckler, general manager of Artistic Mouldings and Millwork. "Before granite became t... read more.

Festive Light Displays

It's the last day of November, which means the holidays are just around the corner.  Here are some of the most popular light displays around town.

Festival of Lights - VanDusen Botanical Garden, 37th and Oak Street, Vancouver.
December 9 to January 2 (except Christmas Day), 4:30pm-9:00pm.
For more info:  www.vandusengarden.org

Jewel Box of Lights - Queen Elizabeth Park at Bloedel Conservatory, Vancouve... read more.

Bonus for Vancouver Restaurant Gift Cards

The Sequoia Company of Restaurants is offering a holiday promotion for their gift cards, which are valid at the Teahouse in Stanley Park, Seasons in the Park, Cardero’s in Coal Harbour , and the Sandbar on Granville Island. For every $100 gift card you buy through the Sequoia Company website, you get a $25 gift certificate. The bonus $25 is valid at the Teahouse in Stanley Park and Seasons in the... read more.

New Listing on church Street

Inspiring & Imaginative Urban Architecture.

3313 Church Street, East Vancouver | Collingwood  | $848K 

Centrally located: 15 minute drive to downtown Vancouver, close to HWY 1, Transit & Skytrain and a short stroll to Safeway, London Drugs, Starbucks and many Restaurants...

Floor Plan

Call Nels Agerbo 604.767.9534 or John Ly 604.723..1767  for more details and/or to book a viewing. 

FRONT:
A Japanese Insp... read more.

Tips for 1st Time Home-Buyers

Here are a few tips and government programs designed to help first time home-buyers in BC.

• The government's First Time Home Buyers' Program is designed to help reduce the tax British Columbians have to pay when purchasing their first home. Under the program, eligible purchasers can claim an exemption from Property Transfer Tax if the price of the home is less than $425,000. A proportional exemption... read more.