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The Harris Team – Weekly Real Estate Update May 27, 2006
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I just got off the phone with someone who wants to buy a property that was profiled in this newsletter. We had a long conversation about past sales, and what the unit originally sold for. When I told her it had sold last year for $50,000 less, she immediately said that she ‘didn’t want to make anybody rich’, and quickly ended the conversation.
This is what is called an issue with money. We all have them, (money doesn’t grow on trees, a penny saved is a penny earned etc.) and they get in the way of our success all the time. Begrudging other peoples profits is one of the worst. How do you get around that one? The only way is to be the one making the profit. Funny how we would never begrudge that! Lo and behold, this woman has never owned a property in her life and probably never will. She’s her own worst enemy.
What are your money issues? Buying a home is a stressful endeavour, but it doesn’t have to be! The stressful times in your life tend to make the best stories and I guarantee you that though it may not seem like a good time while you’re neck deep, you’ll look back on it and smile...
I look forward to hearing from you,
D'Arcy R. Harris
Listing Coordinator, the Harris Team
Tel: (604) 771 1637
Fax: (604) 488 0885
Sutton Group - Westcoast Realty
darcy@darcyharris.com
http://www.vancouverrealestateinfo.ca/
P.S: We’re giving away space in this newsletter for community based initiatives, read on!
P.P.S: If you’re thinking of selling sign up for a free comparative analysis of your homes value.
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Brix Assignment: Great area, lots of space…
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I’ve taken an assignment at the new BRIX development on Commercial St. Walking distance to the lake and shopping, this brand new development is scheduled to be completed by December of 2006. This unit has 2 bedrooms, 749 sq. ft. of indoor space and two (count em’: 2!) private patios for a total of over 1,200 sq. ft. of usable space. The new drop in the GST will save you a whopping $3,550 right off the bat.
Email me at assignment@darcyharris.com for more information about the unit or assignments or you can Click Here or Here to learn more.
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Buyers Corner: A quick note from the trenches…
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Well I've been busy busy busy the last few weeks, helping readers of this newsletter find exactly what they are looking for in terms of their home's location, style, and of course price! And I can report that I'm seeing less of the market "craziness" that I'm sure some of you are worried about. I'm seeing less multiple-offer scenarios, and there are fewer homes going for $40,000 over asking like we used to see regularly. It's actually easier for us to do my job in a slower market because there is less pressure on you to make an instant decision, and more time for us to negotiate from a position of. Less craziness also allows you to carefully go over all of the important documents, like the inspection report, before making a final decision.
And we know that a detailed inspection report done today can save potential buyers a lot of money down the road,
Speak to you again soon,
Grady Harris
Buyer Agent Extraordinaire
604 781 7900
grady@gradyharris.com
http://www.gradyharris.com/
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From the News:
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Bank of Canada raises rates, signals pause”The Bank of Canada on Wednesday increased its overnight lending rate to 4.25 per cent, bringing it near a five-year high, and signalled it will take a breather in its rate-hike cycle.”
Housing affordability deteriorates“Housing affordability in Canada continued to deteriorate in the first quarter as the cost of owning a home rose at a faster pace than incomes, Royal Bank of Canada said Thursday.”
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NEW! Community Corner: Tell us all about it…
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Do you have something you’d like to tell other people about? A fundraiser perhaps? Or maybe you need volunteers for a project you’re working on? How about a gallery opening or a sporting event? If so then we’re making this space available to you for free!
The Weekly Real Estate Update goes out to over 2500 people a week, and would be a great (and free) place to get some attention. So feel free to email me anything you think other people will be interested in and I’ll put it here.
Just one way of saying thanks for your business!
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D'Arcy R. Harris
Listing Coordinator, the Harris Team
Tel: (604) 771 1637
Fax: (604) 488 0885
Sutton Group - Westcoast Realty
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