Let’s hope the Evergreen Line is done right…

August 16, 2010 by John Grasty · Leave a Comment 

There should be responsible and integrated planning for the Evergreen Line and a connector from Murray to the Barnet Highway. To do any less is an affront to the taxpayer: http://blog.realestateevolved.com/?p=842

Port Moody council pushes for western station

July 15, 2010 by John Grasty · Leave a Comment 

Of course, the connector is a pre-requisite…
But this is great news: Port Moody council pushes for western station.

All Aboard the MurrayVille Connector…

July 1, 2010 by John Grasty · Leave a Comment 

MurrayVille Connector is a concept transportation and land-use planning game tool for Facebook suggested (on a FB comment) by my right-brained wife, Catharine.
Since so many of us, including our local politicians and bureaucrats, are regularly occupied in the social media phenomenon called Facebook, an opportunity has arisen for the development of some new-era [...]

Real Estate Models: Fee-For-Service Vs. Contingency (Commission)

June 28, 2010 by John Grasty · Leave a Comment 

It’s ironic that Joe William should call his business “Best Value” real estate, and perhaps a bit misleading as well.  The $109 “fee for service” listing William offers leaves the Seller to take care of everything else; there is no representation!
This is what John Ruskin knew more than 100 years ago: “There is nothing in [...]

Metro Vancouver housing demand expected to flatten out in 2010

May 30, 2010 by John Grasty · Leave a Comment 

VANCOUVER — Metro Vancouver real estate sales will drop in 2010 compared to last year and flatten out in 2011 because new buyers who would have been in the market were enticed to buy in 2009, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. said Wednesday.
CMHC is forecasting that Metro Vancouver will see 35,000 property sales cleared through [...]

Another “Buyer Beware” Seminar…

May 22, 2010 by John Grasty · Leave a Comment 

This popular free real estate seminar will provide you with insights to avoid pitfalls and ways to protect yourself as a buyer, whether first-time, up-sizing or down-sizing.
“For anyone considering entering the real estate market we would highly recommend taking this seminar.” – Jim and Anna R. – Coquitlam
Next Seminar: Saturday, [...]