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Chinese investors are buying like a storm everywhere in the world!

June 12th, 2011

If you think local Vancouverites are the only group complains about Mainland Chinese investors squeezing them out of their territories. Well, check out how the British feel here: Chinese Investors Snap Up New London HomesTina Mak P.R.E.C.Your Vancouver Radio RealtorThe Bridge from East to West since 1992www.TinaMak.comwww.TinaMak.cawww.GenYrealestate.ca604-412-4850

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Sat Open House in Kerrisdale, Vancouver

June 10th, 2011

2307 W 45th Ave., Vancouver, B.C. Open House Come to visit me on June 11th between 2pm & 4pm.Check out this hot listing at my "Active Listings" page. 52 x 122 SEN corner lot. Beautiful 3 storey solid character home located in Kerrisdale! Spacious layout w 5 BRs & 3 baths.Real H/W floor in great shape. Great potential w full height basement. Updates incl. double glazed windows installed insta ...

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Easy Spring Cleaning

June 9th, 2011

If you don’t have time for a huge ordeal, here are some tips from the Good Housekeeping Institute on how to tackle the important stuff. Behind the big stuff This is a great time to move the beds, sofas and other heavy furniture that you typically don’t bother with. Going one side at a time, pull the item away from the wall. Clean behind it and use the appropriate attachment on your vacuum ...

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Rising Interest Rates & You!

June 7th, 2011

Fixed vs. Variable - The Age-Old Question Canadian mortgage holders and new home buyers have enjoyed a long period of low interest rates. The experts anticipate that rates are likely to rise, not in a dramatic way, but in small increments over the next year and a half. Naturally, homeowners with variable-rate mortgages will want to know if they should lock into a fixed rate. Whether to go fi ...

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What's type of real estate is HOT in New York City?

June 7th, 2011

Some buyers still worrying about buying real estate in Manhattan. Therefore, they are willing to pay hefty rent up to 6 figures, Go Figure! Check out the article Five-figure rental hot in NYC Tina Mak Personal Real Estate Corporation Your Vancouver Radio Realtor The Bridge from East to West since 1992 www.TinaMak.com www.TinaMak.ca 温哥华中文地產綱站 www.GenYrealestate.ca 604-412-5860 ...

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May 2011 Stats---Greater Vancouver housing market holds steady and favours sellers in May

June 6th, 2011

Home sales remained at typical springtime levels on the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in Greater Vancouver in May. The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential property sales of detached, attached and apartment properties in Greater Vancouver reached 3,377 in May 2011, a 7 per cent increase compared to the 3,156 sales in May 2010 and a 4.7 per cent increase ...

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Interest Rate updated on June 06,2011

June 6th, 2011

Go to www.TinaMak.com & click Mortgage Guide under Buyer & Seller Guides to view the most updated interested rate pls . Tina Mak Personal Real Estate Corporation Your Vancouver Radio Realtor The Bridge from East to West since 1992 www.TinaMak.com www.TinaMak.ca 温哥华中文地產綱站 www.GenYrealestate.ca 604-412-5860

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Canada Mortgage rates drop again!

June 4th, 2011

While we are worrying about interest rate rise in July, June 3rd news on Vancouver Sun reports rate drops by another 0.1%. To read more, click Mortgage rates drop again Tina Mak Personal Real Estate Corporation Your Vancouver Radio Realtor The Bridge from East to West since 1992 www.TinaMak.com www.TinaMak.ca 温哥华中文地產綱站 www.GenYrealestate.ca 604-412-5860 ...

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Canada Banks easing qualifications for conventional mortgage loans & apartment market vacancy rates:

May 31st, 2011

Please click Podcast listen to Cantonese interview Bank of Canada likely raise interest rates by 0.25% in July, and as much as a further 1.5% by Fall. As investors, get yourself pre-approved to the current low interest rates. Last month, Scotiabank lowered its conventional qualifying interest rates, and last week FirstLine(a division of CIBC) did the same. Lower qualification rates make it e ...

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Can Canadians retire handsomely?

May 31st, 2011

Canadian Middle-class retirement outlook takes hit: the radio show discussion is based on this report. How Canadian should help their children or grandchildren build their wealth through real estate. Pls click the link below for report details : Middle-Class retirement outlook takes hit http://m.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/middle-class-retirement-outlook-takes-hit/article2002892/ ...

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Chinese investors are buying like a storm everywhere in the world!

Sat Open House in Kerrisdale, Vancouver

Easy Spring Cleaning

Rising Interest Rates & You!

What's type of real estate is HOT in New York City?

May 2011 Stats---Greater Vancouver housing market holds steady and favours sellers in May

Interest Rate updated on June 06,2011

Canada Mortgage rates drop again!

Canada Banks easing qualifications for conventional mortgage loans & apartment market vacancy rates:

Can Canadians retire handsomely?

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