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FROGBOX -decreasing waste in Seattle, WA and Vancouver, BC

07-03-09
Phil Harbut
Phil Harbut: Real Estate - Other in Vancouver, BC
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Moving supplies, Moving boxes

Pictured above is Jeff Hill, Operating Partner for Seattle. He’s showing that a cardboard box can be used twice for moving, while one FROGBOX can be used up to 400 times before its recycled.

In our estimation, Greater Vancouver uses about 450,000 cardboard boxes per month for moving, and Seattle uses about 1 million. That’s a heck of a lot of trees going down that don’t need to.

We encourage you to let people know these alarming statistics. Help us spread the word that FROGBOX wants to rid the Northwest of its dependence on cardboard, one move at a time.

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Weekly Rate Reminder - Mortgage Rates - TD Bank. Maple Ridge

07-03-09
Darren Revell
Darren Revell: Real Estate Agent in Maple Ridge, BC
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  • Office: (604) 719-3805
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  • Secondary: (604) 467-0811

Janice Whyte
Manager, Residential Mortgages
604.716.7144

Weekly Watch July 3, 2009
Do you know of a friend or associate who needs mortgage financing? Click Here
Mortgage & Home Equity Line of Credit Rates1
Effective June 10, 2009
Conventional and NHA Mortgages2 Posted Rates Lowest Rates3
6 Month Convertible 4.60% 4.60%
1 Year Open 6.55% 6.55%
1 Year Closed 3.75% 3.75%
2 Year Closed 4.05% 3.05%
3 Year Closed 4.65% 3.65%
4 Year Closed 5.14% 4.09%
5 Year Closed 5.85% 4.49%
4% CashBack - 5 year term 5.85% 5.85%
5% CashBack - 6 year term 6.30% 6.30%
5% CashBack - 7 year term 6.80% 6.80%
5% CashBack - 10 year term 6.90% 6.90%
6 Year Closed 6.30% 5.30%
7 Year Closed 6.80% 5.80%
10 Year Closed 6.90% 5.90%
Variable Interest Rate Mortgage4 Posted Rate APR6
5 Year Closed at TD Mortgage Prime5 2.85% 2.85%
5 Year Open at TD Mortgage Prime5 3.25% 3.25%
Home Equity Line of Credit at TD Prime7 3.75%8 3.75%8
1. Rates subject to change. Some conditions apply. Available for residential properties only and is subject to meeting TD Canada Trust credit granting criteria 2. Interest calculated semi-annually, not in advance. 3. These rates are discounted rates and are not available with any other interest rate discounts, promotions or offers. Offer may be changed, withdrawn or extended at any time without notice. 4. Rates calculated monthly, not in advance. Rate changes when TD Mortgage Prime changes. 5. TD Mortgage Prime as of May 1, 2009 is 2.25%. 6. Assumes interest rate does not vary over the term. 7. Rate changes when TD Prime changes. Interest calculated daily. 8. TD Prime Rate as of May 1st, 2009 is 2.25% per annum.

Call Me For All Your Mortgage Needs!

Janice Whyte
Manager, Residential Mortgages
604.716.7144
janice.whyte@td.com

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Summer has Arrived! The Surge in Housing Sales has Arrived Too!

07-03-09
David Stevens
David Stevens: Real Estate Agent in Victoria, BC
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  • Secondary: (800) 461-5353

Sold by David Stevens Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty

According to our Victoria Real Estate Board, June saw a significant surge in property sales throughout the Greater Victoria area. With a total of 946 properties sold in June compared to 879 sales in May - a 7% increase, and a 31% increase compared to June of 2008.

The average price for single family homes sold in June was $588,186, with the median price being $529,900.

The average price for condos was $298,200, with the median price being $275,000.

The average price of townhomes was $413,218, with the median price of $375,000.

I would be happy to co-operate with you in referrals. To view my listings and sold properties please take a look at my websites:

www.david-stevens.ca

www.victoriahomesbc.ca

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HAPPY CANADA DAY 142 YEARS OLD TODAY.

07-01-09
David Stevens
David Stevens: Real Estate Agent in Victoria, BC
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Legislative Building Victoria with Canadian Flags

Canada Flag

The design of our Canadian flag, consisting of the red maple leaf, was created in 1925, but at the time the Canadian Red Ensign and the Union Jack represented Canada until 1946. At that time new designs were submitted to a select Parliamentary committee but it wasn't until the centennial celebrations of Confedration were approaching and Canada still had no flag of its own that a search began in earnest.

In 1946 the Prime Minister at that time, Lester B. Pearson, told the House of Commons that the government wanted a national flag to be ready by 1967 and the centennail celebrations. Red and white was considered Canada's national colours in 1921, and finally in 1964 the inclusion of the maple leaf in the new Canadian flag was officially recognised.

Canada was established as a self-governing country on July 1, 1867, thus making it 142 years old today!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CANADA!

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Happy Canada Day!

07-01-09
Li Read
Li Read: Real Estate Brokerage in Salt Spring Island, BC
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  • Office: (250) 537-8763
  • Mobile: (250) 537-7647
  • Secondary: (250) 537-8763

July 1, 2009.

Happy Canada Day!

A time to celebrate that we live in a beautiful country, with quality lifestyle, and the freedom to express our individuality.

Enjoy the many celebratory Island events today: the parade, the community birthday cake, the classic car show, the live music venues, and culminating with the fireworks display at dusk, at Ganges Harbour.

It is the birthday of a very special country.

Enjoy!

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