Richmond, BC

New immigrants based in Central Richmond can read "How to Prepare to Own a Home in Canada" at Brighouse library

Richmond, BC, Canada - Here's good news for new immigrants in Canada and who live or work close by the central part of Richmond.

The book title: How to Prepare to Own a Home in Canada: Recession-proof Lifestyle for Immigrants and First-time Buyers in Canada written by: Sheila Atienza (ISBN 9780981147512) is now at the Richmond Public Library - Brighouse (Main) Branch.

Library users and readers can check out a copy by visiting the library at 100-7700 Minoru Gate Richmond, B.C.

The library is open Mon - Fri 9:00 am - 9:30 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

The book is also available for purchase in Canada at

Chapters.indigo.ca and Amazon.ca

Richmond real estate is now back to a seller's market now

After 4 months of surge in sales and lack of new inventory in the market, sellers are now back in control and home prices are heading up again. The months of inventory below confirmed the market is experiencing strong buyer interest, and home prices are gaining ground.

The latest month of inventory or supply/demand as shown below confirmed strong buying pressure which will help boost home sellin prices. The housing market report for Richmond showing the list /sale ratios for detached homes, townhomes and condos can be viewed here.

Know what your are buying

Buyers are required to make a quick decision as there are other buyers likely to beat them to the homes they are interested to buy. Sellers are now not too flexible in their price negotiation as they know they market will catch up on the prices they want. As a buyer, you need to be ready and being pre-approved for a mortgage gives you an edge to buy with confidence.

The market has now turned in favour of the sellers. You either have to move your offer price up to meet seller's price, or hope for better luck with another home seller. Unfortunately, other home sellers may be equally firm on their selling prices.

If you are searching for homes for sale, you can use my website here to check out the homes listed for sale on the MLS system. You can contact me at 604-721-4817 to search for homes meeting your requirements. Or, email me.

A Signal to Better Stability To The Housing Market?

Richmond, British Columbia, Canada -

In a news release posted by the The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) on May 4, 2009, the housing market has come to a more even balanced state. This indicates that there are more buyers who show participation in the market while we see lesser number of home sellers.

The increase in demand by the buyers is beginning to be more apparent.

And if this activity continues and there are only few participating sellers around, this could help Greater Vancouver home prices become more stable.

To read the full story...

http://www.rebgv.org/news-statistics/buyer-activity-brings-greater-stability-housing-market

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Sheila Atienza, Richmond BC REALTOR/ Mortgage Broker

Author, You Are Privileged, 12 Success Principles to Uncover Your Innermost Potential

How to Prepare to Own a Home in Canada, Recession-proof Lifestyle for Immigrants and First-time Buyers

Reasons Why First-time Buyers are attracted in the Current Market

Richmond, British Columbia, Canada -

Although the current condition in the Greater Vancouver real estate is still attractive to the first-time home buyers, one must remember that this current state of home prices won't be there forever.

We participate in a cyclical market. Therefore, first-time buyers who have been eyeing an opportunity to own a home should take time to find out how they can make use of the benefits of being a home owner.

In the last couple of months, we have been seeing a greater level of interest from first-time buyers.

Some of the reasons why they continue to get attracted are:

1. Very low interest rates
2. Affordability (in home prices)
3. Great savings by availing government incentives for first-time buyers

In the long run, home buyers could see the value of acting upon their decision to be a home owner, when they start to enjoy the benefits that go with home ownership.

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Sheila Atienza, Richmond BC REALTOR/ Mortgage Broker

Author, You Are Privileged, 12 Success Principles to Uncover Your Innermost Potential

How to Prepare to Own a Home in Canada, Recession-proof Lifestyle for Immigrants and First-time Buyers

Tweeting with Tactic or Genuine Tweet?

I've posted yesterday, Sunday, May 24^th a topic on Twitter on my book blog (You Are Privileged). Most people find Twitter useful in promoting variety of interests. Some do tweet with a focus on their personal daily experience, individual views, certain issues, while some post web links. Others are actively promoting their corporate services and products.

Here are my notes:

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It has been an interesting day for me on Twitter. I have met several new followers which made this day especially overwhelming yet fulfilling. When you are on Twitter, you get to know more people as they share news and other relevant information on the net.

But how do you use Twitter so that people recognize that you tweet with value?

I have come across one tweet that says he is almost getting tired of receiving promotional or selling tactics using Twitter.

I agree when somebody said, the best way to sell is to market yourself first. Who could not agree with that?

Indeed, I believe that when you give value to your readers or followers, then that will be the starting point when you could build your credibility. You can accomplish this by genuinely providing the benefits your readers can get if they decide to tweet with you.

People will start to acknowledge the great things that you do when they see your genuine interest to interact with them rather than a one-way street tweet.

In this way, you and your followers are both in a win-win situation.

You can join me on Twitter! http://twitter.com/sheilaatienza

Source: http://iclickproperty.com/youareprivileged/?p=64