City of Port Moody Council Meeting, May 12, 2009 - Public Input
Your Worship and Council:
My West End neighbours in the diverse areas of College Park, Glenayre, Seaview, Seaforth, East Hill, and Harbour Heights, have told us for many years about taking their business out of Port Moody for goods and services which cannot be found within walking distance of their front doorstep; we all know this is wrong.
It is also a major reason why Moody Centre West needs its own Evergreen Line Station at Barnet and Clarke to fully integrate all Port Moody neighbourhoods and make revitalization a certainty.
We are talking here about thousands of Port Moody households up the hill that are seeking the attention, support and leadership from this Council.
The Evergreen Line public information includes the option of a Western station in Port Moody, but the final number of stations has not yet been determined. More here [...]
...The condo liquidation phenomenon I am referring to here is likely to become more prevalent as more buildings realize that their short-sighted focus to keep the condo operating fees low is in fact destructive.
The concept of a longer-term (20-25 years) maintenance plan with a capital budget is not widely practiced by strata (condo) corporations in BC, when in fact it should be required by law to protect owners.
More strata corporations with artificially low fees will soon be discovering that the cost to restore their buildings will be beyond, or close to, the value of selling to recover land value (if they're lucky). An extra $25 to $50 each month per suite would probably have covered all costs and kept the building in great shape...
...With the lack of adequate legislation (Strata Property Act) and supporting regulations, I believe we have known the collapse of strata corporations was inevitable. These inadequacies have led to poorly prepared and insufficiently supported owners trying to work within a broken government imposed framework...
...The consequence is that many more British Columbian families will be losing their homes. [...]
Vancouver is regarded as one of the most desirable places to live in the world and as a result we have a net in-migration that exceeds 35,000 people each year.
While the Vancouver pre-2010 Winter Olympics real estate market slowed down, the over-supply is dwindling and has returned to levels not seen for about 18 months.
So with local supply decreasing and demand going up I remain quite positive as we see the initial signs of a rebound.
My business as a Realtor is to help people find the home that best suits their needs, or assist them sell a home. Helping clients, including new Canadians relocating, avoid the risks associated with real estate transactions is something I take very seriously.
I've already been able to help people of many nationalities, and by viewing my full profile here: http://www.linkedin.com/in/realtorca you can read some recent recommendations.
Prudential is recognized as a world leader in real estate and relocation services and I am personally networked to well over 200 Realtors in our North American market. My international real estate network, which includes: immigration lawyers, translators, job search companies, etc., is even more extensive.
It would be an honour for me if I could ever help you, your family, friends or business associates find a home here in Metro Vancouver, or elsewhere through my network.
The Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympic dates are February 12 to 28, followed on March 12 to 21 by the Paralympics Winter Games.
Visitors to the Olympics are already starting to organize their trips to British Columbia and many will need to consider accommodation options in Vancouver's surrounding areas such as the Tri-Cities of, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and Port Moody.
This area is located at the eastern end of Burrard Inlet, which flows from Vancouver, and is one of the city's fastest growing regions. Port Moody in particular is an outdoor lover's dream and boasts beautiful mountain and maritime vistas.
Those interested in the beauty of the local wilderness will find Buntzen Lake recreation area open all year round. The lake is surrounded by forest-covered mountains, which contain many well-maintained hikes of varying difficulty.
Port Moody is also the self-described "City of the Arts" and has numerous galleries and arts facilities, as well as a diverse mix of restaurants, cafes, boutiques and markets. It is a vibrant community with great shopping and dining, and several spas and wellness centres in the historic Moody Centre and the modern Newport Village.
Visitors seeking the convenience of indoor shopping will find over 200 stores at the nearby Coquitlam Centre mall.
The Tri-Cities' artistic talents are on show at the dozen or so local art galleries; the Port Moody Civic Centre, which hosts live artistic performances, special events and theatre; and at the Port Moody Arts Centre, which has four galleries and a gift shop.
Ski/snowboard buffs should visit the North Shore Mountains' excellent ski facilities. Mount Seymour, Grouse Mountain and Cypress Mountain, the latter which will host freestyle skiing and snowboard during the 2010 Olympic Winter Games, are located less than an hour's drive from the Tri-Cities.
Port Moody is 23 km (14.5 mi) from Vancouver, and 140 km (87 mi), or approximately 2 hours from Whistler. For more Metro Vancouver details visit www.2010DestinationPlanner.com.
I've already had an inquiry from Janne in Finland so I need to clarify that my Metro Vancouver residential real estate business, based in Port Moody, does not include finding rental accommodation. If on the other hand you wish to buy (or sell) then you've come to the right place.
Here are some real estate graphs and stats specific to Port Moody through 2008. 
To access the latest market information for a specific area click here.
For a general MLS search click here.
If you're from out-of-town and you have questions please call me at 778-878-0778
or email: john@RealEstateEvolved.com
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