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It's Snowing..... In Victoria you say? - Dec 01 06:42 PM
Wow!........ It never Snows here !!! Well hardly ever. You sure would not want to make a bet on it snowing here.
7:30 AM I woke up this morning to a light dusting of snow on our road... ..within an hour it was coming down fairly heavily
I grabbed my cup of coffee and read my paper, wondering to myself if it'll keep up; I planned to go to my Saturday morning workout in an hour. I ...
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Rural Property - Who Owns the Poles - Jun 15 04:44 PM
A recent article in REM brought to light an issue regarding power poles on rural property. The article referred to a case in Ontario where 4 years after the purchase of a rural property, Ontario Hydro One yellow flagged two wooden hydro poles located on the property. The poles connected the main power lines to the house.
The gentleman was given one month to replace the poles or have his power disconnected as the poles were considered unsafe. To complicate matters ...
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Turn off your Lights Earth Hour: March 29, 8 pm - Mar 26 02:47 PM
Turn off your lightsEarth Hour: March 29, 8 pm
i was reading the British columbia Real Estate News when this article caught my eye! Apparently BC Hydro is a world leader in energy conservation, and has become an active participant in Earth Hour 2008. BC Hydro is encouraging residents, businesses and organizations in BC to turn off their lights and other electricity-consuming devices for one hour on Saturday, March 29, from 8 to 9 pm.
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Ethical? - Jan 27 09:09 PM
I recently came across some promotional material in my office mail that made me think about disclosure and how some Realtors fail to disclose some very important information. While this was still in the back of my mind, I came across a blog post by another Realtor questioning why he should show a particular property to a buyer when the commission to the buyer's agent is not enough for him. First thing that popped in my ...
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Interested in Purchasing Recreational Property in BC? Maps the Little known Resource! - May 12 10:59 PM
The average sale price of recreational land in BC has increased 157% in the last 10 years - while single-family residential properties have appreciated 115% in the same period, according to Landcor Data. Interesting isn't it?l
The average sale prices of waterfront recreational land in BC has increased 237% in that same time period.
Recreational Property in the Okanagan increased over 406%. Don't you wish you'd invested then?
Click on Map of British Columbia
How does one ...
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Anyone Hear If This Guy Sold This House Yet? - Sep 12 05:08 PM
A home in Edmonton, Canada is reducing its price $1,000 per day until it is sold. The real estate agent selling the home announced the strategy August 31, 2007.
The strategy certainly has produced publicity.
What do you think of this strategy?
Has anyone heard whether the house has sold?
See a photo at CondoDomain.
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NEWS FLASH…Victoria BC Homes Prices Set a New All Time Sales Record - Sep 04 08:42 PM
Victoria BC Real Estate Board News Bulletin
In August of 2007 the average home Sales prices JUMPED to a whopping $576,632, setting a New all time Record, The Six month Average sale price for a single family home was $566,094.
Victoria Real Estate Board President, Bev McIvor, says the market so far this year has exceeded expectations. "The continued strong demand we are seeing is remarkable; so far this year, overall sales are running 13 percent higher compared ...
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Bullish on Housing Outlook to '09 - May 12 08:44 PM
....in British Columbia that is!
It doesn't matter where I go, be it the grocery line up, hairdressers, mechanics or to a wake.........the Number one Question I get asked.......is What is the Real Estate Market doing? Quickly followed up with "Are prices going down"? "Are things slowing down ?" "Is this a good time to Buy? "Is this a Good time to sell? Now thats not to say that these questions don't get asked sooner or later as soon ...
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Who Else wants to be a Millionaire in Victoria BC ? - Nov 25 12:03 PM
So you want to be a millionaire....Victoria BC has the Highest Priced Homes For Sale in the Canada.
"Victoria will be home to more new millionaires in the New Year", front page story reported in today's headlines in the Victoria Times Colonist newspaper, seven properties are on the market from $15 million to $28,000,000 for a ocean front home on 2.5 acres in the Uplands district of Victoria. Three of the seven homes are in Oak Bay, ...
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Victoria's Old Town and Chinatown - Aug 27 12:00 AM
A Shopping day in Victoria's Old Town and Chinatown on a August Saturday. Lots of Fun was had by all, plus a great lunch, which held until the next day, Even though it was raining, there were lots of shoppers out, on this mild Summer Saturday in Victoria BC, Great chance to take some Photos.
Cheers have an awesome day!
http://www.1-victoria-real-estate.com/
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British Columbia Market Reports
Victoria Real Estate is Doing Fine! - Dec 04 12:30 AM
November was a steady month with home and condo sales in Greater Victoria. Residential and condominium listings are plentiful for home Buyers. However the listing inventory is not growing and about 50% of the MLS home listings are selling, with the average selling time on the market of 52 days for Single Family homes, with 235 pending sales and 49 days for Condo's with 134 pending sales. There are currently 1159 Condo's and townhouses and 1170 ...
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More Homes for Sale—Welcome News for Homebuyers - May 14 01:51 PM
Vancouver, BC - May 14, 2008. British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) reports residential sales dollar volume on the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in BC dipped 1.4 per cent to $4.1 billion in April, compared to April 2007. Residential unit sales declined 11 per cent to 8,623 units during the same period. The average MLS® residential price in the province reached $478,044, up 11 per cent from April 2007.
"Rising inventories are providing more choice for ...
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Victoria BC Waterfront Homes For Sale on MLS - Jan 08 12:04 AM
Waterfront luxury homes are selling in Victoria, with 198 sales last year in 2007 with an average selling price just over 2 Million dollars
Currently there are 153 Waterfront Homes For Sale Throughout Greater Victoria, ranging in price from $349,000 in the Sooke Area to $18,500,000 on the Saanich Inlet in Central Saanich.
Looking for your next Dream waterfront Home in Victoria BC?
Call Victoria Real Estate Veteran Realtor Fred Carver for a current list of Dream waterfront and luxury ...
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Rising housing values and lack of inventory challenge first-time buyers - Apr 29 05:49 PM
"Homeownership continues to be primary objective", says RE/MAX
While higher housing values and tight inventory levels have hampered home-buying activity so far this year, longer amortization periods and alternative housing types have offset the impact on most major markets across the country, according to a report released today by RE/MAX.
Despite a higher degree of frustration in the marketplace than in previous years, the RE/MAX Affordability Report found that first-time buyers, in particular, remain steadfast in their determination ...
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Pender Island Real Estate Stats Jan-Mar 2008 - Apr 20 05:11 PM
27 properties sold on Pender Island from January to March 2008. Of those, the Dockside Realty team sold 16, making us the top selling office on Pender to date this year. I was involved in 4 of those sales, putting me near the top of all agents on Pender Island in terms of sales.(Source: Victoria Real Estate Board)
Residential home sales are stronger than bare lot sales so far this year, however, the 2 bare lots that sold went ...
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Interest Rates May Not Stay Low For Too Long! - Apr 06 04:42 PM
While Canadian Prime Rate is expected to be reduced this coming April 22, 2008 interest rate-setting meeting by Bank of Canada, RBC’s recent forecast on 5-year bond rates is projected to move up the next few quarters.
Canadian home buyers will likely have another year of low interest before rates are expected to move up. The US housing market and subprime woes will take a while to stabilized. A projected slow down in the US economy or ...
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Fraser Valley Real Estates Prices Fall in Some Areas - Dec 08 03:36 PM
The Vancouver Sun shouted at me on Friday morning "FRASER VALLEY HOUSE PRICES AT 8-MONTH LOW". Followed by a nice little graphic showing average prices dropping Surrey (-2.1%), White Rock(-16.3%!), Langley (-1.3%), Abbotsford (-0.1% ooooo!) and Mission (-6.1%). Now I must admit that I was a little surprised by this, but seeing as though I don't work in the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board area I guess its not that surprising. A further look at the ...
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Vancouver Real Estate Strong Again in November - Dec 08 03:28 PM
The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver has just released the statistics from November. November this year was significantly busier than last year with 2,883 units sold in 2007, an increase of 22.2 per cent compared to 2,358 sales in November 2006 . Of course last year was horrendous for the weather and I really think that had significant impact on the activity.
“The housing market continues to be strong,” says REBGV president Brian Naphtali. “November figures ...
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More Stats to Devour - Dec 05 07:16 PM
Units Sales
Seasonally adjusted MLS® sales activity totaled 129,451 units in the third quarter of 2007, a 3.2 per cent decline from the record set in the second quarter. The quarterly decline in activity reflects fewer sales in Alberta, Ontario and Quebec. Fewer transactions in those provinces more than offset a quarterly increase in activity in British Columbia.
Seasonally adjusted sales set new quarterly records in Nova Scotia, and Newfoundland and Labrador in the third quarter of ...
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Royal Bank Predicts Canadian Interest Rates to Remain Stable and Building Permits to be Down - Dec 03 04:28 PM
On Tuesday the Bank of Canada (BoC) will release their latest interest rate announcement and in my "Daily Economic Update" from the Royal Back (or are they just RBC now?) they had this to say:
"Recent indications of firm domestic demand, combined with the very firm tone in the labour market data lately, means we lean towards the Bank holding the policy rate at 4.5%. The combination of slower US growth, the elevated Canadian dollar, volatility ...
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British Columbia News & Events
Are You Coming to the Birthday Party in 2008? - Dec 30 04:41 PM
British Columbia is Now 150 Years Old in 2008.
It has been 150 years since the founding of the Crown Colony of British Columbia and the same for the China Town in Victoria BC (Canada's oldest China Town, only San Francisco's China Town is older). Other Land marks in Victoria are such as Hatley Castle, built by the coal baron James Dunsmuir and the World Famous Empress Hotel, designed by Francis Rattenbury and now called the Fairmont Empress. Victoria's ...
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Today it was A Blast at the Early Ford V-8 and Friends Annual Picnic - Jul 22 06:28 PM
Early Ford V8 Show and Shine Car Show Saanich BC
Fun was had by all, and even with rain threatening, there was a good showing of cars at the 27th Anniversary Show and Shine hosted by Early Ford V-8 Club of Victoria BC.
Next week is NorthWest Deuce day, July 27th 2007, with over 750 Cars coming to Victoria for this Classic Show in front of the BC Government Parliament Building on the Victoria Inner Harbour
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It's A Sad Day for Realtors and A Family....a Young Female Realtor is Murdered Showing a New Home in Victoria. - Feb 04 11:38 AM
Last Saturday Night a fellow co worker in my office Lindsay Buziak was murdered showing a upscale New Vacant House here in Victoria. The first Victoria Realtor murder in our city. It has sent shock waves through our office and the whole community. This 24 year old Lady was a inspiration, very vibrant, positive thinking,excited about her career and a pretty women. She was keen to help,just last year she asked to do open houses for me ...
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Kelowna Home Staging Living Spaces Interior Design ...MY PRO MEME - Jan 14 07:34 PM
The 'Meme', for public understanding is 'Active Rain's' idea of 'tag', the purpose being, getting to know others in this 65,000+ network. This my 5th, thanks to Martin Abeshaus I decided to publish my career journey.
Academic Studies - A 'visual' girl, I dreamed sugar plum fantasies of exquisite interiors. Academic studies in the sciences were fascinating - math is beautifully the only precise science - you can always count on it! However I couldn't see that I would want to work in academia. ...
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Victoria BC Realtor Memorial Service Saturday at 1 PM February 9, 2008 - Feb 07 07:29 PM
AN ESTIMATED 800 MOURNERS CAME TO SHOW THEIR SUPPORT YESTERDAY FOR THE FAMILY OF LINDSAY BUZIAK!
A Memorial Service for Lindsay Buziak will be held Saturday February 9, 2008 at 1 PM at St. Andrews Cathedral, 740 View Street located on the Corner of View and Blanshard St. In lieu of Flowers, donations in memory of Lindsay, may be directed to the Alzheimer Society of British Columbia or the Canadian Cancer Society.
Sad story of Lindsay's tragic death.
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GOOD NEWS FOR FIRST TIME BC HOME BUYERS. - Feb 20 06:03 PM
Victoria BC Real Estate News Bulletin
Good News for first time home buyers. In yesterdays Provincial Budget the BC Government announced they have increased the home purchase price ceiling to $425,000.
See First time home buyers revised exemption outlined below.
PROPERTY TRANSFER TAX AND
THE FIRST TIME HOME BUYERS' PROGRAM
February 2008
Property Transfer Tax
You pay property transfer tax each time you register a property at the land title office.
The First Time Home Buyers' Program
If you are purchasing your first ...
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Victoria BC Real Estate Sales Remained Strong....Choices increase for Buyers - Jun 06 10:13 PM
From June 1, 2007 Victoria Real Estate Board Stats.
May was another strong month for sales of homes and other properties in the Greater Victoria area. There were 963 sales through the Victoria Real Estate Board's Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in May, up from the 909 sales in the same month a year ago. There were 898 sales in April of this year. Meantime, the number of properties available for sale on MLS® also continued to ...
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Vancouver Condominium Projects Cancelled: The Elyse and Montgomery Estates by Eden Group - Nov 28 08:42 PM
I heard some talk of this yesterday, but no specific project mentioned. Well low and behold my morning Vancouver Sun had it right there in the business section (apparently this is not front page news anymore) and also on cbc.ca. It seems that the Eden Group has cancelled their planned development in Mount Pleasant, The Elyse, at East 7th Avenue and Scotia Street as well as a townhouse development, Montgomery Estates, at Oak Street and W. 43rd Ave. ...
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Pender Island Events - Thursday, March 13 to Sunday, March 16 - Mar 11 04:15 PM
As spring approaches, it's really shaping up to be a great week here on Pender Island. The sun is shining and everyone is smiling as they break open their garden sheds and get started on some serious ground preparation! Here's what's happening this week:
Thursday, March 13
1:00pm - Garden Club meets at the Anglican Hall to hear Sheena Adams of Port Alberni continue her series on Organic Gardening. 7:30pm - Film Night at the Hall presents Rocket ...
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Get Money Back from BC Hydro When You Purchase Energy Star Appliances - Mar 19 02:53 PM
Spring is the time that many of use start thinking about home renovations. If you live in BC and are considering remodelling your kitchen or laundry room, you should know that BC Hydro is offering mail-in rebates when you purchase ENERGY STAR labelled refrigerators, freezers and clothes washers between now and December 31, 2008.
Here's the breakdown:
Clothes Washers - $100 Rebate Refrigerators - $50 Rebate Freezers - $25 Rebate Every little bit counts right? ...
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British Columbia Listings
Beautifull 4 Bed 3 bath Level Entry in Desireable PINEVIEW! 2,800 Sqft Kamloops, BC Canada $489,900 - May 14 07:05 PM
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Assingment at "The Zone" in Fairview, Vancouver - May 14 12:40 PM
Assignment at “The Zone” in Fairview Vancouver
The 494 sq/ft studio that I have for sale features a separate bedroom space making it almost a Jr. 1 bedroom with a den/ study. Located on the second floor, this North facing home is one of the most affordable new studios available in the Downtown area.
The Zone at 1068 West Broadway in Fairview Vancouver is well under way to its scheduled completion in early 2009. Like ...
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JUST SOLD - YALETOWN CONDO $578,800 - Apr 09 03:58 AM
8A-199 Drake Street, Vancouver.Concordia I- False Creek waterfront living. This 2 bedroom, 2 bath, is a show home. Upgraded with Brazilian cherry hardwood, crown mouldings in the living/dining area and designer paint. It is all done for you! From the marble entry is your open kitchen, very convenient! Super closet space in the master bedroom and a very spacious second bedroom. Bright, living room for large furniture and a gorgeous view towards the park and seawall. ...
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WHITE ROCK MANSION $2.5M - Apr 09 03:22 AM
1011 Balsam Street, White Rock. Unique Panoramic Ocean, Mountain and Island view home over 6200 square feet on 3 floors on a ultra private 123x120 subdividable corner lot (1/3 of an acre). This Georgian style gated home has 9 foot ceilings, crown molding, inlaid ceilings, hardwood floors, extra large rooms, radiant heating, English style pub downstairs, triple garage, court yard, heated outdoor pool, beautiful manicured grounds and extensive brick patios, walls and landscaping. This home was ...
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Getting the most out of your real estate investment, get staged get sold with Crown Staging Inc. - Apr 07 11:07 AM
Hello homeowners, Real Estate Agents, Builders and Investors.
Real Estate may very well be one of your largest if not largest investments you ever make in your life. That is why when you market and sell your investment, you should capitalize on every penny you can get out of your sale. To help you achieve top dollar, next time you sell or are thinking of selling call me at Crown Staging Inc. and I will show you ...
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DRAMATIC, SURPRISING, UNIQUE HOME IN REGAL RIDGE - OSOYOOS - Mar 14 12:56 AM
DRAMATIC, SURPRISING, UNIQUE...
479 Peregrine Dr., Regal Ridge, Osoyoos, BC V0H 1V6 View Map
Exquisite home designed with distinction for those who value excellence! Breathtaking views of Osoyoos Lake, Oroville, surrounding mountains and the best of spectacular Regal Ridge.
Dramatic entrance, super high ceilings, extremely large floor-to-ceiling windows, hardwood floors and wide slate throughout, top of the line appliances, high-end fixtures and impressive woodwork are only a few of what this amazing home has to ...
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OPEN HOUSE - #106-2626 Alberta Street, Vancouver BC - The Calladine - Mar 06 06:43 PM
Come visit my Open House at The Calladine - #106-2626 Alberta St, Vancouver BC, Sat, March 8, from 1pm - 3pm.
Enjoy this brand new, 700 sqft, 1 Bedroom and Den unit, with Bosch appliance upgrade and 150 sq.ft patio. The Calladine is a great building benefitting from being only a few blocks from countless amenities and has the added bonus of a quiet setting on a quiet street.
This suite is not street level.
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700 feet of Oceanfront and Olympic Mountain Views - Jan 23 07:54 PM
Mixpo - Video for Business
A private 9+ sunny acres, on the oceanfront, with a teriffic dock (super built - could tie up a ferry, here!) and an H. Schubart "original", renovated by the current owners. Zoned for separate guest cottage and separate studio -- bring your ideas, here. A mix of "Gulf Islands" atmosphere (rocky/mossy knolls, arbutus (madrona) & garry oak groves), and coastal forest preserve (first growth trees, here -- cedar, fir, maple, ...
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An Oceanfront Sweetheart on beautiful Salt Spring Island - Jan 22 07:55 PM
Mixpo - Video for Business
Here's a totally ready to go oceanfront sweetheart on beautiful Salt Spring Island! A foreshore lease is in place, so just build your dock, to suit your boat, and enjoy the year round moorage offered, here. The home, architect designed and custom built, in the mid-1980's, was renovated by the current owners in 2001, and it's ready to just move into and enjoy. A sophisticated take on "country living". Easy-care ...
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Top Real Estate Agents & Brokers:
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Fred Carver,Victoria BC Realtor
Re/Max Camosun Victoria Real Estate
Victoria, BC
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Salt Spring Island real estate agent Scott Simmons
One Percent Realty Vancouver Island
Salt Spring Island, BC
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Liz Moras, Re/Max Associate Broker Chilliwack (Vancouver), B.C.
Remax Nyda Realty Chilliwack B.C.
Chilliwack, BC
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Raj Dhaliwal (MyAbbotsford.Com)
Landmark Realty Corp.
Abbotsford, BC
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Richmond BC Realtor James Wong
Re/Max Westcoast Realty
Richmond, BC
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Michael Peterson
RE/MAX of Nanaimo
Nanaimo, BC
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Uta Marshall - REALTOR® Prince George, BC
Century 21 Bob Sutton (PG) Ltd
Prince George, BC
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Matthew Collinge, REALTOR®, Vancouver Homes
Royal LePage Westside
Vancouver, BC
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Howard Sanders, Pender Island Real Estate
Dockside Realty Ltd
Pender Island, BC
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Wayne Grier
RE/MAX Camosun Westshore
Victoria, BC
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Top Mortgage Professionals:
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Mark Fidgett - www.NotaPennyDown.com
Mark Fidgett - www.NotaPennyDown.com
Vancouver, BC
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Troy Alexander (VERICO Select Mortgage)
Troy Alexander (VERICO Select Mortgage)
Victoria, BC
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Brent Irving - Global Mortgage Corp. British Columbia
Brent Irving - Global Mortgage Corp. British Columbia
White Rock, BC
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Duncan Seward | The Mortgage Group
Duncan Seward | The Mortgage Group
Richmond, BC
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Parkin - Verico Select Mortgage
Parkin - Verico Select Mortgage
White Rock, BC
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Do C
First Mead City
Ahousat, BC
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Verico Manifest Mortgage Corp.
Verico Manifest Mortgage Corp.
Vancouver, BC
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Verico Select Mortgage Co.
Verico Select Mortgage Co.
Victoria, BC
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Yvonne Futter Meridian West Coast Mortgages
Yvonne Futter Meridian West Coast Mortgages
Mission, BC
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INVIS
INVIS
Nanaimo, BC
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