Meet the team

Meet the team
Darrell & Sharon Poetker along with Trisha Calam

Saturday, April 30, 2011

OPEN HOUSE, Sunday May 1st, 2-4PM

 
FAMILY HOME! Extensively renovated 2,754 sq. ft. 4 bdrm up, 2 bdrm down, 3.5 bath home is located in a quiet pocket of nice homes close to parks, schools and transit. Many updates including roof, 5yrs & skylights, vinyl windows & siding, carpets, furnaces, major appliances, paint, baseboards, mouldings, bathrooms, basement and gas fireplace. Other features include separate living room with doors to large covered veranda, 2nd kitchen, 2 car garage with large workshop area, extra parking. Professionally decked and landscaped with many perennials and shrubs.

Thursday, April 28, 2011

SOLD! 8 - 11952 64Ave., Delta

Delta Community Animal Shelter - Satellite Adoption Centre

Are you looking to bring a cat, rabbit or dog home anytime soon? Well here's your chance!

The Delta Community Animal Shelter will be hosting a Satellite Adoption Centre at Tsawwassen Town Centre Mall on May 1st from 12:00pm - 5:00pm.

Follow the above link for more information & details.

Super Simple Eco Relocating Advice



We love reading up on all the eco friendly articles and uncovering simple ways to make a difference in the environment. When it comes to your next move really think about the finer details that can “lighten your carbon footprint.”

Read this informative article by Jennifer Smith on “Super Simple Eco Relocating Advice” to get a better idea of what you can do to help the environment on your next move!


Wednesday, April 27, 2011

NEW LISTING! 11985 Preddy Dr., Delta


Spacious rooms in this well kept 2,200 sq. ft. split level updated 4 bedroom home with in Sunshine Hills area.  Updates include:  Maple kitchen with granite countertops, updated baths, new ensuite, roof 1.5yrs, paint and mouldings.  Kitchen and huge family room overlook lovely backyard with huge covered sundeck and vegetable gardens.  Quiet street, on the Panorama Ridge side, school bus pickup for the kids.  Asking Price: $639,000

Canada's home resale price rises in February, report says

"Canadian home resale prices rose in February for a third consecutive month, buoyed by continued strength in Vancouver, according to a report on Wednesday."

Tuesday, April 26, 2011

11719 77th Ave., Delta - Exterior Photos


Extensively renovated 2,754 sq. ft. 4 bdrms up, 2 bdrm down, 3.5 bath home is located in a quiet pocket of nice homes close to parks, schools and transit. Many updates including roof, 5yrs and skylights, vinyl windows and siding, carpets, furnaces, major appliances, paint, baseboards, mouldings, bathrooms, basement and gas fireplace. Other features include separate living room with doors to large covered veranda, 2nd kitchen, 2 car garage with large workshop area, extra parking. Professionally decked and landscaped with many perennials and shrubs.






Monday, April 25, 2011

Time is Running Out! Only 5 Days Remain before the Remax Home Team $17,500 Home Improvement Contest Closes

Hi everyone,

Earlier last month we blogged about the RE/MAX HOME TEAM $17,500 Home Improvement Contest. If you haven't already registered it's not too late! You have until April 30,2011. No purchase necessary.


GRAND PRIZE
1 Re/max $10,000 Home Improvement package
* $5,000 cash from RE/MAX
* $2,500 The Brick package
* $2,500 All Weather Windows

2ND PRIZE
2 - 2nd Prize packages
* $2,500 The Brick package

3RD PRIZE
1 - 3rd Prize package
* $2,500 All Weather Windows package

For rules and details click the title and enter to win! Good Luck!!

Team Recipe - Blueberry Pie










I was looking for a simple blueberry pie recipe for Easter and came across this one. It's fairly simple to make and it doesn't require much preparation time.

I know Easter has already passed, however it doesn't mean you can't make it so I thought I would go ahead and share this with everyone! Enjoy:)

6 Tips To Sell Your Home Faster!

Before placing your home on the market, you want to ensure that your home is 100% ready to show potential buyers. Now this sounds fairly simple and obvious, however many people may simply just forget something as simple as de-cluttering.

If you want to get ahead of the game & find the best and most effective ways to sell your home faster – read this informative article by Glenn Curtis on “6 tips to sell your home faster.” He really emphasizes on the fact that a “little extra work” can go a long way.

Thursday, April 21, 2011

NEW LISTING! 94 - 6622 Baker Rd., Delta

THE PRICE IS RIGHT!
A nicely updated 3 bdrm town home in Sunshine Hills! Improvements include kitchen, bathrooms, carpets, paint and lighting fixtures. Also included are 2 parking spaces one covered. Fantastic location just a stones throw form shopping, transportation and a 10 minute walk to elementary and senior schools. Private patio and grassed area at rear. Make sure to check out this gem!
Listing Price $274,800

SOLD! 6049 Briarwood Cr., Delta

First Time Homer Buyers Tax Credit

Since this is tax season, we wanted to remind our referral partners and past clients that the Federal First Time Home Buyers Tax Credit, introduced in January, 2009, is still in existence. If you acquired a home after January 27, 2009 as a First Time Home Buyer you could save some taxes.

Please visit the above link for further details.

Tony Spagnuolo
Spagnuolo & Company Real Estate Lawyers
Bassett Spagnuolo Real Estate Lawyers
#300-906 Roderick Avenue
Coquitlam, BC V3K 1R1
Direct Phone: 604-777-7406
Fax: 604-527-8976

Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Easter events happening in North Delta and Cloverdale

Hi everyone,
Here's some fun events happening around town!

What: Minature Railway
Where: Vancouver Stanley Park
When: April 22nd to 25th, 11:00am - 4:00pm


What: Children's Festival
Where: Surrey Bear Creek Park
When: April 22nd to 25th, 10:00am - 5:00pm


What: Eco Easter Egg Hunt
Where: Surrey Nature Centre
When: April 23rd, 10:00am - 2:00pm

Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Increase the Selling Price of Your Home – Make it Power Smart


Did you know that by making your home more energy efficient you can not only “reduce your energy bills, but potentially increase the value of your home?”

Read this informative article by Kari Kylo on “Increase the Selling Price of Your Home – Make it Power Smart” to find out how you can benefit from making your home more energy efficient.

"Jarring" 30-per-cent jump in Vancouver home sales: BMO

So why the sudden jump? Follow the above article to get a better sense as to what is going on in the market.

Monday, April 18, 2011

Weekly Mortgage Update - April 18/11 - Shawn Kusch

The majority of the lenders did increase their fixed term mortgages (eg. 5 year fixed @ 4.29%) however there are a few lenders that have no yet adjusted their rates and below are the lowest rates available as of today...
 

*3 year fixed @ 3.50%
*4 year fixed @ 3.60%
*5 year fixed @ 3.65%
*Variable closed @ Prime less .90%
*Line of Credit @ Prime + .50%



Shawn Kusch, AMP
Senior Mortgage Consultant - INVIS
Tel: 604-598-9973
Fax: 604-598-9982
Canada’s Mortgage Experts™

Saturday, April 16, 2011

OPEN HOUSES April 17 Sunday 2-4 PM

Drop in and view our great selection of properties
Sunday 2-4pm
North Delta: 11719 77 Ave. Grand veranda, 4 bedrooms up, 2 down, 3.5 baths, 2 kitchens, fabulous landscaping and decking! - $569,000
West Newton, Hatfield Estates:  12110 66 Ave. - 3 level townhome, 3 bdrms, rec rm - 2 car side by side garage, walk to shops, restaurants and transit - $389,000
Sunshine Hills:  10957 Lawrie Cres. - Spanish style beauty on quiet street in Sunshine Hills! 3 bedrooms, 3 baths- 2 new, 1 renovated, separate office, gorgeous yard - $638,000
Sunshine Hills:  #8-11952 64 Ave. - Contemporary 2 bedroom townhome, 2 car side by side garage in 11 unit executive complex - $379,000
Saturday 1:45 - 2:30 and Sunday 12 and 12:45pm (by APPOINTMENT ONLY)
Sunshine Woods:  6049 Briarwood Cres , call Sharon at 604-880-0447 to arrange.

Friday, April 15, 2011

NEW LISTING! - 6049 Briarwood Cres., Delta

2 storey beauty in Sunshine Woods! Absolutely immaculate 3 bedroom plus loft and den home featuring dramatic vaulted ceilings, large family room next to kitchen, extra large master bedroom with full ensuite and gigantic walk-in closet. A fantastic cul-de-sac location just a short walk from school, water shed (at end of cul de sac), transportation and shopping. Note: Separate drive for RV Parking!
Asking Price $598,000.

#31 - 8726 159 St., Surrey, BC - Video Tour

 FLEETWOOD GREEN
Super clean, quiet location, 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom townhouse on a beautiful street close to your daily needs, such as shopping, schools, transit and recreation. Kitchen has gorgeous maple finish cabinets with lots of cupboard space & island.  High ceilings, electric fireplace, large tandem 2 car garage.  Sliding glass door to patios and west facing backyard. 

Thursday, April 14, 2011

#8 - 11952 64 Ave., Delta BC - Video Tour

Sunwood Place Townhouse #8!
Beautiful end unit featuring dramatic vaulted ceilings in kitchen and family room, sliding glass doors to balcony and fenced west facing backyard with patio, grassed area and gardens. A contemporary plan with master suite on entry level. 2nd bedroom and bath on main living level. Modern colours and decor. Excellent 2 car side-by-side garage. Ultra private gated, Executive 11 unit complex tucked away in Sunshine Hills, super quiet but close to everything, self managed with low strata fees, just $165/mth. Rarely available complex, last unit sold was in 2004! Bonus: $4000 cash rebate for updates.
Asking Price $379,000

11719 77 Ave., Delta, BC - Video Tour

FAMILY HOME in North Delta!
Extensively renovated 2,754 sq. ft. 4 bdrm up, 2 bdrm down, 3.5 bath home is located in a quiet pocket of nice homes close to parks, schools and transit.  Many updates including roof, 5yrs & skylights, vinyl windows & siding, carpets, furnaces, major appliances, paint, baseboards, mouldings, bathrooms, basement and gas fireplace.  Other features include separate living room with doors to large covered veranda, 2 car garage with large workshop area, extra parking.  Professionally decked and landscaped with many perennials and shrubs.

Weekly Mortgage Update - April 14/11 - Cindy Bendixen RBC

Our current rates are Variable closed 2.15% to 2.35%
5 year fixed 4.09% to 4.34%
Line of credit prime + .50%=3.5%


Cindy Bendixen
Mortgage Specialist, Royal Bank of Canada
T. 604-649-9388
F. 604-534-6651 

Emily Carr University Foundation Show - April 21 - May 1

Be inspired!

Wednesday, April 13, 2011

OPEN HOUSE April 17, Sunday, 2-4 PM

OPEN HOUSE April 17, Sunday 2-4PM

Here's this week's open house line up,


HATFIELD ESTATES!
12110 66th Ave., Surrey
A lovely complex with mature landscaping, iron fences and lots of style! Fantastic layout with 3 bedrooms up, living areas on the main and a rec room on the lower level. Rooms have 9' ceilings, French doors open from family room to balcony, rec room and living room have gas fireplaces. Lots of storage and a 2 car side by side garage. Convenience of location! Just a short walk to transit, shops, restaurants and schools. Excellent family complex.


EUROPEAN AMBIANCE!
10957 Lawrie Crest., Delta
You'll love this beautiful Spanish style home with lots of character and charm. Situated on a 8,756 sq. ft. lot on a quiet street in Sunshine Hills this 3 bedroom,3 full bath plus separate office or gym home shines! Updated decor, lighting and paint. All newly updated & renovated baths, flooring is ceramic tile on main, quality laminate on upper level. Master suite has sliding glass doors to private balcony. Newer bright white kitchen with island; eating area features vaulted ceiling and French doors open to large patio and beautiful level backyard. Property is nicely landscaped, fully fenced and has large 12x10 cedar garden shed.



SUNWOOD PLACE!
8 - 11952 64 Ave., Delta
Beautiful end unit featuring dramatic vaulted ceilings in kitchen and family room, sliding glass doors to balcony and fenced west facing backyard with patio, grassed area and gardens. A contemporary plan with master suite on entry level. 2nd bedroom and bath on main living level. Modern colours and decor. Excellent 2 car side by side garage. Ultra private gated, Executive 11 unit complex tucked away in Sunshine Hills, super quiet but close to everything, self managed with low strata fees, just $165 per month. Rarely available complex, last unit sold was in 2004! Bonus: $4000 cash rebate for updates.

NEW LISTING! 8 - 11952 64 Av., Delta

SUNWOOD PLACE!
8 - 11952 64 Ave., Delta
Beautiful end unit featuring dramatic vaulted ceilings in kitchen and family room, sliding glass doors to balcony and fenced west facing backyard with patio, grassed area and gardens. A contemporary plan with master suite on entry level. 2nd bedroom and bath on main living level. Modern colours and decor. Excellent 2 car side by side garage. Ultra private gated, Executive 11 unit complex tucked away in Sunshine Hills, super quiet but close to everything, self managed with low strata fees, just $165 per month. Rarely available complex, last unit sold was in 2004! Bonus: $4000 cash rebate for updates.

Saturday, April 9, 2011

OPEN HOUSE April 10 Sunday 2-4pm

EUROPEAN AMBIANCE!
10957 Lawrie Crest., Delta
You'll love this beautiful Spanish style home with lots of character and charm. Situated on a 8,756 sq. ft. lot on a quiet street in Sunshine Hills this 3 bedroom,3 full bath plus separate office or gym home shines! Updated decor, lighting and paint. All newly updated & renovated baths, flooring is ceramic tile on main, quality laminate on upper level. Master suite has sliding glass doors to private balcony. Newer bright white kitchen with island; eating area features vaulted ceiling and French doors open to large patio and beautiful level backyard. Property is nicely landscaped, fully fenced and has large 12x10 cedar garden shed.





Friday, April 8, 2011

NEW LISTING! 31 - 8726 159 St., Surrey

FLEETWOOD GREEN - Super clean, quiet location, 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom townhouse on a beautiful street close to your daily needs, such as shopping, schools, transit and recreation. Gorgeous maple finish cabinets with lot's of cupboard space & island. Sliding glass door to patios and west facing backyard. More details to follow.
Listing Price $329,800



ON HOLD until April 16 - 11719 77 Ave., Delta


OPEN HOUSE April 10, Sunday 2-4PM

MOVE UP!
11492 Commonwealth Crest., Delta 
3,360 sq ft, 6 bdrm & 4 full bath family home located on one of Sunshine Hills most prestigious crescents. Upscale floor plan featuring dramatic vaulted ceilings, additional family rm on the main and an extra large open entry plus 3 fireplaces 2 gas. Many upgrades including roof, gutters & drain pipes with self cleaning system, furnace, hot water tank, oak hardwood flooring, newer kitchen appliances side by side fridge freezer, jenn air cook top, Built In convection wall oven, upstairs baths, designer interior paint colours, custom doors, mouldings and baseboards. Beautiful south facing 7500 sq ft lot just a short walk to Cougar Canyon Elementary and Seaquam Secondary schools. The perfect choice for the growing and busy family!


Wednesday, April 6, 2011

Happy Birthday Vancouver!

Check out Vancouver's 125th Anniversary celebration!


Date: Wednesday, April 6, 2011 from 2pm to 10pm
Location: Jack Poole Plaza
For more details follow the above link...

SOLD! 7494 AUBURN PL., Delta



Basements rise in importance as living space

There's more to your basement then just a dumping ground. Get the most out of it!











Photograph by: Handout photo, Postmedia News

Tuesday, April 5, 2011

First-time buyers in major Canadian markets move to get in ahead of higher interest rates, says RE/MAX

To read the full national press release & first-time buyers report please follow the above link.

Monday, April 4, 2011

Weekly Mortgage Update - April 4/11 - Shawn Kusch

Below are the present rates available however I just rec'd communication from one of the lenders that their 5 year fixed term (effective tomorrow) is increasing by .30% to around the 4.34% range which is significant…

* 5 year fixed from 3.65% to 4.04%
* 5 year variable @ Prime less .90%

Friday, April 1, 2011

Creating decor with the touch of an app!

"Do you look forward to seeing the cover of your favourite home and décor magazine every month? 
Do you drool over design and stand in awe of architecture? Is your small talk about big ideas for your house?
If you answered yes to any of the above, and you have just as much affection for your iPad or iPhone, you have the chance to combine the two passions."

Read more: http://www.vancouversun.com/Creating+decor+with+touch/4503425/story.html#ixzz1IIEgLEig