Posted by Michael Lepore on April 13, 2012 | No Comments
Newly listed charming one bedroom condo in Vancouver’s popular Marpole area. Covered deck off living room, stainless steel appliances and granite counters. Close to all major routes, bus lines, shopping, yet tucked away on a quiet street. Only 19 units in this boutique-style building. In suite laundry and storage. Bring your dog or cat.
Marpole is one of Vancouver’s oldest neighbourhoods and is situated at the south end of the city’s west side.
Click here for more information about this listing, including a floorplan and more photos.
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Posted by Michael Lepore on April 12, 2012 | No Comments
If you are thinking of putting your home up for sale, chances are, there are some updates and renovations you may want to do before it goes up on the market. Do you know what renovations and updates will bring you the biggest return on your investment?
We see many homes and we know what things can turn a home from a maybe-sell to a sure-sell. While some renovations such as updating the kitchen or the bathroom may require a trained professional and a bigger investment, there are still some things you can do yourself to increase a home’s resale value, and also increase a home’s saleability.
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Posted by Michael Lepore on April 10, 2012 | No Comments
Mark your calendar for the final Winter Farmers and Artisans Markets in Steveston. Come and join in the neighbourhood spirit Sunday April 15th from 10 am to 3 pm. Located inside the Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site at 12138 Fourth Avenue, you will find local arts and crafts, fresh, organic produce, and live entertainment. Ready to eat food and refreshments, along with children’s booths and activities add to the choices available. Visiting the market is a great way to spend a Sunday and also take in the sights and sounds of Steveston Historic Village in Richmond.
Posted by Michael Lepore on April 5, 2012 | No Comments
With Easter upon us, if you are looking for something fun to do in the Vancouver or Richmond area, here are Five local activities that will be fun for the entire family.
1) Easter and Lonsdale Quay – April 8, 2012 – Free – 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
This free event includes a Cobb’s Bread Easter Egg Hunt and a visit from the Easter Bunny at 1 p.m.
2) Richmond Easter Egg Hunt – April 8, 2012 - $8 per child - 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Please register for this event by visiting www.richmond.ca/register with course code 212352
The fun takes place at the Richmond Community Centre and parent participation is required. You and your children will enjoy a visit from the Easter Bunny, crafts, games and an Easter Egg Hunt.
3) Easter Scavenger Hunt – April 8, 2012 – Britannia Mine Museum
Go on an Easter Dino Egg Hunt at the Britannia Mine Museum. Come learn about dinosaurs and identify gems while celebrating Easter at the same time. For more information visit www.britanniaminemuseum.ca
4) Whistler Community Easter Egg Hunt – April 7, 2012 – 10a.m. to 12 p.m., Free
Enjoy an egg hunt, get your face painting, make some crafts and so much more! The festivities take place at Myrtle Philip Community School in Whistler.
5) Easter Heritage Tea - April 7, 2012, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. London Heritage Farm (6511 Dyke Road)
Come explore the gardens and then participate in an Easter tea inside. The cost is $8.50 for Easter Tea. For more information visit www.londonfarm.ca
With so many Easter events happening around Richmond and Vancouver, you and your family are sure to have some fun, enjoy a little bit of chocolate and perhaps even meet the Easter Bunny! Happy Easter!
Posted by Michael Lepore on April 2, 2012 | No Comments
New Listing! Bright and clean 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom suite with fabulous 461 sq ft wrap around deck on a quiet cul de sac. Freshly painted and laminate flooring throughout. You’ll find this spacious 841 sq ft suite in the Richmond neighbourhood of West Cambie. Conveniently located just minutes to all 3 Vancouver bridges, YVR and great shopping.
West Cambie is home to the educational Richmond Nature Park, a 200 acre setting with 7 km of walking trails, picinic area and nature house.
For detailed information of this property including floorplan and photos click here.
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Posted by Michael Lepore on March 30, 2012 | Comments Off
Steveston beauty! I have recently sold a lovely 2 level townhome in this sought-after neighbourhood. 3 bedroom, 2 bath home just steps to the Boardwalk that leads to Steveston Village.
The popular location is just a short stroll to parks, the community centre and Homma Elementary and McMath Secondary schools that offer both French Immersion and English. Located in the Southwest corner of Richmond, the amenities are varied and convienient. Offering a wide variety of activities from Garry Point Park kite flying to the museum housed in the Gulf of Georgia Cannery, Steveston is truly an outstanding place to raise a family. Steveston is also quickly becoming a mecca for coffee connoisseurs, providing some of the best speciality coffee bars in Metro Vancouver, and all within a few short blocks.
If you’d like to learn more about available listings in Steveston,
Posted by Michael Lepore on March 30, 2012 | No Comments
More happy clients! I’m pleased to say that I have sold another listing at 10200 Fourth Avenue, Richmond BC. Manoah Village in the Steveston North neighbourhood. Excellent value for the size and space in a warm and friendly family-oriented community.
Just minutes to the scenic West Dyke Trail.
View our Manoah Village information page and current listings.
Posted by Michael Lepore on March 29, 2012 | No Comments
We’re gearing up for the Royal LePage Shelter Foundation Garage Sale that takes place May 12, 2012 and we are looking for your gently-used items that you no longer use. As you spring clean around your home and yard, keep our Charity Garage Sale in mind. We will pick up large items, but small items can be dropped off at our office.
To arrange for pickup contact: Michael Lepore info@accoladerealestate.ca or call Michael at 604-295-3974.
Even if you are outside of the Vancouver-area you can call Michael and he would be happy to find the nearest location for drop off so you can help support your local office.
More about The Royal LePage Shelter Foundation and Garage Sale:
The Royal LePage Shelter Foundation has helped to build new shelters, create playgrounds, support art therapy programs, cover the cost of crisis counselling and therapy and develop job training initiatives for more than 30,000 women and children each year.
Money is raised through a variety of initiatives and special events including the National Shelter Foundation Garage Sales that are hosted by more than 120 Royal LePage offices throughout Canada. In 2011 Royal LePage raised $420,000 from the National Garage Sale for Shelter.
Mark your calendars for the 2012 Garage Sale on May 12 .
Our local Vancouver Garage Sale for Shelter takes place at:
Salmon’s Transfer
100-950 Van Horne Way
Richmond, BC
To find your local garage sale, please contact Michael and he’ll help you find your local Garage Sale for Shelter.
Posted by Michael Lepore on March 26, 2012 | No Comments
We’ve just listed a beautiful 3 bedroom townhouse in Glenacres Village. Laminate flooring, renovated bathrooms and a woodburning fireplace in the living room. Over 1200 square feet. West facing yard backs on to Walter E. Lee Elementary School grounds. Lots of storage inside and out. $399,900. More info…
Saunders is a great family area of Richmond. Check out our blog about Saunders area schools.
Posted by Michael Lepore on March 23, 2012 | No Comments
… To Help New Buyer’s Leap into Market
The BC Government recently announced a new First Time New Home Buyer’s Credit. Many mortgage experts and real estate agents are hoping this bonus will help potential new buyers get into the real estate market. The bonus is still subject to legislation, which is expected to be introduced later this spring. But for those looking at purchasing their first home, this will mean that the new home market is more affordable than you may think!
The bonus is a one-time refundable personal tax credit, equal to five percent of the purchase price of a home to a maximum of $10,000.
Will You Qualify?
You will qualify as a first-time new home buyer if:
- You purchase or build an eligible new home located in B.C.;
- You, or for couples, you and your spouse or common law partner, have never previously owned a primary residence;
- You file a 2011 B.C. resident personal income tax return, or if you move to B.C. after December 31, 2011, you file a 2012 B.C. resident personal income tax return (you will not be eligible for the bonus if you move to B.C. after December 31, 2012);
- You are eligible for the B.C. HST New Housing Rebate; and
- You intend to live in the home as your primary residence.
This potential credit will be quite helpful to new home buyers looking at the new-home market in Vancouver, Richmond, Burnaby, Port Poody and Coquitlam.
For more information, to determine if you qualify or to determine if the new home you intend to purchase qualifies, contact Michael Lepore at 604-295-3974.
Michael will be pleased to help you find a new-home that qualifies under this exciting home buyer program.
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Newly listed charming one bedroom condo in Vancouver’s popular Marpole area. Covered deck off living room, stainless steel appliances and granite counters. Close to all major routes, bus lines, shopping, yet tucked away on a quiet street. Only 19 units in this boutique-style building. In suite laundry and storage. Bring your dog or cat.
