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2024 REALTORS Care® Blanket Drive - Starts Today!

30 years of supporting local charities continues - Contact me to donate - I’ll pick up. Call or text 604.837.5048
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What’s needed?
Blankets, sleeping bags
Winter clothing - coats, jeans, pants, sweaters
Scarves, gloves, mitts, hats
Socks (new)
Underwear (new)
No summer clothes please!

Our partner charities need your support 

If you don’t have any blankets or clothing to give, you can donate financially to our partner charities through the REALTORS Care® Blanket Drive online fundraiser https://bit.ly/BD24-Fund

Thank you!

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Around the Kitchen Table

I had the pleasure of attending this Mom2Mom hosted event at One Space for All.

The Keynote Speaker was Heather Farmer, Program Director of Sole Food Street Farms, discussion focused on food security. One space, a generous community partner with Mom2Mom, donated their space for this collaborative dialogue on creating positive change in the lives of moms and children living in poverty within our community. Those attending had the opportunity to learn more about Mom2Mom, the impacts of food insecurity in Vancouver, and how they can be part of the solution.

I have been a volunteer mom with Mom2Mom for the past 9 years and their work is wonderful. New volunteers are always needed, so if you’d like to learn more, do contact the office or contact me and I’d be happy to tell you about my experience.

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Bank of Canada ½ point rate reduction - Oct 23, 2024

What does it all mean to you? Things are looking up and by Spring the market could look a lot different. Look at your options today and see if this might be the time for you! Call me, I can help with referrals to Mortgage Professionals!

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What my clients say!

SUPPORTIVE, PROACTIVE, COMFORTABLE..

Three words I love to hear in reviews!
Thanks to my lovely clients for their kind words! Thanks to my friends and clients who referred them. So excited for their new chapter!

Contact me, if you want me on your side! 604.837.5048 - Let’s chat!

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Macdonald Realty - Happy 80th Birthday

Congratulations to Lynn Hsu - President of Macdonald Realty on the celebration of an 80 year history in BC.

I’m proud to be a part of this ever evolving, growing and refining real estate brokerage. Established in Kerrisdale in 1944 and then purchased by Lynn in 1990, the company has become a truly full service real estate company. Whatever your needs are we have a solution from sales to development, property management and more. 

You can find me in the North Shore office in West Vancouver at 1575 Marine Drive. 

Julia Stauffer - North & West Vancouver REALTOR®

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Big Mortgage Changes Announced Today!

The government has announced 2 major changes that are taking effect as of Dec 15, 2024:

1) For those that want to put less than a 20% down payment on a home purchase, you were capped at a purchase price of $1,000,000 since 2012. Well now that's changing to $1,500,000. So more home for less down payment.

 2) For those same buyers that are wanting to put less than a 20% down payment, they were capped at an amortization (the way we factor payments) of 25 years. That's going up to 30 years. The 25 year cap has been in effect since 2012 as well.

 What's the difference between a 25yr and 30yr amortization? A 30 year amortization means lower payments and therefore, the ability to qualify for a higher mortgage amount.

Why are these changes here? Well, the tighter rules that we had were as a result of the 2008 financial crisis. Now the changes are here to help the housing market move product and help builders who have slowed down over the past few years. This will allow many more buyers to get into the market. An upcoming Federal election is another impetus.

All in all, good news for buyers who have felt very constrained over the last few years. 

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Thinking About Buying Your First Home?

I’ve helped individuals, couples and families buy their first home. I know it can feel a little daunting, everyone talks about real estate all the time and you feel like you should know how all the processes work and get all the jargon. No, relax. It’s my job to educate you and guide you through the process. Don’t worry, I’ve got you!

Contact me and receive the first step, a Buying Process infographic! Your journey, my commitment!

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The Other Side of the Sale - A Downsize Success Story in the West End

Great news for my clients! We’ve secured this large one bedroom unit with its own entrance at Chilco Park for them to downsize into. From a 3 bedroom condo to a 1 bedroom, this large unit fits the bill. It has it's own entrance and pretty arched windows looking out to the lovely surrounding gardens. Just a couple of blocks to the beach on the English Bay side of the West End, they’ll have a new vibe in their same familiar neighbourhood!

My deepest thanks to the listing agent and her team. This deal was a joy to put together. Her kindness, professionalism and sense of humour made this a great experience for all involved!

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A Sale Story | 601 - 1818 Robson Street, Vancouver

Congratulations to my clients and my thanks to them for placing their trust in me. It took a little longer than expected but we got there as I promised them we would.

There is no substitute for hard work and a “can do” attitude in this business and that’s what I strive to do everyday.

If you’re thinking about making a move let’s chat! I’m confident you’ll learn something and I promise it’ll be fun

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INTERVIEW SERIES WITH SEYMOUR DIGITAL MEDIA

I was honoured to by invited by the wonderful Pip Seymour to her new interview series. I met Pip early in my Real Estate career and we chatted about my journey in marketing and growing my business. 

My dedication to learning and growing in the digital space has always been something that excites me. It pays dividends for my clients in a crowded marketing world.

I hope you enjoy this and learn a little about me.

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