Grant and Jasmine Botto : Latest Blog Posts http://grantandjasmine.com/grantandjasminebottoblog.html Grant and Jasmine Botto : Latest Blog Posts Copyright (C): Grant and Jasmine Botto, http://grantandjasmine.com Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:29:25 GMT Grant and Jasmine Botto 2012-01-31T17:29:25Z Copyright (C): Grant and Jasmine Botto, http://grantandjasmine.com Property Assessments, the Appraisal of Real Estate and how it relates to Market Value http://grantandjasmine.com/grantandjasminebottoblog.html/property-assessments-the-appraisal-of-real-estate-and-how-it-relates-t-1688721 <DIV style="BORDER-BOTTOM: windowtext 1pt solid; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; PADDING-BOTTOM: 1pt; PADDING-LEFT: 0in; PADDING-RIGHT: 0in; BORDER-TOP: medium none; BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-TOP: 0in; mso-element: para-border-div; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid windowtext .5pt"><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><I style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: red; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">It is important to note that In British Columbia, property assessments, typically mailed in January, reflect market values effective July 1 of the <SPAN style="TEXT-DECORATION: underline">preceding year.</SPAN> <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p></SPAN></I></B></DIV> <P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></SPAN></P> <P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoBodyText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">In general terms, <I style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal">market value</I> is the price expected if a reasonable amount of time is allowed to find a purchaser and if both seller and prospective buyer are fully informed. For assessment purposes in British Columbia, market value is the most probable price that an unencumbered property would sell for on the open market on <B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">July 1st.</B></SPAN></P> <P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoBodyText><o:p><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">&nbsp;</SPAN></o:p></P> <P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">The annual assessment process is often a confusing one for many commercial and residential property owners.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </SPAN>Typically there is a difference between the property value assessment on the assessment notice and the current market value as determined by a REALTOR®.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></SPAN></P> <P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">This difference is a result of two factors.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </SPAN><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">The first factor</B> involved BCA’s <I style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal">mass appraisal system</I>, which calculates property value by evaluating prices for homes sold in each neighborhood or for units in a strata complex and then applies the information to arrive at an assessed value.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </SPAN>This information is typically obtained from MLS sales, NOT by visiting the properties in question.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </SPAN>The variables BCA uses to calculate this value include house type, square footage, age, heating, property classification or use, and additions or demolitions of features such as garages, sheds, pools and spas.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></SPAN></P> <P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">The second factor</SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"> depends on the time at which a property is assessed.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </SPAN>Normally, a 2012 assessment notice is BCA’s estimate of a property’s market value as of July 1, 2011, whereas a REALTOR®’s market value reflects the current state of the market, <I style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal">not the market six months ago</I>.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: windowtext; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp;</SPAN>“Market value assessment” is widely considered to be the <I>fairest system</I> for distributing the <I style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal">property tax burden</I>.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </SPAN>As the real estate market can change very quickly, depending on an historical assessment <B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><I style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal">(July assessment for next year’s tax purposes) </I></B>to be an accurate indicator of market value can be erroneous.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:29:25 GMT http://grantandjasmine.com/grantandjasminebottoblog.html/property-assessments-the-appraisal-of-real-estate-and-how-it-relates-t-1688721 2012-01-31T17:29:25Z New property listed in Upper Lonsdale, North Vancouver http://grantandjasmine.com/grantandjasminebottoblog.html/new-property-listed-in-upper-lonsdale-north-vancouver-1673893 <div class="photoplaceholder" style="float: left; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 5px; position: relative;" > <a href="http://grantandjasmine.com/530-BRAND-Street-North-Vancouver-mylistings-22159173.property"> <img border="0" style="border: 1px solid gray" src="http://static.myrealpage.com/wps/mylistings/5941/ListingImage.get?listingId=22159173&filename=259208415-0.jpeg&w=150&h=100&fitFully=true" alt="Property Photo: 530 BRAND ST in North Vancouver"> <img border="0" style="position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0;" src="http://static.myrealpage.com/wps/rest/5941/l/22159173/img/ribbon/auto"> </a></div> <DIV>We have listed a new property at 530 BRAND ST in North Vancouver. <div style="margin: 10px 0px 10px 0px"> <a href="http://grantandjasmine.com/530-BRAND-Street-North-Vancouver-mylistings-22159173.property">See details here</a> </div> </DIV> <DIV><div style="margin-top: 10px"> Enjoy South easterly views from a lovely location on a desirable & quiet street in Upper Lonsdale. Nestled between Brand & Somerset is a wonderfully kept 1950's home, offering 3 bedrooms up, a one bedroom suite down with large living roomand separate foyer, plus single garage and carport. Neat and tidy - and well cared for over the years, with new roof, gutters and some drainage in 2005, a bright white early '90's kitchen and an attractive 60'x110' lot, plus a large deck off the living & dining rooms from which to enjoy the S/E views. This home would lend itself nicely to a contemporary renovation, but is perfectly livable in the meantime. A great price, and tremendous value here! </div> </DIV> Upper Lonsdale, North Vancouver Real Estate Thu, 19 Jan 2012 10:06:46 GMT http://grantandjasmine.com/grantandjasminebottoblog.html/new-property-listed-in-upper-lonsdale-north-vancouver-1673893 2012-01-19T10:06:46Z Open House. Open House on Saturday, January 21, 2012 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm http://grantandjasmine.com/grantandjasminebottoblog.html/open-house-open-house-on-saturday-january-21-2012-200-pm---400-pm-1673898 <div class="photoplaceholder" style="float: left; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 5px; position: relative;" > <a href="http://grantandjasmine.com/530-BRAND-Street-North-Vancouver-mylistings-22159173.property"> <img border="0" style="border: 1px solid gray" src="http://static.myrealpage.com/wps/mylistings/5941/ListingImage.get?listingId=22159173&filename=259208415-0.jpeg&w=150&h=100&fitFully=true" alt="Property Photo: 530 BRAND ST in North Vancouver"> <img border="0" style="position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0;" src="http://static.myrealpage.com/wps/rest/5941/l/22159173/img/ribbon/auto"> </a></div> <DIV style="MARGIN-TOP: 10px">Please visit our Open House at 530 BRAND ST in North Vancouver. <div style="margin: 10px 0px 10px 0px"> <a href="http://grantandjasmine.com/530-BRAND-Street-North-Vancouver-mylistings-22159173.property">See details here</a> </div> </DIV> <DIV><div style="margin-top: 10px"> Open House on Saturday, January 21, 2012 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm </div> </DIV> <DIV><div style="margin-top: 10px"> Enjoy South easterly views from a lovely location on a desirable & quiet street in Upper Lonsdale. Nestled between Brand & Somerset is a wonderfully kept 1950's home, offering 3 bedrooms up, a one bedroom suite down with large living roomand separate foyer, plus single garage and carport. Neat and tidy - and well cared for over the years, with new roof, gutters and some drainage in 2005, a bright white early '90's kitchen and an attractive 60'x110' lot, plus a large deck off the living & dining rooms from which to enjoy the S/E views. This home would lend itself nicely to a contemporary renovation, but is perfectly livable in the meantime. A great price, and tremendous value here! </div> </DIV> Upper Lonsdale, North Vancouver Real Estate Thu, 19 Jan 2012 10:06:46 GMT http://grantandjasmine.com/grantandjasminebottoblog.html/open-house-open-house-on-saturday-january-21-2012-200-pm---400-pm-1673898 2012-01-19T10:06:46Z Open House. Open House on Sunday, January 15, 2012 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm http://grantandjasmine.com/grantandjasminebottoblog.html/open-house-open-house-on-sunday-january-15-2012-200-pm---400-pm-1661918 <div class="photoplaceholder" style="float: left; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 5px; position: relative;" > <a href="http://grantandjasmine.com/1707-GRAND-Boulevard-North-Vancouver-mylistings-21817708.property"> <img border="0" style="border: 1px solid gray" src="http://static.myrealpage.com/wps/mylistings/5941/ListingImage.get?listingId=21817708&filename=259172876-0.jpeg&w=150&h=100&fitFully=true" alt="Property Photo: 1707 GRAND BLVD in North Vancouver"> <img border="0" style="position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0;" src="http://static.myrealpage.com/wps/rest/5941/l/21817708/img/ribbon/auto"> </a></div> <DIV style="MARGIN-TOP: 10px">Please visit our Open House at 1707 GRAND BLVD in North Vancouver. <div style="margin: 10px 0px 10px 0px"> <a href="http://grantandjasmine.com/1707-GRAND-Boulevard-North-Vancouver-mylistings-21817708.property">See details here</a> </div> </DIV> <DIV><div style="margin-top: 10px"> Open House on Sunday, January 15, 2012 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm </div> </DIV> <DIV><div style="margin-top: 10px"> Advertised in 1909 as "The Broadest City Avenue in America", the Grand Boulevard was compared to Paris' Champs Elysees. Forty-five acres of land were cleared to make our boulevard, adjoining playing field and residential lots. This neighborhood still retains its premier status today, and here is an exceptional & custom-built masterpiece ready for you to move into for the New Year! Featuring 5300 square feet on 3 levels, this home offers a stunning open plan main floor with enormous kitchen, walk-in pantry, office, living, dining and family rooms. There are 4 bedrooms up, an amazing master suite, hardwood flooring throughout, stone & marble treatments, soaring ceilings, gorgeous landscaping, plus 3 car garage, lane access, security system with surveillance cameras, heat pump & full rainscreen construction. More at Realtor's website. </div> </DIV> Boulevard, North Vancouver Real Estate Wed, 11 Jan 2012 10:07:10 GMT http://grantandjasmine.com/grantandjasminebottoblog.html/open-house-open-house-on-sunday-january-15-2012-200-pm---400-pm-1661918 2012-01-11T10:07:10Z New property listed in Boulevard, North Vancouver http://grantandjasmine.com/grantandjasminebottoblog.html/new-property-listed-in-boulevard-north-vancouver-1647568 <div class="photoplaceholder" style="float: left; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 5px; position: relative;" > <a href="http://grantandjasmine.com/1707-GRAND-Boulevard-North-Vancouver-mylistings-21817708.property"> <img border="0" style="border: 1px solid gray" src="http://static.myrealpage.com/wps/mylistings/5941/ListingImage.get?listingId=21817708&filename=259172876-0.jpeg&w=150&h=100&fitFully=true" alt="Property Photo: 1707 GRAND BLVD in North Vancouver"> <img border="0" style="position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0;" src="http://static.myrealpage.com/wps/rest/5941/l/21817708/img/ribbon/auto"> </a></div> <DIV>We have listed a new property at 1707 GRAND BLVD in North Vancouver. <div style="margin: 10px 0px 10px 0px"> <a href="http://grantandjasmine.com/1707-GRAND-Boulevard-North-Vancouver-mylistings-21817708.property">See details here</a> </div> </DIV> <DIV><div style="margin-top: 10px"> Advertised in 1909 as "The Broadest City Avenue in America", the Grand Boulevard was compared to Paris' Champs Elysees. Forty-five acres of land were cleared to make our boulevard, adjoining playing field and residential lots. This neighborhood still retains its premier status today, and here is an exceptional & custom-built masterpiece ready for you to move into for the New Year! Featuring 5300 square feet on 3 levels, this home offers a stunning open plan main floor with enormous kitchen, walk-in pantry, office, living, dining and family rooms. There are 4 bedrooms up, an amazing master suite, hardwood flooring throughout, stone & marble treatments, soaring ceilings, gorgeous landscaping, plus 3 car garage, lane access, security system with surveillance cameras, heat pump & full rainscreen construction. Visit our website www.grantandjasmine.com for more information! </div> </DIV> Boulevard, North Vancouver Real Estate Sun, 18 Dec 2011 10:06:23 GMT http://grantandjasmine.com/grantandjasminebottoblog.html/new-property-listed-in-boulevard-north-vancouver-1647568 2011-12-18T10:06:23Z Open House. OPEN HOUSE: Sat &amp; Sun Dec 17 &amp; 18 2011 http://grantandjasmine.com/grantandjasminebottoblog.html/open-house-open-house-sat-amp-sun-dec-17-amp-18-2011-1647573 <div class="photoplaceholder" style="float: left; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 5px; position: relative;" > <a href="http://grantandjasmine.com/1707-GRAND-Boulevard-North-Vancouver-mylistings-21817708.property"> <img border="0" style="border: 1px solid gray" src="http://static.myrealpage.com/wps/mylistings/5941/ListingImage.get?listingId=21817708&filename=259172876-0.jpeg&w=150&h=100&fitFully=true" alt="Property Photo: 1707 GRAND BLVD in North Vancouver"> <img border="0" style="position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0;" src="http://static.myrealpage.com/wps/rest/5941/l/21817708/img/ribbon/auto"> </a></div> <DIV style="MARGIN-TOP: 10px">Please visit our Open House at 1707 GRAND BLVD in North Vancouver. <div style="margin: 10px 0px 10px 0px"> <a href="http://grantandjasmine.com/1707-GRAND-Boulevard-North-Vancouver-mylistings-21817708.property">See details here</a> </div> </DIV> <DIV><div style="margin-top: 10px"> OPEN HOUSE: Sat &amp; Sun Dec 17 &amp; 18 2011 </div> </DIV> <DIV><div style="margin-top: 10px"> Advertised in 1909 as "The Broadest City Avenue in America", the Grand Boulevard was compared to Paris' Champs Elysees. Forty-five acres of land were cleared to make our boulevard, adjoining playing field and residential lots. This neighborhood still retains its premier status today, and here is an exceptional & custom-built masterpiece ready for you to move into for the New Year! Featuring 5300 square feet on 3 levels, this home offers a stunning open plan main floor with enormous kitchen, walk-in pantry, office, living, dining and family rooms. There are 4 bedrooms up, an amazing master suite, hardwood flooring throughout, stone & marble treatments, soaring ceilings, gorgeous landscaping, plus 3 car garage, lane access, security system with surveillance cameras, heat pump & full rainscreen construction. Visit our website www.grantandjasmine.com for more information! </div> </DIV> Boulevard, North Vancouver Real Estate Sun, 18 Dec 2011 10:06:23 GMT http://grantandjasmine.com/grantandjasminebottoblog.html/open-house-open-house-sat-amp-sun-dec-17-amp-18-2011-1647573 2011-12-18T10:06:23Z Real Estate Contracts Must Be In Writing http://grantandjasmine.com/grantandjasminebottoblog.html/real-estate-contracts-must-be-in-writing-1621576 <DIV style="mso-element: frame; mso-element-frame-hspace: 2.25pt; mso-element-wrap: around; mso-element-anchor-vertical: paragraph; mso-element-anchor-horizontal: column; mso-height-rule: exactly"> <TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 align=left vspace="0" hspace="0"> <TBODY> <TR> <TD style="BORDER-BOTTOM: #ece9d8; BORDER-LEFT: #ece9d8; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent; PADDING-LEFT: 2.25pt; PADDING-RIGHT: 2.25pt; BORDER-TOP: #ece9d8; BORDER-RIGHT: #ece9d8; PADDING-TOP: 0in" vAlign=top align=left> <DIV style="mso-element: frame; mso-element-frame-hspace: 2.25pt; mso-element-wrap: around; mso-element-anchor-vertical: paragraph; mso-element-anchor-horizontal: column; mso-height-rule: exactly"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Generally speaking, contracts between individuals can be made orally or in writing. The practice of reducing a contract to writing is simply a way of creating evidence of that contract and its terms and conditions. However, contracts that deal with land or interests in land receive special treatment. For various reasons, including the historical significance of land and its commercial value, contracts that deal with land or interests in land, such as contracts of purchase and sale, leases, mortgages and easements, must be (1) made in writing and (2) signed by the individuals that are parties to them in order to be enforceable. These requirements arise out of the <EM><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif'">Law and Equity Act</SPAN></EM> and are well entrenched in our legal heritage. </SPAN></DIV> <DIV style="mso-element: frame; mso-element-frame-hspace: 2.25pt; mso-element-wrap: around; mso-element-anchor-vertical: paragraph; mso-element-anchor-horizontal: column; mso-height-rule: exactly"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">&nbsp;</DIV> <DIV style="mso-element: frame; mso-element-frame-hspace: 2.25pt; mso-element-wrap: around; mso-element-anchor-vertical: paragraph; mso-element-anchor-horizontal: column; mso-height-rule: exactly"> <TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 align=left vspace="0" hspace="0"> <TBODY> <TR> <TD style="BORDER-BOTTOM: #ece9d8; BORDER-LEFT: #ece9d8; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent; PADDING-LEFT: 2.25pt; PADDING-RIGHT: 2.25pt; BORDER-TOP: #ece9d8; BORDER-RIGHT: #ece9d8; PADDING-TOP: 0in" vAlign=top align=left> <DIV style="mso-element: frame; mso-element-frame-hspace: 2.25pt; mso-element-wrap: around; mso-element-anchor-vertical: paragraph; mso-element-anchor-horizontal: column; mso-height-rule: exactly"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">This article courtesy of</SPAN></DIV> <DIV style="mso-element: frame; mso-element-frame-hspace: 2.25pt; mso-element-wrap: around; mso-element-anchor-vertical: paragraph; mso-element-anchor-horizontal: column; mso-height-rule: exactly"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">BCREA &amp; </SPAN></DIV> <DIV style="mso-element: frame; mso-element-frame-hspace: 2.25pt; mso-element-wrap: around; mso-element-anchor-vertical: paragraph; mso-element-anchor-horizontal: column; mso-height-rule: exactly"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Brian Taylor<BR>Bull, Housser &amp; Tupper LLP</SPAN></DIV></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></DIV></SPAN> <DIV style="mso-element: frame; mso-element-frame-hspace: 2.25pt; mso-element-wrap: around; mso-element-anchor-vertical: paragraph; mso-element-anchor-horizontal: column; mso-height-rule: exactly"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">&nbsp;</SPAN></DIV> <DIV style="mso-element: frame; mso-element-frame-hspace: 2.25pt; mso-element-wrap: around; mso-element-anchor-vertical: paragraph; mso-element-anchor-horizontal: column; mso-height-rule: exactly"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">&nbsp;</SPAN></DIV></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></DIV> Wed, 23 Nov 2011 22:43:04 GMT http://grantandjasmine.com/grantandjasminebottoblog.html/real-estate-contracts-must-be-in-writing-1621576 2011-11-23T22:43:04Z Open House. Open House on Sunday, November 27, 2011 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm http://grantandjasmine.com/grantandjasminebottoblog.html/open-house-open-house-on-sunday-november-27-2011-200-pm---400-pm-1620833 <div class="photoplaceholder" style="float: left; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 5px; position: relative;" > <a href="http://grantandjasmine.com/1703-KILKENNY-Road-North-Vancouver-mylistings-21569983.property"> <img border="0" style="border: 1px solid gray" src="http://static.myrealpage.com/wps/mylistings/5941/ListingImage.get?listingId=21569983&filename=259137989-0.jpeg&w=150&h=100&fitFully=true" alt="Property Photo: 1703 KILKENNY RD in North Vancouver"> <img border="0" style="position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0;" src="http://static.myrealpage.com/wps/rest/5941/l/21569983/img/ribbon/auto"> </a></div> <DIV style="MARGIN-TOP: 10px">Please visit our Open House at 1703 KILKENNY RD in North Vancouver. <div style="margin: 10px 0px 10px 0px"> <a href="http://grantandjasmine.com/1703-KILKENNY-Road-North-Vancouver-mylistings-21569983.property">See details here</a> </div> </DIV> <DIV><div style="margin-top: 10px"> Open House on Sunday, November 27, 2011 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm </div> </DIV> <DIV><div style="margin-top: 10px"> A generous Westlynn Family home on a large corner lot! A 2 level floor plan of nearly 3,000 square feet offers lots of accommodation! Five bedrooms, 3 full baths, Master with ensuite and walk-in closet, beautiful SE & SW exposure on a lot of approximately 10,000 square feet. Large oak kitchen has centre island and eating area, dining room offers French doors to generous fenced yard and deck with SW exposure. Hardwood floors throughout upstairs, cozy woodburning fireplace up & gas fireplace down. Lot of vehicles or need RV space ? There's tons of parking, including a double garage. The roof is just one year old. Steps to the Lynn Valley Town Centre & Ross Road French Immersion Elementary. A great package ! </div> </DIV> Westlynn Terrace, North Vancouver Real Estate Wed, 23 Nov 2011 10:08:01 GMT http://grantandjasmine.com/grantandjasminebottoblog.html/open-house-open-house-on-sunday-november-27-2011-200-pm---400-pm-1620833 2011-11-23T10:08:01Z New property listed in Westlynn Terrace, North Vancouver http://grantandjasmine.com/grantandjasminebottoblog.html/new-property-listed-in-westlynn-terrace-north-vancouver-1619448 <div class="photoplaceholder" style="float: left; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 5px; position: relative;" > <a href="http://grantandjasmine.com/1703-KILKENNY-Road-North-Vancouver-mylistings-21569983.property"> <img border="0" style="border: 1px solid gray" src="http://static.myrealpage.com/wps/mylistings/5941/ListingImage.get?listingId=21569983&filename=259137989-0.jpeg&w=150&h=100&fitFully=true" alt="Property Photo: 1703 KILKENNY RD in North Vancouver"> <img border="0" style="position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0;" src="http://static.myrealpage.com/wps/rest/5941/l/21569983/img/ribbon/auto"> </a></div> <DIV>We have listed a new property at 1703 KILKENNY RD in North Vancouver. <div style="margin: 10px 0px 10px 0px"> <a href="http://grantandjasmine.com/1703-KILKENNY-Road-North-Vancouver-mylistings-21569983.property">See details here</a> </div> </DIV> <DIV><div style="margin-top: 10px"> A generous Westlynn Family home on a large corner lot! A two level floor plan of nearly 3,000 square feet offers lots of accommodation! Five bedrooms, 3 full baths, Master with ensuite, beautiful SE and SW exposure on a huge lot. Tons of parking, including double garage. Roof just one year old. Call for more details! </div> </DIV> Westlynn Terrace, North Vancouver Real Estate Tue, 22 Nov 2011 10:07:44 GMT http://grantandjasmine.com/grantandjasminebottoblog.html/new-property-listed-in-westlynn-terrace-north-vancouver-1619448 2011-11-22T10:07:44Z New property listed in Boulevard http://grantandjasmine.com/grantandjasminebottoblog.html/new-property-listed-in-boulevard-1604033 <span id="emptyphoto"></span> <DIV>We have listed a new property at 1707 Grand Boulevard in North Vancouver, BC. <div style="margin: 10px 0px 10px 0px"> <a href="http://grantandjasmine.com/1707-Grand-Boulevard-North-Vancouver-BC-mylistings-21412751.property">See details here</a> </div> </DIV> <DIV><div style="margin-top: 10px"> </div> </DIV> Boulevard Real Estate Tue, 08 Nov 2011 10:07:53 GMT http://grantandjasmine.com/grantandjasminebottoblog.html/new-property-listed-in-boulevard-1604033 2011-11-08T10:07:53Z Open House. OPEN HOUSE: Sun, Nov 6th 2-4 http://grantandjasmine.com/grantandjasminebottoblog.html/open-house-open-house-sun-nov-6th-2-4-1599508 <div class="photoplaceholder" style="float: left; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 5px; position: relative;" > <a href="http://grantandjasmine.com/311-1033-ST-GEORGES-Avenue-North-Vancouver-mylistings-20935048.property"> <img border="0" style="border: 1px solid gray" src="http://static.myrealpage.com/wps/mylistings/5941/ListingImage.get?listingId=20935048&filename=259024264-0.jpeg&w=150&h=100&fitFully=true" alt="Property Photo: 311 1033 ST GEORGES AVE in North Vancouver"> <img border="0" style="position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0;" src="http://static.myrealpage.com/wps/rest/5941/l/20935048/img/ribbon/auto"> </a></div> <DIV style="MARGIN-TOP: 10px">Please visit our Open House at 311 1033 ST GEORGES AVE in North Vancouver. <div style="margin: 10px 0px 10px 0px"> <a href="http://grantandjasmine.com/311-1033-ST-GEORGES-Avenue-North-Vancouver-mylistings-20935048.property">See details here</a> </div> </DIV> <DIV><div style="margin-top: 10px"> OPEN HOUSE: Sun, Nov 6th 2-4 </div> </DIV> <DIV><div style="margin-top: 10px"> The Villa St Georges in Central Lonsdale is gorgeous & BRAND NEW ! This spacious, corner 2 bedroom suite has lovely VIEWS to the South and East, & a generous floor plan of 844 square feet. This home offers a bright neutral d?cor, with cozy wall to wall carpet, large picture windows, enormous balcony & smart, open kitchen with stainless and black appliances. Feel secure with a 2-5-10 warranty, and a terrific, walk-to-everything location. The building offers a very modern look with cedar / stucco exterior, secure u/g parking, common laundry on each floor, and additional storage lockers. HST is paid ! Great Value Here ! </div> </DIV> Central Lonsdale, North Vancouver Real Estate Fri, 04 Nov 2011 09:08:44 GMT http://grantandjasmine.com/grantandjasminebottoblog.html/open-house-open-house-sun-nov-6th-2-4-1599508 2011-11-04T09:08:44Z Open House. OPEN HOUSE: Sat, Nov 5th 2-4 http://grantandjasmine.com/grantandjasminebottoblog.html/open-house-open-house-sat-nov-5th-2-4-1599513 <div class="photoplaceholder" style="float: left; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 5px; position: relative;" > <a href="http://grantandjasmine.com/101-1721-ST-GEORGES-Avenue-North-Vancouver-mylistings-20760818.property"> <img border="0" style="border: 1px solid gray" src="http://static.myrealpage.com/wps/mylistings/5941/ListingImage.get?listingId=20760818&filename=258990421-0.jpeg&w=150&h=100&fitFully=true" alt="Property Photo: 101 1721 ST GEORGES AVE in North Vancouver"> <img border="0" style="position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0;" src="http://static.myrealpage.com/wps/rest/5941/l/20760818/img/ribbon/auto"> </a></div> <DIV style="MARGIN-TOP: 10px">Please visit our Open House at 101 1721 ST GEORGES AVE in North Vancouver. <div style="margin: 10px 0px 10px 0px"> <a href="http://grantandjasmine.com/101-1721-ST-GEORGES-Avenue-North-Vancouver-mylistings-20760818.property">See details here</a> </div> </DIV> <DIV><div style="margin-top: 10px"> OPEN HOUSE: Sat, Nov 5th 2-4 </div> </DIV> <DIV><div style="margin-top: 10px"> Super spacious one bedroom apartment in great condition in a favored Central Lonsdale location! A great 808 square foot floor plan - well laid out, and recently updated with new flooring, paint, trim. First floor, but above ground level. Tons of storage, a tidy & well maintained building with newer cedar siding, some decks & boiler. Great neighbors. Steps to local amenities & transit. Tremendous value here ! </div> </DIV> Central Lonsdale, North Vancouver Real Estate Fri, 04 Nov 2011 09:08:44 GMT http://grantandjasmine.com/grantandjasminebottoblog.html/open-house-open-house-sat-nov-5th-2-4-1599513 2011-11-04T09:08:44Z Canadian Real GDP Growth Oct 31, 2011 http://grantandjasmine.com/grantandjasminebottoblog.html/canadian-real-gdp-growth-oct-31-2011-1593341 <P style="MARGIN: auto 0in" class=style4><STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">BCREA ECONOMICS NOW</SPAN></STRONG><?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p></P> <P style="MARGIN: auto 0in" id=p13 class=style4 _extended="true"><STRONG id=strong15><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">Canadian Real GDP Growth&nbsp;- October 31, 2011</SPAN></STRONG><o:p></o:p></P> <P style="MARGIN: auto 0in" id=p16 class=style13 _extended="true">The Canadian economy expanded 0.3 per cent in August following an upwardly revised 0.4 per cent gain in July.&nbsp;Economic growth was led by a 2.8 per cent increase in output in the energy sector as projects re-started from temporary shutdowns in the summer. Excluding the energy sector, monthly GDP growth was flat. </P> <P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman; FONT-SIZE: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'">Through the first two months of the third quarter the Canadian economy is growing at about a&nbsp;2.0 per cent rate – an improvement from the recession fears of the summer, but far from robust. We anticipate the economy will continue to grow at about a 1.5 to 2.0 per cent rate for the second half of the year. 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Reprinted with permission. BCREA makes no guarantees as to the accuracy or completeness of this information. </SPAN></P> Mon, 31 Oct 2011 16:41:48 GMT http://grantandjasmine.com/grantandjasminebottoblog.html/canadian-real-gdp-growth-oct-31-2011-1593341 2011-10-31T16:41:48Z Open House. OPEN HOUSE: Sat Oct 28 2-4pm http://grantandjasmine.com/grantandjasminebottoblog.html/open-house-open-house-sat-oct-282-4pm-1592468 <div class="photoplaceholder" style="float: left; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 5px; position: relative;" > <a href="http://grantandjasmine.com/311-1033-ST-GEORGES-Avenue-North-Vancouver-mylistings-20935048.property"> <img border="0" style="border: 1px solid gray" src="http://static.myrealpage.com/wps/mylistings/5941/ListingImage.get?listingId=20935048&filename=259024264-0.jpeg&w=150&h=100&fitFully=true" alt="Property Photo: 311 1033 ST GEORGES AVE in North Vancouver"> <img border="0" style="position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0;" src="http://static.myrealpage.com/wps/rest/5941/l/20935048/img/ribbon/auto"> </a></div> <DIV style="MARGIN-TOP: 10px">Please visit our Open House at 311 1033 ST GEORGES AVE in North Vancouver. <div style="margin: 10px 0px 10px 0px"> <a href="http://grantandjasmine.com/311-1033-ST-GEORGES-Avenue-North-Vancouver-mylistings-20935048.property">See details here</a> </div> </DIV> <DIV><div style="margin-top: 10px"> OPEN HOUSE: Sat Oct 28 2-4pm </div> </DIV> <DIV><div style="margin-top: 10px"> The Villa St Georges in Central Lonsdale is gorgeous & BRAND NEW ! This spacious, corner 2 bedroom suite has lovely VIEWS to the South and East, & a generous floor plan of 844 square feet. This home offers a bright neutral d?cor, with cozy wall to wall carpet, large picture windows, enormous balcony & smart, open kitchen with stainless and black appliances. Feel secure with a 2-5-10 warranty, and a terrific, walk-to-everything location. The building offers a very modern look with cedar / stucco exterior, secure u/g parking, common laundry on each floor, and additional storage lockers. HST is paid ! Great Value Here ! </div> </DIV> Central Lonsdale, North Vancouver Real Estate Sun, 30 Oct 2011 09:07:59 GMT http://grantandjasmine.com/grantandjasminebottoblog.html/open-house-open-house-sat-oct-282-4pm-1592468 2011-10-30T09:07:59Z New property listed in North Vancouver http://grantandjasmine.com/grantandjasminebottoblog.html/new-property-listed-in-north-vancouver-1590153 <span id="emptyphoto"></span> <DIV>We have listed a new property at 666 Dark Hollow in North Vancouver. <div style="margin: 10px 0px 10px 0px"> <a href="http://grantandjasmine.com/666-Dark-Hollow-North-Vancouver-mylistings-21295681.property">See details here</a> </div> </DIV> <DIV><div style="margin-top: 10px"> An unlovely little fixer upper for those of you with nerves of steel. Located on a dead end street with a fenced unkept yard (former grave yard with deadly vine plantings and poison ivy) . The rooms are large but fairly dark and dingy with creaky hardwood floors. There are several cold spots due to the lack or heat or light and many of the windows need replacing. Unfortunately there's no plumbing but there is a shallow well on the property for water and the remains of an outhouse. Features include: dragging chains, wierd noises, odd&nbsp;and ghostly visitors.<br> A must see, if you dare! </div> </DIV> North Vancouver Real Estate Fri, 28 Oct 2011 09:07:16 GMT http://grantandjasmine.com/grantandjasminebottoblog.html/new-property-listed-in-north-vancouver-1590153 2011-10-28T09:07:16Z Open House. OPEN HOUSE: Sat &amp; Sun Oct 29-30, 2 - 4 PM http://grantandjasmine.com/grantandjasminebottoblog.html/open-house-open-house-sat-amp-sun-oct-29-30-2---4-pm-1583438 <div class="photoplaceholder" style="float: left; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 5px; position: relative;" > <a href="http://grantandjasmine.com/203-168-CHADWICK-Court-North-Vancouver-mylistings-20727003.property"> <img border="0" style="border: 1px solid gray" src="http://static.myrealpage.com/wps/mylistings/5941/ListingImage.get?listingId=20727003&filename=258983026-0.jpeg&w=150&h=100&fitFully=true" alt="Property Photo: 203 168 CHADWICK CRT in North Vancouver"> <img border="0" style="position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0;" src="http://static.myrealpage.com/wps/rest/5941/l/20727003/img/ribbon/auto"> </a></div> <DIV style="MARGIN-TOP: 10px">Please visit our Open House at 203 168 CHADWICK CRT in North Vancouver. <div style="margin: 10px 0px 10px 0px"> <a href="http://grantandjasmine.com/203-168-CHADWICK-Court-North-Vancouver-mylistings-20727003.property">See details here</a> </div> </DIV> <DIV><div style="margin-top: 10px"> OPEN HOUSE: Sat &amp; Sun Oct 29-30, 2 - 4 PM </div> </DIV> <DIV><div style="margin-top: 10px"> A sensational and unique find at a coveted waterfront address! Rare 3 bedroom, 1277 sq ft floor plan with stunning upgrades that include engineered h/w flooring, fresh paint throughout, kitchen, appliances & baths. Enjoy a bright southern outlook with partial southerly views to the water & City. Two large balconies, lots of windows. Secure u/g parking, plus a host of amenities including gym, sauna/steam, library, workshop & bike room. Life is easy here, just steps to Lower Lonsdale and its many attractions. You will not be disappointed ! </div> </DIV> Lower Lonsdale, North Vancouver Real Estate Tue, 25 Oct 2011 09:08:29 GMT http://grantandjasmine.com/grantandjasminebottoblog.html/open-house-open-house-sat-amp-sun-oct-29-30-2---4-pm-1583438 2011-10-25T09:08:29Z Open House. Open House on Saturday, October 22, 2011 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm http://grantandjasmine.com/grantandjasminebottoblog.html/open-house-open-house-on-saturday-october-22-2011-200-pm---400-pm-1579958 <div class="photoplaceholder" style="float: left; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 5px; position: relative;" > <a href="http://grantandjasmine.com/311-1033-ST-GEORGES-Avenue-North-Vancouver-mylistings-20935048.property"> <img border="0" style="border: 1px solid gray" src="http://static.myrealpage.com/wps/mylistings/5941/ListingImage.get?listingId=20935048&filename=259024264-0.jpeg&w=150&h=100&fitFully=true" alt="Property Photo: 311 1033 ST GEORGES AVE in North Vancouver"> <img border="0" style="position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0;" src="http://static.myrealpage.com/wps/rest/5941/l/20935048/img/ribbon/auto"> </a></div> <DIV style="MARGIN-TOP: 10px">Please visit our Open House at 311 1033 ST GEORGES AVE in North Vancouver. <div style="margin: 10px 0px 10px 0px"> <a href="http://grantandjasmine.com/311-1033-ST-GEORGES-Avenue-North-Vancouver-mylistings-20935048.property">See details here</a> </div> </DIV> <DIV><div style="margin-top: 10px"> Open House on Saturday, October 22, 2011 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm </div> </DIV> <DIV><div style="margin-top: 10px"> The Villa St Georges in Central Lonsdale is gorgeous & BRAND NEW ! This spacious, corner 2 bedroom suite has lovely VIEWS to the South and East, & a generous floor plan of 844 square feet. This home offers a bright neutral d?cor, with cozy wall to wall carpet, large picture windows, enormous balcony & smart, open kitchen with stainless and black appliances. Feel secure with a 2-5-10 warranty, and a terrific, walk-to-everything location. The building offers a very modern look with cedar / stucco exterior, secure u/g parking, common laundry on each floor, and additional storage lockers. HST is paid ! Great Value Here ! </div> </DIV> Central Lonsdale, North Vancouver Real Estate Fri, 21 Oct 2011 09:06:46 GMT http://grantandjasmine.com/grantandjasminebottoblog.html/open-house-open-house-on-saturday-october-22-2011-200-pm---400-pm-1579958 2011-10-21T09:06:46Z Open House. Open House on Saturday, October 22, 2011 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm http://grantandjasmine.com/grantandjasminebottoblog.html/open-house-open-house-on-saturday-october-22-2011-200-pm---400-pm-1578633 <div class="photoplaceholder" style="float: left; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 5px; position: relative;" > <a href="http://grantandjasmine.com/101-1721-ST-GEORGES-Avenue-North-Vancouver-mylistings-20760818.property"> <img border="0" style="border: 1px solid gray" src="http://static.myrealpage.com/wps/mylistings/5941/ListingImage.get?listingId=20760818&filename=258990421-0.jpeg&w=150&h=100&fitFully=true" alt="Property Photo: 101 1721 ST GEORGES AVE in North Vancouver"> <img border="0" style="position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0;" src="http://static.myrealpage.com/wps/rest/5941/l/20760818/img/ribbon/auto"> </a></div> <DIV style="MARGIN-TOP: 10px">Please visit our Open House at 101 1721 ST GEORGES AVE in North Vancouver. <div style="margin: 10px 0px 10px 0px"> <a href="http://grantandjasmine.com/101-1721-ST-GEORGES-Avenue-North-Vancouver-mylistings-20760818.property">See details here</a> </div> </DIV> <DIV><div style="margin-top: 10px"> Open House on Saturday, October 22, 2011 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm </div> </DIV> <DIV><div style="margin-top: 10px"> Super spacious one bedroom apartment in great condition in a favored Central Lonsdale location! A great 808 square foot floor plan - well laid out, and recently updated with new flooring, paint, trim. First floor, but above ground level. Tons of storage, a tidy & well maintained building with newer cedar siding, some decks & boiler. Great neighbors. Steps to local amenities & transit. Tremendous value here ! </div> </DIV> Central Lonsdale, North Vancouver Real Estate Thu, 20 Oct 2011 09:06:49 GMT http://grantandjasmine.com/grantandjasminebottoblog.html/open-house-open-house-on-saturday-october-22-2011-200-pm---400-pm-1578633 2011-10-20T09:06:49Z Lynn Valley Elementary Pumpkin Patch This Weekend ! http://grantandjasmine.com/grantandjasminebottoblog.html/lynn-valley-elementary-pumpkin-patch-this-weekend--1570831 <DIV>&nbsp;</DIV> <DIV> <DIV style="BORDER-BOTTOM: white 1pt solid; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; PADDING-BOTTOM: 10pt; PADDING-LEFT: 0in; PADDING-RIGHT: 0in; BORDER-TOP: white 1pt solid; BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-TOP: 10pt; mso-element: para-border-div; mso-border-top-themecolor: background1; mso-border-bottom-themecolor: background1"> <P style="BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; TEXT-ALIGN: center; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; PADDING-LEFT: 0in; PADDING-RIGHT: 0in; BORDER-TOP: medium none; BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-TOP: 0in; mso-border-top-themecolor: background1; mso-border-bottom-themecolor: background1; mso-border-top-alt: solid white 1.0pt; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid white 1.0pt; mso-padding-alt: 10.0pt 0in 10.0pt 0in" class=MsoNormal align=center><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><I><SPAN style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: Calibri; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">It’s HARVEST TIME !<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p></SPAN></I></B></P> <P style="BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; TEXT-ALIGN: center; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; PADDING-LEFT: 0in; PADDING-RIGHT: 0in; BORDER-TOP: medium none; BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-TOP: 0in; mso-border-top-themecolor: background1; mso-border-bottom-themecolor: background1; mso-border-top-alt: solid white 1.0pt; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid white 1.0pt; mso-padding-alt: 10.0pt 0in 10.0pt 0in" class=MsoNormal align=center><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><I><SPAN style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Calibri">&nbsp;</SPAN></o:p></SPAN></I></B></P> <P style="BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; TEXT-ALIGN: center; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; PADDING-LEFT: 0in; PADDING-RIGHT: 0in; BORDER-TOP: medium none; BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-TOP: 0in; mso-border-top-themecolor: background1; mso-border-bottom-themecolor: background1; mso-border-top-alt: solid white 1.0pt; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid white 1.0pt; mso-padding-alt: 10.0pt 0in 10.0pt 0in" class=MsoNormal align=center><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><I><SPAN style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: Calibri; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Join us on Saturday, October 15<SUP>th</SUP> for the 3<SUP>rd</SUP> Annual Lynn Valley Elementary School PAC “Pumpkin Patch” – for Games, Food, Prizes, Fun, &amp; of course, Pumpkins!<o:p></o:p></SPAN></I></B></P> <P style="BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; TEXT-ALIGN: center; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; PADDING-LEFT: 0in; PADDING-RIGHT: 0in; BORDER-TOP: medium none; BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-TOP: 0in; mso-border-top-themecolor: background1; mso-border-bottom-themecolor: background1; mso-border-top-alt: solid white 1.0pt; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid white 1.0pt; mso-padding-alt: 10.0pt 0in 10.0pt 0in" class=MsoNormal align=center><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><I><SPAN style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: Calibri; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">11am – 3pm<o:p></o:p></SPAN></I></B></P> <P style="BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; TEXT-ALIGN: center; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; PADDING-LEFT: 0in; PADDING-RIGHT: 0in; BORDER-TOP: medium none; BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-TOP: 0in; mso-border-top-themecolor: background1; mso-border-bottom-themecolor: background1; mso-border-top-alt: solid white 1.0pt; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid white 1.0pt; mso-padding-alt: 10.0pt 0in 10.0pt 0in" class=MsoNormal align=center><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><I><SPAN style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: Calibri; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">LYNN VALLEY ELEMENTARY<o:p></o:p></SPAN></I></B></P> <P style="BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; TEXT-ALIGN: center; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; PADDING-LEFT: 0in; PADDING-RIGHT: 0in; BORDER-TOP: medium none; BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-TOP: 0in; mso-border-top-themecolor: background1; mso-border-bottom-themecolor: background1; mso-border-top-alt: solid white 1.0pt; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid white 1.0pt; mso-padding-alt: 10.0pt 0in 10.0pt 0in" class=MsoNormal align=center><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><I><SPAN style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: Calibri; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">3207 Institute Road<o:p></o:p></SPAN></I></B></P></DIV><IMG border=0 alt="" src="http://static.myrealpage.com/w/w=grantandjasmine.com/_media/Images/Pumpkin Patch/Pumpkin Patch 2010 001-542-wide.jpg"></DIV> Thu, 13 Oct 2011 16:56:30 GMT http://grantandjasmine.com/grantandjasminebottoblog.html/lynn-valley-elementary-pumpkin-patch-this-weekend--1570831 2011-10-13T16:56:30Z Open House. OPEN HOUSE: Saturday 2-4 pm http://grantandjasmine.com/grantandjasminebottoblog.html/open-house-open-house-saturday-2-4-pm-1564558 <div class="photoplaceholder" style="float: left; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 5px; position: relative;" > <a href="http://grantandjasmine.com/203-168-CHADWICK-Court-North-Vancouver-mylistings-20727003.property"> <img border="0" style="border: 1px solid gray" src="http://static.myrealpage.com/wps/mylistings/5941/ListingImage.get?listingId=20727003&filename=258983026-0.jpeg&w=150&h=100&fitFully=true" alt="Property Photo: 203 168 CHADWICK CRT in North Vancouver"> <img border="0" style="position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0;" src="http://static.myrealpage.com/wps/rest/5941/l/20727003/img/ribbon/auto"> </a></div> <DIV style="MARGIN-TOP: 10px">Please visit our Open House at 203 168 CHADWICK CRT in North Vancouver. <div style="margin: 10px 0px 10px 0px"> <a href="http://grantandjasmine.com/203-168-CHADWICK-Court-North-Vancouver-mylistings-20727003.property">See details here</a> </div> </DIV> <DIV><div style="margin-top: 10px"> OPEN HOUSE: Saturday 2-4 pm </div> </DIV> <DIV><div style="margin-top: 10px"> A sensational and unique find at a coveted waterfront address! Rare 3 bedroom, 1277 sq ft floor plan with stunning upgrades that include engineered h/w flooring, fresh paint throughout, kitchen, appliances & baths. Enjoy a bright southern outlook with partial southerly views to the water & City. Two large balconies, lots of windows. Secure u/g parking, plus a host of amenities including gym, sauna/steam, library, workshop & bike room. Life is easy here, just steps to Lower Lonsdale and its many attractions. You will not be disappointed ! </div> </DIV> Lower Lonsdale, North Vancouver Real Estate Fri, 07 Oct 2011 09:07:03 GMT http://grantandjasmine.com/grantandjasminebottoblog.html/open-house-open-house-saturday-2-4-pm-1564558 2011-10-07T09:07:03Z New property listed in Lynn Valley, North Vancouver http://grantandjasmine.com/grantandjasminebottoblog.html/new-property-listed-in-lynn-valley-north-vancouver-1560868 <span id="photoplaceholder" style="float: left; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 5px" > <a href="http://grantandjasmine.com/3000-HOSKINS-Road-North-Vancouver-mylistings-21024593.property"> <img border="0" style="border: 1px solid gray" src="http://static.myrealpage.com/wps/mylistings/5941/ListingImage.get?listingId=21024593&filename=259039557-0.jpeg&w=150&h=100&fitFully=true" alt="Property Photo: 3000 HOSKINS RD in North Vancouver"> </a></span> <DIV>We have listed a new property at 3000 HOSKINS RD in North Vancouver. <div style="margin: 10px 0px 10px 0px"> <a href="http://grantandjasmine.com/3000-HOSKINS-Road-North-Vancouver-mylistings-21024593.property">See details here</a> </div> </DIV> <DIV><div style="margin-top: 10px"> THE Lynn Valley Family Home! Homes with the perfect floor plan are hard to find - and here's a beauty. This super spacious custom built Cape Cod style home is just 17 years old and sits prominently at the corner of Hoskins & Ross, on a lot of just over 8,000 square feet. Through a welcoming entrance with grand staircase & soaring ceilings, a generous oak kitchen with eating area and pantry, formal living and dining rooms plus family room are on the main. Three spacious bedrooms and 2 full baths up (master with full ensuite), plus a bonus room over the garage (playroom, great office or...?) Downstairs is fully finished and offers a very flexible space with rec room, storage, workshop, laundry, separate entrance, plus rough in for additional windows, bath and kitchen. Double garage, large south facing deck, new roof (2010) and lots more to see! Don't miss this very appealing family home -- that will satisfy your wish list! </div> </DIV> Lynn Valley, North Vancouver Real Estate Wed, 05 Oct 2011 09:07:40 GMT http://grantandjasmine.com/grantandjasminebottoblog.html/new-property-listed-in-lynn-valley-north-vancouver-1560868 2011-10-05T09:07:40Z Open House. Open House on Saturday, October 8, 2011 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm http://grantandjasmine.com/grantandjasminebottoblog.html/open-house-open-house-on-saturday-october-8-2011-200-pm---400-pm-1560873 <span id="photoplaceholder" style="float: left; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 5px" > <a href="http://grantandjasmine.com/3000-HOSKINS-Road-North-Vancouver-mylistings-21024593.property"> <img border="0" style="border: 1px solid gray" src="http://static.myrealpage.com/wps/mylistings/5941/ListingImage.get?listingId=21024593&filename=259039557-0.jpeg&w=150&h=100&fitFully=true" alt="Property Photo: 3000 HOSKINS RD in North Vancouver"> </a></span> <DIV style="MARGIN-TOP: 10px">Please visit our Open House at 3000 HOSKINS RD in North Vancouver. <div style="margin: 10px 0px 10px 0px"> <a href="http://grantandjasmine.com/3000-HOSKINS-Road-North-Vancouver-mylistings-21024593.property">See details here</a> </div> </DIV> <DIV><div style="margin-top: 10px"> Open House on Saturday, October 8, 2011 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm </div> </DIV> <DIV><div style="margin-top: 10px"> THE Lynn Valley Family Home! Homes with the perfect floor plan are hard to find - and here's a beauty. This super spacious custom built Cape Cod style home is just 17 years old and sits prominently at the corner of Hoskins & Ross, on a lot of just over 8,000 square feet. Through a welcoming entrance with grand staircase & soaring ceilings, a generous oak kitchen with eating area and pantry, formal living and dining rooms plus family room are on the main. Three spacious bedrooms and 2 full baths up (master with full ensuite), plus a bonus room over the garage (playroom, great office or...?) Downstairs is fully finished and offers a very flexible space with rec room, storage, workshop, laundry, separate entrance, plus rough in for additional windows, bath and kitchen. Double garage, large south facing deck, new roof (2010) and lots more to see! Don't miss this very appealing family home -- that will satisfy your wish list! </div> </DIV> Lynn Valley, North Vancouver Real Estate Wed, 05 Oct 2011 09:07:40 GMT http://grantandjasmine.com/grantandjasminebottoblog.html/open-house-open-house-on-saturday-october-8-2011-200-pm---400-pm-1560873 2011-10-05T09:07:40Z Open House. Open House on Saturday, October 1, 2011 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm http://grantandjasmine.com/grantandjasminebottoblog.html/open-house-open-house-on-saturday-october-1-2011-200-pm---400-pm-1557253 <span id="photoplaceholder" style="float: left; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 5px" > <a href="http://grantandjasmine.com/2236-MAHON-Avenue-North-Vancouver-mylistings-20918203.property"> <img border="0" style="border: 1px solid gray" src="http://static.myrealpage.com/wps/mylistings/5941/ListingImage.get?listingId=20918203&filename=259019241-0.jpeg&w=150&h=100&fitFully=true" alt="Property Photo: 2236 MAHON AVE in North Vancouver"> </a></span> <DIV style="MARGIN-TOP: 10px">Please visit our Open House at 2236 MAHON AVE in North Vancouver. <div style="margin: 10px 0px 10px 0px"> <a href="http://grantandjasmine.com/2236-MAHON-Avenue-North-Vancouver-mylistings-20918203.property">See details here</a> </div> </DIV> <DIV><div style="margin-top: 10px"> Open House on Saturday, October 1, 2011 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm </div> </DIV> <DIV><div style="margin-top: 10px"> Absolutely charming Central Lonsdale Craftsman, built 1911 - a beautiful home from a bygone era! Character lovers delight ! Four bedrooms, 3 remodeled baths, a warm & wonderful kitchen with silestone counters, built in eating area and laundry nearby - refinished fir floors, leaded glass detail, gorgeous antique elements such as trim, molding, fireplaces, and light fixtures. Stunning master with huge ensuite & walk in closet, plus its own balcony. Guest accommodation down with new appliances and its own laundry. A family friendly floor plan with office on the main plus two more bedroom up. Bonus! children's secret hide-away / playroom upstairs. Essentials: new electrical panel, most wiring (electrical safety report avail), new hot water tank, upgraded alarm system, fences, gates & deck railing, some newer low-E windows, newer perimeter drainage, fenced yard with lane access & irrigation system. What a package ! Come see us today ! </div> </DIV> Central Lonsdale, North Vancouver Real Estate Sat, 01 Oct 2011 09:09:22 GMT http://grantandjasmine.com/grantandjasminebottoblog.html/open-house-open-house-on-saturday-october-1-2011-200-pm---400-pm-1557253 2011-10-01T09:09:22Z Open House. Open House on Sunday, October 2, 2011 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm http://grantandjasmine.com/grantandjasminebottoblog.html/open-house-open-house-on-sunday-october-2-2011-200-pm---400-pm-1557258 <span id="photoplaceholder" style="float: left; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 5px" > <a href="http://grantandjasmine.com/311-1033-ST-GEORGES-Avenue-North-Vancouver-mylistings-20935048.property"> <img border="0" style="border: 1px solid gray" src="http://static.myrealpage.com/wps/mylistings/5941/ListingImage.get?listingId=20935048&filename=259024264-0.jpeg&w=150&h=100&fitFully=true" alt="Property Photo: 311 1033 ST. GEORGES AVE in North Vancouver"> </a></span> <DIV style="MARGIN-TOP: 10px">Please visit our Open House at 311 1033 ST. GEORGES AVE in North Vancouver. <div style="margin: 10px 0px 10px 0px"> <a href="http://grantandjasmine.com/311-1033-ST-GEORGES-Avenue-North-Vancouver-mylistings-20935048.property">See details here</a> </div> </DIV> <DIV><div style="margin-top: 10px"> Open House on Sunday, October 2, 2011 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm </div> </DIV> <DIV><div style="margin-top: 10px"> The Villa St Georges in Central Lonsdale is gorgeous & BRAND NEW ! This spacious, corner 2 bedroom suite has lovely VIEWS to the South and East, & a generous floor plan of 844 square feet. This home offers a bright neutral d?cor, with cozy wall to wall carpet, large picture windows, enormous balcony & smart, open kitchen with stainless and black appliances. Feel secure with a 2-5-10 warranty, and a terrific, walk-to-everything location. The building offers a very modern look with cedar / stucco exterior, secure u/g parking, common laundry on each floor, and additional storage lockers. HST is paid ! Great Value Here ! </div> </DIV> Central Lonsdale, North Vancouver Real Estate Sat, 01 Oct 2011 09:09:22 GMT http://grantandjasmine.com/grantandjasminebottoblog.html/open-house-open-house-on-sunday-october-2-2011-200-pm---400-pm-1557258 2011-10-01T09:09:22Z Open House. OPEN HOUSE: 2-4 pm http://grantandjasmine.com/grantandjasminebottoblog.html/open-house-open-house-2-4-pm-1557263 <span id="photoplaceholder" style="float: left; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 5px" > <a href="http://grantandjasmine.com/101-1721-ST-GEORGES-Avenue-North-Vancouver-mylistings-20760818.property"> <img border="0" style="border: 1px solid gray" src="http://static.myrealpage.com/wps/mylistings/5941/ListingImage.get?listingId=20760818&filename=258990421-0.jpeg&w=150&h=100&fitFully=true" alt="Property Photo: 101 1721 ST GEORGES AVE in North Vancouver"> </a></span> <DIV style="MARGIN-TOP: 10px">Please visit our Open House at 101 1721 ST GEORGES AVE in North Vancouver. <div style="margin: 10px 0px 10px 0px"> <a href="http://grantandjasmine.com/101-1721-ST-GEORGES-Avenue-North-Vancouver-mylistings-20760818.property">See details here</a> </div> </DIV> <DIV><div style="margin-top: 10px"> OPEN HOUSE: 2-4 pm </div> </DIV> <DIV><div style="margin-top: 10px"> Super spacious one bedroom apartment in great condition in a favored Central Lonsdale location! A great 808 square foot floor plan - well laid out, and recently updated with new flooring, paint, trim. First floor, but above ground level. Tons of storage, a tidy & well maintained building with newer cedar siding, some decks & boiler. Great neighbors. Steps to local amenities & transit. Tremendous value here ! </div> </DIV> Central Lonsdale, North Vancouver Real Estate Sat, 01 Oct 2011 09:09:22 GMT http://grantandjasmine.com/grantandjasminebottoblog.html/open-house-open-house-2-4-pm-1557263 2011-10-01T09:09:22Z Open House. Open House on Sunday, October 2, 2011 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm http://grantandjasmine.com/grantandjasminebottoblog.html/open-house-open-house-on-sunday-october-2-2011-200-pm---400-pm-1554568 <span id="photoplaceholder" style="float: left; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 5px" > <a href="http://grantandjasmine.com/311-1033-ST-GEORGES-Avenue-North-Vancouver-mylistings-20935048.property"> <img border="0" style="border: 1px solid gray" src="http://static.myrealpage.com/wps/mylistings/5941/ListingImage.get?listingId=20935048&filename=259024264-0.jpeg&w=150&h=100&fitFully=true" alt="Property Photo: 311 1033 ST. GEORGES AVE in North Vancouver"> </a></span> <DIV style="MARGIN-TOP: 10px">Please visit our Open House at 311 1033 ST. GEORGES AVE in North Vancouver. <div style="margin: 10px 0px 10px 0px"> <a href="http://grantandjasmine.com/311-1033-ST-GEORGES-Avenue-North-Vancouver-mylistings-20935048.property">See details here</a> </div> </DIV> <DIV><div style="margin-top: 10px"> Open House on Sunday, October 2, 2011 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm </div> </DIV> <DIV><div style="margin-top: 10px"> The Villa St Georges in Central Lonsdale is gorgeous & BRAND NEW ! This spacious, corner 2 bedroom suite has lovely VIEWS to the South and East, & a generous floor plan of 844 square feet. This home offers a bright neutral d?cor, with cozy wall to wall carpet, large picture windows, enormous balcony & smart, open kitchen with stainless and black appliances. Feel secure with a 2-5-10 warranty, and a terrific, walk-to-everything location. The building offers a very modern look with cedar / stucco exterior, secure u/g parking, common laundry on each floor, and additional storage lockers. HST is paid ! Great Value Here ! </div> </DIV> Central Lonsdale, North Vancouver Real Estate Thu, 29 Sep 2011 09:08:16 GMT http://grantandjasmine.com/grantandjasminebottoblog.html/open-house-open-house-on-sunday-october-2-2011-200-pm---400-pm-1554568 2011-09-29T09:08:16Z New property listed in Central Lonsdale, North Vancouver http://grantandjasmine.com/grantandjasminebottoblog.html/new-property-listed-in-central-lonsdale-north-vancouver-1552913 <span id="photoplaceholder" style="float: left; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 5px" > <a href="http://grantandjasmine.com/311-1033-ST-GEORGES-Avenue-North-Vancouver-mylistings-20935048.property"> <img border="0" style="border: 1px solid gray" src="http://static.myrealpage.com/wps/mylistings/5941/ListingImage.get?listingId=20935048&filename=259024264-0.jpeg&w=150&h=100&fitFully=true" alt="Property Photo: 311 1033 ST. GEORGES AVE in North Vancouver"> </a></span> <DIV>We have listed a new property at 311 1033 ST. GEORGES AVE in North Vancouver. <div style="margin: 10px 0px 10px 0px"> <a href="http://grantandjasmine.com/311-1033-ST-GEORGES-Avenue-North-Vancouver-mylistings-20935048.property">See details here</a> </div> </DIV> <DIV><div style="margin-top: 10px"> The Villa St Georges in Central Lonsdale is gorgeous & BRAND NEW ! This spacious, corner 2 bedroom suite has lovely VIEWS to the South and East, & a generous floor plan of 844 square feet. This home offers a bright neutral d?cor, with cozy wall to wall carpet, large picture windows, enormous balcony & smart, open kitchen with stainless and black appliances. Feel secure with a 2-5-10 warranty, and a terrific, walk-to-everything location. The building offers a very modern look with cedar / stucco exterior, secure u/g parking, common laundry on each floor, and additional storage lockers. HST is paid ! Great Value Here ! </div> </DIV> Central Lonsdale, North Vancouver Real Estate Wed, 28 Sep 2011 09:08:17 GMT http://grantandjasmine.com/grantandjasminebottoblog.html/new-property-listed-in-central-lonsdale-north-vancouver-1552913 2011-09-28T09:08:17Z New property listed in Central Lonsdale, North Vancouver http://grantandjasmine.com/grantandjasminebottoblog.html/new-property-listed-in-central-lonsdale-north-vancouver-1551023 <span id="photoplaceholder" style="float: left; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 5px" > <a href="http://grantandjasmine.com/2236-MAHON-Avenue-North-Vancouver-mylistings-20918203.property"> <img border="0" style="border: 1px solid gray" src="http://static.myrealpage.com/wps/mylistings/5941/ListingImage.get?listingId=20918203&filename=259019241-0.jpeg&w=150&h=100&fitFully=true" alt="Property Photo: 2236 MAHON AVE in North Vancouver"> </a></span> <DIV>We have listed a new property at 2236 MAHON AVE in North Vancouver. <div style="margin: 10px 0px 10px 0px"> <a href="http://grantandjasmine.com/2236-MAHON-Avenue-North-Vancouver-mylistings-20918203.property">See details here</a> </div> </DIV> <DIV><div style="margin-top: 10px"> Absolutely charming Central Lonsdale Craftsman, built 1911 - a beautiful home from a bygone era! Character lovers delight ! Four bedrooms, 3 remodeled baths, a warm & wonderful kitchen with silestone counters, built in eating area and laundry nearby - refinished fir floors, leaded glass detail, gorgeous antique elements such as trim, molding, fireplaces, and light fixtures. Stunning master with huge ensuite & walk in closet, plus its own balcony. Guest accommodation down with new appliances and its own laundry. A family friendly floor plan with office on the main plus two more bedroom up. Bonus! children's secret hide-away / playroom upstairs. Essentials: new electrical panel, most wiring (electrical safety report avail), new hot water tank, upgraded alarm system, fences, gates & deck railing, some newer low-E windows, newer perimeter drainage, fenced yard with lane access & irrigation system. What a package ! Come see us today ! </div> </DIV> Central Lonsdale, North Vancouver Real Estate Tue, 27 Sep 2011 09:08:25 GMT http://grantandjasmine.com/grantandjasminebottoblog.html/new-property-listed-in-central-lonsdale-north-vancouver-1551023 2011-09-27T09:08:25Z Open House. Open House on Saturday, October 1, 2011 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm http://grantandjasmine.com/grantandjasminebottoblog.html/open-house-open-house-on-saturday-october-1-2011-200-pm---400-pm-1551028 <span id="photoplaceholder" style="float: left; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 5px" > <a href="http://grantandjasmine.com/2236-MAHON-Avenue-North-Vancouver-mylistings-20918203.property"> <img border="0" style="border: 1px solid gray" src="http://static.myrealpage.com/wps/mylistings/5941/ListingImage.get?listingId=20918203&filename=259019241-0.jpeg&w=150&h=100&fitFully=true" alt="Property Photo: 2236 MAHON AVE in North Vancouver"> </a></span> <DIV style="MARGIN-TOP: 10px">Please visit our Open House at 2236 MAHON AVE in North Vancouver. <div style="margin: 10px 0px 10px 0px"> <a href="http://grantandjasmine.com/2236-MAHON-Avenue-North-Vancouver-mylistings-20918203.property">See details here</a> </div> </DIV> <DIV><div style="margin-top: 10px"> Open House on Saturday, October 1, 2011 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm </div> </DIV> <DIV><div style="margin-top: 10px"> Absolutely charming Central Lonsdale Craftsman, built 1911 - a beautiful home from a bygone era! Character lovers delight ! Four bedrooms, 3 remodeled baths, a warm & wonderful kitchen with silestone counters, built in eating area and laundry nearby - refinished fir floors, leaded glass detail, gorgeous antique elements such as trim, molding, fireplaces, and light fixtures. Stunning master with huge ensuite & walk in closet, plus its own balcony. Guest accommodation down with new appliances and its own laundry. A family friendly floor plan with office on the main plus two more bedroom up. Bonus! children's secret hide-away / playroom upstairs. Essentials: new electrical panel, most wiring (electrical safety report avail), new hot water tank, upgraded alarm system, fences, gates & deck railing, some newer low-E windows, newer perimeter drainage, fenced yard with lane access & irrigation system. What a package ! Come see us today ! </div> </DIV> Central Lonsdale, North Vancouver Real Estate Tue, 27 Sep 2011 09:08:25 GMT http://grantandjasmine.com/grantandjasminebottoblog.html/open-house-open-house-on-saturday-october-1-2011-200-pm---400-pm-1551028 2011-09-27T09:08:25Z Open House. Open House on Saturday, September 24, 2011 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm http://grantandjasmine.com/grantandjasminebottoblog.html/open-house-open-house-on-saturday-september-24-2011-200-pm---400-pm-1544623 <span id="photoplaceholder" style="float: left; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 5px" > <a href="http://grantandjasmine.com/1548-MERLYNN-Crest-North-Vancouver-mylistings-20166848.property"> <img border="0" style="border: 1px solid gray" src="http://static.myrealpage.com/wps/mylistings/5941/ListingImage.get?listingId=20166848&filename=258879886-0.jpeg&w=150&h=100&fitFully=true" alt="Property Photo: 1548 MERLYNN CREST in North Vancouver"> </a></span> <DIV style="MARGIN-TOP: 10px">Please visit our Open House at 1548 MERLYNN CREST in North Vancouver. <div style="margin: 10px 0px 10px 0px"> <a href="http://grantandjasmine.com/1548-MERLYNN-Crest-North-Vancouver-mylistings-20166848.property">See details here</a> </div> </DIV> <DIV><div style="margin-top: 10px"> Open House on Saturday, September 24, 2011 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm </div> </DIV> <DIV><div style="margin-top: 10px"> The best renovation in Westlynn, fabulous home of 2517 sq.ft. with new windows, roof, three full bathrooms and spectacular kitchen. This home was ripped back to the studs about two years ago, and then enhanced from top to bottom. Tastefullyfinished with engineered floors, granite, tons of slate, mouldings and you name it. it was replaced. Really nice main floor with two decks, lots of french doors, three bedrooms and even a full ensuite. Down features a fully developed basement with lots of options including a media room. Even the furnace and hotwater tank have been replaced. NEW $30,000. PRICE REDUCTION TODAY!!!!!! </div> </DIV> Westlynn, North Vancouver Real Estate Fri, 23 Sep 2011 09:20:35 GMT http://grantandjasmine.com/grantandjasminebottoblog.html/open-house-open-house-on-saturday-september-24-2011-200-pm---400-pm-1544623 2011-09-23T09:20:35Z Open House. OPEN HOUSE: 2-4 pm http://grantandjasmine.com/grantandjasminebottoblog.html/open-house-open-house-2-4-pm-1536118 <span id="photoplaceholder" style="float: left; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 5px" > <a href="http://grantandjasmine.com/101-1721-ST-GEORGES-Avenue-North-Vancouver-mylistings-20760818.property"> <img border="0" style="border: 1px solid gray" src="http://static.myrealpage.com/wps/mylistings/5941/ListingImage.get?listingId=20760818&filename=258990421-0.jpeg&w=150&h=100&fitFully=true" alt="Property Photo: 101 1721 ST GEORGES AVE in North Vancouver"> </a></span> <DIV style="MARGIN-TOP: 10px">Please visit our Open House at 101 1721 ST GEORGES AVE in North Vancouver. <div style="margin: 10px 0px 10px 0px"> <a href="http://grantandjasmine.com/101-1721-ST-GEORGES-Avenue-North-Vancouver-mylistings-20760818.property">See details here</a> </div> </DIV> <DIV><div style="margin-top: 10px"> OPEN HOUSE: 2-4 pm </div> </DIV> <DIV><div style="margin-top: 10px"> Super spacious one bedroom apartment in great condition in a favored Central Lonsdale location! A great 808 square foot floor plan - well laid out, and recently updated with new flooring, paint, trim. First floor, but above ground level. Tons of storage, a tidy & well maintained building with newer cedar siding, some decks & boiler. Great neighbors. Steps to local amenities & transit. Tremendous value here ! </div> </DIV> Central Lonsdale, North Vancouver Real Estate Fri, 16 Sep 2011 09:11:33 GMT http://grantandjasmine.com/grantandjasminebottoblog.html/open-house-open-house-2-4-pm-1536118 2011-09-16T09:11:33Z New property listed in Central Lonsdale, North Vancouver http://grantandjasmine.com/grantandjasminebottoblog.html/new-property-listed-in-central-lonsdale-north-vancouver-1532593 <span id="photoplaceholder" style="float: left; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 5px" > <a href="http://grantandjasmine.com/101-1721-ST-GEORGES-Avenue-North-Vancouver-mylistings-20760818.property"> <img border="0" style="border: 1px solid gray" src="http://static.myrealpage.com/wps/mylistings/5941/ListingImage.get?listingId=20760818&filename=258990421-0.jpeg&w=150&h=100&fitFully=true" alt="Property Photo: 101 1721 ST GEORGES AVE in North Vancouver"> </a></span> <DIV>We have listed a new property at 101 1721 ST GEORGES AVE in North Vancouver. <div style="margin: 10px 0px 10px 0px"> <a href="http://grantandjasmine.com/101-1721-ST-GEORGES-Avenue-North-Vancouver-mylistings-20760818.property">See details here</a> </div> </DIV> <DIV><div style="margin-top: 10px"> Super spacious one bedroom apartment in great condition in a favored Central Lonsdale location! A great 808 square foot floor plan - well laid out, and recently updated with new flooring, paint, trim. First floor, but above ground level. Tons of storage, a tidy & well maintained building with newer cedar siding, some decks & boiler. Great neighbors. Steps to local amenities & transit. Tremendous value here ! </div> </DIV> Central Lonsdale, North Vancouver Real Estate Wed, 14 Sep 2011 09:09:36 GMT http://grantandjasmine.com/grantandjasminebottoblog.html/new-property-listed-in-central-lonsdale-north-vancouver-1532593 2011-09-14T09:09:36Z New property listed in Forest Hills NV, North Vancouver http://grantandjasmine.com/grantandjasminebottoblog.html/new-property-listed-in-forest-hills-nv-north-vancouver-1530488 <span id="photoplaceholder" style="float: left; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 5px" > <a href="http://grantandjasmine.com/924-EVERGREEN-Place-North-Vancouver-mylistings-20741573.property"> <img border="0" style="border: 1px solid gray" src="http://static.myrealpage.com/wps/mylistings/5941/ListingImage.get?listingId=20741573&filename=258976878-0.jpeg&w=150&h=100&fitFully=true" alt="Property Photo: 924 EVERGREEN PL in North Vancouver"> </a></span> <DIV>We have listed a new property at 924 EVERGREEN PL in North Vancouver. <div style="margin: 10px 0px 10px 0px"> <a href="http://grantandjasmine.com/924-EVERGREEN-Place-North-Vancouver-mylistings-20741573.property">See details here</a> </div> </DIV> <DIV><div style="margin-top: 10px"> This is a stunning transformation of a traditional bungalow, in a coveted Forest Hills location. Complete custom renovation & work of the highest quality awaits a very fortunate new owner. Everything is new ! Outside, experience an oasis from the city in a mature garden with numerous patios & sitting areas, reflecting pools, indigenous shrubs & plants plus low voltage lighting, irrigation system, 3 gas hookups. Inside, you will appreciate a dramatic new kitchen with s/s appls, eng. stone counters, bamboo cabinetry, opaque tile backsplash, & 3 full baths similarly finished. 2 bdrms up with Master offer'g generous walk-in closet plus luxurious ensuite. 3 bedrms down plus office & fam room, tons of storage, laundry & walk out basement. Original hardwood beautifully re finished, all new wood doors, and large vinyl windows let in tons of light; detached dbl garage, striking concrete driveway & retaining walls, all beautifully landscaped. The list goes on ... All the comforts here - a true dream home ! </div> </DIV> Forest Hills NV, North Vancouver Real Estate Tue, 13 Sep 2011 09:10:30 GMT http://grantandjasmine.com/grantandjasminebottoblog.html/new-property-listed-in-forest-hills-nv-north-vancouver-1530488 2011-09-13T09:10:30Z Open House. Open House on Saturday, September 17, 2011 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm http://grantandjasmine.com/grantandjasminebottoblog.html/open-house-open-house-on-saturday-september-17-2011-200-pm---400-pm-1530493 <span id="photoplaceholder" style="float: left; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 5px" > <a href="http://grantandjasmine.com/924-EVERGREEN-Place-North-Vancouver-mylistings-20741573.property"> <img border="0" style="border: 1px solid gray" src="http://static.myrealpage.com/wps/mylistings/5941/ListingImage.get?listingId=20741573&filename=258976878-0.jpeg&w=150&h=100&fitFully=true" alt="Property Photo: 924 EVERGREEN PL in North Vancouver"> </a></span> <DIV style="MARGIN-TOP: 10px">Please visit our Open House at 924 EVERGREEN PL in North Vancouver. <div style="margin: 10px 0px 10px 0px"> <a href="http://grantandjasmine.com/924-EVERGREEN-Place-North-Vancouver-mylistings-20741573.property">See details here</a> </div> </DIV> <DIV><div style="margin-top: 10px"> Open House on Saturday, September 17, 2011 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm </div> </DIV> <DIV><div style="margin-top: 10px"> This is a stunning transformation of a traditional bungalow, in a coveted Forest Hills location. Complete custom renovation & work of the highest quality awaits a very fortunate new owner. Everything is new ! Outside, experience an oasis from the city in a mature garden with numerous patios & sitting areas, reflecting pools, indigenous shrubs & plants plus low voltage lighting, irrigation system, 3 gas hookups. Inside, you will appreciate a dramatic new kitchen with s/s appls, eng. stone counters, bamboo cabinetry, opaque tile backsplash, & 3 full baths similarly finished. 2 bdrms up with Master offer'g generous walk-in closet plus luxurious ensuite. 3 bedrms down plus office & fam room, tons of storage, laundry & walk out basement. Original hardwood beautifully re finished, all new wood doors, and large vinyl windows let in tons of light; detached dbl garage, striking concrete driveway & retaining walls, all beautifully landscaped. The list goes on ... All the comforts here - a true dream home ! </div> </DIV> Forest Hills NV, North Vancouver Real Estate Tue, 13 Sep 2011 09:10:30 GMT http://grantandjasmine.com/grantandjasminebottoblog.html/open-house-open-house-on-saturday-september-17-2011-200-pm---400-pm-1530493 2011-09-13T09:10:30Z New property listed in Lower Lonsdale, North Vancouver http://grantandjasmine.com/grantandjasminebottoblog.html/new-property-listed-in-lower-lonsdale-north-vancouver-1527978 <span id="photoplaceholder" style="float: left; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 5px" > <a href="http://grantandjasmine.com/203-168-CHADWICK-Court-North-Vancouver-mylistings-20727003.property"> <img border="0" style="border: 1px solid gray" src="http://static.myrealpage.com/wps/mylistings/5941/ListingImage.get?listingId=20727003&filename=258983026-0.jpeg&w=150&h=100&fitFully=true" alt="Property Photo: 203 168 CHADWICK CRT in North Vancouver"> </a></span> <DIV>We have listed a new property at 203 168 CHADWICK CRT in North Vancouver. <div style="margin: 10px 0px 10px 0px"> <a href="http://grantandjasmine.com/203-168-CHADWICK-Court-North-Vancouver-mylistings-20727003.property">See details here</a> </div> </DIV> <DIV><div style="margin-top: 10px"> A sensational and unique find at a coveted waterfront address! Rare 3 bedroom, 1300 sq ft floor plan with stunning upgrades that include engineered h/w flooring, fresh paint throughout, kitchen, appliances & baths. Enjoy a bright southern outlook with partial southerly views to the water & City. Two large balconies, lots of windows. Secure u/g parking, plus a host of amenities including gym, sauna/steam, library, workshop & bike room. Life is easy here, just steps to Lower Lonsdale and its many attractions. You will not be disappointed ! </div> </DIV> Lower Lonsdale, North Vancouver Real Estate Sun, 11 Sep 2011 09:09:00 GMT http://grantandjasmine.com/grantandjasminebottoblog.html/new-property-listed-in-lower-lonsdale-north-vancouver-1527978 2011-09-11T09:09:00Z NO CHANGE TO BOC PRIME RATE http://grantandjasmine.com/grantandjasminebottoblog.html/no-change-to-boc-prime-rate-1521391 <DIV style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA" lang=EN-CA><STRONG><EM>This update Courtesy of Marjan Watt of AM Financial Services (604) 603-9119:</EM></STRONG></SPAN></DIV> <DIV style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA" lang=EN-CA>&nbsp;</SPAN></DIV> <DIV style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA" lang=EN-CA>As you know, your variable rate mortgage and lines of credit are based on the Prime Rate.&nbsp; Here is an update on the recent Bank of Canada announcement on changes to their Overnight Rate which in most cases impacts your Prime Rate.<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p></SPAN></DIV> <P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA" lang=EN-CA><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></SPAN></P> <P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA" lang=EN-CA>At 9:00 am EST, September 7th, 2011, the Bank of Canada did what we expected them to do… they maintained their overnight rate.&nbsp; What this means to you is that the prime rate on your mortgage or line of credit will not change and remains at 3.00%.&nbsp; This is great news as you still have a great low rate and so continue to make the most of the low payments </SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA" lang=EN-CA><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></SPAN></P> <P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA" lang=EN-CA>Here is an excerpt of the announcement from the Bank of Canada and what they had to say about their decision:<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA" lang=EN-CA>“<I>The global economic outlook has deteriorated in recent weeks as several downside risks have been realized. The European sovereign debt crisis has intensified, a broad range of data has signalled slower global growth, and financial market volatility has increased sharply. Recent benchmark revisions show that the <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" /><st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">U.S.</st1:place></st1:country-region> recession was deeper and its recovery has been shallower than previously reported.&nbsp;&nbsp; Canadian net exports are now expected to remain a major source of weakness, reflecting more modest global demand and ongoing competitiveness challenges, in particular the persistent strength of the Canadian dollar</I>.”<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> Wed, 07 Sep 2011 19:56:12 GMT http://grantandjasmine.com/grantandjasminebottoblog.html/no-change-to-boc-prime-rate-1521391 2011-09-07T19:56:12Z New property listed in Lower Lonsdale, North Vancouver http://grantandjasmine.com/grantandjasminebottoblog.html/new-property-listed-in-lower-lonsdale-north-vancouver-1520658 <span id="photoplaceholder" style="float: left; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 5px" > <a href="http://grantandjasmine.com/202-441-3RD-Street-East-North-Vancouver-mylistings-20668403.property"> <img border="0" style="border: 1px solid gray" src="http://static.myrealpage.com/wps/mylistings/5941/ListingImage.get?listingId=20668403&filename=258970190-0.jpeg&w=150&h=100&fitFully=true" alt="Property Photo: 202 441 3RD ST E in North Vancouver"> </a></span> <DIV>We have listed a new property at 202 441 3RD ST E in North Vancouver. <div style="margin: 10px 0px 10px 0px"> <a href="http://grantandjasmine.com/202-441-3RD-Street-East-North-Vancouver-mylistings-20668403.property">See details here</a> </div> </DIV> <DIV><div style="margin-top: 10px"> This is a superb renovation of a generous ( 925 sq ft) 2 bedrm south facing apartment with city & water view in a tidy & well kept building of just 15 suites ! A complete transformation of a modest home has made a lovely retreat with new open concept kitchen with tall tub dishwasher, smooth top convection range, granite counters, butcher block counter & island, new flooring throughout & new front loading combined washer/dryer unit with steam cycles. Wired for Ethernet & cable, hot water heat, secure parking & storage. Pets welcome here in this all owner occupied building. A hop, skip & jump to Lonsdale Quay and vibrant Lower Lonsdale amenities ! </div> </DIV> Lower Lonsdale, North Vancouver Real Estate Wed, 07 Sep 2011 09:09:48 GMT http://grantandjasmine.com/grantandjasminebottoblog.html/new-property-listed-in-lower-lonsdale-north-vancouver-1520658 2011-09-07T09:09:48Z Open House. Open House on Saturday, September 10, 2011 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm http://grantandjasmine.com/grantandjasminebottoblog.html/open-house-open-house-on-saturday-september-10-2011-200-pm---400-pm-1520663 <span id="photoplaceholder" style="float: left; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 5px" > <a href="http://grantandjasmine.com/202-441-3RD-Street-East-North-Vancouver-mylistings-20668403.property"> <img border="0" style="border: 1px solid gray" src="http://static.myrealpage.com/wps/mylistings/5941/ListingImage.get?listingId=20668403&filename=258970190-0.jpeg&w=150&h=100&fitFully=true" alt="Property Photo: 202 441 3RD ST E in North Vancouver"> </a></span> <DIV style="MARGIN-TOP: 10px">Please visit our Open House at 202 441 3RD ST E in North Vancouver. <div style="margin: 10px 0px 10px 0px"> <a href="http://grantandjasmine.com/202-441-3RD-Street-East-North-Vancouver-mylistings-20668403.property">See details here</a> </div> </DIV> <DIV><div style="margin-top: 10px"> Open House on Saturday, September 10, 2011 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm </div> </DIV> <DIV><div style="margin-top: 10px"> This is a superb renovation of a generous ( 925 sq ft) 2 bedrm south facing apartment with city & water view in a tidy & well kept building of just 15 suites ! A complete transformation of a modest home has made a lovely retreat with new open concept kitchen with tall tub dishwasher, smooth top convection range, granite counters, butcher block counter & island, new flooring throughout & new front loading combined washer/dryer unit with steam cycles. Wired for Ethernet & cable, hot water heat, secure parking & storage. Pets welcome here in this all owner occupied building. A hop, skip & jump to Lonsdale Quay and vibrant Lower Lonsdale amenities ! </div> </DIV> Lower Lonsdale, North Vancouver Real Estate Wed, 07 Sep 2011 09:09:48 GMT http://grantandjasmine.com/grantandjasminebottoblog.html/open-house-open-house-on-saturday-september-10-2011-200-pm---400-pm-1520663 2011-09-07T09:09:48Z New property listed in Westlynn Terrace, North Vancouver http://grantandjasmine.com/grantandjasminebottoblog.html/new-property-listed-in-westlynn-terrace-north-vancouver-1517138 <span id="photoplaceholder" style="float: left; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 5px" > <a href="http://grantandjasmine.com/1666-HAVERHILL-Place-North-Vancouver-mylistings-20595848.property"> <img border="0" style="border: 1px solid gray" src="http://static.myrealpage.com/wps/mylistings/5941/ListingImage.get?listingId=20595848&filename=258966332-0.jpeg&w=150&h=100&fitFully=true" alt="Property Photo: 1666 HAVERHILL PL in North Vancouver"> </a></span> <DIV>We have listed a new property at 1666 HAVERHILL PL in North Vancouver. <div style="margin: 10px 0px 10px 0px"> <a href="http://grantandjasmine.com/1666-HAVERHILL-Place-North-Vancouver-mylistings-20595848.property">See details here</a> </div> </DIV> <DIV><div style="margin-top: 10px"> Backing onto Hastings Creek Park at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac, this private setting, 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom home has been maintained & updated over the years. Great sundeck off the kitchen & lots of room for a family or enough space toput a suite downstairs. Hardwood floors upstairs, new S/S gas cook top, Miele D/W, Jennair self-clean oven, furnace & windows (7 years ago), roof (6 yrs ago), exterior painted (2 months ago). Ready for you yo move in. Open House, Sat, Sept 10th, 2-4PM. </div> </DIV> Westlynn Terrace, North Vancouver Real Estate Sat, 03 Sep 2011 09:10:10 GMT http://grantandjasmine.com/grantandjasminebottoblog.html/new-property-listed-in-westlynn-terrace-north-vancouver-1517138 2011-09-03T09:10:10Z Open House. Open House on Saturday, September 10, 2011 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm http://grantandjasmine.com/grantandjasminebottoblog.html/open-house-open-house-on-saturday-september-10-2011-200-pm---400-pm-1517143 <span id="photoplaceholder" style="float: left; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 5px" > <a href="http://grantandjasmine.com/1666-HAVERHILL-Place-North-Vancouver-mylistings-20595848.property"> <img border="0" style="border: 1px solid gray" src="http://static.myrealpage.com/wps/mylistings/5941/ListingImage.get?listingId=20595848&filename=258966332-0.jpeg&w=150&h=100&fitFully=true" alt="Property Photo: 1666 HAVERHILL PL in North Vancouver"> </a></span> <DIV style="MARGIN-TOP: 10px">Please visit our Open House at 1666 HAVERHILL PL in North Vancouver. <div style="margin: 10px 0px 10px 0px"> <a href="http://grantandjasmine.com/1666-HAVERHILL-Place-North-Vancouver-mylistings-20595848.property">See details here</a> </div> </DIV> <DIV><div style="margin-top: 10px"> Open House on Saturday, September 10, 2011 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm </div> </DIV> <DIV><div style="margin-top: 10px"> Backing onto Hastings Creek Park at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac, this private setting, 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom home has been maintained & updated over the years. Great sundeck off the kitchen & lots of room for a family or enough space toput a suite downstairs. Hardwood floors upstairs, new S/S gas cook top, Miele D/W, Jennair self-clean oven, furnace & windows (7 years ago), roof (6 yrs ago), exterior painted (2 months ago). Ready for you yo move in. Open House, Sat, Sept 10th, 2-4PM. </div> </DIV> Westlynn Terrace, North Vancouver Real Estate Sat, 03 Sep 2011 09:10:10 GMT http://grantandjasmine.com/grantandjasminebottoblog.html/open-house-open-house-on-saturday-september-10-2011-200-pm---400-pm-1517143 2011-09-03T09:10:10Z Open House. Open House on Sunday, August 28, 2011 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm http://grantandjasmine.com/grantandjasminebottoblog.html/open-house-open-house-on-sunday-august-28-2011-200-pm---400-pm-1507118 <span id="photoplaceholder" style="float: left; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 5px" > <a href="http://grantandjasmine.com/1548-MERLYNN-Crest-North-Vancouver-mylistings-20166848.property"> <img border="0" style="border: 1px solid gray" src="http://static.myrealpage.com/wps/mylistings/5941/ListingImage.get?listingId=20166848&filename=258879886-0.jpeg&w=150&h=100&fitFully=true" alt="Property Photo: 1548 MERLYNN CREST in North Vancouver"> </a></span> <DIV style="MARGIN-TOP: 10px">Please visit our Open House at 1548 MERLYNN CREST in North Vancouver. <div style="margin: 10px 0px 10px 0px"> <a href="http://grantandjasmine.com/1548-MERLYNN-Crest-North-Vancouver-mylistings-20166848.property">See details here</a> </div> </DIV> <DIV><div style="margin-top: 10px"> Open House on Sunday, August 28, 2011 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm </div> </DIV> <DIV><div style="margin-top: 10px"> The best renovation in Westlynn, fabulous home of 2517 sq.ft. with new windows, roof, three full bathrooms and spectacular kitchen. This home was ripped back to the studs about two years ago, and then enhanced from top to bottom. Tastefullyfinished with engineered floors, granite, tons of slate, mouldings and you name it. it was replaced. Really nice main floor with two decks, lots of french doors, three bedrooms and even a full ensuite. Down features a fully developed basement with lots of options including a media room. Even the furnace and hotwater tank have been replaced. </div> </DIV> Westlynn, North Vancouver Real Estate Fri, 26 Aug 2011 09:11:12 GMT http://grantandjasmine.com/grantandjasminebottoblog.html/open-house-open-house-on-sunday-august-28-2011-200-pm---400-pm-1507118 2011-08-26T09:11:12Z HEADWATER SERENADES LYNN VALLEY ! http://grantandjasmine.com/grantandjasminebottoblog.html/headwater-serenades-lynn-valley--1492466 <DIV class=paragraph>One of our local favorites and all round group of GREAT guys, "Headwater" performed at "Live in Lynn Valley Village" last&nbsp;Friday !&nbsp; It was a beautiful evening and everyone had so much FUN !!&nbsp; THANK YOU to Rory @ Booster Juice and Dr. Glen van As of Canyon Dental for sponsoring the evenings show !&nbsp; Wait til you hear the new "Booster Juice" Jingle by Headwater !! LOL ...&nbsp; Thank you, guys, we really enjoyed your show, and can't wait to see you again !</DIV> <DIV class=paragraph>&nbsp;</DIV> <DIV class=paragraph>&nbsp;</DIV> <P class=paragraph align=center><IMG style="WIDTH: 376px; HEIGHT: 261px" border=0 alt="" src="http://static.myrealpage.com/w/w=grantandjasmine.com/_media/Images/Aug Sept 2011/Aug 12 2011 Headwater (49)-542-wide.jpg" width=540 height=360></P> Tue, 16 Aug 2011 22:06:50 GMT http://grantandjasmine.com/grantandjasminebottoblog.html/headwater-serenades-lynn-valley--1492466 2011-08-16T22:06:50Z HEADWATER -coming this Friday to Live in Lynn Valley Village ! http://grantandjasmine.com/grantandjasminebottoblog.html/headwater--coming-this-friday-to-live-in-lynn-valley-village--1481416 <DIV class=paragraph>We are pleased to present the next band coming to you Live in Lynn Valley Village this Friday, August 12th ... a great group of local guys, "Headwater" !&nbsp; Be sure to catch the FREE CONCERT at Lynn Valley Village from 7pm - 9pm !&nbsp; Balloons and Facepainting for the kids - with all proceeds going to benefit <A href="http://www.canuckplace.ca" target=_blank>CANUCK PLACE</A> !</DIV> <DIV class=paragraph>&nbsp; <IMG style="WIDTH: 282px; HEIGHT: 224px" border=0 alt="" src="http://static.myrealpage.com/w/w=grantandjasmine.com/_media/Images/July 2011/Headwater 1.jpg" width=499 height=374></DIV> Tue, 09 Aug 2011 22:40:15 GMT http://grantandjasmine.com/grantandjasminebottoblog.html/headwater--coming-this-friday-to-live-in-lynn-valley-village--1481416 2011-08-09T22:40:15Z The MATINEE Rock Lynn Valley Village ! http://grantandjasmine.com/grantandjasminebottoblog.html/the-matinee-rock-lynn-valley-village--1481406 Last Friday, THE MATINEE rocked Lynn Valley Village along with&nbsp;AJ Woodworth... we can't wait to see these guys again !&nbsp; Be sure to check out their website and music at <A href="http://www.thematineemusic.com">www.thematineemusic.com</A>&nbsp; ! <IMG border=0 alt="" src="http://static.myrealpage.com/w/w=grantandjasmine.com/_media/Images/July 2011/Live-in-Lynn-Valley-Village-Aug5 (16)-542-wide.jpg"> Tue, 09 Aug 2011 22:17:18 GMT http://grantandjasmine.com/grantandjasminebottoblog.html/the-matinee-rock-lynn-valley-village--1481406 2011-08-09T22:17:18Z Open House. Open House on Sunday, August 7, 2011 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm http://grantandjasmine.com/grantandjasminebottoblog.html/open-house-open-house-on-sunday-august-7-2011-200-pm---400-pm-1477253 <span id="photoplaceholder" style="float: left; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 5px" > <a href="http://grantandjasmine.com/1548-MERLYNN-Crest-North-Vancouver-mylistings-20166848.property"> <img border="0" style="border: 1px solid gray" src="http://static.myrealpage.com/wps/mylistings/5941/ListingImage.get?listingId=20166848&filename=258879886-0.jpeg&w=150&h=100&fitFully=true" alt="Property Photo: 1548 MERLYNN CREST in North Vancouver"> </a></span> <DIV style="MARGIN-TOP: 10px">Please visit our Open House at 1548 MERLYNN CREST in North Vancouver. <div style="margin: 10px 0px 10px 0px"> <a href="http://grantandjasmine.com/1548-MERLYNN-Crest-North-Vancouver-mylistings-20166848.property">See details here</a> </div> </DIV> <DIV><div style="margin-top: 10px"> Open House on Sunday, August 7, 2011 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm </div> </DIV> <DIV><div style="margin-top: 10px"> The best renovation in Westlynn, fabulous home of 2440 sq.ft. with new windows, roof, three full bathrooms and spectacular kitchen. This home was ripped back to the studs about two years ago, and then enhanced from top to bottom. Tastefullyfinished with engineered floors, granite, tons of slate, mouldings and you name it. it was replaced. Really nice main floor with two decks, lots of french doors, three bedrooms and even a full ensuite. Down features a fully developed basement with lots of options including a media room. Even the furnace and hotwater tank have been replaced. </div> </DIV> Westlynn, North Vancouver Real Estate Sun, 07 Aug 2011 09:11:41 GMT http://grantandjasmine.com/grantandjasminebottoblog.html/open-house-open-house-on-sunday-august-7-2011-200-pm---400-pm-1477253 2011-08-07T09:11:41Z FRIDAY NIGHT CONCERTS @ LYNN VALLEY VILLAGE ! http://grantandjasmine.com/grantandjasminebottoblog.html/friday-night-concerts-lynn-valley-village--1475016 <DIV>&nbsp;</DIV> <DIV>Join us tonite at Lynn Valley Village as we celebrate SUMMER !&nbsp;&nbsp; Two fabuolous artists performing this evening !&nbsp; AJ Woodworth - an award winning country musician ... and one of our favorites !&nbsp; The Matinee - a hip, new Vancouver band that is making waves all across BC !&nbsp; <A href="http://www.thematineemusic.com">www.thematineemusic.com</A> -- <A href="http://www.ajcountry.com">www.ajcountry.com</A>.&nbsp; 50/ 50 draw and facepainting in support of CANUCK PLACE.&nbsp;&nbsp; <A href="http://www.canuckplace.org">www.canuckplace.org</A> Come enjoy some fun with us for a great cause !</DIV> Fri, 05 Aug 2011 22:30:20 GMT http://grantandjasmine.com/grantandjasminebottoblog.html/friday-night-concerts-lynn-valley-village--1475016 2011-08-05T22:30:20Z Open House. Open House on Saturday, August 6, 2011 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm http://grantandjasmine.com/grantandjasminebottoblog.html/open-house-open-house-on-saturday-august-6-2011-200-pm---400-pm-1473223 <span id="photoplaceholder" style="float: left; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 5px" > <a href="http://grantandjasmine.com/1548-MERLYNN-Crest-North-Vancouver-mylistings-20166848.property"> <img border="0" style="border: 1px solid gray" src="http://static.myrealpage.com/wps/mylistings/5941/ListingImage.get?listingId=20166848&filename=258879886-0.jpeg&w=150&h=100&fitFully=true" alt="Property Photo: 1548 MERLYNN CREST in North Vancouver"> </a></span> <DIV style="MARGIN-TOP: 10px">Please visit our Open House at 1548 MERLYNN CREST in North Vancouver. <div style="margin: 10px 0px 10px 0px"> <a href="http://grantandjasmine.com/1548-MERLYNN-Crest-North-Vancouver-mylistings-20166848.property">See details here</a> </div> </DIV> <DIV><div style="margin-top: 10px"> Open House on Saturday, August 6, 2011 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm </div> </DIV> <DIV><div style="margin-top: 10px"> The best renovation in Westlynn, fabulous home of 2440 sq.ft. with new windows, roof, three full bathrooms and spectacular kitchen. This home was ripped back to the studs about two years ago, and then enhanced from top to bottom. Tastefullyfinished with engineered floors, granite, tons of slate, mouldings and you name it. it was replaced. Really nice main floor with two decks, lots of french doors, three bedrooms and even a full ensuite. Down features a spare bedroom and media room for the main. Even the furnace and hotwater tank have been replaced. </div> </DIV> Westlynn, North Vancouver Real Estate Thu, 04 Aug 2011 09:13:04 GMT http://grantandjasmine.com/grantandjasminebottoblog.html/open-house-open-house-on-saturday-august-6-2011-200-pm---400-pm-1473223 2011-08-04T09:13:04Z New property listed in Westlynn, North Vancouver http://grantandjasmine.com/grantandjasminebottoblog.html/new-property-listed-in-westlynn-north-vancouver-1468348 <span id="photoplaceholder" style="float: left; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 5px" > <a href="http://grantandjasmine.com/1548-MERLYNN-Crest-North-Vancouver-mylistings-20166848.property"> <img border="0" style="border: 1px solid gray" src="http://static.myrealpage.com/wps/mylistings/5941/ListingImage.get?listingId=20166848&filename=258879886-0.jpeg&w=150&h=100&fitFully=true" alt="Property Photo: 1548 MERLYNN CREST in North Vancouver"> </a></span> <DIV>We have listed a new property at 1548 MERLYNN CREST in North Vancouver. <div style="margin: 10px 0px 10px 0px"> <a href="http://grantandjasmine.com/1548-MERLYNN-Crest-North-Vancouver-mylistings-20166848.property">See details here</a> </div> </DIV> <DIV><div style="margin-top: 10px"> The best renovation in Westlynn, fabulous home of 2440 sq.ft. with new windows, roof, 3 full bathrooms and spectacular kitchen. This home was ripped back to the studs about 2 years ago, and then enhanced from top to bottom. Tastefullyfinished with engineered floors, granite, tons of slate, mouldings and you name it. it was replaced. Really nice main floor with 2 decks, lots of french doors, 3 bedrooms and even a full ensuite. Down features an un-authorized 1 bedroom suite, with a spare bedroom and media room for the main. Even the furnace and hotwater tank have been replaced, so don't miss the first showings at the agents open Wed. Aug 3rd/2011. </div> </DIV> Westlynn, North Vancouver Real Estate Sat, 30 Jul 2011 09:11:35 GMT http://grantandjasmine.com/grantandjasminebottoblog.html/new-property-listed-in-westlynn-north-vancouver-1468348 2011-07-30T09:11:35Z Live In Lynn Valley Village ! http://grantandjasmine.com/grantandjasminebottoblog.html/live-in-lynn-valley-village--1441911 <DIV><A href="http://grantandjasmine.com/live-in-lynn-valley-summer-concert-series.html" target=_blank><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Live in Lynn Valley Village</SPAN></A><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">- First Night a great success !&nbsp; Join us each Friday through July and August at Lynn Valley Village and hear some terrific bands - free of charge !&nbsp; Face Painting for the Kids - with all proceeds to Canuck Place ...</SPAN></DIV> <DIV><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Lots of parking underground, off Lynn Valley Road - and the shops, services &amp; eateries will be open !</SPAN></DIV> Thu, 14 Jul 2011 17:30:00 GMT http://grantandjasmine.com/grantandjasminebottoblog.html/live-in-lynn-valley-village--1441911 2011-07-14T17:30:00Z Open House. Open House on Sunday, July 10, 2011 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm http://grantandjasmine.com/grantandjasminebottoblog.html/open-house-open-house-on-sunday-july-10-2011-200-pm---400-pm-1434498 <span id="photoplaceholder" style="float: left; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 5px" > <a href="http://grantandjasmine.com/3201-CONNAUGHT-Avenue-North-Vancouver-mylistings-19757708.property"> <img border="0" style="border: 1px solid gray" src="http://static.myrealpage.com/wps/mylistings/5941/ListingImage.get?listingId=19757708&filename=258814286-0.jpeg&w=150&h=100&fitFully=true" alt="Property Photo: 3201 CONNAUGHT AVE in North Vancouver"> </a></span> <DIV style="MARGIN-TOP: 10px">Please visit our Open House at 3201 CONNAUGHT AVE in North Vancouver. <div style="margin: 10px 0px 10px 0px"> <a href="http://grantandjasmine.com/3201-CONNAUGHT-Avenue-North-Vancouver-mylistings-19757708.property">See details here</a> </div> </DIV> <DIV><div style="margin-top: 10px"> Open House on Sunday, July 10, 2011 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm </div> </DIV> <DIV><div style="margin-top: 10px"> A beautiful transformation of a classic early 70's West Coast Contemporary home in lovely Princess Park. Savor this incredible, private & quiet location and enjoy views to the South & East from a very large & sunny wrap around deck ! Situated on a park like 50'x 168' lot, this home offers a light filled, open floor plan, vaulted ceilings, large picture windows, 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, generous living spaces, plus garage and attached workshop. A long list of recent upgrades include new windows throughout, new paint, flooring, hot water tank, furnace, all new appliances, remodeled baths & kitchen. A beautifully landscaped property in a tremendous location just steps to Upper Lonsdale or the Lynn Valley Town Centre. Tremendous value for a great family home in a very desirable neighborhood ! </div> </DIV> Princess Park, North Vancouver Real Estate Sun, 10 Jul 2011 09:11:40 GMT http://grantandjasmine.com/grantandjasminebottoblog.html/open-house-open-house-on-sunday-july-10-2011-200-pm---400-pm-1434498 2011-07-10T09:11:40Z