The Patz McMillan Team

We are proud to announce that this Saturday, December 2, 2006, 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM we will be hosting an Open House at 101 1032 NICOLA ST , in Sunset Place in West End, Vancouver. This is an opportunity to visit this excellent Condo for sale in beautiful West End. Please come with any questions you may have. In the meantime you can take a virtual tour of this West End Condo for sale. As always please do not hesitate to give me a call at if I can answer any questions before the open house, or if you would like to book a private showing. Patz McMillan RE/MAX Crest Realty (Westside)

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Boutique unit with own courtyard entrance in cozy compLex. Low maintenance fee in FULL COMPLETED RAINSCREENED, self-managed building. 1 bedroom with enclosed balcony/den in unique layout. Encl balcony is perfect for fully functionaloffice. Northwest exposure your plants will love. Snuggle on snowy nights by the woodburning fireplace in this pet-friendly (no restrictions!) condo.

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I just sold this Condo at 207 8460 JELLICOE ST, Vancouver British Columbia in the Fraserview VE neighborhood.

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Factors to consider include your personal situation, and your judgment of whether the market will be going up or down, that is, "market timing". Here are a few tips:

Over the long term, the experts generally agree that B.C. Lower Mainland real estate will increase in value, mainly due to the predicted increase in population. Although growth has slowed, B.C. continues to experience a net population growth.

It is usually possible to get a good idea of whether prices are currently going up or down by consulting a busy realtor. Note, though, that the price direction frequently depends on the particular type of property and the particular location.

I just sold this Condo at 309 1177 HORNBY ST, Vancouver British Columbia in the Downtown VW neighborhood.

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I just sold this Condo at 309 1177 HORNBY ST, Vancouver British Columbia in the Downtown VW neighborhood.

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Packing is one of the most important parts of moving. It's also one of the most annoying. So here are a few tips to make it a little less of a headache!

• Start as soon as possible!  Moving can be stress free if you are prepared • Pack your goods in sealed sturdy boxes.  If your belongings are packed properly, there can be no excuse for damage • Tape the bottoms of the boxes squarely with two overlapping strips of tape exceeding the sides by at least3 inches • Pack fragile and heavy items (dishes, stemware, collectibles, books, canned goods, etc.) in 2 ft. cube boxes • Pack all other goods into

1) Here’s a home remodeling organization tip:If you are being your own General Contractor, keep an expandable folder with individual folders inside for each trade. For example, you could use manila folders labeled “Plumbing”, “Electricity”, "Tile", etc.

2) Local building codes require a certain number of electrical outlets in a room. However, some electricians will slap the receptacles into the walls in an unattractive configuration when you consider where the phone and cable jacks are going. Tell your electrician exactly where you want the outlets and jacks to be (and how high you want them as well). This is especially true if you have an idea

Candles are very popular during the holiday season, but they may introduce an unfamiliar element of danger to a home. If you use them for decorative or ceremonial purposes, be sure to exercise extreme care and watchfulness at all times. Here a few tips to help ensure a safe season:

Never leave a room with burning candles – an adult should be attending them at all times.Never move a burning candle. Extinguish it first, and then re-light it when it has been stably repositioned.If you must use burning candles, do not light them nor leave them near flammable objects such as curtains or on an unstable surface such as a