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Comment on I’m Back! by john

john — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 14:49:16 +0000

congrats, ryan
john and liz (gabriola)

Comment on End of 40 year amortizations/BC’s low forclosure rates. by john

john — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 16:58:42 +0000

The major reason there are way more foreclosures in the USA is that in most states the mortgage lender can ONLY come after you for the mortgaged property and not your other assets. In Canada mortgage law allows the lender to claim the property- but thats not the end of it—you are still liable legally for the debt.

Comment on Bridge from Nanaimo to Gabriola? by john

john — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 03:55:12 +0000

As a Gabriolan (ite?), I would say that the bridge to Gabe idea is now and will continue to be “dead in the water” unless BC Ferries succeeds in their apparent quest to make it COMPLETELY impractical economically to live here. It has less support here than the “bridge to Vancouver” idea has on Vancouver Island. Ryan, you know that life is not all about real estate values (and BTW when we moved here (about 13 yrs ago average real estate was generally less expensive than Nanaimo-now I would say its pretty much the same or possibly somewhat higher with several multi million dollar properties). A bedroom community for Nanaimo is NOT what the vast majority of islanders envisage for Gabriola–also remember that this is also very much a resort and artisan community- which doesnt mean that being able to drive up to walmart in 10 minutes is high on the priority list. Buy real estate here as an investment-sure - probably better than most in the current slowing market- but putting a bridge across is not going to create instant capital appreciation-in fact initially, I think you would find a pretty steady stream of willing sellers.
Cheers,John

Comment on A Green Roof I Experienced in Tokyo. by ray

ray — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 04:47:56 +0000

Our firm is working on a house on a steep slope in Nanaimo with a useable green roof as you describe. Should be complete this spring.

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Comment on Condominium Or House: Which one Is Right For You? by Toronto condos

Toronto condos — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 14:39:00 +0000

Freehold homes offer the most privacy and freedom than any other type of home. Householders are free to decorate and renovate as they please. But with that freedom comes a lot of responsibility. All of the maintenance (indoors as well as outdoors) is the sole responsibility of the owner. This is of course costly in both money and time. On th other hand, with a condo, you own, and are responsible just for, the interior area of your unit. Unfortunately, you have to respect strict rules regarding noise, use of common areas, renovations etc. However, I as a quite busy worker prefer condos because of the fact of responsibility I mentioned above.

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Education » BC Budget Assists Affordability and the Environment — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 20:21:26 +0000

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Comment on Condominium Or House: Which one Is Right For You? by Toronto homes

Toronto homes — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 13:05:37 +0000

The more I learn about the advantages of the condo I`m more and more assured that as a first-home buyer I should go for that option especially that the Toronto condos became favourable. As I want to stay close to my office I can`t go for a house however I prefer peace and quiet after the stressing work. Buying a house is always a big investment so you should think twice before you get down into it.