Urban Outfitters Kitsilano Store Opens May 10, 2012

It's almost the weekend and time to plan your house hunt!

There are over 150 open houses scheduled in Kitsilano this weekend! There is something to meet everyone's needs so find the property that suites you best!

To view this week’s Kitsilano Open Houses just click the link below for either Saturday or Sunday. 

Most open houses are hosted between 2pm and 4pm but the times can vary so if there is a property you want to see you can call us directly at 604-209-1230 and we will confirm the time. 

If you prefer a private showing or can't make an open house let us know and we will arrange a time that works best for you!

Beautiful Circa 1910 architectural designed half duplex in one of the best locations in Kitsilano (North of 4th). Blending flawless design with modern aesthetics you will be awed by the lofted ceilings & abundance of natural light. Main floor equipped with a Chef's kitchen, concrete counters, gas range, BBQ balcony & a large dining area that can accommodate all your dinner party needs. Two versatile bedrooms, one with a West facing deck to enjoy evening sunsets. A luxury bath with claw foot tub & skylight complete the main floor. Private master suite on the top floor with two balconies, rainforest shower equipped bathroom, skylight & Westerly vistas of the ocean. Bonus private entrance garden level 233 sf home office.

It's almost the weekend and time to plan your house hunt!

There are over 170 open houses scheduled in Kitsilano this weekend! There is something to meet everyone's needs so find the property that suites you best!

To view this week’s Kitsilano Open Houses just click the link below for either Saturday or Sunday. 

Most open houses are hosted between 2pm and 4pm but the times can vary so if there is a property you want to see you can call us directly at 604-209-1230 and we will confirm the time. 

If you prefer a private showing or can't make an open house let us know and we will arrange a time that works best for you!

33' x 122' lot in prime Kitsilano area. Functional 2 bedrooms up, 2 living rooms and kitchens on main and basement, total 4 bedrooms. Potential 2 bedroom suite for mortgage helper. Steps to public transportation, shopping and restaurants. Good school attachment: Bayview Elementary, Kitsilano Secondary. 1st showing and open house May 5th and 6th Saturday and Sunday from 2-4 pm.

ARBUTUS PLACE, NORTH of 4th & BLOCKS FROM KITS BEACH!! One of the best buildings in the Kits Beach Area, and nothing to do or worry about, 4 year old roof, completely new garage membrane, gardens & fencing 1 year ago, New Boiler, plumbing completed 8 years ago. WOnderful South facing 1 bedroom suite, with a large private patio area overlooking the lush new secured gardens. The suite has an amazzing floor plan, lots of storage and appears much larger than it is. ROOFTOP DECK! Great location, close to the beach, transportation, shopping and amazing restaurants, pubs & coffee. SQFT includes part of patio. 1st SHOWING TUES APRIL 24th, 10am-12pm, OPEN THURS APRIL 26, 6-7pm, OPEN SUN APRIL 29th, 2-4pm. Check out VIDEO at Realtor's site

Quiet & private XL 1 bed + den with HUGE, private terrace in one of Kitsilano's fav buildings. This well proportioned 712 Sq Ft, North facing home features large, open kitchen with maple style cabinets & ample work & storage space. The generous sized living room offers gas fireplace, large windows & access to your private terrace perfect for entertaining, gardening & BBQ's. The Bedroom easily fits your Queen sized furniture and offers Jack & Jill closets & cheater ensuite. The den is perfect for home office or nursery. The Madison is a 63 unit proactive building located in the heart of Kits at 4th & MacDonald. Rentals allowed, pets allowed w/some restrictions, parking included. This one is a keeper! View video online!

It's almost the weekend and time to plan your house hunt!

There are over 150 open houses scheduled in Kitsilano this weekend! There is something to meet everyone's needs so find the property that suites you best!

To view this week’s Kitsilano Open Houses just click the link below for either Saturday or Sunday. 

Most open houses are hosted between 2pm and 4pm but the times can vary so if there is a property you want to see you can call us directly at 604-209-1230 and we will confirm the time. 

If you prefer a private showing or can't make an open house let us know and we will arrange a time that works best for you!

Please come with any questions you may have. In the meantime you can take a virtual tour of this Kitsilano Condo for sale.

As always please do not hesitate to give me a call at 604.209.1230 if I can answer any questions before the open house, or if you would like to book a private showing.

Morgan DuVernet
In Town Realty

Please come with any questions you may have. In the meantime you can take a virtual tour of this Kitsilano Condo for sale.

As always please do not hesitate to give me a call at 604.209.1230 if I can answer any questions before the open house, or if you would like to book a private showing.

Morgan DuVernet
In Town Realty

Qualifying home buyers can withdraw up to $25,000 (couples can withdraw up to $50,000) from their RRSPs for a down payment. Home buyers who have repaid their RRSP may be eligible to use the program a second time. 
Canada Revenue Agency www.cra.gc.ca. Enter ‘Home Buyers’ Plan’ in the search box.
1.800.959.8287

2) GST Rebate on New Homes

New home buyers can apply for a rebate of the federal portion of the HST (the 5% GST) if the purchase price is less than $350,000. The rebate is up to 36% of the GST to a maximum rebate of $6,300. There is a proportional GST rebate for new homes costing between $350,000 and $450,000. 
Canada Revenue Agency www.cra.gc.ca. Enter ‘RC4028’ in the search box.
1.800.959.8287

3) BC New Housing Rebate (HST)

Buyers of new or substantially renovated homes priced up to $850,000 are eligible for a provincial enhanced New Housing Rebate of 71.43% of the provincial portion (7%) of the 12% HST paid to a maximum rebate of $42,500. Homes priced at $850,000+ are eligible for a flat rebate of $42,500.
www.hstinbc.ca
1.800.959.8287

4) BC New Housing Rebate (HST) for Secondary Vacation or Recreational Homes

Buyers of new or substantially renovated secondary or recreational homes outside the Greater Vancouver and Capital Regional District priced up to $850,000 are eligible for a provincial enhanced New Housing Rebate of 71.43% of the provincial portion (7%) of the 12% HST paid to a maximum rebate of $42,500. Homes priced at $850,000+ are eligible for a flat rebate of $42,500.
www.hstinbc.ca/buying_goods/buying_a_home/new_ home_tax_calculator 
1.800.959.8287

5) BC New Rental Housing Rebate (HST)

Landlords buying new or substantially renovated homes are eligible for a rebate of 71.43% of the provincial portion (7%) of the 12% HST, up to $42,500. 
www.hstinbc.ca 
1.800.959.8287

6) BC First-Time New Home Buyers’ Bonus

First-time new home buyers may be eligible for a one-time grant equal to 5% of the purchase price of the home, or if you are building a home, 5% of the land and construction costs, up to $10,000. The bonus is based on the net income of the home buyer. This program ends March 31, 2013. 
www.sbr.gov.bc.ca/documents_library/notices /FTHB_Bonus.pdf
1.877.387.3332

7) BC Property Transfer Tax (PTT) First-Time Home Buyers’ Program

Qualifying first-time buyers may be exempt from paying the PTT of 1% on the first $200,000 and 2% on the remainder of the purchase price of a home priced up to $425,000. There is a proportional exemption for homes priced up to $450,000.
BC Ministry of Small Business and Revenue
www.sbr.gov.bc.ca/business/Property_ Taxes/Property_Transfer_Tax/ptt.htm
250.387.0604

8) First-Time Home Buyers’ Tax Credit (HBTC)

This federal non-refundable income tax credit is for qualifying buyers of detached, townhome, apartment condominiums, mobile homes or shares in a cooperative housing corporation. The calculation: multiply the lowest personal income tax rate for the year (15% in 2011) x $5,000. For the 2011 tax year, the maximum credit is $750. 
Canada Revenue Agency
www.cra-arc.gc.ca/tx/ndvdls/tpcs/ncm-tx/rtrn/cmpltng/ddctns/lns360-390/369/menu-eng.html
1.800.959.8281

9) BC Home Owner Grant

Reduces property taxes for home owners with an assessed value of up to $1,285,000. The basic grant gives home owners:

• a maximum reduction of $570 in property taxes on principal residences in the Capital, Greater Vancouver and Fraser Valley regional districts;
• an additional grant of $770 to rural homeowners elsewhere in the province; and
• an additional grant of $275 to seniors aged 65+, those who are permanently disabled and war veterans of certain wars.

BC Ministry of Small Business and Revenue www.rev.gov.bc.ca/hog or contact your municipal tax office.

10) BC Property Tax Deferment Programs

Property Tax Deferment Program for Seniors.

Qualifying home owners aged 55+ may be eligible to defer property taxes.

Financial Hardship Property Tax Deferment Program.

Qualifying low-income home owners may be eligible to defer property taxes.

Property Tax Deferment Program for Families with Children.

Qualifying low-income home owners who financially support children under age 18 may be eligible to defer property taxes.

BC Ministry of Small Business and Revenue
www.sbr.gov.bc.ca/individuals/Property_ Taxes/Property_Tax_Deferment/ptd.htm

11) Canada Mortgage and Housing (CMHC) Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program (RRAP) Grants.

This federal program provides financial aid to qualifying low-income home owners to repair substandard housing. Eligible repairs include heating, structural, electrical, plumbing and fire safety. Grants are available for seniors, persons with disabilities, owners of rental properties and owners creating secondary and garden suites.
www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/en/co/prfinas/prfinas_001.cfm
1.800.668.2642 | 604.873.7408

12) Home Adaptations for Independence (HAFI)

A new program jointly sponsored by the provincial and federal governments provides up to $20,000 to help eligible low-income seniors and disabled home owners and landlords to finance modifications to their homes to make them accessible and safer.

BC Housing www.bchousing.org/Options/Home_Renovations
604.646.7055 or toll-free 1.800.407.7757 extension 7055

13) CMHC Mortgage Loan Insurance Premium Refund

Provides home buyers with CMHC mortgage insurance, a 10% premium refund and possible extended amortization without surcharge when buyers purchase an energy efficient mortgage or make energy saving renovations. 
www.cmhc.ca/en/co/moloin/moloin_008.cfm#reno 
604.731.5733

14) Energy Saving Mortgages

Financial institutions offer a range of mortgages to home buyers and owners who make their homes more energy efficient. For example, home owners who have a home energy audit within 90 days of receiving an RBC Energy Saver™ Mortgage, may qualify for a rebate of $300 to their RBC account. 
www.rbcroyalbank.com/products/mortgages/ energy-saver-mortgage.html 
1.800.769.2511

15) Low Interest Renovation Loans

Financial institutions offer ‘green’ loans for home owners making energy efficient upgrades. Vancity’s Bright Ideas personal loan offers home owners up to $20,000 at prime + 1% for up to 10 years for ‘green’ renovations. RBC’s Energy Saver loan offers 1% off the interest rate for a fixed rate installment loan over $5,000 or a $100 rebate on a home energy audit on a fixed rate installment loan over $5,000. 
For information visit your financial institution.

www.vancity.com/Loans/BrightIdeas

www.rbcroyalbank.com/ products/personalloans/energy-saver-loan.html

16) LiveSmart BC: Efficiency Incentive Program

Home owners improving the energy efficiency of their homes may qualify for cash incentives through this provincial program provided in partnership with FortisBC and BC Hydro. Rebates are for energy efficient products which replace gas and oil furnaces, pumps, water heaters, wood stoves, insulation, windows, doors, skylights and more. The LiveSmart BC program also covers $150 of the cost of a home energy assessment, directly to the service provider.
www.livesmartbc.ca/rebates 
1.866.430.8765

17) BC Residential Energy Credit

Home owners and residential landlords buying heating fuel receive a BC government point-of-sale rebate on utility bills equal to the provincial component of the HST.
www.sbr.gov.bc.ca/business/consumer_taxes/residential_ energy/residential_energy.htm 
1.877.388.4440

18 BC Hydro Appliance Rebates

Mail-in rebates for purchasers of ENERGY STAR clothes washers, refrigerators, dishwashers, or freezers. 
www.bchydro.com/rebates_savings/appliance_rebates.html
1.800.224.9376

19) BC Hydro Fridge Buy-Back Program

This ongoing program rebates BC Hydro customers $30 to turn in spare fridges in working condition.
www.bchydro.com/rebates_savings/fridge_buy_back.html
604.881.4357

20) BC Hydro Windows Rebate Program

Pay no HST when you buy ENERGY STAR high-performance windows and doors.
www.bchydro.com/rebates_savings/windows_ offers/current_offers.htm
604.759.2759 for a free in-home estimate.

21) BC Hydro Mail-in Rebates/Savings Coupons

To save energy, BC Hydro offers rebates including 10% off an ENERGY STAR cordless phone. Check for new offers and for deadlines. 
www.bchydro.com/rebates_savings/coupons.html
1.800.224.9376

22) FortisBC Rebate Program

A range of rebates for home owners include a $50 rebate for upgrading a hot water tank, $300 rebate on an Ener-Choice fireplace and a $1,000 rebate for switching to natural gas (from oil or propane) and installing an ENERGY STAR heating system. 
www.fortisbc.com/NaturalGas/Homes/Offers /Pages/default.aspx 
1.888.224.2710

23) FortisBC Efficient Boiler Program

For commercial buildings, provides a cash rebate of up to 75% of the purchase price of an energy efficient boiler, for new construction or retrofits.
www.fortisbc.com/NaturalGas/Business/ Offers/Pages/default.aspx
1.888.477.0777

24) City of Vancouver Rain Barrel Subsidy Program

The City of Vancouver provides a subsidy of 50% of the cost of a rain barrel for Vancouver residents. With the subsidy, the rain barrel costs $75. Buy your rain barrel at the Transfer Station at 377 W. North Kent Ave., Vancouver, BC. Limit of two per resident. Bring proof of residency.
http://vancouver.ca/engsvcs/watersewers/water/ conservation/programs/rainbarrel.htm
604.736.2250
Other municipalities have similar offers.

25) City of Vancouver Greenest City 2020 Pilot Home Energy Loan Program

The City of Vancouver in cooperation with Vancity, FortisBC, BC Hydro and Natural Resources Canada offers access to loans for energy retrofits including heating systems, insulation and air sealing. The Home Energy Loan from Vancity is a 12 month pilot program that will end October 21, 2012. For more information attend a workshop (see third link below). The goal is 500 homes, and loans are offered at 4.5% fixed rate over 10 years. The program also helps with accessing grants from the federal ecoENERGY program, the provincial LiveSmart BC program and FortisBC.

www.vancouver.ca/energyloan

www.vancity.com/Loans/homeenergy

http://energyloan.eventbrite.com

Email: energyloan@vancouver.ca
604.374.0507

26) Vancity Green Building Grant

In partnership with the Real Estate Foundation of BC, Vancity provides grants up to $50,000 each to qualifying charities, not-for-profit organizations and co-operatives for projects which focus on building renovations/retrofits, regulatory changes that advance green building development, and education to increase the use of practical green building strategies. The deadline for applications was January 23, 2012. If you are still interested in this grant, open the link and consider contacting Vancity to express your interest.
www.vancity.com/MyCommunity/NotForProfit/Grants /ActingOnClimateChange/GreenBuildingGrant
604.877.7000

27) Local Government Water Conservation Incentives

Your municipality may provide grants and incentives to residents to help save water. For example, the City of Coquitlam offers residents a $100 rebate and the City of North Vancouver, District of North Vancouver, and District of West Vancouver offer a $50 rebate when residents install a low-flush toilet. Visit your municipality’s website and enter ‘toilet rebate’ to see if there is a program.

28) Local Government Water Meter Programs

Your municipality may provide a program for voluntary water metering, so that you pay only for the amount of water that you use. Delta, Richmond and Surrey have programs and other municipalities may soon follow. Visit your municipality’s website and enter ‘water meter’ to find out if there is a program.

Thank-you to the Real Estate Board of Great Vancouver for providing this information. 

For all of your Vancouver Real Estate needs contact me today!

Warm Regards,

Morgan DuVernet
Century 21 In Town Realty
604-209-1230 

We are proud to announce that this Apr 7th, 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM we will be hosting an Open House at 2025 2ND Ave W in the Kitsilano neighborhood, Vancouver West. This is an opportunity to visit this excellent Condo for sale in beautiful Kitsilano.

Please come with any questions you may have. In the meantime you can take a virtual tour of this Kitsilano Condo for sale.

As always please do not hesitate to give me a call at 604.209.1230 if I can answer any questions before the open house, or if you would like to book a private showing.

Morgan DuVernet
In Town Realty

Please come with any questions you may have. In the meantime you can take a virtual tour of this Kitsilano Condo for sale.

As always please do not hesitate to give me a call at 604.209.1230 if I can answer any questions before the open house, or if you would like to book a private showing.

Morgan DuVernet
In Town Realty

It's almost the weekend and time to plan your house hunt!

Even if the weather is not going to be on our side get your umbrella out and go check out some Kitsilano open houses!

To view this week’s Kitsilano Open Houses just click the link below for either Saturday or Sunday. 

Most open houses are hosted between 2pm and 4pm but the times can vary so if there is a property you want to see you can call us directly at 604-209-1230 and we will confirm the time. 

If you prefer a private showing or can't make an open house let us know and we will arrange a time that works best for you!

One of the best locations in Kitsilano is this Circa 1910 beautifully architectural designed half duplex. Blending flawless design with modern aesthetics you will be awed by the lofted ceilings & abundance of natural light. Main floor equipped with Chefs kitchen, concrete counters, gas range, bbq balcony & large dining area that can accommodate all your dinner parties. 2 versatile bedrooms, one with a West facing deck to enjoy evening sunsets. A luxury bath with claw foot tub & skylight complete the main floor. Private master suite on the top floor with 2 balconies, rainforest shower equipped bathroom, skylight & Westerly vistas of the ocean. Private entrance garden level 233sf home office. Priced bellow the City Assessment. Open House Sat March 31st, 2-4PM