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  <title>Jay Banks</title>
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    <title>Vancouver real estate cycle changes</title>
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    <description> <![CDATA[ I've read an interesting article on Vancouver real estate - no wonder I find it interesting, I work in the Vancouver real estate business.
The piece was published in The Vancouver Sun, and gives a novel approach to the recent changes on real estate ... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-09-01 10:41:49</pubDate>
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    <title>Buying real estate online</title>
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    <description> <![CDATA[ Recently, I had a discussion with a friend (no, not a client this time) on buying real estate online. We agreed that this practice is not for the average home buyers. Such purchases are mostly confined to condo purchases by oversea buyers or those ou... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-08-19 06:11:29</pubDate>
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    <title>Listings continue to outpace sales in Vancouver</title>
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    <description> <![CDATA[ I have just received the latest stats from the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV).&nbsp; As you may know, these guys are regularly monitoring property prices of Vancouver real estate, and following transactions. Now, they report says that... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-08-06 10:31:17</pubDate>
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    <title>Let's Salsa!</title>
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    <description> <![CDATA[ I have just added another chapter to my popular Soundcheck Vancouver pages, a growing collection of Vancouver music clubs. This time we take a closer look at Vancouver venues with live Salsa music.
Here is a short excerpt from the article, to be fou... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-07-31 09:50:44</pubDate>
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    <title>The best Vancouver Photos - in my opinion</title>
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    <description> <![CDATA[ As I wrote earlier, I ran my first Vancouver Photo of the Month Contest recently. I thought you would like to see the results. The First prize went to Trey Ratcliff for his photograph &quot;Morning Mist at the Lagoon&quot;


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    <pubDate>2008-07-22 08:43:52</pubDate>
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    <title>Vancouver housing at its affordability limit</title>
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    <description> <![CDATA[ There is a very interesting article I read in BCLocalNews. Its author, Tom Fletcher says that even if real estate boom has finally cooled in B.C, property values will not lose ground as they have in the United States.
Vancouver remains an attractive... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-07-07 09:31:49</pubDate>
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    <title>Vancouver Photo of the Month Contest</title>
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    <description> <![CDATA[ 

I have launched my first Vancouver Photo Contest in June to celebrate the arrival of summer. For the best photo of Vancouver in June, I will be awarding a cash prize of $200. Send in your best pics of the city to be eligible for entry.

Morning... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-06-09 06:33:52</pubDate>
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    <title>Whos buying Vancouvers condos?</title>
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    <description> <![CDATA[ Recently, I've found an interesting article in The Globe and Mail on real estate in Vancouver. Gary Mason, national columnist writing on B.C. affairs asks the question, who's buying up all the condos in the city. He also manages to answer it: &quot;A... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-05-21 09:57:31</pubDate>
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    <title>Residential sales remain strong in Vancouver</title>
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    <description> <![CDATA[ As always, I bring you the latest stats on real estate in Vancouver.
It looks like residential sales remain strong and new listings outpace sales in Greater Vancouver. Here is an excerpt from the latest report published by the Real Estate Board of G... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-05-15 07:27:50</pubDate>
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    <title>Home prices undervalued in Canada?!</title>
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    <description> <![CDATA[ A report by the International Monetary Fund that declared Canada one of only two major-market countries where home prices are undervalued must come as a shock to Vancouver residents. After all, our defining real estate feature is the million-dollar t... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-04-23 06:12:32</pubDate>
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    <title>Vancouver resindential housing prices continued to climb in March</title>
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    <description> <![CDATA[ As I promised, here are the latest data on Vancouver housing.
The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that while there were fewer housing sales in March 2008 compared to last year, residential prices continued to climb.
Residenti... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-04-10 08:18:14</pubDate>
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    <title>February was a busy month for developers</title>
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    <description> <![CDATA[ February was a busy month for developers in the Vancouver area. They started construction on 2,446 new homes and completed 1,484. This pushed the number of new homes under construction in the Vancouver Census Metro Area to a new record high of 26,560... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-04-04 07:01:19</pubDate>
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    <title>Homeowners aim to pay off mortgages fast</title>
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    <description> <![CDATA[ Canadians who have recently purchased, renewed or refinanced a mortgage want to quickly pay off their debt, a survey by the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation indicated.
78 per cent of respondents said they wanted to pay their mortgages off a... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-03-24 14:14:24</pubDate>
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    <title>Your Guide to Buying a Home</title>
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    <description> <![CDATA[ There are several mistakes you should avoid when buying your home. These could cost you thousands of dollars if you're not careful enough. I've collected some of the most essential ones.

1. Avoid &quot;low-balling&quot; the initial offer. Vendors ... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-03-13 07:36:41</pubDate>
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    <title>Top Spots in Vancouver - Sightseeing, Attractions and Fun Places to Go</title>
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    <description> <![CDATA[ Whether you&rsquo;re a tourist, visitor or new citizen of Vancouver, this city has marvellous places which would be a shame to miss out on. If you&rsquo;ve got a free weekend ahead, or trying to think of a place to take your kids, make sure you look ... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-03-05 11:03:11</pubDate>
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    <title>Townhouses in Vancouver</title>
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    <description> <![CDATA[ &nbsp;Attached housing is very popular in areas around Vancouver including Richmond. 
They give the owners some private outdoor space on the ground level and are usually offer 2 or 3 stories of living space.
Monthly maintenance fees are still paid ... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-02-22 06:44:57</pubDate>
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    <title>Vancouver Condos</title>
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    <description> <![CDATA[ Concrete is the most popular style of&nbsp; condos in Vancouver. Lowrise buildings are usually of frame construction and high-rise are of concrete. Most of the new construction downtown is concrete.
But in residential neighbourhoods where the condom... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-02-21 08:16:41</pubDate>
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    <title>The Vancouver Half-Duplex</title>
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    <description> <![CDATA[ This is a form of housing unique to British Columbia and is popular in the Westside of Vancouver where it allows buyers to purchase a house without the extra costs of being detached. Both owners hold the land in common and pay whatever costs they dec... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-02-20 07:57:11</pubDate>
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    <title>Vancouver Lofts</title>
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    <description> <![CDATA[ Vancouver in its early days did not develop many loft style warehouses that could be turned into modern residences. The exception would be in the Yaletown and Gastown districts. There are historical buildings that are now lofts and there are new buil... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-02-19 09:07:41</pubDate>
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    <title>Location, location...</title>
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    <description> <![CDATA[ 
Yes, we all know that location does matter. It does not only determine the future market value of your house, but more important it sets pretty much the way of your everyday life for years to come. There are some issues you should not forget to con... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-02-18 07:25:56</pubDate>
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    <title>Cambie, a wonderful Vancouver neighbourhood</title>
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    <description> <![CDATA[ Today, I would like to write about Cambie, this unique neighbourbood, currently very popular among my clients.
Cambie is considered one of the smallest neighbourhoods in Vancouver, housing just over 7000 individuals on 217 hectares of land. It's wel... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-02-15 06:45:49</pubDate>
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    <title>Moving? Some Survival Tips</title>
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    <description> <![CDATA[ The key to moving is organizing. Here's my &quot;universal&quot; tips amassed from my own experience of domestic and foreign moves.
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    Set a moving date well in advance. 
    Pack all your belongings properly. 
    Keep the most importa... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-02-11 08:06:08</pubDate>
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    <title>How to improve your home for the market</title>
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    <description> <![CDATA[ Here are five essential to-dos that will surely improve your home's value:

    Make Cosmetic improvements - An attractive, clean and tidy appearance will enhance your home's appeal.
    Pay attention to details - Fixing the minor items (leaky fau... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-02-08 06:47:50</pubDate>
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    <title>Home staging tips for sellers</title>
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    <description> <![CDATA[ Everyone trying to sell a property wants to get the highest possible price for it. So it is very important that the house we're trying to sell looks great. Home staging is an activity, which may require a little extra effort,&nbsp; but it is worth it... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-02-07 02:57:38</pubDate>
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    <title>Sports in Vancouver</title>
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    <description> <![CDATA[ Last time I've told you that it is not only real estate I'm interested in. I love to play golf and hike. I'm also a keen baseball fan. As you can see, sport is important for me. That's one of the reasons for one of the latest additions to my website.... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-02-05 04:13:07</pubDate>
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    <title>A Short History of Vancouver</title>
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    <description> <![CDATA[ Vancouver is one of the most important cities and major economic centres in the world today. The population of its metropolitan area reached 2,187,721 last year, and all signs point toward continuing rapid growth. A couple of days ago I published a p... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-02-04 05:51:12</pubDate>
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    <title>Nature and Family</title>
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    <description> <![CDATA[ I have already introduced myself and my closest family members, and if you read my profile on the right hand side, you'll understand why I became a realtor. 
Nature and sport also play a big part in my life. I love to play golf and hike. I'm also a ... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-01-30 05:43:06</pubDate>
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