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Posted by Michael Connolly on July 20, 2010 in General

SEFC and Athletes Village

Recently I took a stroll through the now open Athletes Village and the Southeast False Creek neighbourhood. I’ve heard a number of opinions about…Continue Reading

Posted by Meghan Schroeder on June 29, 2010 in General

Ikea vs. Inform

Imitation happens. Nowadays many of the most timeless designs are often duplicated, modified and in some cases outright copied. With the increasing costs of…Continue Reading

Posted by Janis Gall on June 22, 2010 in General

Customer Service

If you are not taking care of your customers, your competition will. In today’s society I’m often surprised at how little emphasis is placed…Continue Reading

Posted by Cameron McNeill on June 15, 2010 in General

State of the Nation

In this interesting era of global economic woes and uncertainty, real estate continues to be a hot topic of conversation. What will happen to…Continue Reading

Posted by Irshaad Ahmad on June 08, 2010 in General

My First Time Home Buying Experience

Most people want to achieve the ultimate goal of owning their own home. It will likely be the largest form of debt you will…Continue Reading

Posted by Krista Shirreff on June 01, 2010 in General

Get All Decked Out for the Summer

Although it may be hard for some to believe by looking at me, I really do enjoy the sun. In my opinion, there’s nothing…Continue Reading

Posted by Kim Robertson on May 25, 2010 in General

Say Goodbye to Vancouvers Streetcar

$8.5 million dollar test project considered unviable. Say goodbye to Vancouver’s streetcar. After two months, an $8.5 million dollar investment and ridership of over…Continue Reading

Posted by Dan Thomson on May 18, 2010 in General

Ugly Naked Guy has a Friend

In the words of one of our “Friends”, a view can come in all shapes and sizes. I’m constantly reminded of this when my…Continue Reading

Posted by Suzana Goncalves on May 11, 2010 in General

VAG - My Official Plea

I am no art expert. In fact, I am a bit embarrassed to admit that I have only been inside the Vancouver Art Gallery…Continue Reading

Posted by Meghan Schroeder on April 27, 2010 in General

Living Large in a Small Space

Smaller spaces are in high demand and one of today’s favoured home choices due to the increasing costs of home ownership. As baby-boomers trade…Continue Reading

Posted by Janis Gall on April 20, 2010 in General

Residential Mortgage Pre-Approval and Rate Capping. What Does this Mean and How Can it Benefit You.

Getting pre-approved for a mortgage allows you to determine how much you qualify for when looking to purchase a home. It will outline the…Continue Reading

Posted by Irshaad Ahmad on April 06, 2010 in General

A Lesson I had to See to Believe

I have always been interested in real estate. Truthfully, I think anyone living in the lower mainland is. Family, friends and individuals in the…Continue Reading

Posted by Kim Robertson on March 30, 2010 in General

Community Gardens: Growing More Than Vegetables

Spring is in the air, and for many that means getting outside and working in the garden. For those city dwellers, Vancouver offers an…Continue Reading

Posted by Dan Thomson on March 16, 2010 in General

Why is There a New Craftsman Home Going Up on Every Block.

I read an article once that said “watch the home designs in print and television ads and in 3 to 5 years that will…Continue Reading

Posted by Cameron McNeill on March 11, 2010 in General

Grape Juice - A Wine Auction for Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland

For those that know me, you know that I love my wine. And this year Cameron McNeill Group of Companies which includes MAC Marketing…Continue Reading

Posted by Suzana Goncalves on March 09, 2010 in General

The 19th Annual Georgie Awards

This Saturday, March 13, 2010 marks the 19th Annual Canadian Home Builders’ Association of BC Georgie Awards Celebration. Perhaps most fittingly they are about…Continue Reading

Posted by Meghan Schroeder on February 23, 2010 in General

The Olympic Legacy

The 2010 Winter Olympics are leaving legacies in this city far more than just the infrastructure and development. Vancouver is receiving a multimillion dollar…Continue Reading

Posted by Kim Robertson on February 16, 2010 in General

What is Public Art and, More Importantly, Why is it Important

The City of Vancouver is collaborating with the Vancouver Art Gallery and Vancouver 2010 Cultural Olympiad on spectacular public art project throughout the winter…Continue Reading

Posted by Cameron McNeill on December 03, 2009 in General

Olympic Village

A great deal of ink has hit newsprint of late regarding South East False Creek and Olympic Village. Some of it very positive, some…Continue Reading

Posted by Cameron McNeill on November 17, 2009 in General

The Future of Growth

The nice things about being in the business of marketing and selling real estate is the reality that our expanding population will continue to…Continue Reading

Posted by Cameron McNeill on September 09, 2009 in General

Signs of a Recovering Real Estate Market

Much has been said about the strong summer real estate market in Vancouver. This past July we saw record numbers of real estate sales,…Continue Reading

Posted by Cameron McNeill on July 02, 2009 in General

The Summer Market - To Spend or Not to Spend

In general, I think everyone in the real estate industry has turned to a more optimistic outlook on the market. We’re still a long…Continue Reading

Posted by Cameron McNeill on June 16, 2009 in General

MACBulk.com - What�s Happening in Liquidation Real Estate

Throughout 2008 we witnessed the global economic downturn and watched the Canadian real estate market follow. By late 2008 all metrics were down significantly…values,…Continue Reading

Posted by Cameron McNeill on April 20, 2009 in General

Find and Spread the Good News

In an effort to celebrate the good news that still exists amidst all the pessimism out there here is an interesting article that appeared…Continue Reading

Posted by Cameron McNeill on February 24, 2009 in General

Get to Know Your Banker (Mortgage Broker)

At MAC we’re always looking at ways to make things easier for the consumer which in turn makes it easier for them to buy…Continue Reading

Posted by Cameron McNeill on February 11, 2009 in General

The New Budget - How 1st Time Homebuyers Can Benefit (Canadian)

By now we all know the federal budget for 2009 has been released and there are some positive initiatives for the real estate industry.…Continue Reading

Posted by Cameron McNeill on January 04, 2009 in General