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When does a house become a home? I think it becomes a home when you come in after a long day and look forward to just sitting inside and letting the worries of the day melt away.  I think it becomes a home when every room carries with it a memory that makes you smile, cry or laugh.  I think it becomes a home when you stop thinking about it's value and start appreciating it's worth.

Here at Connekt Real Estate Services we want to help you find the home of your dreams or help you say goodbye to a house full of memories.

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I think it becomes a home when you come in after a long day and look forward to just sitting inside and letting the worries of the day just melt away.

Rick's Picks

Lot #4 - 10060 Stave Lake Street

Lot #4 - 10060 Stave Lake Street
Mission, BC

Part of an exclusive rural subdivision just 7 minutes from downtown mission and the west coast express. This 2. 12 acre lot offers and abundance of nature at its very best with trees and creeks surrounding you in a true private oasis. The well is already dug and produces clear spring fed water and the stage one septic field is already approved. Don't miss this opportunity to own one of the few remaining acreages in mission

$345,000

Top 20 Grants & Rebates for Property Buyers and Owners

Thursday, 30 September 2010 18:49 Written by FVREB
 

1. Home Buyers’ Plan

Qualifying homebuyers can withdraw up to $25,000 (couples can withdraw up to $50,000) from their RRSPs for a down payment. Homebuyers who have repaid their RRSP may be eligible to use the program a second time. (Go to www.cra.gc.ca, enter "Home Buyers’ Plan" in the search box or, phone 1.800.959.8287.)

2. GST Rebate on New Homes

New homebuyers 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. (Go to www.cra-arc.gc.ca, enter "RC4028" in the search box or, call 1.800.959.8287.)

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Real Estate in the Valley

Tuesday, 20 July 2010 19:40 Written by FVREB

Sales processed on the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board’s Multiple Listing Service (MLS®) increased by 23 per cent in one month going from 1,477 sales in May to 1,815 in June. June’s numbers represent an 8 per cent decrease compared to the 1,982 sales during the same month last year.

Deanna Horn, president of the Board, says, “Historically, it’s not unusual for June sales to outperform May in the Fraser Valley. This has happened in nine of the last twenty years.

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Welcome To My New Website

Monday, 03 May 2010 21:32 Written by Rick Parks

Welcome to my new website.  I am very excited to see this site coming to fruition after many hours of work.  My hope is that this site will become a wealth of knowledge and insight for my clients while at the same allowing potential clients to see who I am.  I have included a number of new features which I will hope will be helpful to you and aid you in your real estate transactions.  Here are a few new features that I hope will add to your shopping experience.

Extensive Search - There are incredible search capabilities built into this site.  You can search by type of property, location of property and through our advanced search you can narrow things down on a variety of levels.  For a closer look click here

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The Value of Land

Saturday, 15 May 2010 04:26 Written by Rick Parks

This week I have seen an influx of bare land become available.  This is an oddity and reflects a tremendous opportunity for the smart investor.  Homes tend to lose value over time when compared to a similar new home.  It just happens that as a home gets older people are willing to pay less for the home then one that is newer. 

But land is different.  Land is a constant.  It has nothing to lose value against, nor does it have to be maintained to obtain its greatest potential. 

So if your looking for a great long term investment - stick to bare land.  It's the safer and less worrisome bet.

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Rick Parks

Licensed Agent
Keller Williams - Valley Realty
Office: 604-852-2234
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