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The Internet is a valuable resource in the home buying or selling process. Here are some personal suggestions to help you on the road to success!

We searched the Internet and compiled a list of resources that may be helpful as you set out to buy or sell a home. Please take some time to browse. And feel free to contact us any time with questions or suggestions. We would love to hear from you!

  

 
Moving??

BC Hydro

Website

604-224-9376

BCAA

Website

1-877-325-8888

Bell

Website

1-888-759-3474

Canada Post

Website

 

Elections BC

Website

604-775-0011

Insurance Corporation of BC (ICBC)

Website

604-775-0011

Medical Services Plan (MSP)

Website

604-775-0011

Other Government Programs

Website

1-800-959-8281

Shaw

Website

604-629-8888

Star Choice

Website

1-866-782-7932

Telus

Website

604-310-2255

Terasen Gas

Website

1-888-224-2710

  
  Attractions

Capilano Suspension Bridge

Website

 

Granville Island

Website

 

Pacific National Exhibition - (PNE)

Website

 

Robson Street

Website

 

Science World

Website

 

Stanley Park

Website

 

Vancouver Aquarium

Website

 

 

  

City Hall

Burnaby

Port Coquitlam

Coquitlam

Port Moody

Langley - City

Richmond

Maple Ridge

Surrey

New Westminster

Vancouver

North Vancouver - City

West Vancouver

North Vancouver - District

White Rock

Pitt Meadows

 

 

Education....Primary and Secondary

   

     Burnaby (School District #41)

     Coquitlam (School District #43) includes Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam,
     Port Moody and the villages of Anmore and Belcarra.

     Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows

     Delta (School District #37)

     North Vancouver (School District #44)

     Richmond (School District #38)

     Surrey (School District #36)

     Vancouver (School District #39)
     West Vancouver (School District #45)

 

 Education....Post Secondary

    BC Institute of Technology

     Douglas College

    Simon Fraser University

    University of British Columbia


Misc.

BC Stats

Website

 

BCAA

Website

 

Elections BC

Website

 

Government of BC

Website

 

Insurance Corporation of BC (ICBC)

Website

 

Medical Services Plan (MSP)

Website

 

Newpapers

Province

Website

604-605-2000

Vancouver Sun

Website

604-605-2000

Radio AM

1040 am - The Team

Website

 

1130 am - CKWX

Website

 

1320 am - CHMB Multicultural

Website

 

1410 am - CFUN

Website

 

1600 am - Radio India

Website

 

600 am - Unforgettable 600

Website

 

650 am - CISL

Website

 

690 am - CBC Radio One

Website

 

730 am - AM730

Website

 

980 am - CKNW

Website

 

Radio FM

101.1 fm - Rock 101

Website

 

101.9 fm - CiTR UBC

Website

 

102.7 fm - CO-OP

Website

 

103.5 fm - QMFM

Website

 

104.9 fm - Clear FM

Website

 

105.7 fm - CBC Radio Two

Website

 

90.1 fm - CJSF Simon Fraser University

Website

 

90.9 fm - CBUX French

Website

 

93.1 fm - CKYE Ethnic

Website

 

93.7 fm - JR-FM Country

Website

 

94.5 fm - The Beat

Website

 

95.3 fm - Z-95

Website

 

96.1 fm - CHKG Multicultural

Website

 

96.9 fm - Jack FM

Website

 

99.3 fm - The Fox

Website

 

Real Estate

Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver

Website

604-730-3000

Real Estate Council of British Columbia

Website

604-730-3000

British Columbia Assessment

Website

250-595-6211

British Columbia Real Estate Association

Website

604-683-7702

British Columbia Residential Tenancy Office

Website

604-660-1020

Canadian Mortgage and Housing (CMHC)

Website

 

Commercial Real Estate in BC

Website

 

Homes in other areas

Website

604-787-7028

Real Estate Council of BC

Website

604-683-9664

Strata Property Act

Website

 

Skiing

Cypress Mountain

Website

604-419-7669

Grouse Mountain

Website

604-984-0661

Mount Seymour

Website

604-986-2261

Whistler Blackcomb

Website

604-932-3434

Sports Teams

BC Lions - CFL

Website

604-589-7627

Burnaby Express - BCHL

Website

604-473-4625

Vancouver Canucks - NHL

Website

604-899-7400

Vancouver Giants - WHL

Website

604-444-2687

Vancouver Whitecaps - Soccer

Website

604-669-9283

Television

CBC

Website

 

City TV Vancouver

Website

 

CTV

Website

 

Global BC

Website

 

Transportation

BC Ferries

Website

1-888-223-3779

Translink - Public Transit

Website

604-953-3333

Vancouver International Airport

Website

604-207-7077

Utilities

BC Hydro

Website

604-224-9376

Bell

Website

1-888-759-3474

Shaw

Website

604-629-8888

Star Choice

Website

1-866-782-7932

Telus

Website

604-310-2255

Terasen Gas

Website

1-888-224-2710

  

Moving Companies...
If you're thinking of moving in the near future, call your mover well in advance. This is especially important if you're planning to move during the busy summer months when children are out of school. In timing your move, try to give the moving company a choice of days. If possible, avoid the first and last days of the month, when everyone else wants to move, too.

St. George Moving and Storage   Jeanette Brinkworth

Phone: 604-520-1900....Toll Free: 1-877-520-1903
Fax: 604-520-7689

 

 

Mortgage Brokers

Just as an Insurance Broker finds you the best deal on insurance, a Mortgage Broker finds you the best deal on a mortgage for your new home. Instead of working with just one financial institution a Mortgage Broker works with many and can usually offer you more choices at better rates than your own financial institution. A Broker can shop dozens of lenders in the time it takes you to book an appointment with your bank.
More and more Canadians are relying on Mortgage Brokers to get the most money at the best rates with the best terms available. When the banks fight over your business. You Win!! 

 Dominion Lending Centers …..Tony Passalacqua
Meridian Mortgage Services Inc.  Michelle Beet



Legal and Conveyancing

In any real estate transaction whether purchasing or selling it is necessary to have competent legal advice. Your lawyer should be experienced in all aspects of real estate transactions. Below is a partial list and will be added to soon. If your lawyer is not working with real estate on a regular basis get a referral to one that is or pick one of the legal firms below:

 Michelle Broughton   Notary Public (604)476-2131
 Payne and Associates lawyers      (604) 944-4115
 
Bell Spagnuolo Legal Offices     (604) 461-2024
 
Home Inspectors
Whether you are purchasing a starter home or a mansion.
 Be aware of its condition before you complete the sale.
You make the choice but be sure to inspect.   It is your new home!