TREVOR BARNETT

I recieve many inquiries from home owners and THIS is by far one of the top questions. Why? Simply put.. we are looking for a change in lifestyle, smaller property to maintain, less work! You might think that arriving at this point is a big step and it is, however, what if one partner is not in full agreement? As we move on in life we all appreciate that "change" is a constant, but when it comes to our home where we have lived for a number of years, we are understandably apprehenious. More often than not, it is the female side of the relationship that initially drives the need for change. Now the big question.. what type of home will suit both our needs?

Economic Outlook - from one Olympics to the next. It's been hard to watch the Olympics in Turin without wondering what the climate (for skiing and housing) will be like in Vancouver in 2010. Andrew Ramlo of Urban Futures was asked this question recently by a panel of Realtors. "After losing an average of 4,000 people a year through interprovincial migration, 1997-2004, population in the Vancouver area is back on the rise!" states Ramlo. Estimates for 2005 and beyond are for a net gain as people either return here from the snowy East or venture here for new job opportunities. Our projections for 2006 to 2011 are to pick up an average 3,000 people each

Trevor Barnett - Richmond's "Down-Sizing" specialist, is now offering a 'STRESS RELIEF' Spa package to all of his new clients! "Whether you are buying or selling, moving home for many of us is one of the most stressful events we encounter in home ownership. As a long time client of 'RAINTREE DAY SPA' www.raintreedayspa.com/treatments in South Steveston, I asked the owner Barbara what would be the best gift I could provide to my clients to ease this streeful event. She highly recommended a 'Hot Stone Massage' for two, together with 'Hot Stone Pedicure'. Taking her advice, I decided to experience the package for myself and WOW! she was so right". 

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