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      <description><![CDATA[<p>We are proud to announce that this May 5th,  2:00 PM to  4:00 PM we will be hosting an Open House at 338 TAYLOR Way   in the Park Royal neighborhood, West Vancouver. This is an opportunity to visit this excellent Condo for sale in beautiful Park Royal.</p><p>Please come with any questions you may have. In the meantime you can take a virtual tour of this <a href="http://www.westvanapartments.com/37">Park Royal Condo for sale</a>.</p><p>As always please do not hesitate to give me a call at 604.562.0532 if I can answer any questions before the open house, or if you would like to book a private showing.</p><p>West Vancouver Apartments For Sale<br>West Vancouver Apartments</p>]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>We are proud to announce that this Apr 21st,  2:00 PM to  4:00 PM we will be hosting an Open House at 1785 ESQUIMALT Ave   in the Ambleside neighborhood, West Vancouver. This is an opportunity to visit this excellent Condo for sale in beautiful Ambleside.</p><p>Please come with any questions you may have. In the meantime you can take a virtual tour of this <a href="http://www.westvanapartments.com/36">Ambleside Condo for sale</a>.</p><p>As always please do not hesitate to give me a call at 604.562.0532 if I can answer any questions before the open house, or if you would like to book a private showing.</p><p>West Vancouver Apartments For Sale<br>West Vancouver Apartments</p>]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>We are proud to announce that this Apr 8th,  2:00 PM to  4:00 PM we will be hosting an Open House at 338 TAYLOR Way   in the Park Royal neighborhood, West Vancouver. This is an opportunity to visit this excellent Condo for sale in beautiful Park Royal.</p><p>Please come with any questions you may have. In the meantime you can take a virtual tour of this <a href="http://www.westvanapartments.com/37">Park Royal Condo for sale</a>.</p><p>As always please do not hesitate to give me a call at 604.562.0532 if I can answer any questions before the open house, or if you would like to book a private showing.</p><p>West Vancouver Apartments For Sale<br>West Vancouver Apartments</p>]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>We are proud to announce that this Apr 7th,  2:00 PM to  4:00 PM we will be hosting an Open House at 338 TAYLOR Way   in the Park Royal neighborhood, West Vancouver. This is an opportunity to visit this excellent Condo for sale in beautiful Park Royal.</p><p>Please come with any questions you may have. In the meantime you can take a virtual tour of this <a href="http://www.westvanapartments.com/37">Park Royal Condo for sale</a>.</p><p>As always please do not hesitate to give me a call at 604.562.0532 if I can answer any questions before the open house, or if you would like to book a private showing.</p><p>West Vancouver Apartments For Sale<br>West Vancouver Apartments</p>]]></description>
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      <title>6D 338 TAYLOR Way, West Vancouver, British Columbia</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>I just finished uploading this <i>Condo</i> for sale, <a href="http://www.westvanapartments.com/37" title="6D 338 TAYLOR Way, West Vancouver, British Columbia">6D 338 TAYLOR Way, West Vancouver, British Columbia</a></p><p>I am proud to present this immaculate 1288 sq ft 2 bed 2 bath luxury condo at the West Royal in West Vancouver! Featuring a huge South-West facing covered patio plus new carpet/paint, granite countertops, &amp; new stainless steel appliances. Enjoy breathtaking views of Lions Gate Bridge, cruise ships, Stanley Park, Ambleside, &amp; vibrant sunsets! The southern outlook is quite &amp; private over the inner courtyard &amp; water features. Live in luxury w/ 5 piece ensuite plus jetted tub, gas fireplace, 5 piece ensuite, 2 prime underground parking stalls, storage, indoor heated pool, gym, and jacuzzi! Centrally located adjacent to Capilano River &amp; Park Royal for easy access to shopping, walking, and dining. Open House Sat/Sun 2-4pm.</p>]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>We are proud to announce that this Mar 15th, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM we will be hosting an Open House at 1785 ESQUIMALT Ave   in the Ambleside neighborhood, West Vancouver. This is an opportunity to visit this excellent Condo for sale in beautiful Ambleside.</p><p>Please come with any questions you may have. In the meantime you can take a virtual tour of this <a href="http://www.westvanapartments.com/36">Ambleside Condo for sale</a>.</p><p>As always please do not hesitate to give me a call at 604.562.0532 if I can answer any questions before the open house, or if you would like to book a private showing.</p><p>West Vancouver Apartments For Sale<br>West Vancouver Apartments</p>]]></description>
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      <title>101 1785 ESQUIMALT Ave, West Vancouver, British Columbia</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>I just finished uploading this <i>Condo</i> for sale, <a href="http://www.westvanapartments.com/36" title="101 1785 ESQUIMALT Ave, West Vancouver, British Columbia">101 1785 ESQUIMALT Ave, West Vancouver, British Columbia</a></p><p>Creekside living in West Vancouver! This well laid out concrete condo has been extensivly renovated with taste and ingenuity. New plumbing, new electrical, new floors, new custom cabinets, new counters, new fixtures, and new stainless steel appliances! Situated at the end of a quite Cul-De-Sac, this ground floor suite is walking distance to the Seawall, Ambleside, John Lawson Park, The Rec Center, Library, and Dunerave shops and restaurants! Low maintenance and carrying costs. Perfect for a downsizer, seasoned traveller looking for a home base, or a Pied-de-terre for your West Vancouver home away from home! Located in one of the finest neighburhoods in Canada, close to top Elementary and High Schools, don't miss this opportunity to own in West Van!</p>]]></description>
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      <title>108 131 3RD Street W, North Vancouver, British Columbia</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 02 Mar 2012 18:27:56 -0800</pubDate>
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<h1>Government announces new HST/PST housing transitional rules</h1>
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<p><span style="font-family: Arial;">The government today announced the HST/PST transitional rules on new homes.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Arial;">As the province transitions back to the PST, which will replace the HST effective April 1, 2013, measures to ease the HST burden on new home buyers include:</span></p>
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<li style="margin-left: 15px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">The BC New Housing Rebate threshold will increase to $850,000 from $525,000, so that more than 90% of newly built homes will now be eligible for a provincial HST rebate effective April 1, 2012.</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">The maximum rebate&nbsp;will increase to $42,500 from $26,250 effective April 1, 2012.</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Buyers of new secondary vacation or recreational homes outside the Greater Vancouver and Capital Regional Districts priced up to $850,000&nbsp;will now be eligible to claim a provincial grant of up to $42,500 effective April 1, 2012.</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">For newly built homes where construction begins before April 1, 2013, but ownership and possession occur after, purchasers will not pay the 7% provincial portion of the HST. Instead, purchasers will pay a temporary, transitional provincial tax of 2% on the full house price.</span>&nbsp;</li>
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<p><span style="font-family: Arial;">HST/PST transition rules will help ensure that whenever purchasers buy a new home they will all pay a consistent and equitable amount of tax, whether the home is built:</span></p>
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<li style="margin-left: 15px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">entirely under the HST;</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">entirely under the PST; or</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">partly under HST and partly under the PST.</span></li>
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<p><span style="font-family: Arial;">The temporary housing transition measures will be in place until March 31, 2015. The tax only applies to homes where construction begins before the transition date and ownership and possession occur after.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Arial;">REBGV successfully advocated for the following:</span></p>
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<li style="margin-left: 15px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">An increase in the threshold value of homes to be covered by the rebate;</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">An increase in the rebate amount;</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">An announcement of the transition rules for new homes as early as possible.</span>&nbsp;</li>
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<p><span style="font-family: Arial;">The BC Real Estate Association plans to provide Boards with a list of FAQs and draft contract language that REALTORS&reg; can use in their listing agreements and contracts of purchase of sales contracts. We will post these on&nbsp;</span><a href="http://listserv.realtorlink.ca/t/70690/726586/9/0/" target="_blank" style="color: #1155cc;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">www.realtorlink.ca</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial;">&nbsp;and in REALTORLink News.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Arial;">For more information, visit the BC Ministry of Finance at:&nbsp;</span><a href="http://listserv.realtorlink.ca/t/70690/726586/11171/0/" target="_blank" style="color: #1155cc;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">www.pstinbc.ca</span></a></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Arial;">To read the Ministry of Finance announcement:&nbsp;</span><a href="http://listserv.realtorlink.ca/t/70690/726586/11172/0/" target="_blank" style="color: #1155cc;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">www.newsroom.gov.bc.ca/2012/<wbr></wbr>02/transition-measures-<wbr></wbr>support-new-home-buyers-<wbr></wbr>builders.html</span></a></p>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>I just finished uploading this <i>Condo</i> for sale, <a href="http://www.westvanapartments.com/34" title="208 550 17TH Street, West Vancouver, British Columbia">208 550 17TH Street, West Vancouver, British Columbia</a></p><p>The 'Hollyburn' designed by Paul Merrick, 13 units of concrete &amp; steel, 2 levels, 2 bed &amp; den, 3 baths, sweeping views from Lions Gate Bridge to UBC. 18' vaulted fir ceils &amp; exposed beams, gas F/P, stainless steel appls, Grohe faucet,  granite counters, the spacious master suite with a spa-like bath &amp; private terrace, 2 parkings, huge storage locker.</p>]]></description>
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      <title>Northshore and Vancouver Real Estate Markets heating up in 2012!</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:33:19 -0800</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[<div style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10px; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: #ffffff; margin: 8px;">After a sluggish first few weeks to 2012, it appears that Chinese New Year has ignited the Vancouver &amp; North Shore Real Estate Markets.<br><br>There has been 38 detached sales in North Van (217 Active Listings), 61 in Vancouver West (793 Actives), &amp; 27 in West Vancouver (390 Actives). Since just before Chinese New Year Mid January 15th we have seen 19, 31, &amp; 13 respectively with many being multiple offer sales selling for over asking within days of listing.&nbsp;<br><br>Five examples are 2347 Lawson in Dundarave West Vancouver. Listed for $2,388,000 and sold for $2,588,000 in the same day. 3062 Mathers Ave in Altamont West Vancouver listed for $2,998,000 and sold for $3,421,000 in 7 days. 4340 Highland Boulevard in Forest Hills North Vancouver listed for $870,000 and sold for $1,055,376 in 2 days. Of the last 11 sales in North Van, 8 sold within 9 days and 4 sold for over asking. 1816 Western Parkway BB in The University Vancouver West district listed for $4,288,000 and sold for $4,500,000 in 8 days. 4018 W 34th in Dunbar Vancouver West listed for $2,198,000 and sold for $2,380,000 in 6 days. Of the last 12 sales in Vancouver West, 11 have been within 10 days and 7 have been for over asking!&nbsp;<br><br>It appears the trends of 2011 are picking up again with Mainland Chinese Buyers bidding up the price for houses and land primarily for investment purposes. Correctly marketing your home to Chinese Buyers with Feng Shui taken into serious consideration can help you sell for hundreds of thousands more. Remember it's not what you list for but what you SELL for.<br><br>The attached market hasn't seen the recent ignition the detached market has, but sales in 2012 have been steady with 146 sales in the Vancouver West side, compared to 1731 active listings, with the highest being the PH at Lumiere selling for $4,200,000 and a PH at The Jameson House selling for $3,170,000. In West Vancouver, there are 112 active listings and there have been 10 sales, the highest being unit #1 t The Argyle selling for $3,500,000. In North Vancouver there have been 48 sales vs 431 active listings. Top selling attached apartment has been a duplex in Central Lonsdale, 204 E 19th listed for $1,058,000 and sold for $1,060,000.<br><br>All in all a very active start to 2012 driven by low interest rates of 2.95% 4 year fixed and 2.80% variable and Chinese investors who seem to have just started buying again after Chinese New Year, attracted by BC's economy, beauty, schools systems, proximity to China, and low vacancy rates/high rental rates.<br><br>If you are thinking of Buying or Selling in 2012 make sure you List and Buy with a Realtor you trust, who will work as hard as you expect and deserve, and with a Realtor that knows the market you are interested in. I study West Van, North Van, Downtown Vancouver, and the Vancouver West Side daily, and have been fortunate enough to live in all these regions developing valuable local knowledge for top schools, desirable communities, and nearby amenities in every Vancouver neighborhood.&nbsp;<br><br>With 55 sales in 2.5 years and counting, I am driven, hard working, and passionate about Real Estate &amp; would be honored to be you REALTOR.&nbsp;</div>
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      <description><![CDATA[I was priveledge to have Jeff Martin from Energuy Inc over today to do an Energy Efficiency Evaluation Report of my home. While I wasn't too thrilled with the results, it was a fascinating experience and the money I will save in energy plus the money I will save in Rebates was well worth the exercise.<br><br>Jeff's visit prompted me to look into further how home owners can save energy and money from Government grants and programs and I compiled the TOP 26 grants and rebates for Vancouver Real Estate in 2012.<br><br>The Top 5 are the most common and also the most financially rewarding rebates to be aware of, the remainder are more specific but very interesting for residential and commercial real estate in Vancouver. These grants can be Municipal, Provincial, Federal, or all 3, so do your research and save more money! Carefully review the following government grants &amp; rebates&nbsp;and don't wait as many of them expire on March 31st 2012. <br><br>The BC government helping homes become greener and more affordable, another reason I am so proud to be a British Columbian!<br><br>I have and will be utilizing points 12,14,15,16,17, &amp; 25 on my own home, saving me up to $2200 in energy efficient grants! <br>To book your Energy Efficient Evaluation with Jeff Martin call 778-233-4035.<br><br>1. <strong>Home Buyers Plan<br></strong>&nbsp;Buyers can withdraw up to $25,000 from their RRSP, couples can draw $50,000 for their downpayment. Visit <a href="http://www.cra.gc.ca">www.cra.gc.ca</a> for more info and search Home Buyers Plan.<br><br>2. <strong>GST Rebate on New Homes</strong> <br>New Home Buyers get up to 36% or $6,300 back from the 5% portion of HST for purchases under $350,000 and a proportion for homes under $450,000. Visit <a href="http://www.cra.gc.ca">www.cra.gc.ca</a> and search RC4028 for more info.<br><br>3.&nbsp;<strong>BC New Housing Rebate (HST)<br>&nbsp;</strong>Buyers of new or substantially renovated homes priced up to $525,000 are eligible for a rebate of 71.43% of the provincial portion (7%) of the 12% HST paid to a maximum rebate of $26,250. Homes priced at $525,000+ are eligible for a fat rebate of $26,250. <a href="http://www.hstinbc.ca/making_your">www.hstinbc.ca/making_your_choice/faqs/new_housing_rebate</a><br><br>4. <strong>BC New Rental Housing Rebate (HST)<br>&nbsp;</strong>Landlords buying new or substantially renovated homes areeligible for a rebate of71.43% of&nbsp;the provincial portion of the HST, up to $26,250 per unit. <a href="http://www.hstinbc.ca/making_your">www.hstinbc.ca/making_your_choice/faqs/new_housing_rebate</a><br><br>5.&nbsp;<strong>BC Property Transfer Tax (PTT) <br></strong>First Time Home Buyers&rsquo; Program Qualifying frst-time buyers may be exempt from paying the PTT of 1% on the frst $200,000 and 2% on the remainder of the purchase price of a home priced up to $425,000. There is a proportional exemption for homes priced up to $450,000. BC Ministry of Small Business and Revenue <a href="http://www.rev.gov.bc.ca/">www.rev.gov.bc.ca/rpt</a><br><br>6.&nbsp;<strong>First-Time Home Buyers&rsquo; Tax Credit (HBTC)</strong> <br>This federal non-refundable income tax credit is for qualify-ing buyers of detached, attached, apartment condominiums, mobile homes or shares in a cooperative housing corporation. The calculation:multiply the lowest personal income tax rate for the year (15% in 2010) x $5,000. For the 2010 tax year, the maximum credit is $750. Canada Revenue Agency&nbsp; <a href="http://www.cra.gc.ca/hbtc">www.cra.gc.ca/hbtc</a><br><br>7.&nbsp;<strong>BC Home Owner Grant</strong> <br>Reduces school property taxes by up to $570 on properties with an assessed value up to$1,150,000. For 2011, the basic grant is reduced by $5 for each $1,000 of value over $1,150,000, and eliminated on homes assessed at $1,264,000. An additional grant reduces property tax by a further $275 for a total of $845 for seniors, veterans and the disabled. This is reduced by $5 for each $1,000 of assessed value over $1,150,000 and eliminated homes assessed at $1,319,000+. BC Ministry of Small Business and Revenue <a href="http://www.rev.gov.bc.ca">www.rev.gov.bc.ca/hog</a> or contact your municipal tax offce.<br><br>8.&nbsp;<strong>BC Property Tax Deferment Programs <br>Property Tax Deferment Program for Seniors.</strong> Qualifying home owners aged 55+ may be eligible to defer property taxes. <strong>Financial Hardship Property Tax Deferment Program</strong>. Qualifying low-income home owners may be eligible to defer property taxes.Property Tax Deferment Program for Families with Children. Qualifying low income home owners who fnancially sup-port children under age 18 may be eligible to defer property taxes. BC Ministry of Small Business and Revenue <a href="http://www.sbr.gov.bc.ca">www.sbr.gov.bc.ca</a> and enter &lsquo;Property tax deferment&rsquo; in the search box or contact your municipal tax offce.<br><br>9.&nbsp;<strong>Canada Mortgage and Housing (CMHC) Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program (RRAP) Grants</strong>.<br>This federal program provides fnancial aid to qualifying low-income home owners to repair substandard housing. Eligible repairs include heating, structural, electrical, plumbing and fre safety. Grants are available for seniors, persons with disabilities, owners of rental properties and owners creating secondary and garden suites. <a href="http://www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/en/co/">www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/en/co/prfnas/prfnas_001.cfm</a><br><br>10.&nbsp;<strong>CMHC Mortgage Loan Insurance Premium Refund<br>&nbsp;</strong>Provides home buyers with CMHC mortgage insurance, a 10% premium refund and possible extended amortization without surcharge when buyers purchase an energy effcient mortgage or make energy saving renovations. <a href="http://www.cmhc.ca/en/co/moloin/">www.cmhc.ca/en/co/moloin/moloin_008.cfm#reno</a><br><br>11.<strong>&nbsp;Energy Saving Mortgages</strong> <br>Financial institutions offer a range of mortgages to home buyers and owners who make their homes more energy effcient. For example, home owners who have a home energy audit within 90 days of receiving an RBC Energy Saver&trade; Mortgage, may qualify for a rebate of $300 to their RBC account. <a href="http://www.rbcroyalbank.com/products/">www.rbcroyalbank.com/products/mortgages/energy-saver-mortgage.html</a><br><br>12.<strong>&nbsp;Low Interest Renovation Loans</strong> <br>Financial institutions offer &lsquo;green&rsquo; loans for home owners making energy effcient upgrades.&nbsp;Vancity&rsquo;s Bright Ideas personal loan offers home owners up to $20,000 at prime + 1% for <br>up to 10 years for &lsquo;green&rsquo; renovations. RBC&rsquo;s Energy Saver loan offers 1% off the interest rate for a fixed rate installment loan over $5,000 or a $100 renovation on a home energy audit on a fxed rate installment loan over $5,000. For information visit your fnancial institution. <a href="http://www.vancity.com/Loans/">www.vancity.com/Loans/BrightIdeas</a> and <a href="http://www.rbcroyalbank.com">www.rbcroyalbank.com</a> and in the <br>search box enter &lsquo;energy saver loan&rsquo;.<br><br>13.<strong>&nbsp;LiveSmart BC: Effciency Incentive Program</strong> <br>Home owners improving the energy effciency of their homes may qualify for cash incentives through this provincial program provided in partnership with Terasen Gas, BC Hydro, and FortisBC. Rebates are for energy effcient products which replace gas and oil furnaces, pumps, water heaters, wood stoves, insulation, windows, doors, skylights and more. The LiveSmart BC program also covers $150 of the cost of a home energy assessment, directly to the service provider. <a href="http://www.livesmartbc.ca/rebates">www.livesmartbc.ca/rebates</a><br><br>14.<strong>&nbsp;BC Residential Energy Credit <br></strong>Home owners and residential landlords buying heating fuel receive a BC government point of-sale rebate on utility bills equal to the provincial component of the HST. <a href="http://www.sbr.gov.bc.ca/documents">www.sbr.gov.bc.ca/documents_library/notices/HST_Notice_010.pdf</a> or go to Google and and in the search box type in &lsquo;Residential Energy Credit rebate program.&rsquo; It is the frst item.<br><br>15.&nbsp;<strong>BC Hydro Appliance Rebates</strong> <br>Mail-in rebates of $25 - $50 for purchasers of ENERGY STAR clothes washers, refrigerators, dishwashers, or freezers until March 31, 2011, or when funding for the program is exhausted. <a href="http://www.bchydro.com/rebates">www.bchydro.com/rebates_savings/appliance_rebates.html</a><br><br>16.<strong>&nbsp;BC Hydro Fridge Buy-Back Program</strong> <br>This ongoing program rebates BC Hydro customers $30 to turn in spare fridges in working condition. <a href="http://www.bchydro.com/rebates">www.bchydro.com/rebates_savings/fridge_buy_back.html</a><br><br>17.<strong> BC Hydro Windows Rebate Program</strong> <br>Pay no HST when you buy ENERGY STAR high-performance windows and doors. This offer is available until March 31, 2011. <a href="http://www.bchydro.com/rebates">www.bchydro.com/rebates_savings/windows_offers/current_offers.htm</a><br><br>18.&nbsp;<strong>BC Hydro Mail-in Rebates/Savings Coupons</strong> <br>To save energy, BC Hydro offers rebates including 10% off an ENERGY STAR cordless phone. Check for new offers and for deadlines. <a href="http://www.bchydro.com/rebates">www.bchydro.com/rebates_savings/coupons.html</a><br><br>19.&nbsp;<strong>Terasen Gas Rebate Program</strong> <br>A range of rebates for home owners include a $50 rebate for upgrading a water heater, $150 rebate on an Ener-Choice freplace (both good until March 31, 2011) and a $1,000 rebate for switching to natural gas (from oil or propane) and installing an ENERGY STAR heating system (good until February 29, 2012).<br><br>20.&nbsp;<strong>Terasen Gas Efficient Boiler Program<br></strong>&nbsp;For commercial buildings, provides a cash rebate of up to 75% of the purchase price of an energy effcient boiler, for new construction or retrofts. <a href="http://www.terasengas.com">www.terasengas.com</a> and in the search box enter &lsquo;gas &nbsp;efficient boiler program&rsquo;.<br><br>21.&nbsp;<strong>City of Vancouver Solar Homes Pilot</strong> <br>This rebate of $3,000 (about 50% of the cost) is for a Vancouver home owner upgrading to a solar hot water system from a gas system. Offered by the City of Vancouver, SolarBC, Terasen Gas and Offsetters on a frst come, frst served basis until March 2011 or until the City reaches its target of 30 solar homes. <a href="http://www.vancouver.ca/sustainability/">www.vancouver.ca/sustainability/SolarHomes.htm</a><br><br>22.&nbsp;<strong>City of Vancouver Rain Barrel Subsidy Program</strong> <br>The City of Vancouver provides a subsidy of 50% of the cost of a rain barrel for Vancouver residents. With the subsidy, the rain barrel costs $75. Buy your rain barrel at the Transfer Station at 377 W. North Kent Ave., Vancouver, BC. Limit of two per resident. Bring proof of residency. <a href="http://www.vancouver.ca">www.vancouver.ca</a> and in the search box enter &lsquo;rain barrel program.&rsquo;<br><br>23.&nbsp;<strong>City of Vancouver Greenest City 2020 Pilot Home Energy Loan Program<br>&nbsp;</strong>The City of Vancouver in co-operation with Vancity, FortisBC, BC Hydro and Natural Resources Canada offers access to loans for energy retrofts including heating systems, insulation and air sealing. Loans are at 4.5% fxed rate over 10 years. The program also helps with accessing grants from the federal ecoENERGY program, the provincial LiveSmart BC program and FortisBC. <a href="http://www.vancouver.ca/energyloan">www.vancouver.ca/energyloan</a><br>&nbsp;<br>24. <strong>Vancity Green Building Gran</strong>t <br>In partnership with the Real Estate Foundation of BC, Vancity provides grants up to $50,000 each to qualifying charities, not-for-proft organizations and co-operatives for projects which focus on building renovations/retrofts, regulatory changes that advance green building development, and education to increase the use of practical green building strategies. <a href="http://www.vancity.com/MyCommunity/">www.vancity.com/MyCommunity/NotForProft/Grants/ActingOnClimateChangeGreenBuildingGrant</a>&nbsp;<br><br>25.<strong>&nbsp;Local Government Water Conservation Incentives</strong> <br>Your municipality may provide grants and incentives to residents <br>to help save water. For example, the City of Coquitlam offers residents a $100 rebate and the City of North Vancouver, District of North Vancouver, and District of West Vancouver offer a $50 rebate when residents install a low-fush toilet. Visit your municipality&rsquo;s website and enter &lsquo;toilet rebate&rsquo; to see if there is a program.<br><br>26.&nbsp;<strong>Local Government Water Meter Programs<br></strong>&nbsp;Your municipality may provide a program for voluntary water metering, so that you pay only for the amount of water that you use. Delta, Richmond and Surrey have programs and other municipalities may soon follow. Visit your municipality&rsquo;s website and enter &lsquo;water meter&rsquo; to fnd out if there is a program.]]></description>
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