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July 23, 2009
June marks more home sales in B.C. Fifth consecutive month of rising sales in the province, says BCREA Residential home sales in B.C. rose by 40 per cent in June compared to last year, reports the British Columbia Real Estate Association. June also marks the fifth consecutive month of rising sales and the highest level of activity “Stronger since January 2008, demand and according to the BCREA. a decline in “Housing markets home listings around B.C. conare stabilizing tinue to post higher home prices sales in June, fuelled by attractive mortin many B.C. gage rates and lower prices,” says BCREA markets.” economist Brian Yu. The larger urban regions of Greater Vancouver and Victoria exhibited balanced market conditions in June, Yu notes, while others have recorded improved market stability. “Stronger demand and a decline in home listings are stabilizing home prices in many B.C. markets,” Yu says. A total of 36,329 residential units were sold (throughout B.C.) in the first six months of 2009, down 15 per cent from 2008. The average MLS (Multiple Listing Service) price declined five per cent to $448,381. Year-to-date, MLS residential sales volume was down 20 per cent to $16.3 billion compared to the same period last year, reports the BCREA. www.bcrea.bc.ca
Norburn Lighting & Bath Centre’s Allison Johns says the right lighting can enhance any home. Norburn works with several new home developments in Metro Vancouver. Rob Newell photo
Light up your home to enhance New homes features lighting that illuminates, sets the mood KOLBY SOLINSKY When it comes to light, it’s not so black and white. Moods, looks and tones can all be created or enhanced with proper, effective lighting. Styles and shades depend on the home and
its features, such as room sizes and themes. For example, a home theatre requires proper lighting to see Schwarzenegger in high-definition, while landscape lighting is the perfect complement to a backyard, a porch, patio, or hot tub and swimming pool set-up. You can enjoy the great outdoors until the early morning, if the summer sky permits it, or create a little bit of romance in your living room, bedroom and kitchen. “I’ve told my clients, you want a product
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that’s really going to stand the test of time,” says Allison Johns, lighting specialist at Norburn Lighting & Bath Centre. Timelessness is key, she notes. The purpose of lighting, however, is to truly accent what your home has to offer. Lighting is an essential piece of the puzzle, but its goal is to illuminate, not distract. “I’ve done my job right if you don’t really notice the light,” she says. CONTINUED ON P.2