Vancouver BC Real Estate Professional
As a life long resident of the Greater Vancouver and Fraser Valley regions, Laura can advise you with personal experience and knowledge on almost every neighbourhood just North of the border.
Growing up in White Rock, she was lucky enough to enjoy and take advantage of everything that the Lower Mainland has to offer, including the outdoors, community, recreational facilities and educational programs. Laura has always had a love for sport and took advantage of the programs and facilities available in the Fraser Valley. Soccer and Rugby shortly became a passion where she played both at provincial and national levels. She also enjoys snowboarding at all local mountains, including Whistler where she used to live. Weekend surf trips down to Oregon or over to Vancouver Island are a must for her during the summer months.
Once out of high school, Laura began her overseas travels including to Malaysia, Thailand, Australia and the US, to name a few. She felt it was important to become well rounded with other cultures and parts of the world before completing her Post Secondary Education.
As a BCIT graduate of the Marketing Management program, specializing in Professional Real Estate, she is educated in all areas of the Real Estate Market. Her influence came at an early age from her uncle, a successful Real Estate Entrepreneur in the State of Florida. Being surrounded by this, she had acquired a passion for business, marketing and real estate.
When she graduated, Laura began her career working for Rennie Marketing Systems, Vancouver's prominent Real Estate Marketing firm. She worked on many projects including Millennium Water, which will house the Olympians for the 2010 Olympic Winter Games.
She eventually made the career move into Residential sales, which she absolutely loves and is extremely passionate about. Laura has now resided in Vancouver for over 8 years and knows all of the neighbourhoods inside and out. Using her insider knowledge, Laura will work tirelessy on your behalf to ensure that she finds you your perfect home in the neighbourhood of your choice.
Contact Information
- On the web:
- Email:
- laura@vancouverpowersearch.com
- Telephone:
- 604-209-3674
My Posts/Listings
Pre-Olympic Vancouver Real Estate Market Update
We are days away from opening ceremonies for the 2010 Olympic Games here in Vancouver BC. The city has never looked so beautiful! Within all the buzz and excitement lies a question that Vancouverites and many others around the world are speculating; “What effect will the 2010 Olympic Games have on Vancouver Real Estate?” Now this is a question that no one can answer as no one can predict... [Read more]
First Time Home Buyer Property Transfer Tax (PTT) Exemption
What is Property Transfer Tax (PTT)? For those of you who don’t know, it’s a tax that is payable to the provincial government when acquiring an interest in or purchasing a property, and this is assumed by the buyer. Many first time home buyers are aware but not clear on their rights towards their property transfer tax exemption with their first real estate purchase. I get asked this question... [Read more]
Facts on HST and how it will affect BC Real Estate
How will the new Harmonized Sales Tax affect Real Estate purchases in Vancouver? This is a question that I been recently asked over and over. My answer is not as much as most people think. HST is a 12% sales tax that will be implemented in July of 2010. This tax will replace the current 5% government sales tax combined with the 7% provincial sales tax that currently exists. Listed below are the key... [Read more]
Vancouver Real Estate Market Bounces Back
To the surprise of many, the Vancouver Real Estate market has rebounded and continues to remain strong. After a busy summer, many expected a decrease in activity into the Fall months. However, the market has done just the opposite. Sales in September surpassed those made in August and marked the point where pricing had made a full recovery from the beginning of the economic downturn last year. This... [Read more]
Granville Island Video Tour with Amy and Laura
Amy Kizaki and Laura Howren take you on a tour through one of Vancouver’s most popular tourist attractions. Granville Island is a small shopping district located on False Creek under the South side of the Granville Street Bridge. Main attractions include the Public Market, Marina, Emily Carr Institute, Arts Club Theatre, Kids Market and the Granville Island Brewery. Please enable Javascript and... [Read more]
Walking around Yaletown with Amy
Amy already posted a blog about this, but I had a picture I wanted to add…great Yaletown view! Contact me for information on Yaletown Real Estate or Vancouver Real Estate! Streets of Yaletown swfobject.embedSWF("http://www.youtube.com/v/HVjodik3wX4&rel=0&fs=1&showsearch=0&showinfo=0", "vvq-395-youtube-1", "425", "344", "10", vvqexpressinstall, vvqflashvars, vvqparams, vvqattributes); Read More →
2 spots left! Superb deal on Rach Park Lodge Golf Getaway
What are YOU doing on September 13th? If you’re a golfer, you might be interested in this fantastic deal offered at my listing, the Ranch Park Lodge. Get this: the regular green fee rate to play The Falls Resort on Sunday September 13 is $91.87. For an extra $13.41 here’s what you get: • A round at The Falls Resort • A night at the luxurious Ranch Park Lodge • A plate of Nachos and 12... [Read more]
Gorgeous vacation log home for sale!!
Contact: Laura Howren 604.209.3674 laura@vancouverpowersearch.com Blu Realty The Ranch Park Lodge is for sale!! New! Asking price: $889,900 3 bedrooms 3 bathrooms 2680 square feet 2.496 acres Gorgeous valley & mountain views Quality finishes Move in as your primary residence, or keep it as an income generating executive vacation rental Welcome to Ranch Park Lodge! One of a kind log home situated... [Read more]
