| Thursday, June 23, 2011 2011 Squamish Fire Rescue Recruit Graduationby Jasmine Henczel on Thu, Jun, 23, 2011 02:54 PM 
Hello All,
Squamish Fire Rescue took on a new recruitment class of Volunteers Fire Fighters in January of 2011. After 6 months of intense training the new Volunteer Fire Fighters (including myself and my husband Buzz) became official members of Squamish Fire Rescue. The graduation ceremony was held at Hall 1 on Monday June 20, 2011.
I want to extend a congratulations to all of my fellow new recruits on a job well done. Also a huge thanks to all of those, volunteer and career members, in the Squamish Fire Department that helped to train us. We look forward to serving the community over the years to come! Monday, October 26, 2009 Help Create the Squamish Oceanfront Open House. October 29, 2009by Jasmine Henczel on Mon, Oct, 26, 2009 04:59 PM Categories: Agent Jazz, Community Events, Community Support, Downtown SQ, Downtown Squamish, Jasmine Henczel, Prudential Sussex Realty, Squamish, Squamish Oceanfront Development, Squamish Real Estate, Squamish Real Estate AgentThe District of Squamish invites all residents to the October 29 Create the Oceanfront Open House
To see for the first time the detailed conceptual designs for the Oceanfront lands.
The Open House takes place at the Sea to Sky Hotel Ballroom at 40330 Tantalus Way from 6:30 – 9 p.m. with multi-media presentations beginning at 7 p.m.
“This is what the community has been waiting for,” said Mayor Gardner.“A chance for residents to view the designs and hear from the Create the Oceanfront team about the vision and the future for the Oceanfront lands”.
All residents are encouraged to attend the open house to see the new drawings and hear about the future of the oceanfront from the oceanfront landowners, and become up-to-date on the planning process. There is also an opportunity to ask questions and to provide feedback
regarding the conceptual designs to date.
The District, The Squamish Oceanfront Development Corporation, Mamquam Ocean Developments Ltd. (Westmana), and BC Rail Properties have all developed detailed plans in response to the ongoing community consultation. This meeting will present the work done to date.
Hope to see everyone there!
Monday, August 10, 2009 Getting To Know Squamish Part 5: Dentvilleby Jasmine Henczel on Mon, Aug, 10, 2009 07:52 PM Familiarize yourself with Squamish
Part 5: Dentville
Dentville is considered by most a very much up and coming area due to its prime location and small, quaint neighborhood feeling. Known for its spacious building lots, sunny location and walking distance to downtown Squamish, Dentville is home to many character and heritage style homes as it was one of the first areas to be built in Squamish.
This community is conveniently located only a 5 to 10 minute walk to the south to downtown and is also within walking distance of shopping, cafes, and so on, to the north. This area is very appealing to many people that prefer to have amenities and work opportunities close by but not directly in their backyard. Dentville is also within walking distance to the local high school, an elementary school and youth centre, making this an excellent area for families. There is also an extensive nature trail network which connects this community to the schools.
Dentville has undergone many changes in recent years with a lot of of the small and run down ‘old-timer’ homes having been completely renovated or, in some cases, demolished and a new home put up in their place. Prices in this area have gone up in recent years but are still some of the most affordable in Squamish. Only time will tell if prices will stay this way in this area.
For more details on available homes in this area or anywhere in Squamish, please contact me personally. I would be happy to show you around! You can reach me at 604.815.7766 or by email at Jasmine@AgentJazz.ca Friday, August 7, 2009 Greater Vancouver Real Estate Board - Market Update for July 2009by Jasmine Henczel on Fri, Aug, 7, 2009 03:31 PM Greater Vancouver Real Estate Board
Market Update for July 2009
The July Stats became available from the Greater Vancouver Real Estate Board today.
For the month of July a record was broken for the most sales ever for that period of sales. With historic low interest rates, the decline in prices from the previous year(s) and the large selection of homes to choose from Buyers came out in full force to take advantage of the situation. Only the second time in history that the Greater Vancouver Real Estate Board has recorded over 4000 sales in the month of July, this years being the largest ever at 4,114.
The prices in the Greater Vancouver area show an overall trend of being back on the rise. Since the beginning of the year, the MLSLink® Housing Price Index shows the *benchmark price for all residential properties in Greater Vancouver has increased 9.2% to $528,821 from $484,211. However, home prices compared to July 2008 levels are still down 5%.
It is important to note that the majority of these sales occurred in the Greater Vancouver Area. The Squamish market is still very much a Buyer’s Market whereas the Vancouver Market is now a Seller’s Market with multiple offers now making a come back.
For more information about what is happening specifically in the Squamish Real Estate Market, please feel free to contact me anytime at 604.815.7766 or by email at Jasmine@AgentJazz.ca
*BENCHMARK PRICE: Estimated sale price of a benchmark property. Benchmarks represent a typical property within each market
**The stats for this article were provided by the Greater Vancouver Real Estate Board.
Friday, August 7, 2009 Greater Vancouver Real Estate Board - Market Update for July 2009by Jasmine Henczel on Fri, Aug, 7, 2009 03:31 PM Greater Vancouver Real Estate Board
Market Update for July 2009
The July Stats became available from the Greater Vancouver Real Estate Board today.
For the month of July a record was broken for the most sales ever for that period of sales. With historic low interest rates, the decline in prices from the previous year(s) and the large selection of homes to choose from Buyers came out in full force to take advantage of the situation. Only the second time in history that the Greater Vancouver Real Estate Board has recorded over 4000 sales in the month of July, this years being the largest ever at 4,114.
The prices in the Greater Vancouver area show an overall trend of being back on the rise. Since the beginning of the year, the MLSLink® Housing Price Index shows the *benchmark price for all residential properties in Greater Vancouver has increased 9.2% to $528,821 from $484,211. However, home prices compared to July 2008 levels are still down 5%.
It is important to note that the majority of these sales occurred in the Greater Vancouver Area. The Squamish market is still very much a Buyer’s Market whereas the Vancouver Market is now a Seller’s Market with multiple offers now making a come back.
For more information about what is happening specifically in the Squamish Real Estate Market, please feel free to contact me anytime at 604.815.7766 or by email at Jasmine@AgentJazz.ca
*BENCHMARK PRICE: Estimated sale price of a benchmark property. Benchmarks represent a typical property within each market
**The stats for this article were provided by the Greater Vancouver Real Estate Board.
Wednesday, August 5, 2009 Getting To Know Squamish Part 4: The Northyardsby Jasmine Henczel on Wed, Aug, 5, 2009 07:32 PM Familiarize yourself with Squamish
Part 4: The Northyards
The Northyards is a remarkable area. Along with its many and varied attributes it is also an area undergoing big changes. For the purpose of this blog I am going to illustrate the Northyards as two areas: West and East Northyards which are split by highway 99.
West Northyards
Many of the homes in the West side of this neighborhood sit on oversized lots of an acre or more. Developers have been rumoured to have purchased a number of the homes in this area with the intent to build townhome developments in their place at a later date.
New developments in this area include the stunning Arbour Woods townhome development; the west coast contemporary Elements townhome development; the concrete and very energy efficient Edgewater townhome development; and an assortment of new ½ duplex style luxury homes.
There is currently a new condo development underway which is very much in the early stages of construction. They have just begun preparing their site.
Phase 2 of the Elements townhome development is to begin construction very soon with occupation of the homes being about a year away.
The West side of Northyards is also very much known for its fishing, walking trails and eagle and wildlife viewing. With the Squamish River and Mamquam River merging in this area, the fishing can be world class during the salmon runs in the fall and spring. It is common to see 20 to 30 lb salmon being wrestled onto the shores of the rivers during these prime fishing times.
The west side of Northyards backs onto the dyke that follows the Squamish River. This dyke acts as a walking trail for many locals and their furry friends. From the Northyards, it is about a 5km one-way trip to reach the ocean by following the dyke. This route is also frequented by runners and cyclists. Though, one must be careful, as you do have to share the dyke with some traffic as the dyke is also the access road for the ‘Squamish Spit’. If you enjoy playing in the ocean, or simply watching others do so - you will find some of the best Kiteboarding and Windsurfing in North America at the Squamish Spit.
Views in this area are, to say the very least, significant: The Chief, Garibaldi Peak, Mamquam Glacier and the Tantalus Mountains can all be seen from this bright and sunny area.
Detached homes in this area tend to go for approx. $425,000 and up, while luxury townhomes in this area tend to sell for about the same or slightly more.
East Northyards
This area is currently made up of mostly detached residential homes. In contrast to West Northyards, you will find this area to have a very rural feeling. It is one of the last places in Squamish that you can have a horse, run a business from home (as permitted by zoning) and, in most cases, live on 2 acre plots.
With rural comes rural living. The homes located on this side of the highway are not connected to community water or sewer. Though, this will change soon. I have been told by the District of Squamish that by the end of 2009 public services will run to the end of each street and each owner will have the ability to connect into public services. Costs may vary on this and will be at the owner’s expense.
It goes without saying that all things happen for a reason. The public services being brought down to the end of Raven, Finch and Robin are as a result of negotiations that took place with the developer of a new development that will take place on Loggers Lane and Raven Road. This development will see approximately 175 lots/homes come to fruition.
So, what does this mean for the area? Well, prices have soared in recent years as land value in Squamish has gone up. For a basic 1500 sq ft home in this area on a 2 acre lot prices seem to average in the high $900,000 range. This area could go one of two ways - Estate Homes or Development. Time will only tell which way it will go.
For more details on available homes in this area or other areas of Squamish, please contact me personally. I would be happy to show you around! You can reach me at 604.815.7766 or by email at Jasmine@AgentJazz.ca
Up next! Part 5 in my series of ‘Getting to Know Squamish’ – Dentville! Tuesday, July 28, 2009 The Bank of Canada May Have to Break Interest Rate Promiseby Jasmine Henczel on Tue, Jul, 28, 2009 07:15 PM Well according to the thermometer it is a balmy 34 degrees in Squamish at the moment. For those of you that have too much sun today, have retreated indoors and are looking for a little light reading I suggest the following...
The Financial Post published an article on July 23, 2009 titled, “The Bank of Canada May Have to Break Interest Rate Promise.” If you are thinking about buying or selling a home in the near future and are counting on the interest rates to remain unchanged this would be a good article to read over.
www.nationalpost.com/story.html?id=1834370
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