Blog by Donna Leyland

501 3355 Cypress Place, West Vancouver, BC

June 22nd, 2010

I just finished uploading this Condo for sale, 501 3355 Cypress Place, West Vancouver, BC

Seaside Serenity! Stunningly beautiful residence with spectacular water and city views! This elegant open-concept home is perfect for entertaining, relaxing and enjoying. The ultimate in one-level living! Quality finishings throughout this Concert built home. Focus on Brazilian cherry hardwood floors, ov ...

Summer in the City!

June 18th, 2010
Wow!  I officially declare today the first day of summer!  Rejoice - the sun is shing and all things summer are here!Convertible tops are down...people are smiling...and the beaches are croweded.  It's time for picinics and this timely article gives you an overview of the perfect summer picnic.  For beautiful, gourmet ways to create outstanding outdoor meals, check out these recipes before yo ...

Asians Snapping Up London Properties

June 17th, 2010

This just in from London:   Asian investors are purchasing central London property in unprecedented numbers and now account for 20 percent of all new build sales, a new report concludes...

“While the market has returned to life, after it pretty much shut-down in 2008, current international investment demand is almost totally concentrated on London and is primarily coming from Asia,” said Kni ...

L.A. LUXURY

June 12th, 2010

Although he wouldn't release the sale price, seller Mohamed Hadid confirmed that it was in excess of the previous record of more than $46.5 million set this spring in Colorado, falling between $50 million and the asking price of $72 million. In Los Angeles County, sale prices can take more than a month to appear on the public record.

Designer-developer Hadid had listed the walled and gated e ...

Great Gardens!

June 11th, 2010

Anyone who has ever owned a beautiful garden knows that it doesn’t come without a big price—and I’m not talking about a monetary commitment. Of course, there’s certainly that; the plants and everything required to support this wonderful hobby are expensive, and getting more so, it seems.  Click to check out the rest of the article:  http://www.homebydesign.com/pages/article/HBD_JUN_10_02/5884 ...

Sell Smart!

June 10th, 2010

When it comes to selling your home, you need market intelligence!  My System provides a step-by-step plan for marketing your valuable property!  My unique multi-step Success System has been designed to deliver the results you want!

I start with a diagnosis to determine what makes your home unique.  I look at how I can best leverage your home's pluses while minimizing its challenges.  Then, I ...

Style Versus Function

June 8th, 2010

Whatever your style - contemporary or traditional, you'll appreciate the beauty and lines of this magnificent kitchen renovation.  Designed for maximum functionality and equipped to entertain, if you're looking at option this is food for thought!  For full details check out this Home By Design article at:  http://www.homebydesign.com/pages/article/HBD_APR_10_09/58849/index.html

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Buy Smart!

June 1st, 2010

Buying a home is one of the most important lifetime decision.  It’s a key investment and buyers will benefit greatly from professional guidance.  That’s why I’ve developed a step-by-step system that takes the work and worry out of buying a home.  My professional buyer’s service includes:

  • Implementation of an individualized Buyer’s Success System
  • Assessment of your needs and your wants
  • On-goi ...

Less is more!

June 1st, 2010

What's the center of most people's residential universe?  The kitchen!  And even though most of us are living with less space, it's not necessary to live with less creativity.  This article from Home By Design highlights how you can do more with less space!  And how you can create an uncluttered but efficient work space!   Check it out:  New Weekly Article - Less Is More   Enjoy weekly articl ...