+ ey 36 - Friday, March 31, 1989 — North Shore News Me REAL EstaTve B.C. AGENCY OPENS MARKET New service helps clients find private holiday properties LOCAL ENTREPRENEUR Barbara Armstrong began researching her latest business idea two years ago. She wanted to open the rental market for privately owned recreational proper- ties in B.C., adapting to the local market 2 service long available in Great Britain and the Caribbean. In the course of her research, Armstrong tele- phoned a New York City Caribbean villa rental agen- cy, posing as someone who had just inherited a villa in Jamaica, to obtain informa- tion about how such services are run. Innocently, she ask- ed the representative about who would be responsible for cleanup. “‘There was a pregnant pause,’’ she says, ‘‘and I could picture his brow furrowing in puzzlement. He said ‘Of course you have staff to attend to these things, don’t you?’ ‘Oh, of course!’ was my too quick reply. Clearly, the very wealthy in other parts of the world were cager to reap the financial benefits obtainable through wise use of their property — provided, of course that a good agency INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY No need to travel to Hawaii to find a sandy beach. In less than 4 hours by car, you can be at this ‘*fresh water’’ resort, with water so clean it's drinkable. Nearly 7 acres with 350° of waterfront. Currently a resort, but the poten- tial is unlimited. Call for details. was available to take care of the details invotved. I learn- ed that even Princess Margaret lets her Caribbean villa ... for many thousands of dollars per week.”’ While even the most lux- urious Caribbean villas have long been available to renters willing to pay the price, vacation properties in British Columbia have been more elusive to the would-be renter. To date, people seek- ing privately owned vacation accommodation have had difficulty gaining access to the wealth of charming cot- tages, cabins and condos located throughout the pro- vince. But Armstrong and business partner Pamela Moore are changing all that. They have launched the first real estate agency in B.C. dedicated to renting recre- ational properties pro- vince-wide. Until now, renters have had little choice but to search the classified ads for holiday homes, and property owners have tended to avoid the trouble of becoming landlords, in spite of the ob- vious benefit of an added income source. RICK CAMPBELL 926-7579 creek in the backyard and only steps to the beach. To view this soecial opportunity please call. Open by appointment only. The best part... $329,000. MLS. NEW LISTING! UPPER LONSDALE Perfect for developers or for holding property. Great 1 home with registered suite | down. Approved for 2 legal | 35’ lots. Will have view. Call for details. MLS. “We're the only agency in B.C. that specializes in br- inging property owners and renters together through a central, computerized pro- vince-wide listing and book- ing service,’’ says Moore. ‘*Property owners throughout the province have shown a Jot of interest in our service.’” Great Spots! clients in- clude owners of every imag- inable type of B.C. recre- ation property from rustic wilderness cabins to moun- tain chalets to waterfront villas. Great Spots! has a wide variety of holiday home listings ranging from $200 to $3,500 per week. Its inven- tory of properties is growing as it continues to seek out choice properties to meet the needs of the renting public. Renters will find plenty of suitable accommodation in the $300 to $450 per week range in Southwestern B.C., the Okanagan, the Kootenays, the Cariboo, Whistler, the Sunshine Coast, Vancouver Island, and the Gulf Islands. For mere information call 261-0774. CLAS 5 aN _ Fantastic Cape Cod family hom fam. room off kitch, X-hail living & dining room with hardwood fioors, 4 upstairs bedrooms, j_huge games room. A most elegant, stately home. Now only $397,009. Charm and character consume this delightful home with coved ceilings, hardwood floors on a fabulous south facing large level lot. Great central location. Walking distance to school. Cali now or be disappointed. HONESTY, SERVICE, TRUST — a4 read the NEW ” ce BELL REALTY MEMBEN OF BEAL STATE BORED Oe yy atte ANCOUVER 1381 MARINE ORIVE. WEST VANCOUVER. BC North Shore News wn 186 a t 7B 39 Lonsdale Ave. FAX ‘e001 928 7004 North Vancouver, B.C. Dear Rick, Just a note to you and your wonderful staff to say thanks. As my main source of advertising I have found your Real Estate section a great asset. I receive comments daily from people who have seen me in the paper. Everyone seems to read it. As a result I get instant recognition from pecple interested in real estate. 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