HST
Please click the link to view an article titled "B.C. to jack up HST threshold on new housing rebate to $525,000"
http://www.vancouversun.com/business/real-estate/jack+threshold+housing+rebate/2241325/story.html
Some of the Key Points:
- The threshold for which the maximum HST rebate will apply will be raised to $525,000 from $400,000
- The maximum rebate to homebuyers purchasing hous ...
MULTIPLE OFFERS
Please click the link to view an article titled "Global housing crisis? What crisis? Vancouver asks"
http://www.vancouversun.com/business/real-estate/Global+housing+crisis+What+crisis+Vancouver+asks/2347973/story.html
Some of the Key Points:
- Competing Offers again on properties
- Realtors do not believe this is another "bubble"
- Low Interest rates contribute to increased ...
CMHC
Please click the link to view an article titled "Canada's government will puncture any housing bubble: finance minister"
http://www.vancouversun.com/business/Feds+will+puncture+housing+bubble+Flaherty/2359742/story.html
Some of the Key Points:
-CMHC may increase required down payments and decrease amortization periods. Thus, homebuyers will need 10% down and 30 year amortization. As o ...
Residential real estate markets across Canada
post solid gains over past decade, says RE/MAX
Pent-up demand, population growth, tight inventory levels, and the longest economic expansion since World War II collectively fueled one of the best decades on record for residential real estate in Canada, according to a report released by RE/MAX.
RE/MAX Decade in Review 1997 - 2007 found that m ...
PURDY UPDATE
Purdy is now 8 month old and weighs 21 pounds! She is such a sweet natured and smart dog! Everyone is our family is enjoying her immensely. She has learned tricks such as sit, down, roll over, high five and sits and waits at every street corner during her daily walks for the “OK to cross” hand signal. She is so playful and full of energy and loves coming to work with Mom and ...
The time has come to say goodbye to 2006 and look ahead to 2007 with dreams of a year filled with health, happiness and prosperity. 2006 ended with a highly festive holiday season second to none. Great gatherings with family and friends, lots of food, drinks and festivities to sum up a well rounded year.
My husband and I try to get away the first couple weeks of January every year as this ...
