Interest Rate Update from Dave Larock Last week our federal government made another regulatory change as part of its continuing effort to cool real estate markets across the country. This latest tweak caps the amount of mortgage volume that CMHC will guarantee for each lender under its National Housing Act Mortgage-Backed Securities (NHA MBS) program. […]
Julie Bertrand / Alberni Valley Times Alberni Valley and West Coast real estate sale prices went up nine per cent from July 2012 to this July. This is the highest increase in the Vancouver Real Island Estate Board territory. The average sale price in July 2012 was $230,958 for a singlefamily property while the average […]
It's already August and summer is already half over. Most Canadians would say that our summers are too short, and they would be right! We have a little bit of a break of the wintery wonderland the rest of the country experiences here on the west coast. September is often a warm and sunny month […]
By Clarence Rockland Home is the one place where we create an environment that’s all our own. It’s where we establish traditions, mold our family’s values, and form our identity. But does it matter whether we own the home or not? It certainly does. Studies show that home ownership has a significant positive impact on […]
Slow and Steady Market Growth Continues Through Second Quarter NANAIMO, BC – Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) sales summary data for June released by the Vancouver Island Real Estate Board (VIREB) shows housing sales activity across Vancouver Island was up six per cent compared to last year, while average sale prices remain relatively unchanged. - See […]
Should I buy a home first or sell my home first? This Question is one of the most common question Clients ask me. My Answer is normally the Same...SELL FIRST WHY? So You’ll know: How much money you’ll have from your sale of your home When you need to move to your next house i.e. […]
Canada's Economic Action Plan offers incentives for home ownership Buying your first home is one of the largest investments of your life. Canada’s Economic Action Plan introduces the First-Time Home Buyers’ (FTHB) Tax Credit and the expansion of the Home Buyers’ Plan (HBP) to provide you with additional benefits and help you realize your dream […]
Property Report for Tofino - Ucluelet Ucluelet: Starting price for a three-bedroom, winterized recreational property on a standard-sized waterfront lot: $549,000 Tofino: Starting price for a three-bedroom, winterized recreational property on a standard-sized waterfront lot: $769,000 After six years of sluggish activity and price adjustments, the market for recreational properties in Ucluelet and Tofino is […]
The Gray Team will be acting as agent for this property auction with Albert Burney - Luxury Real Estate Auctioneers Absolute Auction - Selling Regardless of Price! Silver Horn Lodge and the Lakeside Vacation Home is surrounded by crown land, trees, lakes and fresh air overlooking Big Lake. For sale at Absolute Auction - Selling […]
13 Best DIY Budget Kitchen Projects By Jacquelyn McGilvray of the Do-It-Yourself Network Find affordable ideas and how-to instructions for adding style, function and pizzazz. Mix and Match Countertops: Not all surfaces have to be the same. Wood countertops are reasonably priced, easy to install and can add a ton of character. Replace a small […]
