by Denise Dykes | Aug 29, 2018 | Buyer Tips
While the City of Vancouver continues to wrestle with the dubious distinction of being home to Canada’s most expensive real estate market, a new report from the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) has found that the issue extends beyond just the Lower Mainland....
by Denise Dykes | Aug 8, 2018 | Buyer Tips, Home Owner Tips
As a homeowner things are going to happen. Usually at the most inconvenient time. But it is at those times it is also the most expensive. Protect yourself have an emergency fund for those emergencies that can pop up. You never know what surprise the Prince George...
by Denise Dykes | Aug 1, 2018 | About Prince George, Buyer Tips, General News
Check this out, recently posted on NewInHomes.com Manulife Bank of Canada recently commissioned Ipsos to conduct a survey about financial issues at home and confiding in a significant other. The results are shocking and unsurprising at the same time. 2,003 Canadians...
by Denise Dykes | Jul 17, 2018 | Buyer Tips, rental
Is buying a property and renting it out a good investment option? Well, a recent CIBC poll of Canadian homeowners found those who own a separate rental property earn on average $2,189 per month – 50% more than their monthly costs. So it sure does appear to be a good...
by Denise Dykes | Jul 11, 2018 | About Prince George, Buyer Tips, General News
A recent study by Royal Lepage forecasted great things for the Canadian housing market. This also means it could be a very competitive market. Denise is here to walk you through the Prince George Realty market. As one of the top real estate agents in Prince George,...
by Denise Dykes | Jul 2, 2018 | About Prince George, Buyer Tips
According to a report from the Conference Board of Canada, things are looking good for Prince George! We are looking good on the economic front. The time is now to set up home in Prince George. Call Denise for that new home 250.981.4208 The report says that Prince...
by Denise Dykes | Jun 26, 2018 | Buyer Tips
The economic climate in British Columbia appears to be stable. Houses in Prince George are not staying on the market long and unemployment is low throughout the province. It should come as no surprise that the forestry and energy are leading the way in exports for BC....
by Denise Dykes | Jun 20, 2018 | Buyer Tips, Foreclosure Info, General News
More people are using their homes to secure a personal loan. According to Better Dwelling. However, the number of people using their homes to secure a business loan has dropped considerably. Canadians Secured Over $279 Billion Worth Of Loans With Their Homes The total...
by Denise Dykes | Jun 13, 2018 | Buyer Tips, General News
More than seven in 10 Canadian first-time home buyers (71 per cent) are afraid that they’ll be hit by unanticipated costs during the process, according to a new survey by TD Bank. Over half of the respondents (56 per cent) agreed that they are “afraid that...
by Denise Dykes | May 24, 2018 | Buyer Tips
In April, Prince George’s unemployment rate was 5.4 per cent, a decrease of 0.9 per cent when compared to the same month in 2017 when it was 6.3 per cent, according to the city’s latest economic update. The unemployment rate of 5.4 per cent for Prince George was...
by Denise Dykes | May 15, 2018 | Buyer Tips
As of April 30, the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) has formally requested an amendment to Bill C-45, calling on the federal government enact a moratorium on home cultivation until a national framework is developed and implemented in all provinces. Under new...
by Denise Dykes | May 1, 2018 | Buyer Tips, Foreclosure Info, General News
“Historically, the majority of Canadians who shop for mortgage rates have taken a variable rate the majority of the time,” says Dan Eisner, CEO of True North Mortgage in Calgary. “But not these days.” Since January 2014, 56% of Canadian borrowers who applied for a...
