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Rising interest rates not deterring people from buying homes.
In a new report released earlier this week, BMO noted that the prospect of rising interest rates does not appear to be discouraging Canadians sufficiently from buying homes. 23% are still planning to purchase their primary residences in the next year, for an average...
Canadians rushing to lock down five-year fixed rate mortgages
“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...
B.C.’s commercial real estate sales smash records in 2017
A report from Westerne Investor had good things to say about commercial realty in British Columbia. British Columbia commercial real estate investment activity and dollar volume achieved record heights in 2017 with the disposition of 230 office, industrial and retail...
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Coming BC Government regulations could be a disaster for the economy.
The Government of BC recently enacted some regulations with the intention slowing skyrocketing prices. However, these and other coming regulations could have devastating effects not just on the real estate market but the economy as a whole. According to the BC Real...
Canadaian Homes and Cannabis
There has been a lot of talk lately about the Canadian Government's decision to legalize pot. Bill C-45 as it is known allows for home cultivation of pot. Canadian ReaL Estate Association's Michael Borque recently wrote a great piece in the Financial Post about the...
2 Questions for your Home Inspector
Andy Christie from Inspect the Unexpected TV shares valuable information on how to interview a home inspector and the 2 important questions you should ask them before deciding to hire.
First Time Home Buyers Loan Program
As of January 16, 2017 the BC Government is starting a new program for first time home buyers. This innovative new program will offer interest free loans to qualified home buyers
Compare Prince George to Vancouver
There’s been some talk lately about how expensive it is to live in Vancouver. So we put together this infographic to show just how much money you can make and save if you live in the City of Prince George!
The Most Common Home Buying Mistakes to Avoid
Buying a property is the largest purchase most people will make. Here are the most common mistakes you can avoid. Before you start even looking at properties, find out how much you qualify for and get a pre-approval letter from your lender. It can be quite...
Relocating to Prince George
So you’re moving to Prince George!! Having someone familiar with the real estate market is important. Let Denise Dykes help you find the house that is right for you and your family. She will take the time to help you establish your house-hunting priorities which will...
Buying Your First Home in Prince George
Ready to make that jump into home ownership? No more paying someone else’s mortgage, take those payments and put them towards a place you can call your own. Before you start, there are a few questions that you need to answer. What can you afford? What location do you...