March 2010 - Posts
HST becomes applicable as of July 1 st . Generally speaking, HST will be applicable to real estate sales wherever GST was applicable before. ( $299,000 plus GST will become $299,000 plus HST). HST will also apply to closing costs and commissions. The
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The recent public debate over proposed amendments to the MLS® system and the upcoming Competition Tribunal review have created some level of uncertainty and confusion in the marketplace. I found these frequently asked questions from Royal LePage very
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I recently came across an article from Canada Realty News that highlighted the new rules for mortgages that take effect on April 19. Here are a few key points: "Finance Minister Jim Flaherty recently unveiled new mortgage rules aimed at stopping
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Yesterday; I attended our board’s AGM and thought I’d share a few key points from the BC Real Estate Association’s economists’ presentation. · Overall; the market saw a slight rebound in 2009 · The Kootenay region
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"Even turkeys can fly in a hurricane..." Any realtor can sell in a hot market; but when the times are tough, you can see just who the "turkeys" really are! Have you found your realtor? Would you refer them to a friend or family member?
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Click here to view the latest market update from the BCREA http://www.bcrea.bc.ca/news_room/2010-02.pdf
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