February 2008 - Posts

27 February 2008
TFSA - The Piggy Bank For Grownups.
The new " tax free savings account " plan announced in the federal budget is either revolutionary or better than nothing depending on who you ask. Some are calling it the biggest thing since the introduction of RRSPs. Because I am in the business Read More...
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27 February 2008
Another Interest Rate Cut Coming
Inflation is at its lowest level in the last 5 month period and a cut in interest rates is widely expected by mortgage and securities professionals. The recent 1% cut in the GST is believed to be one of the biggest factor of lower inflation rates in Canada. Read More...
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26 February 2008
Bad Press For Pre-Sale Condos
A Vancouver developer who pulled out of two building projects worth $95 million last November has halted a third development citing financing difficulties. The project called "The Sophia" located on E11th Avenue and Sophia Street in the city's Read More...
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20 February 2008
What meaner greener BC budget means for homeowners
The government of British Columbia introduced its "green" budget yesterday with the introduction of a new carbon tax, the first of its kind in Canada. We all know that it is going to get more expensive to drive when the new tax is implemented Read More...
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19 February 2008
Home inspectors to be licensed in BC
Almost anyone can call themselves a home inspector in BC but that will end before the end of this year if the new private members bill introduced by NDP housing critic Diane Thorne becomes law. The British Columbia government is moving to protect home Read More...
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