June 2008 - Posts

29 June 2008
No Slowdown Here!
Abbotsford will command the highest growth rate among 14 small and mid-sized cities across Canada this year according to a report released by the Conference Board of Canada . Abbotsford and Mission, which comprise the Abbotsford Census Metropolitian Area Read More...
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25 June 2008
Can I See Some ID Please?
Effective 23 June 2008, new federal laws and regulations dealing with money laundering and anti-terrorist financing will require real estate agents and brokers to collect and verify more personal information from buyers and sellers. Real estate agents Read More...
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24 June 2008
$3500 Grant To Make Homes Safer For Seniors
Under its Home Adaptations for Seniors' Independence (HASI) program CMHC helps homeowners and landlords pay for minor home modifications to extend the time low-income seniors can live in their own homes independently. Homeowners and landlords may Read More...
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10 June 2008
Prime Rate To Remain Unchanged
The "experts" were wrong, interest rate is not coming down. The Bank of Canada surprised the markets on Tuesday by holding its key interest rate steady at 3 percent and signaling an end to its rate-cutting cycle. The central bank announced today Read More...
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09 June 2008
Fully Forgivable Loan For Renovations
CMHC's RRAP - The Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program — is to assist in the creation of affordable housing for low-income seniors and adults with a disability by providing financial assistance to convert/develop existing residential Read More...
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08 June 2008
Prime rate coming down again?
The Bank of Canada is expected to cut its overnight interest rate by 25 basis points next week. The Bank of Canada will make its interest rate announcement on Tuesday, June 10, 2008 . Most economists expect the target for the key overnight rate to be Read More...
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