Canada’s 6 Most Magnetic Areas for Migrants
January 28, 2010 by Dave, Cindy and Amanda Walker · Leave a Comment
A study of the 50 largest metro areas in Canada has revealed the six most attractive spots to newcomers, regardless of origin. The study, by the Conference Board of Canada, found that regardless of the educational background of the individual, the six most appealing metro areas in the country in terms of ability to attract [...]
Renovation Tax Credit Ending Jan 31 2010
January 25, 2010 by Dave, Cindy and Amanda Walker · Leave a Comment
With the Jan. 31 deadline just around the corner, anyone who still wants to take advantage of the federal government’s popular home renovation tax credit had better hurry. “The most important thing for people to know is that they still have a week to buy and take delivery of materials that they are thinking of [...]
Bank of Canada Keeps Rates The Same
January 19, 2010 by Dave, Cindy and Amanda Walker · Leave a Comment
Once again, the Bank of Canada announced it would keep the key interest rate at a record-low 0.25 per cent to achieve its inflation target of two per cent. While the Bank said economic growth in Canada resumed in the third quarter of 2009 and there has been a slightly higher than expected rate of [...]
Year of Real Estate Rebound Fraser Valley
January 14, 2010 by Dave, Cindy and Amanda Walker · Leave a Comment
(Surrey, BC) – Results from Fraser Valley Real Estate Board’s Multiple Listing Service (MLS®) in December reflect the real estate story of 2009: recovery. “In 12 months, we went from the worst January in 20 years to the third best December,” said Paul Penner, President of the Board. “Home buyers took Boxing Day shopping to [...]
Press: Research shows Canadian mortgage market can manage risks
January 14, 2010 by Dave, Cindy and Amanda Walker · Leave a Comment
Press: Research shows Canadian mortgage market can manage risks New data collected by CAAMP indicates homeowners are borrowing less, not more, than they can afford to borrow Toronto, Ont. (January 14, 2010) – New research using data collected by the Canadian Association of Accredited Mortgage Professionals (CAAMP) from its corporate members strongly suggests that Canadian [...]
New Listing Miramar Condo
January 12, 2010 by Dave, Cindy and Amanda Walker · Leave a Comment
Perfect White Rock get away bachelor unit $299,000 call Cindy Walker 604-889-5004
Dominion Mortgage Rate Increases!
January 7, 2010 by Dave, Cindy and Amanda Walker · Leave a Comment
Fixed Rates Increasing Tonight More banks to follow Call for your rate 120 rate hold today • 1 year fixed rate increases to 2.89% from 2.69% • 2 year fixed rate increases to 3.24% from 3.04% • 3 year fixed rate increases to 3.84% from 3.54% • 4 year fixed rate increases to 4.24% from [...]
REAL ESTATE REBOUND FOR FRASER VALLEY
January 6, 2010 by Dave, Cindy and Amanda Walker · Leave a Comment
(Surrey, BC) – Results from Fraser Valley Real Estate Board’s Multiple Listing Service (MLS®) in December reflect the real estate story of 2009: recovery. “In 12 months, we went from the worst January in 20 years to the third best December,” said Paul Penner, President of the Board. “Home buyers took Boxing Day shopping to [...]
Heads Up – Bond Yields Rising
January 4, 2010 by Dave, Cindy and Amanda Walker · Leave a Comment
The bond yields have been rising throughout the holiday season, spreads are at pre August 2007 levels and although Bank’s have not raised rates during the Holidays, MERIX Financial does anticipate that Bank’s will raise rates next week (perhaps by as much as 20 to 30 bps). Call Cindy Walker 604-889-5004 to hold a mortgage [...]
