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BCREA Reports that Housing Demand Forecast to Rise Through 2015
BCREA released its 2014 Second Quarter Housing Forecast today and reports that housing demand forecast to rise through 2015. “BC Home sales are expected to trend higher this year and in 2015, as stronger economic conditions both at home and abroad bolster consumer...
Down Payment Helper Mortgage
We all need a little help now and then. The Beatles said it best ... With the new Down Payment Helper Mortgage now in place, I'd like to share some of the details with you: Lending area: Greater Vancouver and Victoria, B.C. Maximum mortgage size:...
Important News on the 5 Year Fixed Rate at 2.99
Important News on the 5 Year Fixed Rate at 2.99 As was announced last week BMO cuts 5-year mortgage rate to 2.99%. Here is what some of the terms of the 5 year fixed rate at 2.99 mortgages are: Applicable to residential mortgages only 10/10 pre-payment options or NONE...
Social Media 101
I am really enjoying the benefits of Social Media for my business! My Social Media 101 lesson for today: get involved! I have been on Facebook and some of the other top social networks for a couple of years now, and have recently added a few other platforms to my...
Thank You
All I can say is ... Thank You. I have had the distinct honour of being nominated for a CMP Canadian Mortgage Award this year for best customer service! It is thanks to my many amazing clients that my job is VERY easy, because I am just so eager to serve you in the...
The Magic of YouTube
In case you didn't already know, there is magic in YouTube. It is an amazing place to market one's services and products. I've just recently jumped on board myself and would love for you, my readers, to be among the first to see my new video! Introducing the DLC GLM...
Being SELF EMPLOYED and HOW to Get the Mortgage You Want
I'd like to share with you today on being SELF EMPLOYED and HOW to get the mortgage you want. If you are self employed you may have come across difficulties surrounding obtaining a mortgage. There are ways through any "problem" and I share some of those solutions...
Strongest January Residential Sales Since 2010
As reported from BCREA: Muted Impact Expected From Cancelled Investor Immigrant Program The British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) reports that a total of 4,244 residential sales were recorded by the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in January, up 24.5 per...
Did You Know
I've been doing a series on my Facebook page recently called... Did You Know.... "that you might want to try increasing your monthly mortgage payment. It WILL save you money.... a lot! Let's say your mortgage is $1328.44/month. If you round up to $1400.00/month...
Have Some Sweets On Us For The Kids of Kenya
Have Some Sweets On Us For The Kids of Kenya Imani Orphan Care is a Canadian non-profit organization that supports children and families in need in Kenya. These precious children were abandoned by their families, orphaned or rescued from an unhealthy situation. We...
Borrowers Hit Social Media Hurdles
I read an interesting article today out of the United States on how borrowers are needing to jump through social media hurdles from lenders. It reads; "Regulators Have Concerns About Lenders' Use of Facebook, Other Sites". More and more lending companies are...
Fraser Valley’s Housing Market Quiet Yet Stable in 2013
Neither predictions of a huge crash or notable recovery came to pass in 2013 as Fraser Valley’s real estate market stayed slow and steady, similar to 2012’s market. Fraser Valley’s total sales volume last year was 13,663 a decrease of 1.5 per cent compared to 13,878...
Don’t Let Over-Spending Ruin Your Holiday This Year
I'd like to share a very useful post with you today on over-spending during the holidays. Even if you have the best intentions of spending limits during the holidays one can be so easily persuaded to spend more than budgeted for. Whether it is a killer Cyber Monday...
Blanket Drive offers first line of defence for thousands in need
19th annual REALTORS Care® Blanket Drive collection will run Nov. 18-25 VANCOUVER –Chances are high that many of the 1,600 homeless people currently living in Vancouver; 400 in Surrey, and 200 in Abbotsford have received a blanket, coat or multiple changes of clothing...
BC Home Sales Post Strongest October in Four Years
The British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) reports that a total of 6,673 residential sales were recorded by the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in BC during October, up 26.5 per cent from October 2012. Total sales dollar volume was 34.5 per cent higher than...
Balanced Conditions Continue in the Greater Vancouver Housing Market
From the REBGV: Balanced conditions continue in the Greater Vancouver Housing Market Home buyer and seller activity continues to mirror historical averages in the Greater Vancouver housing market. These trends have helped keep the region in a balanced state for the...
BCREA Housing Market Update
BCREA Housing Market Update BC Real Estate Association (BCREA) Chief Economist Cameron Muir discusses the September 2013 statistics. The British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) reports that a total of 6,498 residential sales were recorded by the Multiple...
Continuously Developing New Ways to Serve You
I read an interesting article this morning that prompted today's blog post. Essentially, "mortgage brokers need to continuously be researching and developing new ways of doing business" so as to not get "Netflixed" out of business. If you know me at all, or have done...