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First time home buyer alert!
May 12, 2012 / 5:00 am
Photo: Contributed Every first home owner has that fear of stepping off the plank and making the plunge into a long term financial investment, but let me remind you that you are not alone. First, you need to look at yourself in the mirror and be proud of making this first...
Wave to passing cars
Apr 14, 2012 / 5:00 am
(Photo: Flickr user, antiguadailyphoto) My parents have lived in the Ellison area for years now and I can say that one thing that I love about their neighourhood is not only the quiet and peacefulness that envelops this area, but this elderly gentleman who strolls up and...
Mortgage rates on the rise
Mar 31, 2012 / 5:00 am
The greatest domestic threat to our economy is that Canadians have taken on too much debt as they cashed in on low interest rates to buy homes. Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney as recently been quoted that elevated consumer debt levels represent the biggest domestic risk to the financial...
Teachers and economy woes
Mar 3, 2012 / 5:00 am
Could the teachers strike have come at worst time? Have they forgotten that the economy is struggling to stay above water and that everyday is battle to strive for stability? We all want more. We all would rather work less and get paid a substantial amount more then we are today, but the...
Canada's mortgage cap reached?
Feb 18, 2012 / 5:00 am
Photo: Contributed - (Photo: Flickr user, dick_pountain) Canada's mortgage cap may be reaching an all time high. Amidst the hustle and bustle of everyday life, whispers are being heard of Canada’s mortgage cap reaching an all time high and concern rises of...
The growing rate of foreclosures
Feb 4, 2012 / 5:00 am
Photo: Contributed The average number of foreclosures on the market seems to be increasing with each passing month. Once upon time foreclosures were rarely discussed, let alone a common occurrence, but in today’s market, buyers are now looking for that...
Kelowna 3rd for home ownership
Jan 22, 2012 / 5:00 am
Photo: Contributed Kelowna is known to be called Canada’s Hawaii, a four season playground. Surrounded by beautiful lakes and sandy beaches to enjoy in the summer then to snow and ski hills in the winter. There is no other place like this in Canada, but what is...
Resolutions and goal setting
Jan 8, 2012 / 5:00 am
Photo: Contributed A resolution… every new year we wake up with a resolution as to something we would like to change in our current lives, situation. I want you to ask yourself how many times have you heard your friend say “I'm...
Surviving the Holiday Season
Dec 25, 2011 / 5:00 am
Photo: Contributed Do you enjoy the holidays? The fruitful amount of sweets and yummy gum drops, delicious turkey and creamy mash potatoes smothered in home made gravy or, perhaps your favourite thing about Christmas is the families coming together,...
Real Estate market on the mend
Nov 27, 2011 / 5:00 am
Photo: Contributed As in my previous article “May I borrow your Crystal Ball?” I stated that the Canadian Real Estate Association also known as CREA predicted that prices shall fall another 1.3%. CREA has recently adjusted their forecast to...
Worldwide economy crisis
Oct 2, 2011 / 5:00 am
When the United States or Europe sneezes, does Canada catch a cold? Photo: Contributed This is a new world in which we all live today and the familiar has now become the unfamiliar. Our alias, the United States has remained strong and powerful for...
Obesity, The Growing Trend
Sep 18, 2011 / 5:00 am
Obesity, one word to describe a growing disease in our society, it has in fact become the one stone that has caused an avalanche of problems in today’s culture. However, obesity did not spread like a viral strain that we couldn’t contain quick enough. No, it’s...
HST fall out?
Sep 4, 2011 / 5:00 am
British Columbia erupted with sighs of disappointment and cries of celebration on August 26 at 11:30 a.m.. On this day B.C. made history. After Harmonized Sales Tax that was introduced on July 1, 2010, BC petitioned for the months of June and July 2011 to revert back to it's old ways and...
May I borrow your crystal ball?
Aug 17, 2011 / 5:00 am
Photo: Contributed Home-owners across Canada have heard whispers of housing prices plummeting in excess of 25% across the board. David Madani, an economist with Capital Economics, is the source of this controversial and geographically non-specific opinion. Bob Haber,...
HST Referendum
Jul 21, 2011 / 5:00 am
Photo: Contributed Ceinwen Morgan Everyone in British Columbia remembers the day on July 1, 2010, when Harmonized Sales Tax replaced PST and GST. The buzz heard around the province was whispers of the negative repercussions it will have on...
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