In its efforts to stimulate the economy and revive the housing market, Congress has enacted legislation providing a tax credit of up to $8,000 for first-time home buyers.  But time is of the essence for buyers who want to take advantage of this opportunity. Only homes purchased on or after January 1, 2009 and before December 1, 2009 are eligible. Use the links below to find out more about the tax credit. $8,000 Home Buyer Tax Credit at a Glance The tax credit is for first-time home buyers onl ... Full Article...

#108-2435 Center St    $170,600 Is it time to get into the market? Centrally located and close to the freeway access, Cedar Grove is family and pet friendly. You will love this freshly painted bright ground floor unit which features laminate flooring, open kitchen, 2 bedrooms & 2 bathroms. With over 1,000 sq ft of living space, your new home comes complete with large laundry room with loads of storage, gas fireplace, and secure underground parking. Please call us today for your personal viewing ... Full Article...

As of March 31, 2009, home inspectors will need to be licensed in order to work in BC. As part of licensing, hime inspectors will be required to carry insurance and complete a criminal record check.  For more information...go to the BPCPA website at http://www.bpcpa.ca From...NewsReal, The newsletter for Fraser Valley Realtors, March 16, 2009

Hey, first-time homebuyer's: How does $8,000 from your Uncle Sam sound? Last fall, the Federal Government introduced a financial incentive to prospective first-time homebuyers — an income tax credit of up to $7,500. The rules were simple: you must have been a first-time homebuyer (as defined by not owning a home in the previous three years) and you met certain income restrictions.  The new $8,000 tax credit is available to those who buy between January 1, 2009 and December 1, 2009. It&r ... Full Article...

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The Bank of Canada lowered its benchmark overnight lending rate by half of a percentage point to 0.5 per cent at its setting on March 3rd, 2009. The trend-setting Bank rate, which is set 0.25 percentage points above the overnight lending rate, declined to a record low of 0.75 per cent. The Bank acknowledged the global economy has continued to deteriorate since it last lowered rates in January 2009. “The nature of the U.S. recession, with very weak auto and housing sectors, is particularly ... Full Article...