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For first-time homebuyers, mortgages can be pretty intimidating, causing many buyers to remark that they feel like they've 'signed their lives away.' But like the old adage, knowledge is power, and learning about this important part of the process is time well spent that could save you thousands Making the decision to purchase your first home is monumental. While you may have a preliminary idea of what kind of mortgage payment you can afford, the more you know will help you when you meet with ... Full Article...

"We had such a great experience buying our first home with Brenda! We felt like she understood exactly what we were looking for and was so patient with us as we looked at numerous places. We knew that Brenda wanted the best for us and it is an amazing feeling knowing that our realtor cares so much. Thank you Brenda!" Mike & Juliet Teeter

"I would *highly* recommend Brenda to anyone buying or selling a home. Her commitment and dedication to us was obvious right from the start; she made herself available to us 24/7, and was always extremely fast in getting back to us when we would call or email. As first time home buyers, we had lots of questions and concerns, and we were constantly amazed by Brenda's thorough and prompt responses to our questions. We felt she was fully invested in finding us the perfect home..and she did just th ... Full Article...

The biggest threat to recovery By Paul Penner  I have to admit when I assumed my position as President in March I didn’t anticipate we’d have a summer like this. Sales have rebounded from January’s devastating 389 units to the best July in Fraser Valley’s history (2,105 sales) and second best August (1,787). Whew! My monthly mini-market polls (thanks to all members who participated) provide clues as to why such a healthy return. In July, first-timers represented 37% of ... Full Article...

"Thank you Michele for making our first home buying experience a fun and easy one! Jeff and I truly appreciated all of your efforts. You were honest, thorough, informative and professional. And we were amazed at how quickly you found our dream home! (Just goes to show how well you listen to your clients.) You really made this whole experience one that we will always remember. And Brenda, when you stepped in for a couple days, it was like you were always there - no detail was overlooked or unkno ... Full Article...

“Thank you Brenda! From picking us up at the Airport and ‘choosing’ our first home in BC, you covered all the big and little details for us. It has been a wonderful experience from start… to unpacking the last boxes. Our family will soon join us and they have requested you to be their real estate agent. We are so happy to keep you ‘in the family’.” Julia & Dmitry Zamoysky (Winnipeg, Manitoba) New BC Homeowners (Grand Street, Mission, BC)

Bank of Canada keeps interest rates on hold Published September 10, 2009  The Bank of Canada held its benchmark overnight lending rate steady at 0.25 per cent at its setting on September 10th, 2009. The trend-setting Bank rate, which is set 0.25 percentage points above the overnight lending rate, remains at 0.5 per cent. The Bank said that, in line with its expectations, aggressive policy stimulus and the stabilization of global financial markets are supporting the beginnings of a recovery in ... Full Article...

'MOVE UP' BUYERS RETURN TO FRASER VALLEY REAL ESTATE IN AUGUST September 2, 2009 (Surrey, BC) - The Fraser Valley Real Estate Board credits ‘move-up’ buyers and greater affordability for the second best August in its real estate sales history, bolstered by a summer of historically low interest rates. There were 1,786 sales processed in August, an increase of 96 per cent compared to the 910 sales during the same month last year. Add in sales from June and July generated by many fir ... Full Article...