Do I Need a REALTOR®? Q. Why should I use a REALTOR®?  A. It’s not likely that you can afford to gamble with the largest single investment you may ever make in your lifetime, namely the purchase of your home. But you may be surprised to learn that some people are willing to take that chance. Selling a home without the help of a REALTOR® is not as easy as it may appear to the uninitiated. Ask yourself the following questions. Do I know the home’s true market value or replacement ... Full Article...

PROVINCE INCREASES NEW HOUSING REBATE THRESHOLD  Click here for HST page (please note that the HST is only payable on new housing and with the new threshold should not be much more than the GST that is paid now..good news) VICTORIA – The Province is proposing to increase the threshold for the B.C. HST new housing rebate from $400,000 to $525,000 to ensure that, on average, purchasers of new homes up to $525,000 pay no more tax due to harmonization, Finance Minister Colin Hansen announce ... Full Article...

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British Columbia – Housing Market in Greater Vancouver Gains Momentum Vancouver, November 4, 2009 – Strong demand has led to a steady rise in Greater Vancouver home prices compared to last year. Over the past 12 months, the Housing Price Index (HPI) benchmark price for all residential properties in Greater Vancouver increased 6.8% to $553,702 from $518,668 in October 2008. A total of 3,704 residential properties were sold in Greater Vancouver area in October 2009, an increase of 4 ... Full Article...

Abbotsford: A Great Place to Live Now and in the Future When Fraser Valley REALTORS® met with representatives of the City of Abbotsford on October 15, they came away with renewed enthusiasm for the city’s bright and promising future. The shared optimism of the mayor, councillors and senior staff attending the meeting was contagious. According to Mayor George Peary, "If you’re looking for incentives to move to Abbotsford, how about a brand new hospital with an integrated cancer cen ... Full Article...