The Canadian Real Estate Association says home sales though its MLS system hit their highest level since last April, gaining 5.2 per cent in February compared to January.
The CBC BC reports that applications are now open for the B.C. government’s new Home Partnership Program. The program provides loans of up to $37,500 to help first-time homebuyers fund their down payment ….
CBC BC reports that the provincial government took steps to reduce some of the pressure in Metro Vancouver’s real estate market by introducing legislation that would add a 15 per cent property transfer tax for foreign nationals buying real estate in Greater Vancouver ….
World Health Day celebrated on April 7th was a gentle reminder some goals shouldn’t just be an annual “resolution”. Alpine Credits celebrated World Health Day in our office by dedicating the day to one key driver of health: personal wellbeing ….
Canadian’s increased spending habits to some are what is keeping our economy afloat in a time where oil and the loonie have been volatile at best, and is what attracts high-end retailers to open their first ever locations ….
The vast majority of us make New Years resolutions, but which ones are the most common amongst us? 5,000 people were surveyed and 45% said their top resolution for 2016 was to “live life to the fullest.”….
The art of setting goals properly is often what separates the unsuccessful from the successful, and if you want to join the latter then you must follow these five simple rules from Mindtools.com….
Scouring the market for a good deal is like the ‘Where’s Waldo?’ of real estate; it’s time consuming and sometimes impossible. However, following a few rules can simplify the process. Here’s how bargain buys….
You are sitting at home one evening, relaxing after dinner. It’s been a long day, some of it good, some not so good. The phone rings, an 800 number and you answer any ways. It’s the Canada Revenue Agency….
Who do you turn to if the banks – and your parents – won’t offer you a loan? Increasingly, people are turning to alternative lenders. Over the past few years the federal government has introduced a number of measures….