Remax Ocean Pacific Realty

01/21/2016

Handing over the keys is definitely my favourite part of the job! CONGRATULATIONS Tamara and Tracy. Welcome to the Comox Valley!

01/19/2016

'Roughly half of Canadian millennials own real estate'

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/…/canadian-…/article27543805/

Rising home values mean net worth of Canadian millennials is now nearly double American millennials

01/13/2016

Looking to get off the beaten path? Head over to Courtenay, BC, where friendly island vibe, affordable hotels, cozy cafes and nano breweries offer something for everyone.

01/12/2016

British Columbians who own homes valued up to $1.2 million may be eligible to receive a full home owner grant this year, while a partial grant may...

01/07/2016

Consider locking in your rates if you're currently in the market for a new home

Royal Bank of Canada became the latest Canadian lender to raise its mortgage rates, following Toronto-Dominion Bank and Bank of Nova Scotia and borrowers are being warned to expect more increases as...

01/05/2016

The B.C. government has raised the threshold for the Home Owners Grant to $1.2 million after a spike in the assessed value of thousands of Metro Vancouver properties.

12/31/2015

Some stats on first-time homebuyers

This survey deals specifically with first-time home buyers. These results provide mortgage professionals with a comprehensive view of the First-Time homebuyers gathered through quantitative research conducted on-line.

12/16/2015

December's housing market update for those who missed it. If you would like to receive a monthly newsletter to stay in touch with market trends in the Comox Valley, send me a message and I'll add you to my email list.

Happy Hump Day!

BC Real Estate Association (BCREA) Chief Economist Cameron Muir discusses the November 2015 statistics.

12/14/2015

Minimum down payment increasing from 5% to 10% on the portion above $500k, effective February 15th, 2016.

http://www.mortgagebrokernews.ca/news/finance-minister-announces-down-payment-rule-changes-200772.aspx

Finance Minister Bill Morneau announced the new down payment structure for government-backed mortgages early Friday

12/09/2015

Let it snow!

Mount Washington Alpine Resort, Vancouver Island, BC, Canada. Explore Mount Washington Alpine Resort, Vancouver Island's largest year round family resort for skiing, snowboarding, mountain biking, hiking, scenic chair rides and more.

12/08/2015

For those who love to entertain

These eleven lightning-fast guest readiness tricks will help you create a warm and welcoming home in less time than it takes to cook a turkey.