Blog by Julia Kennett

5% GST

November 22nd, 2007
GST is taxed on any new home or development, and is paid by the builder or new purchaser of the home. On a 1 million dollar sale, the decrease in GST from 6% to 5% is $10,000. The general summary of new rules state that if possession is transferred after January 1st 2008, then the 5% GST rate will apply. If, for example, an agreement for sale of a presale apartment was signed between May 2 ...

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Buyer's Tip

November 20th, 2007
Pre-Approval…

One of your most valuable tools as a buyer is being able to show objectively the value of house that you can afford. This is easily accomplished within a day or two by providing some information to a mortgage broker, who can hold an interest rate for you, and guarantee the amount of a mortgage that you qualify for, so that you can shop in peace. Best of all, you never pay a ...

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Ecological

November 15th, 2007
Google? Blackle? Huh? "If Google had a black screen, taking into account the huge number of page views, according to calculations, 750 mega watts/hour per year would be saved."

In response Google created a black version of its search engine, called Blackle, with the same functions as the white version, but with lower energy consumption.

Check it out at www.blackle.com

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Seller's Tip

November 15th, 2007
Have you considered having your home staged when you are selling it? Since you have your own furniture, can you still use a staging company? YES! "Staging" is when a professional company prepares a home for sale to maximize the price and minimize the time on the market. It is much like preparing the set of a film - professionals work with your existing furniture and decorations (if the ho ...

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Community Events Nov 15-Dec 15 2007

November 10th, 2007
Nov 16th - Friday 8pm

Memories of BC in Music

2195 West 45th at Yew, Vancouver

British Columbia is the theme of this programme, with music that paints pictures of our Pacific province, including three premiere performances. The composers are also from BC .

Call 604-378-6822

17th - Saturday 10am

Team In Training Info Session

Four Seasons Hotel - 791 W Georgia St, Vancouv ...

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Your Market Last Month…

November 3rd, 2007
Housing sales throughout the month of October were consistent with record highs! October of 2007 showed 3,028 units of residential sales, up 11.2% from the 2,722 units in October of 2006, while the inventory of property listings remained relatively unchanged. "The economy is healthy," Naphtali says. "There is virtually no unemployment. Interest rates are steady. These are all factors aff ...

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