LIVESMART PROGRAM EXTENDED
The Province will extend provincial incentives for the popular LiveSmart BC: Efficiency Incentive Program for participants entering the program as of April 1, 2010, announced Blair Lekstrom, Minister of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources.
“The LiveSmart BC home energy efficiency program is an important part of our long-term, clean-energy vision and we are extending our provincial incentives to help meet our greenhouse gas emission targets and energy self-s ...
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at Mon, 03 May 2010 15:49:11 -0700
How can mortgage rates be going up when Prime has not changed?
And how do you choose whether to go short or long term on your mortgage when it comes up for renewal?
Now just imagine the family dinner conversation where your brother or sister declares utter confusion at how the prime rate could drop on the same day that rates went up for fixed rate mortgages. This just doesn’t make sense… or does it? Let’s clarify how fixed-rate and variable-rate mortgages are priced and ...
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at Mon, 03 May 2010 15:46:30 -0700
Communication has begun with the residents of the Langley Township with regards to the 232nd railway overpass. In conjunction with nine other overpasses throughout the Township of Langley furthest East being 232nd Street are projected to be finished in 2014. These overpasses are being completed to help the flow of traffic in Langley in order to reduce the amount of conjestion at the major intersections. After speaking with Richard Welfing, Engineer for the Township of Langley, they are cu ...
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at Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:48:51 -0800
Standards have changed when qualifying for a mortgage.
The housing market is strong and steady but the government is taking measures to ensure that new home owners are in a good financial position when qualifying for a mortgage. Ultimately, the government announced three changes made to the standard of Government backed mortgages.
The first change is whether you are looking to qualify for a variable mortgage, short or long term mortgage; one must be able to qualify for a five year fixed rate. ...
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at Wed, 17 Feb 2010 13:41:50 -0800
Supporting Rotary's Shelter Box for Haiti
In response to the recent devistating natual dissaster in Haiti we are here to support the Rotary Shelter Box initative. Each Shelter Box will help 10 people for up to 6 months. A minimum $20 donation automatically generates a tax receipt.
"Support is growing all across Canada. We are currently over 300 boxes and are aiming to be 10% of the 10,000 boxes ShelterBox Worldwide will be shipping into Haiti. So let's go Canada we need to raise 1000 boxe ...
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at Mon, 18 Jan 2010 16:35:07 -0800
Is a House a Chattel or a fixture?
After a recent adventure to Barbados a couple of weeks ago I came across this article about Bajan homes and their unique styles throughout the island. I couldn’t help but notice the historic title of one; a chattel house! Bajan homes were somewhat unique in the sense that way back during the time of slavery the helping hands were allowed to build a home on the land in which they looked after but they did not own the land itself so they had to be creat ...
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at Wed, 06 May 2009 10:19:38 -0700
The Fraser Valley Real Estate Board held their Annual General Meeting February 18th, 2009 at the Langley Convention Centre. Jorda Maisey Realtor and member was elected as a Director to the Board. Jorda will be Chairing Arbitration for her term as Director. You are welcome to follow Jorda on twitter www.twitter.com/tmb_realtors
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at Tue, 24 Feb 2009 10:06:44 -0800
Today marks the first day of the new website. The new site offers a wealth of fresh industry information that's constantly being updated. Have a great time checking it out!
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at Wed, 14 Jan 2009 15:15:15 -0800