Musings...

OPEN HOUSES

Posted on Jul 11, 2020

OPEN HOUSES. Hosting them has been a big part of my weekends for years. In early March it seemed prudent to stop hosting them. Then, in mid-March, Real Estate boards across BC and the Real Estate Council of BC strongly recommended Open Houses not be held. On July 7th, in consultation with WorkSafe BC, that recommendation was removed. Many protocols...

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Happy Father's Day

Posted on Jun 21, 2020

This Father's Day is a bit bittersweet for me personally. My Father passed away last August. While I think about him often, not being able to see him, call him, etc today for the first time in my 54 years as his son makes today a bit rough. On the flip of that, between last night and today, I did get to spend some time with both of my teen aged kid...

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CMHC Changes as of JULY 1

Posted on Jun 07, 2020

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) has announced some changes that will take place July 1, 2020. 

These changes include limiting Gross/Total Debt Service (GDS/TDS) to 35% and 42% respectively. The minimum credit score required for at least one buyer is being raised from 600 to 680. Additionally, you will no longer be able to borrow your d...

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Enjoy the Long Weekend

Posted on May 16, 2020

Whatever you choose to do this weekend. Be smart. Be healthy. Be safe. And be kind. Happy Victoria Day!

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Happy Mother's Day

Posted on May 10, 2020

So much is changing and happening in our world today. We can't let some of the basics fall by the wayside. This is particularly true of appreciation and gratitude.

For all of you Mom's, Happy Mother's Day. Thanks for all you do!

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Happy Halloween!

Posted on Oct 31, 2019

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