How do Canadian Realtors® help you? We are professional advisors who have valuable knowledge and skills to offer Sellers and Buyers. The MLS system that is provided for the public by the members of the Canadian Real Estate Association, is the most reliable and comprehensive source of real estate information available today. The Province of British Columbia, the Real Estate Board of G ...

             September, 2014  - Great News for Home Buyers!! Canada’s central bank held its key interest rate at 1% today – the same level it has been at for four years. In its latest policy decision, the Bank of Canada also kept its “neutral” stance, which means that Governor Stephen Poloz has no plans to raise or lower rates anytime soon. The central bank says the risks to the outlook fo ...

Hayrides, Face-Painting, Silent Auction, Huge Garage Sale!  YeeHaa - Come on down to the South Arm Country Fair, Saturday, Sept 20th, 9:30-3:30 at No. 3 Rd & Steveston Hwy.  FREE ADMISSION to this fun-filled event that features: hayrides, carnival games, face painting, food, cake walk, quilting display, crafts, home baking including strawberry shortcake, a silent auction and entertainment, pl ...

Garlic Ice Cream Anyone?? Terra Nova Garlic Festival Sunday, Aug 24th, 10 - 3 pm Free Family Fun this weekend when you come by to taste some yummy Garlic Ice Cream at 2631 Westminster Hwy.  This 6th Annual event is hosted by the Richmond Sharing Farm.  Come try fresh, locally-grown garlic along with pickled garlic scapes, fresh garlic bread, oven-baked pizzas and garlic ice cream! ...

                                  It's a strong market for real estate...... For the first time in 3 years, the housing market is experiencing a significant increase in homebuyer demand.  Monthly sales passed the 3,000 mark this past May.  A strong market typically means that home buyers must make a faster purchasing decision once they find a home they want.  Listings sell quicker when there ...

FREE FAMILY FUN - Discover Birds of Prey & the Art of Falconry Sunday, Aug 17th, 11 - 4:00 pm  Terra Nova Rural Park - 2631 Westminster Hwy Fly on over to Terra Nova Rural Park and experience a free demonstration on the ancient art of Falconry and learn about the natural ecology and behaviour of these magnificent birds at the Richmond Raptor Festival.  Majestic birds of prey from Pacif ...

       CMHC Mortgage Insurance ends at homes of $1 million or more.  Home Buyer's with more than 20% downpayment are not required to purchase mortgage loan insurance.  However, on July 31, 2014, CMHC (Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp), Canada's largest provider of mortgage insurance will stop providing mortgage insurance for homes that cost $1 million or more, no matter what the size of down ...

FREE FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!  Steveston Maritime Festival - August 8 - 10th 5180 Westwater Dr -  11am - 6 pm daily Celebrate Steveston’s waterfront heritage at the 11th Annual Richmond Maritime Festival this weekend at the spectacular Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site. Learn local lore from a storytelling mermaid, wharf rat and statues brought to life. Enjoy live music, da ...

If it sounds to good to be true, it usually is.  Don't be fooled by Cash Back Mortgages and make sure you read the fine, fine, fine print before you sign!  Buyers should be aware that if you sign up for one of these mortgages and you decide to terminate the mortgage prematurely, not only will you have an interest penalty to deal with, but you also have to return the "cash back" portion to the ...

Mortgage rates are sitting at historical lows!  Heightened competition in the mortgage market and low long term interest rates have pushed both posted and discounted mortgage rates to record lows during the second quarter of 2014.  The one year mortgage rate is expected to remain close to its current level of 3.14% for the remainder of the year.  The Canadian economy is forecasted to exp ...