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Blog by Therese Reinsch
Pre-sale condos in Vancouver
March 10th, 2016Truth or Dare
April 25th, 2015Renovations
March 18th, 2015There are many homes under renovation in Vancouver - that would seem to be a good thing. CHOA e updates for B.C. has an article that is entitled " Managing Environmental Risks During a Renovation. Further, the Recycling Council of B.C. has a recycling hotline. All of those materials to be replaced need not end up in a dumpster - some can be recycled. I have seen where hardwood floors are li ...
My Mortgage: Stay or Go?
March 13th, 2015A note from Jamie Golombek, managing director of CIBC Wealth Advisory Services has a new report out on why it may be poor economics to pay down your mortgage. You can read it at "Mortgage or Margaritas: Is paying down debt putting your retirement at risk?"
August 4, 2011
August 4th, 2011Home Inspectors
March 18th, 2009On March 31, 2009, B.C. will become the first Canadian province requiring home inspectors to be licensed. Discussions as to the adequacy of the new standards are ongoing. Any inquiries and/or complaints can be directed to the BPCPA website at www.bpcpa.ca or call 1-888-564-9963.
Home Buyers' Initiatives
March 18th, 2009As a member of the Government Relations Committee of the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver I will be attending PAC DAYS (political action) in Ottawa April 26-28th, meeting with the P.M. and MPs to discuss issues impacting homeowners and home buyers i.e. RRSP withdrawal limits for eligible home buyers, 1st time Homebuyers Tax credit, etc.