There 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 ...
A 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?"
On 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.
As 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.