Please note the change for this upcoming openhouse.
We are proud to announce that this Saturday, January 31, 2009, 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM we will be hosting an Open House at 655 Cook Road , in Somerville Corner in Lower Mission, Kelowna. This is an opportunity to visit this excellent Single Family Home for sale in beautiful Lower Mission.
Please come with any que ...
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| Market watch - January 2009 | |
As expected, the Canadian housing market has performed quite differently from region to region across the country. The number of units sold has decreased in double digits in some areas while prices dropped slightly in most areas. The most significant price decreases were in Canada’s most expensive city, Vancouver, which has experienced above average pr ... |
Please note the change for this upcoming openhouse.
We are proud to announce that this Thursday, January 29, 2009, 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM we will be hosting an Open House at 655 Cook Road , in Somerville Corner in Lower Mission, Kelowna. This is an opportunity to visit this excellent Single Family Home for sale in beautiful Lower Mission.
Please come with any que ...
Homeowners can claim a non-refundable 15% tax credit on eligible home renovation costs incurred and paid after January 27, 2009, and before February 1, 2010, under agreements entered into after January 27, 2009. The tax credit is available on expenses exceeding $1,000, but a maximum of $10,000 of expenses qualify per family unit, so that the maximum credit will be $1,350 (i.e., $9,000 x 15%). ...
Earlier today, federal Finance Minister Jim Flaherty tabled the federal budget. Several measures affect Canada's housing and mortgage industry.
· Temporary home renovations tax credit of up to $1,350 for eligible home renovations and alterations
· Increase in the home buyers RSP plan, withdrawal limit increased to $25,000 from the current $20,000
· A new first time home buyers tax credit that ...
Buyers are now eligible to withdraw up to $25,000.00 from their RRSP’s, to be utilized towards the down payment of their home, renovations or other costs incurred during the purchase. The previous limit was $20,000.00. This withdrawal, to be tax free, must be done by a first time home buyer or a home buyer that has not been on a title of a property for the last 5 years.
Also, please note t ...