Why working is the secret to happiness Jenna Goudreau, On Wednesday July 6, 2011 I like yoga. The few times I do it a year, I feel warmer, more flexible and rather proud of myself for investing in my personal happiness (though I’ve often had the sneaking suspicion that jogging would have been a better […]

News Release: July 5, 2011 RATIO OF PROPERTY SALES TO INVENTORY REMAINS STABLE IN THE FRASER VALLEY     (Surrey, BC) – For three consecutive months, the percentage of properties sold in the Fraser Valley compared to those that were available for purchase has remained at 16 per cent, reflecting a balanced market starting to favour buyers. […]

Buy? Sell? Should Canadians buy into real estate or not? On the plus side, interest rates remain at historic lows coupled with reduced unemployment, may encourage more Canadians into the market. And when they start looking, they’ll find that prices in most regions still haven’t recovered to their pre-recession highs. The drawback is knowing interest […]

How To Dominate Twitter And Facebook And Get Millions Of Business Followers Use targeted advertising on Facebook Sure it’s pretty basic, but that’s for a reason. It’s the most effective tactic for growing your Facebook followers. These adds are relatively inexpensive, highly targeted, and can be customized to appeal to different prospective demographics Pay for […]

4 Ways To Value A Real Estate Rental Property Stephan Abraham, On Tuesday June 21, 2011 During the first half of the 2000s, investing in real estate became more common for average Americans. With easily available financing and minimal down payment requirements many Americans made handsome profits by flipping homes. Well, as we are all […]

TD Bank forecasts low interest rates this year. However with current bond yields, they may not be as low as today’s 3.59%. Submit any applicable applications in to MERIX asap! OTTAWA — The TD Bank says Canadians can expect borrowing costs to remain near record lows for the rest of the year. That’s because the […]

Recreational property markets bouncing back: Re/Max OTTAWA — Canada’s recreational property market appears to be bouncing back from a recessionary lull as buyers seek to capitalize on equity and stock-market gains, Re/Max says in a report Monday. Demand rose 78% in the 46 markets across the country covered by the realtor’s Recreational Property Report, while sales […]

Top 8 House-Hunting Mistakes Amy Fontinelle, Buying a home is a very emotional process, but if you allow those emotions to get the best of you, you may fall prey to a number of common home buyer mistakes. Since buying a home has many far-reaching implications – ranging from where you will live to how […]

Vancouver home prices poised for correction, could fall 21 per cent: report By Sunny Freeman, The Canadian Press TORONTO – Homes in Vancouver have become so expensive you might have to win the lottery to afford one, says a prominent economist — and with prices that sky-high, odds are the city is ripe for a […]

5 Factors That Impact the Value of Your Home Money Crashers, On Wednesday June 1, 2011 Selling your house can be a huge headache–especially when you’re selling it in today’s buyer’s real estate market. One of the most challenging aspects to deal with is determining your home’s value. When it comes to fixing a fair […]