The Bank of Canada just lowered their overnight lending rate to a record low of 0.5%.  Major banks followed by lowering their PRIME lending rate to a historical low of 2.5%.

The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver just released the latest statistics for the month of February.  Please click on the following link: February Stats

The Home Renovation tax credit is a new temporary tax credit of up to $1,350 for homeowners who renovate.  The credit will only be available for the 2009 tax year and applied to eligible expenditures of more than $1,000 but not more than $10,000, resulting in a maximum credit of $1,350 ($9,000 x 15%).

Visit the following site for additional information and a list of eligible expenditures:
http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/gncy/bdgt/2009/fqhmrnvtn-eng.html#q6

The 1st Time Home Buyer's Tax Credit is a new tax credit of up to $750 to help 1^st Time Home Buyers with closing costs such as land transfer taxes and legal fees.

Visit the following website for additional information:

http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/gncy/bdgt/2009/fqhbtc-eng.html

The 1st Time Home Buyer's Plan has a newly increased withdrawal limit of $25,000 from $20,000 to assist 1^st Time Home Buyers by allowing them to withdraw from their RRSPs to buy a home.  Eligible couples can now withdraw up to $50,000.

http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/tx/ndvdls/tpcs/rrsp-reer/hbp-rap/menu-eng.html

The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouer just released the latest statistics for January.  Please click on the following link: January Stats

I just sold this House at 15861 Cliff Ave, White Rock, BC .

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We are proud to announce that this Sunday, January 25, 2009, 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM we will be hosting an Open House at 15175 62A Ave , in Brooklands in Sullivan Station, Surrey. This is an opportunity to visit this excellent Townhouse for sale in beautiful Sullivan Station.

Please come with any questions you may have. In the meantime you can take a virtual tour of this Sullivan Station Townhouse for sale.

As always please do not hesitate to give me a call at 604-626-6066 if I can answer any questions before the open house, or if you would like to book a private showing.

Julie Tidiman
Sutton - 1st West Realty

The Bank of Canada just lowered their overnight lending rate to a record low of 1%.  Major banks followed by lowering their PRIME lending rate to a historical low of 3%.

I just sold this Townhouse at 52 7388 MACPHERSON Avenue, Burnaby South, British Columbia .

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I just finished uploading this Condo for sale, 103 2330 SHAUGHNESSY Street, Port Coquitlam, British Columbia

AVANTI. Very spacious 'A' plan, 2 bedroom & den. Located on the South West corner of the building with patio & outside access. Estimated completion Dec 31, 2009. Buy now at a very sharp price with secure financing in place. Quality built with beautiful finishing by Westwood Plateau builder Dena Construction. Visit presentation centre for complete details, public opening Sept 20, 2008.

I just finished uploading this Condo for sale, 207 2330 SHAUGHNESSY Street, Port Coquitlam, British Columbia

AVANTI. Simply Perfect. Totally You. Your friends will be impressed & you will totally love your new home. This 'F' plan unit is a great buy! East facing. Spacious 1 bedroom suite, over 700 sq ft. 3 3 colour schemes to choose from to perfect the match to your personality. Quality built by Dena Construction. For limited time, additional parking spots available. Call soon.

I just sold this Condo at 102 2268 WELCHER Ave, Port Coquitlam, British Columbia .

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I just sold this Condo at 401 1581 Foster St, White Rock, BC .

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I just finished uploading this House for sale, 19904 72ND Ave, Langley , British Columbia

3 homes in 1! A beautiful 1800sqft, 3 bedroom plus office home, a gorgeous 1000sqft, 2 bedroom inlaw suite AND a legal 500sqft coach house above the detached double garage. Top of the line design and finishing throughout all 3 living spaces. Let the photos speak for themselves. Great central location to schools, shopping and freeway access. Perfect tenant would love to stay. Move in and live mainly mortgage free!

I just finished uploading this House for sale, 19904 72ND Ave, Langley, British Columbia

3 homes in 1! A beautiful 1800sqft, 3 bedroom plus office home, a gorgeous 1000sqft, 2 bedroom inlaw suite AND a legal 500sqft coach house above the detached double garage. Top of the line design and finishing throughout all 3 living spaces. Let the photos speak for themselves. Great central location to schools, shopping and freeway access. Perfect tenant would love to stay. Move in and live mainly mortgage free!

We are proud to announce that this Saturday, May 10, 2008, 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM we will be hosting an Open House at 19904 72ND Ave in Willoughby Heights, Langley. This is an opportunity to visit this excellent House for sale in beautiful Willoughby Heights.
Please come with any questions you may have. In the meantime you can take a virtual tour of this Willoughby Heights House for sale.
As always please do not hesitate to give me a call at 604-626-6066 if I can answer any questions before the open house, or if you would like to book a private showing.
Julie Tidiman
Sutton - 1st West Realty

I just finished uploading this Condo for sale, 104 1562 5TH Ave, Vancouver West, British Columbia

Sparkly clean & unique! Walk past the fountain and through the courtyard to your like new 1 bedroom ground floor Kits/False Creek condo. No more smelly hallways! French doors open onto your patio overlooking greenspace and just waiting for summer BBQs. The floorplan is open and angular which makes the 664sqft feel like home, not a box. Freshly painted everything, new blinds & counters, hardwood floors, in-suite laundry, huge walk-in closet & a cozy gas f/p. Feel confident knowing charming Gryphon Court is fully rainscreened. Feels like community living, downtown. Steps to Granville Island, community gardens, beaches, shopping, restaurants & the bus loop. Pets & Rentals welcome!

We are proud to announce that this Saturday, May 3, 2008, 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM we will be hosting an Open House at 1562 5TH Ave , in GRYPHON COURT in False Creek, Vancouver West. This is an opportunity to visit this excellent Condo for sale in beautiful False Creek.
Please come with any questions you may have. In the meantime you can take a virtual tour of this False Creek Condo for sale.
As always please do not hesitate to give me a call at 604-626-6066 if I can answer any questions before the open house, or if you would like to book a private showing.
Julie Tidiman
Sutton - 1st West Realty

We are proud to announce that this Saturday, April 19, 2008, 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM we will be hosting an Open House at 2304 CAPISTRANO Drive , in QUAIL RIDGE in Kelowna, Kelowna. This is an opportunity to visit this excellent House for sale in beautiful Kelowna.
Please come with any questions you may have. In the meantime you can take a virtual tour of this Kelowna House for sale.
As always please do not hesitate to give me a call at 604-626-6066 if I can answer any questions before the open house, or if you would like to book a private showing.
Julie Tidiman
Sutton - 1st West Realty