Real Estate News

16
Mar

LIMIT WHAT YOU CARRY IN YOUR WALLET OR PURSE

The of a purse or wallet is infuriating. And it’s aggravating and time-consuming to replace all the cards and documents To limit hassle, avoid carrying. Too Many Credit Cards. The more cards, the more you’ll have to cancel. Try not to carry more than two – one for personal use and one for business. Debit Cards. While convenient to use

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13
Mar

HIGHER INTEREST RATES – GOOD FOR SAVERS

We’ve all seen the rollercoaster ride of financial markets over the past year as traders have priced in and tried to guess the Bank of Canada’s next move. Market fluctuations have given retirement savers some sleepless nights. As the BoC’s Key Rate climbed, the upside of higher interest rates has meant that GICs once again received star-power attention. Right now,

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9
Mar

WALKING 10K STEPS A DAY IS NOT AN ARBITRARY NUMBER

Ph1si::al activity doesn’t need to be complicated. Something as simple as a daily brisk walk can help you live a healthier life. This easy, low-impact activity doesn’t need special equipment. In recent years, our fitness gadgets and gizmos have been counting our steps and giving a big “high-five” when we achieve the goal of walking 10,000 steps that day. But

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5
Mar

Retirement Planning?

February is typically a month when Canadians are evaluating RRSP investments as part of their retirement plan. Where did the idea of retirement begin? The concept of retirement can be traced back to 13 B.C. when Emperor Augustus instituted a pension program for Roman Legionnaires who had served in the military for 20 years. “Retirement” wasn’t initially created to reward

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5
Mar

Fraser Valley Real Estate Sales Record Slowest Annual Start in Ten Years; January New Listings Lowest in Over Thirty Years

The real estate market in Fraser Valley, British Columbia, is experiencing a downward trend in sales due to further interest rate hikes keeping buyers sidelined. January saw 626 transactions processed on the MLS®, representing a decrease of 12.6% compared to the previous month and 52.2% compared to the same period last year. This represents the slowest start to the year

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