Category Archives: Quarterly Newsletters

Vancouver Market & the Global Economy – Where are we now? This last quarter has been an adventure!  Media headlines were dominated by economic news.  Most of it bad.  Stock markets continued to be volatile as investors remained cautious not … Continue reading →

The third quarter is officially in the books, and debt related headlines continue. The US is figuring out its next steps after an 11th hour increase to its legislated debt ceiling. European countries are slowly making progress in resolving their … Continue reading →

Have you been seeing the debt related headlines?  With the US nearing its legislated debt ceiling, and several European countries restructuring to avoid default, debt related news has been hard to miss! Even in Canada our government is warning us … Continue reading →

Federal Government’s Mortgage Insurance Changes This morning, Federal Finance Minister Jim Flaherty announced changes to mortgage insurance rules intended to ensure the stability of Canada’s housing market. These measures include: Amortization period capped at 30 years for all insured mortgages … Continue reading →

Hello,   I hope this finds you well and getting prepared for the chilly winter they’re predicting!?!  Rob has crafted our 2010 Fall Market update from very reliable sources.  We hope you enjoy it!   As noted below, we continue to … Continue reading →

What is going on in real estate and financial markets?  How is this affecting property values and access to mortgage options?  These questions still dominate headlines as global economic concerns continue to cause market volatility affecting your lenders, and home … Continue reading →

You have likely heard that Finance Minister Jim Flaherty and the Department of Finance have recently announced significant changes to mortgage lending rules in Canada. Some of these guidelines come into effect April 9th with all changes to be in … Continue reading →