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Kamloops, Prince George dubbed most affordable B.C. cities for homeowners
A Toronto-based real estate firm says Kamloops and Prince George are the two most affordable cities for home ownership in British Columbia. In a post on its website, Zoocasa measures average home prices versus median annual income for one- and two-person families. It...
5 Major reasons to have an emergency fund as a home owner
As a homeowner things are going to happen. Usually at the most inconvenient time. But it is at those times it is also the most expensive. Protect yourself have an emergency fund for those emergencies that can pop up. You never know what surprise the Prince George...
Do you talk to your partner about money when buying a home?
Check this out, recently posted on NewInHomes.com Manulife Bank of Canada recently commissioned Ipsos to conduct a survey about financial issues at home and confiding in a significant other. The results are shocking and unsurprising at the same time. 2,003 Canadians...
The Prince George housing market is hot!
The BC Northern Real Estate Board released its second-quarter numbers today, showing a slight decrease in sales, listings, and active listings over the last six months compared to the same time last year in Prince George. The most expensive neighbourhood continues to...
Is Buying a Home and Renting It Out a Good Investment?
Is buying a property and renting it out a good investment option? Well, a recent CIBC poll of Canadian homeowners found those who own a separate rental property earn on average $2,189 per month – 50% more than their monthly costs. So it sure does appear to be a good...
Real Estate prices on the uptick according to a recent Royal Lepage study
A recent study by Royal Lepage forecasted great things for the Canadian housing market. This also means it could be a very competitive market. Denise is here to walk you through the Prince George Realty market. As one of the top real estate agents in Prince George,...
Prince George Economy looking good!
According to a report from the Conference Board of Canada, things are looking good for Prince George! We are looking good on the economic front. The time is now to set up home in Prince George. Call Denise for that new home 250.981.4208 The report says that Prince...
Economic State in BC Stable
The economic climate in British Columbia appears to be stable. Houses in Prince George are not staying on the market long and unemployment is low throughout the province. It should come as no surprise that the forestry and energy are leading the way in exports for BC....
More Canadians are using homes to secure loans.
More people are using their homes to secure a personal loan. According to Better Dwelling. However, the number of people using their homes to secure a business loan has dropped considerably. Canadians Secured Over $279 Billion Worth Of Loans With Their Homes The total...
First time home buyers intimdated
More than seven in 10 Canadian first-time home buyers (71 per cent) are afraid that they’ll be hit by unanticipated costs during the process, according to a new survey by TD Bank. Over half of the respondents (56 per cent) agreed that they are “afraid that they'll...
Bank of Canada holds interest rates
It’s not a question of if, but when. The Bank of Canada held its trend-setting interest rate at 1.25 per cent today, where it has sat since January, but another hike is widely expected as soon as July. With all economic factors looking up, the BoC strongly hinted it’s...
When, not if the Bank of Canada will raise interest rates.
Governor Stephen Poloz is expected to take a wait and see approach with the interest rates tomorrow. This is a cautious approach given the current financial issues facing Canada. Renegotiating NAFTA, tariffs, softwood lumber and more. Analysts think that it is only a...