Ruth's Real Estate Minute:

BC First-Time New Buyer's Bonus Eligibility Rules

(February 23, 2012)

Thanks to Susan Lee, Mortgage Professional:


THE B.C. FIRST-TIME NEW HOME BUYERS' BONUSSubject to approval by the legislature, the B.C. government intends toimplement a temporary BC First-Time New Home Buyers' Bonus.Effective February 21, 2012, to March 31, 2013, the bonus is a onetimerefundable personal income tax credit worth up to $10,000.Requirements to Qualify for the BonusELIGIBLE FIRST-TIME N... read more.

News from Blueridge Community Association:

(February 20, 2012)

Just a couple of things...Found KeysAround Thursday Feb 2, a Blueridge Good Neighbour found a set of keys in the middle of the  intersection of Whitman and Sechelt.  It includes a Honda key and key fob and some other keys that have distinguishing characteristics.  Please claim by calling us at 604-929-1866.
Blueridge Good Neighbour Day

Blueridge Good Neighbour Day is Sunday June 10, 2012. Just wait ti... read more.

New rules for transition of HST for housing:

(February 18, 2012)

Province announced HST/PST transition rules for housing today:http://bit.ly/z19JKg

Happy Valentine's Day!

(February 14, 2012)

Great breakfast mtg today with my colleagues at The Connected Woman breakfast and networking event at Cheers Restaurant in North Vancouver!  Later was delighted to give the keys to M, K and I to their lovely new home in Central Lonsdale.  Glad you like the gift basket!  Safe travels to C and J and L and R as they leave their Burnaby house for a new home in another lovely town in BC.  

Busy Market for North Vancouver Sellers

(February 09, 2012)

Happy my Buyer clients were successful this week in their offer on a lovely North Vancouver home for their family. We were in multiple offers, even though it is only February. I believe this is due to very low interest rates and not enough good properties available for sale yet. If you are thinking of selling, this is a good time to give me a call to talk about your goals and what Buyers are looki... read more.