Monthly Archives: June 2011

What do I need to know about the summer Fraser Valley Market?

Posted on June 21, 2011 by mrgproperties

The changing seasons do effect the real estate market in our area. Generally people prefer to move in the summer, which means for the sales market, spring is typically the major bread winner. However don’t count summer out. People love to … Continue reading →

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Should I wait to buy a new home until after the proposed HST reduction?

Posted on June 8, 2011 by mrgproperties

This is a complicated question with many variables. First we must remember that the reduction of the provincial portion of the tax is dependent upon the outcome of the Referendum on the HST. If the HST is defeated then the … Continue reading →

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How does HST affect buying a home?

Posted on June 7, 2011 by mrgproperties

The answer to this question depends on what type of home you are buying. For HST purposes homes can be divided into 2 types – Newly Constructed Homes (“New”) and Resale Homes (“Resale”). New homes are those that have never … Continue reading →

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