webmaster Are you interested in finding out more about, Cash Back Mortgages? I think everyone believes the cash back mortgage is no longer available – but that isn’t the case according to Pauline Tonkin, independent mortgage broker. “Changes by the Ministry of Finance announced in June 2012 affected the maximum amortization for high ratio mortgages, loan … Read more
BUYER BEWARE – A free educational seminar all homebuyers need to attend October 23, 2012 – 7 pm at Douglas College, David Lam Coquitlam Campus
Summer Sunday Concerts – Rocky Point Park – Port Moody The free Summer Sunday Concert series has been running from 2:00 – 4:00 every Sunday in July and August since 2007 at Rocky Point Park. Some of the top Vancouver area bands provide a high energy R & B, soul, funk, blues, etc. Last year … Read more
Reading this Canadian Lawyer magazine report: http://www.canadianlawyermag.com/4020/whats-the-future-of-glass-houses.html , I couldn’t help but think about the condo world, where a builders objective is to deliver a product fast and cheap, and where it is likely that the condo buyers will not get the higher end products available despite paying today’s premium prices. We’ve seen every jurisdiction … Read more
Buyer Beware: Real Estate Panel | Wednesday, March 7th. This unique real estate seminar will provide you with insights to avoid pitfalls as a buyer, and ways to protect yourself. Buying or selling real estate is a big decision and the more informed you are, the more successful the process. This is an opportunity to … Read more
In September 2011 we were still in a buyers market with over 18,000 active listings in this geographic area serviced by the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver. By December 1st we had returned squarely into a balanced market with just over 14,000 listings available. We start the New Year with just over 10,400 listings … Read more
After three full years from when Jake’s Crossing closed at 2414 St. Johns Street in Port Moody, the new Burrard Hotel is undergoing a “soft opening”. My first impressions are all positive and why I felt compelled to post this. As I walk around Moody Centre (my neighbourhood), it’s always nice to see something that … Read more
With a wealth of information available, it’s clear that today’s consumer is quite capable when it comes to buying a home. The irony is that too many smart people are still buying homes and having problems. It’s common place to purchase a home and then discover that there’s something wrong with it after the fact. … Read more
Like many others, I’ve been participating in Port Moody 2011 Municipal Election, a Facebook group started by Gregory Cossey of Port Moody. Early on Gregory explained to me that he didn’t have enough information (to make an informed decision) and probably many others probably didn’t either. It’s going to be difficult for many to decide … Read more
Since the Tri-City News published this letter, “Has province’s charter failed? on October 5th, I’ve discovered that the annual report issued by Port Moody does not comply to the basic requirements of public accountability required by the Community Charter. The Port Moody website says, “In accordance with the provincial Municipal Charter, Port Moody publishes an … Read more