Real Estate News & Updates 
Housing Starts to Moderate in 2008 - August 18, 2008
According to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation's Housing Market Outlook, new home construction will begin to slow in 2008, but will remain high by historical standards. In BC an increase in the number of existing homes for sale will offer more choice to home shoppers and reduce new home demand. Read on to learn more about the Housing Starts forcast for 2008 and 2009.
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Vancouver and Chillawack have scored well as tax friendly cities! - August 01, 2008
Chilliwack is among other cities which have scored well as being one of the most tax friendly cities in Canada. According to a global survey by an international accounting firm, Canada has the third-lowest tax cost for businesses among 10 countries. Vancouver had the fourth lowest overall tax burden while a survey of corporate executives ranked Canada as the fifth-best country outside the U.S for business investments.
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Credit squeeze will hit the 40 year mortgages - July 28, 2008
New rules taking effect October this year will curb first-time buyers. No more zero-down loans will cool the real-estate market. The new rules are aimed to avoid a housing meltdown like the one in the US. An article written by Fiona Anderson from the Vancouver Sun explains how this may affect first time buyers.
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Budgeting today for your dream tomorrow! - July 16, 2008
Budgeting is something many of us don’t actually do. We dream of having an investment property, a cabin on a lake or that extra money to renvote our home. By starting a budgeting plan today you'll be surprised how quickly you might find that extra money to invest or to make those improvements to your home. Here are six simply steps to start budgeting today.
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New federal regulations came into effect! - July 03, 2008
Homebuyers and sellers need to provide a little more information to their realtors from now on. New federal regulations came into effect that requires your realtor to ask you for some personal information and identification. It is something many of you may have questions about and we wanted to provide you with some information that you may find helpful.
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Abbotsford is leading the way... - June 26, 2008
Abbotsford is expected to have the highest growth in the nation! It could rise 2.9 per cent in 2009! Abbotsford is one of only 3 cities to post a GDP growth of more than two per cent this year.
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Joint home ownership opens up some pitfalls - June 23, 2008
Ray Turchansky has written an article discussing what friends and families should consider when purchasing a home together. In today's market more and more families are getting together to purchase property. A great way for young couples to get into the market, but it is important to let a professional set the terms down on paper.
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Rent continues to rise - June 18, 2008
Monthly rates for a 2 bedroom rental property have risen. At 9.1 per cent, Abbotsford posted the nation's fourth highest year-over-year rent increase for two bedroom apartments in existing structures. Paul Luke from The Province talks about how the cost of rent is being pushed higher.
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High prices won't stop the buying - June 11, 2008
A recent article by Wendy McLellan in The Province newspaper, states BC is leading the nation in home ownership. Although owning your own home comes at a price, more and more people are trying to buy their own home rather then rent. A positive factor that helps increase neighbourhood stability.
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Supporting the community - June 04, 2008
The Eximus Team is proud to sponsor local sports teams in our community. As an active sponsor for minor fastball teams it was fantastic to see the Mission Thunder Girls Fastball Team win gold this past weekend!
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A staged home is easier to sell. - June 03, 2008
Sprucing it up really pays off. Staging a home can help sell your home quicker. Getting rid of clutter, choosing neutral colors and even giving your home a really good deep clean can go a long way when you put your home on the market.
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It's Tax Time! Property Tax that is... - June 02, 2008
Increases in property tax is felt all over the lower mainland. Bills of single-family Vancouverites jump 14.2 per cent. Value of property is still increasing but this means so is the property tax. Mario Tomsich is one of thousands of single-family Vancouver homeowners whose property taxes have surged an average of 14.2 per cent, seven times the rate of inflation.
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Keeping your home secure and locking out crime! - May 29, 2008
Don't make your home an easy target for thieves. There are many things you can do to help deter a buglar from breaking into your home. Often it's the simple things that are overlooked that can make a difference. Prevent your home from being an easy target.
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Home sales lose some sizzle - May 07, 2008
House prices are forcast to still rise this year but a balance has started between supply and demand and buyers and sellers. It's a relief for home buyers with listings up by 24 per cent in the first quarter of this year.
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Keeping your home a safe & healthy place to live. - May 06, 2008
Regular Maintenance is the key! Inspecting your home on a regular basis and following good maintenance practices is the best way to protect your investment in your home. Whether you take care of a few tasks at a time or several all at once, it is important to get into the habit of doing them. Establish a routine for yourself and you will find the work is easy to accomplish and not very time consuming.
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A compliment goes along way, especially when it comes from our clients. - May 02, 2008
The Eximus Team always welcomes our client’s feedback and we encourage it! Providing our clients with a questionnaire after a sale is complete is a way for us to keep track of our level of service. At The Eximus Team we do our utmost to provide exceptional customer service and to exceed the expectations of our clients.
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Lop years off your mortgage - May 01, 2008
There are ways to drive down a mortgage by lump sum or weekly payments. It may mean looking at your spending habits to find the extra money to pay off your mortgage quicker, but it can be done. Making bi-weekly or weekly payments could lop years off your mortgage.
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15 real estate myths & realities - April 27, 2008
Lower Mainlanders are said to be savvy about property. Read on to see how your knowledge stacks up. This is an article written by Derrick Penner for the Vancouver Sun. It is a great article filled with information that will put to rest some of the myths about real estate in the Lower Mainland.
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Exciting new Google Map Property Search from the Eximus Team! - April 24, 2008
Eximus Real Estate Team is pleased to announce the launch of its new Google Maps powered property search feature. A new and easy way for property seekers to find a home in their desired area, price range and specific requirements such as the number of bedrooms they would like!
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First-time buyers find way to get a home - April 23, 2008
B.C. market still healthy as people 'steadfast in their determination' to own, report says. Despite continuously rising prices, first-time homebuyers are still finding ways to get into the market, real estate firm Re/Max said in a report Tuesday.
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Helping to prepare your home for the market - April 10, 2008
Getting your home ready for the buyers to come through may seem overwhelming at first. It doesn’t have to be! Here is some information that may help you get started as you prepare your home for the market
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Eximus...Defining who we are - April 03, 2008
Many of you have asked the question, why does Remax Randy Dyck have a new image? Well, it was time to define who we are. Same Familiar faces, lots of fresh ideas and a commitment to serve you better. The image of the Eximus Real Estate Team is the physical manifestation of a18 month ongoing journey developing within our company to improve the level of service we offer our clients.
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