Eximus Real Estate - Bloghttp://www.randydyck.comCopyright 2008 www.randydyck.com. All rights reserved.Wed, 20 Aug 2008 03:05:41 GMThttp://www.eximusrealestate.com/blog/housing-starts-to-moderate-in-2008.aspxAccording 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.Mon, 18 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.eximusrealestate.com/blog/vancouver-and-chillawack-have-scored-well-as-tax-friendly-cities.aspxChilliwack 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. Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.eximusrealestate.com/blog/credit-squeeze-will-hit-the-40-year-mortgages.aspxNew 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.Mon, 28 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.eximusrealestate.com/blog/budgeting-today-for-your-dream-tomorrow.aspxBudgeting 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.Wed, 16 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.eximusrealestate.com/blog/a-new-federal-regulation-came-into-effect-.aspxHomebuyers 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. Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.eximusrealestate.com/blog/abbotsford-is-leading-the-way.aspxAbbotsford 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. Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.eximusrealestate.com/blog/joint-home-ownership-opens-up-some-pitfalls.aspxRay 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. Mon, 23 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.eximusrealestate.com/blog/rent-continues-to-rise.aspxMonthly 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.Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.eximusrealestate.com/blog/high-prices-wont-stop-the-buying.aspxA 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.Wed, 11 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.eximusrealestate.com/blog/supporting-the-community.aspxThe 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! Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT