Brief Canadian Economic Outlook for 2008

Amazing views from this 3200 sqft semi-waterfront home set on a large corner lot in North Nanaimo. Custom built 4 bedroom & 3 bathroom split level house offers ocean views from both floors & located in a very quiet neighborhood. Elegant tiled entrance has 15 foot high ceilings, rounded walls & staircase with a feature wall. The main floor offers large bedrooms w/ huge walk-in closets & open living space w/ an extra wide hallway. Take in morning sun & amazing sunsets from the concrete wrap around deck with loads of outdoor space to enjoy the views of The Georgia Straight. Continue…

Are you self employed and does your accountant do too good of a job writing off income? We all want to pay less income tax and that is one of the reasons we employ accountants. They can work their magic so a good portion of self employed earnings are written off against eligible expenses. This is awesome! But where this practice can get tricky is when you go to your bank and want to borrow money to purchase or refinance a home. Continue…

When purchasing or re financing a home, clients often ask what we think about discounted rates … Here is a great article write by Invis Financial regarding Discounted Mortgages Rates. When considering a deeply discounted 5-year rate, keep in mind that cheapest isn’t always best. Continue…

Brand new Departure Bay home with upscale finishings and craftsmanship. Main level entry home with an open great room plan. Receive the best of both worlds with single level living upstairs and a basement that can be easily made into a 2 bedroom suite (plans available) Continue…