On February 16 Finance Minister Jim Flaherty announced changes to government insured mortgages. You can read the full release here
If you are like me..you read real quick and sometimes don't get the full explanation and can get bogged down by the details...so
First off---
YOU DONT NEED 20% DOWNPAYMENT TO BUY A HOUSE TO LIVE IN !
The changes are :
Require that all borrowers meet the ...
Posted by Joel Ives
on February 17, 2010
Google Street View available for PEI !
Google Street View officially became available for Canadian neighbourhoods this fall and was released for PEI this week- the technology that lets you fly down to the street curb level and cruise in a 360-degree manner around the yards, buildings, etc. with remarkable 'zoom'-ability to see details. If you haven't tried flying "Pegman" around a neighbourhood yet, ...
Posted by Joel Ives
on February 9, 2010
Purchasing a first home, or a new home, can be an exciting adventure. It can also be a daunting task if you don’t know where to start. With so many properties on the market at any given point in time, zeroing in on the perfect home can be a time-consuming and frustrating task.
The secret to finding your new home quickly with the least amount of effort and hassle is to narrow your ...
Posted by Mike Lafontaine
on February 8, 2010
If your thinking about purchasing your very first home your most likely a little nervous. After all you've probably heard that buying a home is the single most important financial decision you will ever make and for most people this is true. After spending a lot of time with first time home buyers I see Three major areas of concern.
The number one concern is ...
Posted by David Doiron
on February 6, 2010
View Brighton PEI Real Estate Listings Here !
Here is Kelly Lantz's take on the neighbourhood of Brighton PEI
The small neighborhood of Brighton is located close to downtown Charlottetown. The boundry goes from Victoria Park around Queen Elizabeth Drive, up to Nassau and then down Spring Park Road. See a map here.
In 2009, 29 houses sold in Brighton, with an average selling price ...
Posted by Kelly Lantz
on February 5, 2010
Glen McQuaid has just listed this one year old elegantly appointed beachfront home at 46 Rebokary Lane in Canoe Cove PEI.
Perched on the banks of PEI's south shore this executive home offers that sought after PEI waterfront lifestyle.
Over 3400 square feet of living space including four bedrooms, ...
Posted by Glen McQuaid
on February 5, 2010
It's been on your mind now for many months. You have patiently waited through the ups and downs of recent economic uncertainty and now feel ready to put your house on the market. You've done your homework and know that now is the time to get a jump on other potential sellers by listing early in the year for the Spring market. So YOU are ready, but is your house?
It's a difficult thing to disassociate ...
Posted by Perri Craig
on February 4, 2010
Recently I challenged my agents/staff to submit a blog about an area in PEI. Below is info from Perri Craig our Manager of Client Services.
Stratford Might be the Place for You ! View Stratford Listings Here
In 2009 there were 126 single family sales in Stratford with an average price of $212, 487.
The Town of Stratford has become known as the fastest growing municipality on Prince Edward ...
Posted by Joel Ives
on February 3, 2010
On January 31 2010 we had our first Century 21 Colonial Family Skate. Many staff, family and clients came out for a skate with Goldie the Bear ! It was a chance for us to offer to everyone a family event complete with cookies and hot chocolate.
We plan on doing more family events and if you would like to be included..join our facebook fan page.
Here are some pictures and more can be found on our ...
Posted by Joel Ives
on February 1, 2010
Recently developer Tim Banks of APM unveiled plans for a new hotel, plaza, courtyard and other tenants on the former Kays Building in Downtown Charlottetown. See the proposed building here.
Upon reading what APM wants to do with this location, it looks great in my opinion. I may be a little biased as well as Lemuel Cambridge Owen who was married to Lois Welsh was my Great Great Grandfather. He ...
Posted by Joel Ives
on February 1, 2010