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
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