Market Information for Buyers
- Buy Up In A Down Market 2009-04-25 2009/04/25 Originally published in the Vernon Morning Star.The decline in values can be a substantial benefit if you wish to upgrade to a bigger or better home.The general feeling is that values are off about 10%, or 1% per month from the peak of the market... [Read More]
- The Right Time to Buy 2004-04-04 2004/04/04 Originally published in the Vernon Morning Star.Welcome to my first article in THE FIELD OF REAL ESTATE.This column is the first in a series of articles intended to address questions and points of interest in the Field of Real Estate (pun intended).Question:... [Read More]
- Break for First Time Buyers 2007-02-28 2007/02/28 Originally published in the Vernon Morning Star.Its no secret that prices have climbed considerably. The average price of homes has in most cases, doubled in the last few years. This has made it more difficult for starter buyers to enter the marketplace.In... [Read More]
- Can I Afford To Buy Vernon Properties 2004-06-13 2004/06/13 Originally published in the Vernon Morning Star.Perhaps you cannot afford not to. Interest rates continue to be so low that the monthly payments rival what Vernonites are currently paying for rent. Take for example an apartment or townhouse valued... [Read More]
- No More Zero Down 2008-08-17 2008/08/17 Originally published in the Vernon Morning Star.Last month CMHC made a very important policy change, they put a stop to both their 40 year loan amortization policy and their no-down- payment policy.Amortization is a term used to describe the length... [Read More]
