The threshold for exemption for Property Transfer tax (PTT) has been increased to $475,000 (from the prior threshold, $425,000). Between $475,000 and $500,000 there will be a partial exemption. This is a tax that is charged on all real estate purchases in BC. Typically, a first time home buyer is exempt from this … Read more
5 C’s of Credit With mortgage rates still being at very low levels it may be time to look at getting into the local real estate market. The condo market has been over supplied for the last several months so there are some great prices to be had. January showed an uptick in activity, so … Read more
Earlier this month, my husband and I had the immense pleasure of attending a beautiful wedding in Vancouver’s Chinatown. Like any other wedding, there were guests, nuptials, music, and dancing. Unlike other weddings, this one was a surprise. The groom didn’t know he was getting married. After a health scare that the bride says put many things into … Read more
To many, the name “Niagara’ refers to the mighty Niagara Falls where casinos and grand hotels now sit next to the roar. However, Niagara is also known as part of the Ontario wine region, the very reason why we decided to pay a week-end visit. Little did I know, before the giant fall, glamorous … Read more
CARNEVALE Extravaganza Gala Dinner March 1st (2605 East Pender St. Vancouver) Tickets $60 pp (BAR included with costume) Early Bird tickets $55 (if booked before February 15th) VIP Tables of 10 $500 Champagne Reception Red Carpet Photo Shoot Prices for Best Costumes Dance with Luna Rossa … Read more
The National Culture Days Organization recently unveiled their 2013 Top Ten cities and towns. Ranked by the total number of registered Culture Days activities, Richmond, BC, was named as the #1 Regional or Belt City in Canada. With 90 free, interactive cultural activities registered with Culture Days, Richmond was also listed in the Top Three cities overall, after Winnipeg and Toronto. … Read more
\What can you afford? Before you start looking for a new home, it is important that you become aware of how much you can afford to pay. This knowledge will allow you to spend your valuable time looking productively at home which are within your predetermined price range. You can calculate a relatively accurate figure … Read more
High speed quad at Apex Mountain Resort Bid adieu to mid-winter blues and pack your winter gear because time’s a wasting to get in on the first annual BREWSKI Craft Beer, Cider and Spirits Festival at Apex Mountain Resort on February 22. I know I’ll be there! http://www.apexresort.com/activities-events/apexbrewski/ It is a new event added to the … Read more
Community involvement gets a quirky makeover at the BC Home + Garden Show Better Gnomes & Gardens exhibit to raise both awareness and funds for Sole Food Street Farms Vancouver’s most notable personalities are coming together for the first-ever Better Gnomes & Gardens feature at the BC Home + Garden Show, happening February 19-23, … Read more
When I read the lengthy list of recommendations coming out of the provincial governments review of liquor regulations I started to picture wine shops populating urban centres. Imagine wandering around Gastown or the New Westminister market area, popping into sample and buy wine while also enjoying visits to galleries and specialty retail shops. What … Read more