Dean Muscardin's Blog

Decade in Review report

2/21/2008

Here is RE/MAX's Decade in Review report. See how much your home area has changed in value over 10 years ago.

http://www.remax-western.ca/resources/Decade-in-Review(1997-2007).pdf

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First Time Home Buyers PTT limit raised

2/20/2008

First Time Home Buyers' Program - Thresholds

Effective February 20, 2008, the fair market value threshold for eligible residential property under the First Time Home Buyers' Program is increased. The new threshold is $425,000 which is increased from $375,000. A proportional exemption is provided for eligible residences that have a fair market value of up to $25,000 above the new threshold.

First Time Home Buyers' Program - Elimination of Financing Requirements

Effective February 20, 2008, the financing requirements to qualify for the First Time Home Buyers’ (FTHB) Program are eliminated. This means that if a property is purchased on, or after, February 20, 2008, the purchaser is no longer required to meet any financing requirements to qualify for the FTHB program.

If a property is purchased before February 20, 2008, the purchaser must meet the financing requirements that were in place when he or she purchased the property. However, effective February 20, 2008, all purchasers (including persons who purchased their property before February 20, 2008) are free to pay down any amount owing on their mortgage and remain eligible for the exemption. For more information, please see Bulletin PTT 004, First Time Home Buyers’ Program.

REMAX "Quest for Excellence" Bursary Program

2/20/2008

RE/MAX 2008 "Quest For Excellence" Bursary Program

RE/MAX is pleased to offer Grade 12 students the opportunity to earn a $500 bursary to be used towards further education. Starting September 17^th, 2007 and running through until March 7^th, 2008, Grade 12 students in Western Canada can apply for one of twenty-four $500 bursaries to be presented at their awards ceremonies. In order to qualify, the student must demonstrate their passion and dedication by writing a short essay on one of the following chosen topics.

This Years REMAX award winners are....

2/20/2008

RE/MAX Announces 2007 Award Winners

Kelowna, BC (February 18, 2008) – Elton Ash, Regional Executive Vice President, RE/MAX of Western Canada, is proud to announce Western Canada’s list of top Sales Associates and Broker Owners who were recognized at the 25th Annual Conference held at the Vancouver Convention Centre in Vancouver, BC on February 7-9, 2008.

RE/MAX associates’ career achievements in 2007 include five new Circle of Legends inductees, 75 Lifetime Achievement awards and 199 Hall of Fame awards.

Children's Miracle Network contributions

2/18/2008

RE/MAX Agents raise over $4 million

for Children's Miracle Network

Kelowna, BC (February 5, 2008) – Housing sales and average price weren't the only records being shattered across Canada in 2007. RE/MAX agents also set a new benchmark in charitable giving, raising over $4 million for the Children's Miracle Network.