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Full Day Kindergarten For All Public Schools

(August 28, 2011)

Last year, the province introduced a full day kindergarten program that was implemented for half of all BC elementary schools.  Though the initiative did receive some concerns about fatigue for the children transitioning into full day classes, the program was met with an overall positive response.  Now, the full day kindergarten program is being rolled out to all schools starting next month.

Teacher... read more.

BC said "NO" to HST!

(August 26, 2011)

It was announced today that BC, with 54.7% of the total 1.6 million votes, voted to extinguish the HST, and return to the previous GST + PST tax system.  However, the government will need roughly 18 months to restore the old 7% PST (and 5% GST).  The HST will remain in place until March 31, 2013.

So that means home buyers purchasing new homes will continue to pay the 12% HST until then. 

If the previo... read more.

Confused About "Variable" Rate Mortgages?

(August 24, 2011)

This is something that many people have questions about.  When you have a variable rate mortgage, the interest rate you pay can change from time to time.  How does it change and why?  Well there are 2 parts to a variable rate:

The rate you pay is equal to Prime Rate + Bank Spread. 

Prime Rate is determined by the government and it is the same for all of the big Canadian Banks. The rate can only be cha... read more.

Community Project - "THIS IS EAST VAN"

(August 22, 2011)

In 2010, founder Erin Sinclair began a community project, to celebrate East Vancouver's art, design, architecture, food, and diverse population, by publishing a book called "THIS IS EAST VAN".  The book is composed of photos submitted by the community.  Any image of East Vancouver, from anyone.  Real images, by real people, from this vibrant community. 

The "allure is contained in every story told by... read more.

WANTED! INVESTMENT/RENTAL PROPERTIES IN EAST VAN

(August 21, 2011)

We're on the search for Rental Properties in East Vancouver?

We have an investor looking for rental houses / investment properties and they're ready to buy now and willing pay full market value.

The search criteria includes a full size lot (approx. 33' x 122'), 2 or 3 bedrooms upstairs with a self contained 2 or 3 bedroom suite downstairs, not on a busy/main street and the home should be in decent c... read more.

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