January 2012

REBGV...December 2011 Stats!
Balanced real estate market prevailed through much of 2011 ... read more
FVREB...December 2011 Stats!
2011 real estate market showcases regional variation ... read more
Bank of Canada Maintains The Same Mortgage Rate For The 11th Consecutive Meeting
With weaker outlooks for Europe and the U.S., the Bank of Canada announced earlier today that it is keeping its key policy rate steady, exactly where it's been since September 2010, which makes this the longest recorded rate pause. ... read more
Muted Prospects for Canadian Mortgage and Housing Markets Moving into 2012
The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) has made a small revision to its forecast for home sales activity via the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) Systems of Canadian real estate Boards and Associations for 2012. ... read more
Deciding Which Type of Home to Purchase
Deciding on what type of home to purchase can be confusing. With an endless supply of different types of homes available for purchase –from condos to townhouses to fully-detached homes. The type of home you buy will depend on your lifestyle and budg... ... read more
Selling Your House: When Will You Get the Best Value?
People decide to sell for a wide variety of reasons. It could be a work related move, expansion to make space for new arrivals, or less need for space due to a reduction in the number of family members living at home. Some people just fancy a change ... ... read more
Why Should You Use a Real Estate Agent?
Real estate transactions are complicated and can be costly if completed incorrectly. Selling or buying a property is a process that is bound to be a little nerve-wracking and emotional. Buying or selling a property requires in-depth knowledge and exp... ... read more
 

With Compliments of

Lyle and Sandy Longridge
Realtors


Assist2sell-Buyers and Sellers Options Realty
626 12th street
New Westminster, BC, V3M-4J4
T: 604-540-SALE(7253)
F: 604-521-SALE(7253)
D: 604-812-4076 or 3371
lylel@assist2sell.com; sandyl@assist2sell.com
www.bcrealtyoptions.com

Greetings,
Your are receiving this newsletter with hopes that you find it informative and entertaining.

If you are thinking of making a move, or just curious about the real estate trend in your area, please feel free to contact us any time. It is our pleasure to help you.

Best regards,
Lyle and Sandy Longridge

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* Savings based on national statistics for all assist-2-sell offices compared to paying a 6% commission.  6% used for comparison purposes only.  Commissions are negotiable and are not set by law.”



NATIONAL MORTGAGE RATES
Term Posted
Rates*
Best
Rates*
6 Months 4.45% 4.40%
1 Year 3.50% 2.75%
2 Years 3.55% 2.99%
3 Years 4.05% 2.89%
4 Years 4.80% 2.99%
5 Years 5.29% 3.29%
7 Years 6.35% 3.99%
10 Years 6.75% 4.45%
Variable Rate 2.90%
Prime Rate ** 3.00%
* last updated: Jan 17, 2012


Compliments of

Lyle Longridge Broker/Owner lylel@assist2sell.com         Cell604-812-4076 

 

 

Sandy Longridge
REALTOR/Owner
sandyl@assist2sell.com
cell: 604-812-3371

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