February 2019 - My Mortgage Newsletter

David Monteith - Mortgage Advisor

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Latest Foreclosures !

 

Detached Burnaby
Detached Chilliwack
Detached Langley
Detached Maple Ridge
Detached Mission
Detached North Delta
Detached North Vancouver
Detached Richmond
Detached South Surrey White Rock
Detached Squamish
Detached Surrey
Detached Vancouver East
Detached Vancouver West

With the market in the midst of change, the number of foreclosures available is ever increasing. The list provided is a mere sampling of what is available - please keep in mind there are a multitude of single family, condo, townhouse, and commercial properties available in foreclosure as well.

Buying a property in foreclosure is different than a regular MLS listing. I am happy to discuss the process and your needs, and to provide you with a complete list.  



BC Speculation Tax Requires You To Do Your Paperwork

 

Over 99% of British Columbians are estimated to be exempt from the tax. However, to claim your exemption, you must register your property by March 31, 2019 – and it’s easy to do, either by phone or online. The information you’ll need to register your property declaration will be mailed by mid-February to all owners of residential property within the taxable regions.

This map shows the areas in BC that are affected by the new tax and this is different than the empty homes tax in the city of Vancouver.

Please note that if your property has more than one owner, even if the other owner is your spouse, a separate declaration must be made for each owner.



Are Rates Going To Increase?

 

Probably not.  Since November, the 5 year bond rate has decreased by .7%.  

The only problem is residential lenders have not reflected this in their rates.  

Assuming rates remain in this range, we should see rates decrease accordingly over the next couple months.

Contact me today to chat about this in greater detail!



Speaking in Manila !

 

I was honoured to speak to an amazing group of Manila entrepreneurs back in December !

Speaking to groups is not new to me - but this was a whole new deal. My topic was "The Power of Saying YES" - and how being open and available can lead to amazing opportunities and positive changes in your life and business. 

Looking forward to a full agenda of speaking engagements this year - stay tuned for more details !



Lazy Sunday Afternoon !

 

I (almost) feel bad posting this photo, knowing all the cold and snow that my fellow Canadians have been enduring recently. 

Anyway .. 

I have discovered that it is good for the soul to spend a lazy, sunny afternoon lounging around a tropical lake. Really , I strongly suggest it.

Who has been to the Philippines ? E-mail me your favourite places to hang out.



Free Advertising In Awe-mazing Space!

 

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If you would like to participate and feel your business or service would benefit my newsletter recipients, please contact me. Your business or service will appear in the Awe-mazing Space article in this "Awesome" newsletter. It will be completely free to share your business or service, but it must offer value to those that read my newsletter each month. Stay tuned!



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