The Whittingham Team

HOUSING MARKETS REBOUND SHARPLY, SIDESTEPPING THE WORST This report provides an analysis and forecast for the Canadian market as a whole, along with nine major metro markets (Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Saskatoon, Winnipeg, Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, and Halifax) HIGHLIGHTS * The real economy a...

“When you analyze those successful home buyers who have the experience to purchase the home they want for thousands of dollars below a seller’s asking price, some common denominators emerge.” -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If you’re like most home...

"...discover how to protect and capitalize on your most important investment.." Because your home may well be your largest asset, selling it is probably one of the most important decisions you will make in your life. To better understand the homeselling process, a guide has been prepared from cur...

Thanks for the update Gina. Much appreciated!Finance Minister Jim Flaherty pledged today to triple the amount of mortgages the government can buy from banks to as much as C$75 billion. The Canadian Gov't, using its crown corporation, the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corp. (CMHC), purchased $25 b...

Here are some insights on the direction of interest rates in Canada, in the upcoming years. By The Canadian Press CIBC: muted growth means Bank of Canada unlikely to raise rates till 2011 TORONTO - The Bank of Canada is unlikely to hike interest rates until 2011 because the lingering effects of t...

FIXER UPPER MYTHS & FACTSWhat You Should Know BEFORE You Buy "A home will only sell for what the market can bear. What this means is that no matter how many upgrades were made, or how much money has been invested in the upgrades, a home will only sell for what the majority of homebuyers are willi...

Golden Ears Park Maple Ridge, BC What an awesome place to have in our back yard. Visit the Golden Ears Park Web site by clicking here.  As one of the largest parks in the province, Golden Ears Provincial Park is prized for its recreational opportunities. The extensive system of trails within the ...

Great picture of the Maple Ridge Arts Centre Theatre. Check it out by clicking on this Link    Some notes on Maple Ridge Situated on the shores of the mighty Fraser River and nestled against the Coast Mountains, Maple Ridge is a mecca of adventure for the outdoor enthusiast. Located 45 kilometers...

We open the first weekend of October for a family fall farm harvest. Children and adults of all ages can enjoy an educational and fun farm visit.Drop by our wooden animal play area and gather the eggs, milk a cow, drive a tractor or horse cart and enjoy many educational farm displays. (ie bee di...

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