New Listing - #305 2336 Whyte Ave, Port Coquitlam
February 26 - Video blog tour of “#305 2336 Whyte Ave, Port Coquitlam”
Archive for February, 2010
Additional costs involved with purchasing real estate
February 26, 2010 - Closing Costs for Buyers
Federal Government Introduces New Borrowing Requirements Effective April 19th, 2010
February 17, 2010 - Fed’s Introduce New Borrowing Requirements
Video Blog Tour - #906 220 11th St. New Westminster
February 17, 2010 - #906 220 11th St., New Westminster
Feds change borrowing requirements for government-backed mortgages
Federal Finance Minister Jim Flaherty announced this morning that homebuyers looking to qualify for a government-backed mortgage after April 19, 2010 will need to meet three new requirements. The changes revealed this morning include:
• Require that all borrowers meet the standards for a five-year fixed rate mortgage even if they choose a mortgage with a lower interest rate and shorter term.
• Lower the maximum amount Canadians can withdraw in refinancing their mortgages to 90 per cent from 95 per cent of the value of their homes.
• Require a minimum down payment of 20 per cent for government-backed mortgage insurance on non-owner-occupied properties purchased for speculation.
“There’s no clear evidence of a housing bubble, but we’re taking proactive, prudent and cautious steps today to help prevent one. Our Government is acting to help prevent Canadian households from getting overextended, and acting to help prevent some lenders from facilitating it,” Minister Flaherty said in a press release.
*Source: Real Estate Baord of Greater Vancouver February 16, 2010
New Westminster Quay - Murano Lofts, Laguna Landing, The Q, The Promenade and Tiffany Shores
February 16, 2010 - New Westminster Quay is Great Place to be!
James Garbutt talks about “The Brewery District” that’s coming to New Westminster
Wednesday February 10, 2010 - “The Brewery District” in New Westminster
Intro Video Blog
Wednesday February 10, 2010 - Intro Video Blog
Cade Crossing in Coquitlam - Only 2 homes left!!
Wednesday, February 10 2010 - Cade Crossing in Coquitlam
“The Brewery District” in New Westminster
Centrally located at the Sapperton SkyTrain Station, in one of New Westminster’s oldest urban communities and overlooking the Fraser River, The Brewery District will unite today’s most progressive, sustainable place-building ideas with yesterday’s sense of historical relevance and community.
Pick up fresh produce. Meet friends for coffee. Soak up the views. At The Brewery District, everything you need from great shopping to beautiful public areas to lively cafes - is right outside your door.
On completion, 600 - 750 well-priced, high quality condominiums, lofts, and live/work spaces will feature modern, urban design with tribute to its industrial roots that maximizes usable space while supporting healthy, sustainable living that takes the focus off the car.
The Brewery District will comprise of five key offerings:
• NewWork - Office space for lease
• NewMarket - Retail space for lease
• NewHealth - Health space for lease
• NewHome - Residential units for sale
• Strata Office - Health office space for sale
Moving forward, planned anchor amenities include a brand name grocery store, national pharmacy, national bank, and a historic brew pub that will reference the site’s long standing legacy of brewery operations. The nine-acre master-planned site will also provide access to a wide variety of professional services, specialty retailers and restaurants, as well as key amenities such as a daycare and health services campus.
At the same time, a bright and welcoming SkyTrain arrivals area, public plazas, greenways, view decks and a central community green will encourage people to congregate and linger, positioning The Brewery District to become a welcoming, vibrant community gathering place.
For more info visit www.thebrewerydistrict.ca
