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Where does Canada ranks on Current Account Balance among 163 countries in the world?

October 18th, 2009

INTERESTING ARTICLE on Current Account Balance (please read the article below). If you understand Cantonese, click my Podcast & listen to the live interview again. Rank Country Current account balance (million US$) 1 People's Republic of China (PRC) 179,100 2 Japan 174,400 3 Germany 134,800 4 Russia 105,300 5 Saudi Arabia 103,800 6 Norway 63,330 7 Switzerland 50,440 8 Netherlands 5 ...

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Toronto & Ontraio housing market update

October 14th, 2009

Want to know more about the Toronto & Ontario market, click http://tinacoldwellbanker.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=537425

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US may extend tax credit for homes buyers

October 12th, 2009

Improving housing market is the #1 issue to most of the countries in the world. Vancouver has been very blessed to see the unexpected strong rebound. US Democrats may extend their expiring $8,000 tax credit for first-time home buyers as well as making it available to current homeowners who purchase a new residence. To read more, click http://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/08/us/politics/08stimulu ...

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What happen to Vancouver home owners if interest rates goes up?

October 4th, 2009

I was watching an economic debate among the European countries on Friday(Oct 2nd). The topic was the question "when should the world consider exiting the stimulation package?" Well, the conclusion is that China and India is moving forward on their own with signs of economic improvement. The rest of the world is very much in different pace. Although US is the biggest economic driver in the wor ...

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Listing sold as much as 320k over asking in Vancouver Main subarea

September 27th, 2009

In the past year, the market has been changing so much that it’s even tough for us to keep up the pace had I not been active in the market as well as hosting my weekly real estate show http://www.tinamak.com/MarketUpdate.php . As you have heard the bidding wars are back in the past couple of months. I have been on it on a regular basis in the past couple months. Win some lose some. Doesn’t ne ...

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405 4799 BRENTWOOD Drive, Burnaby North, British Columbia

September 20th, 2009

I just finished uploading this Condo for sale, 405 4799 BRENTWOOD Drive, Burnaby North, British Columbia Top flr bright & spacious south view over looking Metrotown. Upgrade screen on all windows, granite kitchen & bath, s/s appliances. Comes with 2 parkings, walking distance to 2 parks, shops, skytrain & restaurants. Open Sun 2-4pm. Must see

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503 2979 GLEN Drive, Coquitlam, British Columbia

September 16th, 2009

I just finished uploading this Condo for sale, 503 2979 GLEN Drive, Coquitlam, British Columbia "Altamonte" by Bosa. Show rm A-1 spotless condition w engineering floor.Stylish high-rise near W Coast Express,CQ Mall,golf couse,transportation,library,school,etc.Granite,S/S appliances,gas stove.Great balcony w mountain view.

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1410 1333 GEORGIA Street, Vancouver West, British Columbia

September 16th, 2009

I just finished uploading this Condo for sale, 1410 1333 GEORGIA Street, Vancouver West, British Columbia Sub-penthouse studio w parking & storage on the same floor at the Qube, former West Coast Energy bldg. Walnut stained hardwood floors, 9' ceiling, granite counter tops, quality s/s appliances, mobile fireplace & concierge service. Immed pos

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Variable Rates Lower than Last Year, Should you Refinance ?

September 14th, 2009

If you signed a variable rate mortgage in the past year, it may be time to refinance again. Many individuals who came up for renewal in the past year may have selected a variable rate as high as prime + 1%. Look at this example of a client who is paying prime + .5% on a $300,000 mortgage: Mortgage = $300,000 Penalty to get out of the mortgage = $2,062 Savings of .5% in 5 years i ...

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A Re-Cap of Good News to start off the School Year

September 14th, 2009

I’ve spent the day reviewing some of the news coming into my email over the past two weeks or so. It looks like we are heading for recovery and with sales up and listings down, we can once again look forward to a healthy housing market. Here is a summary of a few of the articles coming my way: As you scroll through the articles below you will find: 1. Today’s Market News 2. Economy s ...

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Where does Canada ranks on Current Account Balance among 163 countries in the world?

Toronto & Ontraio housing market update

US may extend tax credit for homes buyers

What happen to Vancouver home owners if interest rates goes up?

Listing sold as much as 320k over asking in Vancouver Main subarea

405 4799 BRENTWOOD Drive, Burnaby North, British Columbia

503 2979 GLEN Drive, Coquitlam, British Columbia

1410 1333 GEORGIA Street, Vancouver West, British Columbia

Variable Rates Lower than Last Year, Should you Refinance ?

A Re-Cap of Good News to start off the School Year

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