Posted on June 6, 2009 by Anne Vanidour
BC Property Taxes Due in July can be deferred under the Finacial Hardship Property Tax Derferment Program which was established in 2008. Your property taxes can be deferred but you must apply the for home owners grant and pay any penalties and fees. Property taxes are then set as a lien against the home until paid or sold or change in ownership. Learn more and click the link.
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Posted on May 7, 2009 by Anne Vanidour
Your down payment and mortgage are only part of the costs of a home purchase. While the following list is not exhaustive, here are some of the many additional expenses many homebuyers need to plan for when purchasing their new home.
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Posted on April 5, 2009 by Anne Vanidour
REFINANCE or NOT to REFINANCE YOUR CURRENT MORTGAGE
With Interest Rates at historical lows most likely you are wondering if your mortgage is worth all the costs to renegotiate a lower interest rate. Questions common to many are:
With record low interest rates, is it a good time for me to refinance?
Will the lower interest rate outperform [...]
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