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Bank of Canada Rate - March 1, 2011
2011-03-01 | 21:59:59
OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada said Tuesday the economy is growing at a "slightly" faster pace than expected as signs emerge of a recovery in exports, but gave no hint it was ready to resume hiking interest rates.As expected, the central bank...
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New Mortgage rules March 18, 2011
2011-01-18 | 13:48:18
Ottawa, January 17, 2011 2011-003The Harper Government Takes Prudent Action to Support the Long-Term Stability of Canada’s Housing MarketRelated Document:Backgrounder: Supporting the long-term stability of Canada’s housing market The...
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Leave No Stone Unturned In Your Hunt For the Perfect Rate
2010-11-19 | 18:03:16
By James Kwantes, The Vancouver SunVANCOUVER — Nobody likes homework, but when the assignment is getting the best possible mortgage in Canada’s most expensive market, completing it pays off in so many ways.A good objective initial stop...
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HST and BC Real Estate
2010-04-23 | 22:02:22
The provincial and federal governments will combine the 7% provincial sales tax (PST) and the 5% federal Goods and Services Tax (GST) into a 12% Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) on July 1, 2010. Now is the time to start preparing for this change. As a rule...
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Fix in for Mortgage - April 21, 2010
2010-04-23 | 21:12:51
The fix is in, when it comes to the Canadian mortgage market.New government rules, which kicked in this week, have taken away choice from many Canadians and will force them to lock into a longterm mortgage.You'll hear a chorus from commentators who...
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