Mortgage rate is still affordable

I am looking forward to the long weekend!

Time to spend with family and friends.

It’s been a busy few weeks and many people are considering entering the real estate market while it’s still slow.

Why not join them? It’s definitely a good time to get some good deals.

With Prime rate going up, what’s on your mind? Read today’s Calgary Sun’s article.
http://www.calgarysun.com/homesandcondos/news/2010/07/26/14831551.html

Have a good long weekend.

Rate hike as expected

We took the kids to a nice restaurant for the first time, and to my surprise, they both behaved quite well.
We dined at the Newport Grill overlooking Lake Bonavista, it was my first visit and the food was good and the view was great.

My husband and I bought last minute tickets to Stage West last night to watch their concert series special of ‘A Tribute to Elton John & Billy Joel’. It was good music and awesome food. The desserts were even better!

As many predicted, Bank of Canada announced a rate hike this morning.
Although a rate hike, but slower economic recovery is expected.
http://www.bankofcanada.ca/en/fixed-dates/2010/rate_200710.html

23 Year Anniversay in Canada

This years Stampede had many sad events, extreme weather, and ended on sad note with the midway accident, my heart goes out to the injured teens, hoping their recovery from the accident is a speedy one. Also, I am saddened by injuries and death of the horses at this year’s event.

Nevertheless, we enjoyed the Stampede this year. We managed to attend 2 different Pancake Breakfast and enjoyed some ‘country music’ and yummy pancakes. We also make it down to the grounds to take in the sites and sounds. We really enjoyed the ice show.

This week marks my 23 year anniversary in Canada! Every anniversary starts me reminiscing of my time in Canada and the great memories I have gathered.

Talks are that the Bank of Canada will be announcing a rate hike in the upcoming meeting. However, despite the rate increase, variable rate mortgage continues to be a choice for many customers. Call me today if you want to know if it’s the rate for you.

http://www.financialpost.com/news/Week+Ahead+Rate+hike+cards/3288001/story.html#ixzz0u7teJzQu

Have a great week.

Yeehaw!

Happy Stampede to you all!
I took my daughters to the Kids' Day on Wednesday and we had a blast!
We had fun watching 'Fifi the Flowertots' on the Coca-Cola stage, followed by entertainment with 'Doo Doo The clown'.
The 'Superdogs' was just as good as always and we loved the Aquabatic Ice Show.

Will Prime rate goes up at the next Bank of Canada meeting?
Here's article that talks about it.
http://www.businessweek.com/news/2010-07-10/loonie-climbs-first-week-in-three-on-stock-gains-jobs-growth.html

Enjoy your Stampede weekend!