Happy Moon Festival

Happy Moon Festival to you all!

This is the first year in a long time that I did not have a 'moon cake' to celebrate the special occasion. Our family usually gathered together for dinner, partake in some moon cake and enjoy the beauty of the full moon.

Check the attached link to learn more about the Moon Festival.

http://chineseculture.about.com/library/weekly/aa093097.htm

It has been a busy month. There are a lot of people buying and looking, so don't miss out this perfect opportunity to find a dream home of yours.

With a warmer weather coming up, maybe it's time to look around town for that perfect home.

2.90% for 3 year fixed and 3.59% for 5 year fixed are just two examples of good mortgage rates out there! (of course, subject to change without notice)

Have a great weekend.


http://www.calgaryherald.com/business/Signs+buyers+market+emerge+Calgary+real+estate+sector/3561623/story.html

Bank of Canada raised rate by 0.25%

As expected, Bank of Canada raised it’s interest rate by 0.25%.
Read the news announcement and the latest forecast of where interest rate will be next year.

Stay warm in this cold and wet day!

http://www.financialpost.com/news/Bank+Canada+expected+hike+then+pause+rates/3493767/story.html#ixzz0ywJcnOz0

http://www.financialpost.com/news/Bank+Canada+raises+rates/3493842/story.html#ixzz0ywYjqRUM

Buying a property in the US?

I just came back from a quick getaway to Kelowna for the long weekend. It was a nice, relaxing break! It feels like it’s been a long time since I had one of those! I have not been to Kelowna for quite a few years and was reminded what a beautiful place it is. We walked along the lake every morning and the day ended with a cone from the ‘Moo-Lix Ice-cream shop’. Our lunches at the different vineyards were wonderful! Not to mention all the great wine tasting that we enjoyed.

Now that the kids are back in school, many are now putting their plans in to action, regarding real estate purchasing. I am busy with many different transactions. If you are thinking of getting into the market, this is a good time to act.

I have had lots of calls from clients regarding ‘buying a property in the US’ If you are thinking of this kind of investment, you will want to watch the attached video clip.

Have a good week!

http://video.msn.com/?mkt=en-ca&from=customplayer_en-ca_money&fg=ca.msn.com&vid=1d9e40cc-237a-4a4d-b637-f3e31bfd34a5