Kiah Grant & Associates Mortgages

Here we go again. https://www.cbc.ca//osfi-mortgage-stress-test-rules-1.5979

Sales of rec properties are making headlines these days, did you know you can buy one with as little as 5% down? Contact me for financing options to secure that home away from far away from the crowded city.

Fern would like to wish you all a happy Easter!

FAMILY HOME ALERT Fully renovated Post and Beam home coming to MLS soon. What a beautiful place to walk into , this type of modernism really works with ...the high ceilings, open living space and floor to ceiling windows. Stay tuned for a behind the scenes look. Contact us 604-809-9299 DM or contact @macgregorgreen_realestate for more details.

Under 1M, 3 miles/19 minutes from West Van and eligible for a mortgage with as little as 7.5% down- insured at 1.34%, variable rate. What more could you want? Contact me at 604 924 3700 to learn about financing options.

Good news. Many lenders with restrict lending or make you pay a large insurer fee if the population is low and/or far from a major city.

B.C. implements sweeping restrictions on indoor dining, group fitness for 3-week 'circuit breaker' The province announced on Monday that all food and liquor-serving premises must pivot to takeout or delivery service. Indoor dining is suspended, though patios will remain open. People dining on patios should do so with their immediate household or core bubble only.... Indoor, adult group fitness activities of any kind are paused. Gyms and fitness centres are restricted to individual or one-on-one activities. A previous announcement allowing for limited indoor worship services has been suspended. Public health guidance for schools has also been amended and now encourages students down to Grade 4 to wear masks while at school. The Whistler-Blackcomb ski resort will also be closed.

No words... my heart and thoughts are with the innocent victims of yesterday’s brutal attack in my hometown. #lynnvalleystrong

This is one of the hottest markets I’ve seen.

May today bring hope, healing, and unity to all our neighbors to the south.

No change to Prime rate. Central bank expects economy to grow by 4 per cent this year, almost 5 per cent in 2022

Mine went up- a lot!

If you have a variable rate mortgage, here are some key dates courtesy of Merix Financial.

In the Spring, the government will be expanding the First-Time Home Buyer Incentive (FTHBI) to enhance eligibility in the higher priced markets of Toronto, Vanc...ouver and Victoria. Key improvements will include that qualified FTHB will be able to purchase up to 4.5 times their household income (currently 4 times) and qualifying income will increase to $150,000 (currently $120,000). With a minimum down payment, this targeted expansion will raise the maximum house price for eligible first-time home buyers in greater Toronto, Vancouver and Victoria from about $505,000the current program parametersto about $722,000. https://bit.ly/3rXUcsY See more

Merry Christmas and perhaps more importantly, peace on earth. I wish everyone a safe and enjoyable Christmas, and that you all find ways to stay connected to your loved ones that cannot be with you in the traditional way in this exceptional year. We will all be celebrating together again before you know it!... Kiah~

I can honestly say I have never heard the term "mullet home". Traditional in the front and modern in the back. I guess my Bowen home is a "side mullet".

Gorgeous home for sale on Bowen!