Macdonald Realty

It's time to keep an eye on fixed rates, as the bond yields and spreads on 5 year fixed are pointing to a potential rise in rates.
May 25th Market News:
U.S. confidence data drives sharp loonie rally -TSX rallies as BMO tops estimates-Oil hits six-month high on consumer confidence
§ TSX+216.40 to 10,285.90 climbed to their highest closing level since October on a big jump in U.S. consumer confid ...

Recently,all the newspapers and media headlines are way more postive with "Things are getting better", "Canada's economy might have bottomed out already. If not, it will likely do so within months", etc. It's harder and harder to resist being optimistic about the economy. The gain of more than 35,000 jobs in Canada last month was contrary to all forecasts. Remember economists back in December ...

Toronto Star David Olive BUSINESS COLUMNIST

Barack Obama, contemplating sweeping reforms to the U.S. financial system, cited Canada as a model worth emulating in an interview published yesterday.

"You know, I've looked at the evidence so far that indicates that other countries that have not seen some of the problems in their financial markets that we have nevertheless don't separate between ...

I just finished uploading this House for sale, 5613 UNION Street, Burnaby North, British Columbia

Southern exp. view from this 1 owner Italian quality blt hm on high side of the St. Big lot w fenced yard perfect 4 kids &pets. Spotless clean, 2 pc ensuite w his/her closts. Ground fl w/unauthorized 1 br suite, great workshop&wine cellar.

I just finished uploading this House for sale, 5613 UNION Street, Burnaby North, British Columbia

Southern exp. view from this 1 owner Italian quality blt hm on high side of the St. Big lot w fenced yard perfect 4 kids &pets. Spotless clean, 2 pc ensuite w his/her closts. Ground fl w/unauthorized 1 br suite, great workshop&wine cellar.

1) Power of Attorney: pls be awared that many bank will not accept power of attorney anymore or the policy has been tightened. The policy is different from bank to bank. Some banks need buyer to be in town to sign the application form and may accept power of attorney during closing & some is the other way round. For overseas buyer, please don't assume the power of attorney has the same power ...