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Shoulda, Woulda, Coulda!How many times have you heard or even said it yourself, I should of bought that property, or I would of bought or I could of bought that property back when it was dirt cheap and if I knew that it would be worth what it is today!! I am sure many many times. You could belong to the Woulda, Coulda, Shoulda club! But you have a lot of company, friends, family members, co-workers all have membership ...
Posted by Cynthia Bentley
on November 13, 2010
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For sale by owner...a good decision?A property sold recently that was for sale by owner, it had previously been listed and had not sold in part due to the fact that it was Vendor priced. Too many people assume incorrectly that if a property is for sale by owner that they are getting a deal. The For sale by owner Seller must be pricing it cheaper as they are not having to pay a Realtors® commission. Not always so, in fact most times ...
Posted by Cynthia Bentley
on August 28, 2010
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1st Time Home Buyers Tax Credit
First Time Home Buyers' Program
Introduced in 1994, the First Time Home Buyers' Program is designed to help British Columbians purchase their first home. Under the program, eligible purchasers can claim an exemption from Property Transfer Tax if the fair market value of the home is less than the threshold amount.
Thresholds
For registrations on, or ...
Posted by Cynthia Bentley
on August 3, 2010
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Selling your homeSo you have made the decision to sell your home, usually a difficult decision as there is a lot of emotion and memories tied to your home, and it is usually your biggest investment. The first thing is to decide whether you are going to list with a Real Estate company or sell it on your own. If you do decide to sell using an agent then comes the question who do I go with? Sometimes family or friends ...
Posted by Cynthia Bentley
on June 22, 2010
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1st Time Home BuyersAs a first time home buyer one of the first things you should be doing is getting pre-approved. It is a good idea to contact your lender or Mortgage Broker they will also help you look at closing costs as well as what the long term cost of the loan is. How much of a down payment you will require plays into the process as well. There could be other options available as well, using your RRSP'S and not ...
Posted by Cynthia Bentley
on May 17, 2010
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Development Proposals Scotch CreekThere are four developments being proposed for Scotch Creek for information on what is being put forth please go the the link. There was a meeting held in Scotch Creek with members of the CSRD local APC & SCOCP attending. Other meeting will be planned for the future.Proposed Scotch Creek Developments
Posted by Cynthia Bentley
on February 9, 2010
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Viva las Vegas Promotion!As promised here are some details on a promotion brought to you by the Realtors of Century 21 Lakeside Realty Ltd! List/Purchase with Century 21 Lakeside Realty Ltd between January 1 2010 and November 30, 2010 Listing must be MLS market priced and no less than 6 months. Purchase must be made by November 30, 2010 with completion/registration by December 31, 2010. Draw to take place January 3, 2011 at ...
Posted by Cynthia Bentley
on January 7, 2010
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Promotion ComingThe Realtors of Century 21 Lakeside Realty Ltd are working on an exciting promotion to start in the New Year. I will be posting more details in January but I am sure it will be something of interest to those who are looking to sell or buy in 2010
Posted by Cynthia Bentley
on December 29, 2009
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Proposed HST
Find out what the proposed HST could mean to you
Posted by Cynthia Bentley
on September 22, 2009
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Blogging AmatuerI have to admit I am a total amatuer when it comes to blogging I hope you will bear with me as I stumble through this process and try and find interesting and useful information for you in your pursuit of buying property in the Shuswap. We really are blessed here with 4 seasons and a wide range of recreational activities sure to please almost everyone. With fall in the air maybe plan a Thanksgiving ...
Posted by Cynthia Bentley
on September 22, 2009
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