As you’ve probably heard the Federal Government has recently spent $250,000 funding a report by radical left academic Paul Keshaw to look at new ways of taxing Canadian homeowners. With the liberals running a recent $300+ Billion dollar deficit they need to find new revenue sources and what better way than to tax the trillions in capital gains that Canadians currently have in home equity. Here is the article and where you can sign the petition: https://www.stepupnow.ca/taxing_you_out_of_your_home

In this blog I talk about some of my core equity holdings in my retirement portfolio. I also brush on where you should hold these equities and how index investing by way of low cost ETF’s should be the first step.

I just finished uploading this Apartment/Condo for sale, 214 8760 NO. 1 ROAD Richmond, Richmond, BC2nd Phase in Apple Greene = INSUITE LAUNDRY (can be added) and COVERED PARKING! This one and den suite easily converts to a 2 bdrm with closet. Updated flooring, kitchen, bathrooms, carpeting. Locker on same floor. Well maintained and lovingly cared for unit. South facing, treed outlook from spacious balcony. Private setting. Maint Fee includes City of Richmond utility tax for water & sewer. Amenities incl indoor and o/d pools, hot tub, huge two level rec centre and more. Walk to Seafair Shopping, community centre and bus. Showings by Appointment - Thursday, July 23, 5-6:30PM, Saturday, July 25, 2-4PM.

There’s really not much more to buying your principal residence than this. Stop paying too much attention on statistics and market predictions that are guessing on where the market is heading in the short term. Instead focus on finding the right home within your budget, live in it for 10, 15..25 years and enjoy it.

It's Saturday so time for one of my motivational blogs on taking the mirror test in life and recognizing that success in life is all on your shoulders. Being Canadian, we are given a huge leg up in life but it’s up to you on how far you want to take it.

I just finished uploading this Apartment/Condo for sale, 301 989 BEATTY STREET Vancouver West, Vancouver West, BCThe NOVA BUILDING built by Bosa. Excellent layout of this 1 bedroom and den unit which faces quiet, park-like setting. Kitchen has Stainless Steel appliances including gas stove, granite counters and more. A covered balcony, murphy wall bed and cozy fireplace add unique touches to this home. Centrally located in Yaletown on a quiet street and close to public transportation. Building amenities include visitor parking, gym, steam room, hot tub, bike room and guest suite. One underground secure parking and one storage locker are included as well. PERFECT FOR INVESTORS - RENTALS ALLOWED!! OR GREAT FOR FIRST TIME HOME BUYERS. Sho ...

What a difference 3 months makes. Back in April Bloomberg wrote an article forecasting the day of reckoning was upon us in Vancouver Real Estate. Now they print a new article extolling the virtues of Vancouver Real Estate and why owning your principal residence is still the best move for most people.

TINA (There Is No Alternative). When it comes to Vancouver Real Estate you either own or rent. Do the math on renting long term in a city as expensive as Vancouver then compare that to the cost of buying and holding your Vancouver home for the next 20-50 years. Throw in the principal residence exemption, 1.99% interest rates and the fact it continues to get more difficult every year to qualify for a mortgage and you should be almost possessed to save that downpayment and buy your principal residence.

I just finished uploading this Apartment/Condo for sale, 1202 1060 ALBERNI STREET Vancouver West, Vancouver West, BCThe Carlyle is located in the heart of the best of Downtown Vancouver, with world class shopping, top restaurants and transit just steps away! Building features HOTEL STYLE AMENITIES including indoor pool, hot tub, outdoor terrace with lounge & bbq area, and exercise centre. A LARGE 1 bedroom CORNER unit such as this one are hard to come by, with high ceilings, plenty of windows throughout, an open concept layout and FRESH PAINT. Enjoy the city views from your private COVERED BALCONY. Building has newer plumbing, roof & elevators. Makes for an EXCELLENT INVESTMENT - no rental restrictions, AIRBNB permitted/waitlist. Or us ...

The Vancouver market and for that matter the Lower Mainland real estate market is proving quite resilient. The latest stats from the Real Estate Board show a dramatic increase in sales since April. Buyers are back, good homes are selling quickly and inventory on good quality homes remains scarce.