In what’s believed to be a first for B.C., a judge has ordered a condominium owner to sell her suite due to an avalanche of complaints from other owners.

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There is nothing more cozy & warm than sitting beside your very own real fireplace. We know what makes a “house” a “home” and offer a gas fireplace as a standard feature in every house we build. When you settle for a fake-flame electric fireplace, you are really just buying a big hair dryer. This is your home. You deserve a real gas fireplace.

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This is truly huge!  Today the Bank of Montreal cut their 5 year mortgage rate a full half percent, down to a record low 2.99%!  This is the lowest posted mortgage rate of any bank in Canadian history.  

If you have been thinking of buying property, there very possibly may be no better time - ever.  This new low mortgage rate, combined with current low property prices, provides opportunity that we rarely see.  Expect other banks to follow BMO's lead.

If you want to take advantage of this opportunity, call the Preferred Homes Team today at 250-220-5061. (r)(h)

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Nine Foot Ceilings: Space, light, and air are all better with a higher ceiling. It’s no mistake that the most expensive homes around all have 9’ ceilings. It’s nicer to live in, and much better for resale. Every home we build has a 9’ ceiling standard on the main living level, while other developers offer lower ceilings only, or charge thousands extra for higher ceilings. At our great prices, there is no need to compromise.

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I feel that 2012 is going to be a good year for BC business, a good year for the real estate market, and a better year for the world economy.  Although Europe is definitely not out of the woods, the governments there seem willing to tackle their problems head on.  When we look South, we are starting to see more positive results than negative, although our American friends still have a way to go.

Let's also not forget about the huge defence contract that will start creating jobs right here in Victoria in the very near future.

Today the Canadian Press released an article on the topic.  As well, it looks like we will hear very soon on how the HST will be phased out.  Just having this news will help stimulate our new home market.

Of course, you have a very personal choice to make...  How you choose to think and how you choose to see the future in your own mind will play a large role in how 2012 plays out for you.   

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