Dear members, While many of us in B.C. will be gearing down for the holiday break, we know that for you, the important and critical work of supporting your clients on their real estate transactions will continue. If the month-over-month, and in many cases, year-over-year records being broken since last May are any indication, [...]
Dear members, With growing concern around the Omicron variant and the fluid nature of the most recent health and safety guidelines provided by the provincial Public Health Officers, we are reminded that the pandemic is far from behind us. All indications show that we will continue to be fighting COVID-19 well into 2022. As [...]
by Rock Lefebvre, Chief Operating Officer Today’s eMemo contains the following updates: Bill C-5 recognizes September 30 of every year as a federal statutory holiday called the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Clients of yours having a scheduled September 30th closing date on a real estate purchase or sale will most likely be required to change [...]
The Board will be closed on Monday, August 2 for the BC Day holiday.Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, August 3.Happy BC Day everyone!
by Baldev S. Gill, Chief Executive OfficerToday’s eMemo contains the following updates: Federal Government designates September 30 as a public holiday: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Bank of Canada closed for business September 30, 2021 FVREB offices to remain open until further notice from the provincial government As you may be aware, the federal government has designated [...]
This is a good time to remind clients that Home Owner Grant applications are no longer being processed by municipalities. Starting this year, the provincial government will be administering the provincial program.The Home Owner Grant helps to reduce the amount of property tax eligible British Columbians pay on their principal residence. The regular grant [...]
As anticipated, Canada’s banking watchdog, the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI), confirmed on May 20th that the mortgage stress test for those with uninsured mortgages will increase from 4.79% to 5.25% on June 1st. Soon after, Canada’s Department of Finance confirmed it will follow OSFI’s lead and apply the same qualifying rate [...]
The FVREB will be closed on Monday, May 24. Regular hours will resume at 8 am on Tuesday, May 25. Have a safe and fun-filled Victoria Day celebration with your loved ones. Source: FVREB Communications
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SURREY, BC – The Fraser Valley Real Estate Board (FVREB) elected its 2021/2022 Board of Directors during a virtual Annual General Meeting held March 11th. Larry Anderson assumed the role of President on April 1st, following outgoing President Chris Shields. Anderson is a licensed REALTOR® of over 28 years, and the Broker-Owner of Sutton [...]
