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Property Transfer Tax and the new BC budget

Thursday, February 18th, 2016

There are no changes to the first time home buyer exemption limits;

All buyers (whether first time buyers or not) no longer pay PTT on purchases of newly-built homes up to $750,000 in value; note the buyer must be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident; there is a partial exemption for homes between $750,000.00 and $800,000.00; The newly built home exemption will only apply to people who actually occupy the home as their principle residence for a year after purchase. (relatives do not qualify)

PTT has changed so that there is now a 3% tax on amounts over $2,000,000.00. The 3% tax is only paid on the amount over $2,000,000.00, not the full price.

 

The existing first time home buyers program for re-sale homes remains unchanged. The threshold remains $475,000 with a partial exemption for homes between $475,000 and $500,000

 

The most expensive City is Vancouver

Tuesday, January 26th, 2016

Home Costs 2015we are only 3 hours away but so much more affordable, Kamloops a great place to call home.

Linda Klein Kamloops Real Estate Music in the park July 2015 Schedule

Sunday, July 5th, 2015

Music in the Park runs all summer long.

The free entertainment takes place 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., unless otherwise stated, each night at the Rotary Bandshell in Riverside Park, 100 Lorne St. All shows are rain or shine, but subject to change.

Included links to the bands, so you can check them out beforehand.

July

Riverside Park

July 1 – Canada Day celebrations

July 2 Tiller’s Folly (Canadiana celtic)

July 3 Greg Drummond (Canadian folk rock)

July 4 – Kingpins (classic rock)

July 5Gary Comeau and Cannery Row (Cajun)

July 6Nova Scotiables (East Coast)

July 7 – Beyond Brass (big band classics)

July 8 – Sean Ashby (Sarah McLachlan guitarist)

July 9 – Mike MacKenzie Blues Band (classic rock and blues)

July 10 – Hijacked by B.C. Living Arts – Tribute to Leonard Cohen, Bruce Cockburn and The Band with Van Damsel – 6:30 p.m.

July 11 – Hijacked by B.C. Living Arts – Tribute to Joni Mitchell, Neil Young and The Band with The Caspians and James Wolf – 6 p.m.

July 12Cécile Doo-Kingué (blues)

July 13100 Mile House (English folk roots)

July 14 – Wild T and The Spirit (blues)

July 15 – Scattered Atoms (blues and R&B)

July 16Sally and the Melo Hearts (current and classic rock)

July 17Sabrina Weeks and Swing Cat Bounce (blues)

July 18Ben Klick (country rock)

July 19 – Impulse Response (R&B)

July 20Jane Perrett (classical soprano and showtunes)

July 21 – Ben Caldwell and the Folk Road Show (roots and folk)

July 22Cod Gone Wild (Maritime fun)

July 23 – BCLC Midsummer Music Jam featuring Catch 22 (1980s music)

July 24 Sarah Burton (rockin’ roots pop)

July 25Sherman Doucette (blues harp)

July 26Dave Lang and the Insolent Rabble (swing jazz)

July 27Twin Peaks (duo)

July 28Tanner James Band (folk roots and country)

July 29Kirby Sewell Band (blues)

July 30 – The Longriders (Lynyrd Skynyrd tribute)

July 31 – Trama (rock)

Spacious Rose Hill Rancher

Monday, June 29th, 2015

Open the door to your new home. Exclusive High Country Estates. 1 acre private lot backing onto green space, 20×40 inground pool, 3 decks, hot tub, gardens & magnificent views of city, river & mountains. This spacious rancher with daylight walk out basement & park like backyard offers space & privacy yet is only 10 mins to town. Main floor with updated kitchen, granite counter tops, walk in pantry & breakfast nook. Dining area open to spacious living room with built in cabinets, picture windows & 28′ deck with new glass railings. 3 bedrooms including master with w/i closet & sliders to deck with morning sun. Laundry & 2 piece bath with access to garage. Walk out basement features large family room, wet bar, fireplace with heatilator, office or music room with double insulated glass doors for soundproofing, bright bedroom, bathroom with sauna, hobby room, workshop & storage. Lower level deck has a built in hot tub. 26×22 garage, large driveway238A8617.238A8621

Linda Klein Kamloops Real Estate Weekly Mortgage rates for week of June 15th 2015

Tuesday, June 16th, 2015

DLC Weekly Rate Minder courtesy of Starr Webb

Terms Bank Rates Our Rates
6 Month 3.14% 3.10%
1 YEAR 2.89% 2.29%
2 YEARS 2.84% 2.19%
3 YEARS 3.39% 2.25%
4 YEARS 3.89% 2.54%
5 YEARS 4.64% 2.54%
7 YEARS 5.30% 3.39%
10 YEARS 6.10% 3.84%
Rates are subject to change without notice. *OAC E&OE
Prime Rate is 2.85%
Variable rate mortgages from as low as Prime minus 0.65%

Linda Klein, Kamloops real estate. How to Finance your Renovation

Wednesday, June 3rd, 2015
Courtesy of Mark Bertoli, Abbott Wealth
Home improvement is always in fashion. But the big question for many homeowners isn’t what to do, it’s how to pay for it. There are many ways to secure the financing you need, and each has advantages in certain situations.

Home equity line of credit
A line of credit gives you access to a predetermined amount of credit on demand. Generally, you can borrow up to 75% of the appraised value of your home — up to 90%, if the line of credit is insured. You take what you need, when you need it, and pay interest only on the outstanding amount.

A line of credit secured against the value of your house will typically be issued at a lower rate than an unsecured loan or personal line of credit. Accessing the home equity line of credit is easy and convenient. You may have the option of writing cheques or using a credit card or bank card.

Repayment is also flexible. You can pay some or all of the outstanding balance at any time without penalty, or make interest-only payments.

Increase your existing mortgage
Increasing the amount of your mortgage may be the right renovation-financing option for you if your mortgage is coming due, if you are selling one house to buy another, or if you are taking out your first mortgage.

It may also be a smart move if you’re locked in to a long-term mortgage at a significantly higher rate than is currently available. In this case, any penalty you may incur could be offset by the savings in interest over the long term.

While this option lacks the flexibility of a line of credit, the advantage for many is knowing that the borrowed funds are structured to be paid back in a set amount of time. And interest rates can be fixed, if you choose — unlike a line of credit, which floats against prime.

A second mortgage
A second mortgage is just that — a mortgage that is in addition to your first mortgage. Like a first mortgage, a second mortgage is a loan with a specified rate of interest and repayment schedule.

A second mortgage can be a good choice for homeowners who are locked in to a longer-term mortgage, but wouldn’t benefit from breaking their first mortgage. Lending rates for a second mortgage may be higher than a first mortgage.

Like increasing your mortgage, this option trades repayment flexibility for the peace of mind of knowing the debt will be paid down if you stick to the repayment schedule. Every situation is unique. But we can help you determine your best option.

Weekly Mortgage rates for May 18th 2015

Wednesday, May 20th, 2015

Courtesy of Starr Webb DLC Weekly Rate Minder

Terms Bank Rates Our Rates
6 Month 3.14% 3.10%
1 YEAR 2.89% 2.29%
2 YEARS 2.84% 2.19%
3 YEARS 3.39% 2.34%
4 YEARS 3.89% 2.54%
5 YEARS 4.64% 2.54%
7 YEARS 5.30% 3.39%
10 YEARS 6.10% 3.84%
Rates are subject to change without notice. *OAC E&OE
Prime Rate is 2.85%
Variable rate mortgages from as low as Prime minus 0.65%

Kamloops Real Estate Linda Klein CMHC hikes premiums June 1st

Saturday, April 4th, 2015

Courtesy of Starr Webb – Dominion Lending

CMHC Hikes Premiums Again

If you plan to buy a home with less than 10% down and get CMHC insurance, get ready to pay another $450 per $100,000 of mortgage.

That’s what CMHC’s just-announced premium hike amounts to. Click here for details

It’s the second time in about a year that CMHC has raised its fees on homeowners. The new premiums are a 14-15% increase over today, or 31% if you compare them to CMHC’s fees last year.

CMHC’s move targets only those putting down less than 10%, which amounts to 56.8% of CMHC-insured borrowers, as of CMHC’s latest reported quarter. The company says the decision is not because of an increase in borrower risk.

“For the average Canadian homebuyer who has less than a 10% down payment, the higher premium will result in an increase of approximately $5 to their monthly mortgage payment,” the agency said in its release today.

“CMHC completed a detailed review of its mortgage loan insurance premiums and examined the performance of the various sub-segments of its portfolio,” said SVP of Insurance Steven Mennill. “The premium increase for homebuyers with less than a 10% down payment reflects CMHC’s target capital requirements which were increased in mid-2014 (to 220% of the minimum OSFI requirements).”

We’ll probably know by next week if Genworth and Canada Guarantee follow CMHC’s lead. They did last time and there’s a fair chance they will again. A Genworth spokesperson said, “We are reviewing [CMHC’s announcement] and expect to release our official announcement early next week.”

Some quick notes for homebuyers:

  • If your loan-to-value is over 90% and your lender submits your complete application to CMHC before June 1, 2015, you’ll pay the old (cheaper) CMHC fees. It doesn’t matter when your mortgage closes.
  • Submitting a pre-approval as opposed to a complete application will not hold the old insurance premiums.
  • If you borrow your down payment, the fee is another 5 basis points (0.05%) higher, or 3.85% of the mortgage amount.
  • If you live in Manitoba, Ontario and Quebec, you also have to pay provincial sales tax on your default insurance. That sales tax cannot be rolled into the mortgage.

Kamloops Real Estate Linda Klein Kitchen ideas

Wednesday, April 1st, 2015
KITCHEN RENO”SHere are four “must-do” updates that ensure your remodeled kitchen will earn compliments from anyone who enters.

1. Faucet Facelift. Because of its constant use, updating the faucet will immediately improve the function and look of your prep space. Create a chic statement at the sink.

2. Amp up Accessories. Much like fashion, accessories can make a room. Hardware is the finishing touch that makes your space feel polished, but also serves a purpose.

3. Enhance the Lighting. Lighting is a critical element in kitchen design, both for its decorative and functional benefits. It can also make the space look roomier and more elegant. Install pendants over an island or countertop where the low-hanging fixtures won’t interfere with traffic flow.

4. Add Personality. Adding something pretty like a bouquet of flowers, new linens, or a bright new tea pot will bring life onto your space. You can also jazz up your kitchen with lively artwork. Whether it’s a professional painting or fun vintage posters, artwork helps complete your renovation.

Before starting demolition on your kitchen remodel, make sure the design is a reflection of you. By following these simple steps, not only will you have a kitchen that complements your lifestyle, you will also draw plenty of compliments from family and friends. So why not take your kitchen from make-do to magnificent.

Courtesy of Cliff Brauner Pillar to Post Inspections

Linda Klein Kamloops Real Estate, Property assessments as a measure of value

Thursday, February 5th, 2015

When homeowners receive provincial Property Assessment notices, some will smile and have a bit more spring in their step, feeling the assessed value is accurate or perhaps even overly positive. Others will wilt and lament a modest gain or even a decrease in the assessed value over the previous year or period. Reactions will of course vary factoring in the potential increase in property taxes that tends to come along with stronger assessments.  The reality, setting aside taxation concerns, is that neither parties’ emotions should be tied to the ‘value’ printed on these notices. 

A provincial property assessment is an approximate value based on the (broadly) estimated market value as of the previous years. There is a lag time between the estimation of valuation and delivery of the envelope. It also fails to involve a formal site visit or viewing of the inside of the home to consider either significant upgrades or significant deterioration.

To put this in perspective, few lenders will work with a detailed official appraisal report that is even 90 days old.  Most prefer a report completed with 30 days, as markets can move significantly month over month.

For these reasons, among others, a provincial property assessment should not be relied upon as a totally concrete indicator of value for the purposes of either purchase, sale, or financing.

Always enlist a licensed professional, or perhaps even two or three, in order to get a timely and detailed appraisal of current market value. This will provide a much more accurate reflection of current market values reflecting recent comparable sales, value for zoning, renovations and/or other unique features to the property.  An appraiser is an educated, licensed, and heavily regulated third party offering an unbiased valuation of the property in question.

Think of your provincial property assessment as something akin to a weather forecast spanning far larger and more diverse areas than the unique ecosystem that is your neighborhood, street, and specific property.

The forecast may call for rain in your city, yet you might have a ray of sunshine radiating upon your street specifically.

 

 

 

 

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