Karen Boies

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  • What is that property worth?

    2010 BC Property Tax Assessments began arriving in the mail today for all property owners. For those that are not familiar with what these are, this is the value that the BC Provincial Government estimates is the value of a particular property. All levels of governments then use these valuations for taxation purposes. A few things

  • Promotional Rate – What is a “Quick Close” or “Live Deal Only” Rate?

    I get calls almost once a day about our “best rates” or “promotional rates” that we advertise. We are forced to advertise these rates because other brokers and banks do, but the reality is that there are often “hidden costs” or rules that apply to these products. Watch this video blog to see how and

  • Happy New Year …. With Christmas Debt?

      “Happy New Year” isn’t exactly what comes to mind when the credit card bills arrive and it’s time to pay up on all those Christmas Purchases.  According to a recent Bank of Montreal poll, 24% of Canadians who carry over a balance on their credit cards after Christmas said it would take them at