If you are on the fence about home ownership or renting, take a look at my website under For buyers heading and drop down to rent-to-own. There you will find unquestionable information on advantages of becoming a home owner. Just consider the fact that if you are currently paying $ 1600 per month, at the end of 10 years you would have payed your landlord over $ 253,000, and nothing to show for it except receits.  

Please have a look at the page Government Programs which contains printable application forms as well as direct links to federal government website, which contain specific grants, rebates and renovation programs available to home owners and investors.

Canada Buys C$2.34 Bln of Mortgages to Aid New Loans (Update2) By Greg Quinn Feb. 20 (Bloomberg) -- The Canadian government bought C$2.34 billion ($1.86 billion) of mortgages from banks, less than the C$7 billion it offered to buy, as part of a program to purchase as much as C$125 billion of the securities and encourage new bank lending. Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp., a state-run agency, announced the purchase today on its Web site. The transaction is aimed at helping banks fund new loans ... Full Article...

I just added new virtual tours for all my listed properties. If you're looking for a dynamic presentation of homes on the market, Virtual tours deliver the impact you may be looking for. click on any of the properties tp your right or search under Featured Properties. Good Luck and Enjoy....Peter

The City of Edmonton has taken another big step towards making more affordable housing available by allowing more secondary suites in mature neighbourhoods. “The City is taking action on this issue, giving more homeowners the option of building a suite in their basement or elsewhere on their property,” says Peter Ohm, Manager, Land Use Policy Planning Branch. “We are also protecting renters by ensuring secondary suites are up to proper building and fire codes.” New suite ... Full Article...

Looking for affordable living with all the amenities and security of a mature family neighborhood. Open design livingroom painted in modern colors, overhead display shelves and bay window. Upgraded bright kitchen is loaded with white cabinets, central prep island, and plenty of space for a full size family dinner table. Total of 3 generous bedrooms plus 1 den, provide plenty of space for a growing family. Master bedroom has french glass door and mirror closet doors. Spacious bathroom with corne ... Full Article...

I just added my market newsletter for February 2009, you can find one for print or download under Blog and News and drop down to newsletters. Good luck and i hope you will enjoy this months edition, if you have any questions, comments or concern please let me know at 780-456-6300