March 24, 2025 "The problem with political jokes is they get elected." The Real Polar Bears THANK YOU, THANK YOU! THANK YOU, THANK YOU! The SPECIAL OLYMPICS MONEYTALKS team 2025 thanks our illustrious leader Michael Campbell, brave-hearted Premier Gordon Campbell, the fit MP John Weston and me, Mr. Lederhosen… but MOST OF ALL
February 17, 2025 Polar Bear swimmers are also known affectionately as: "Chilly Willies" "Numb Noggins" "Shrinking Violets" “Glacial Gladiators” Dear Readers, I thought you might be interested in this (likely) headline from the local Vancouver newspapers “Amidst avalanche of complaints, council meets in emergency session to discuss clearing English Bay for Jurock/Campbell
What’s Happening in January? Emergency rate cut coming? Fixed under 5% - great deal. Presales compete with used sales. Active Listings soaring across the country. Toronto presale market is dead! Tough choices ahead for buyers, sellers, and investors. Surrey 2 BR for $500,000. Don't miss out! Like this podcast and subscribe
Sellers READ: The new contract forms... You are now liable... Battle over GST There have been some changes to the Standard Form Contract What are the vital changes? Applies to flipping GST Change to Property Transfer Tax Act for rental built housing Non-Resident Seller Changes - NOTE Supreme Court of
January 20, 2025 "Every speaker has a mouth, an arrangement rather neat. Sometimes it's filled with wisdom, sometimes it's filled with feet." Talk, Talk, talk: NOTE what Ozzie says about the World Outlook Financial Conference on Feb 7/8 hosted by Michael Campbell: “We want clarity in today's
December 23, 2024 "Christmas is a time when everybody wants his past forgotten and his present remembered." Latest videos and podcasts Talk, Talk, Talk. Ozzie chats on Video about Florida, Hawaii, Dubai, Thailand, Edmonton and Surrey. As well Self Storage, Luxury suites, Legalities of
What's Happening in the Real Estate Market? Tariffs? Really? Canada and the US are married at the hip! Canada Federal election this coming February? Will the new government cut taxes? Inflation back in the US? US Bond rates are driving fixed mortgage rates - what about Canada? Several houses under
What's Happening in the Market? Bank cuts another 0.50 per cent! That's 1 per cent in just a few months. Variable vs. Fixed - Which mortgage rate is the best choice right now? Bond rates are driving fixed mortgage rates - what does this mean for you? Recession or worse?
Discover the latest real estate board numbers and uncover surprising trends in Surrey/Vancouver housing! Market Comparison: See how November numbers stack up over the past 5 years. Running totals: Where are we now vs. 2020? Crash? Or bottom in place? BC Flipping Tax Alert: The devil's in the details -
Cracks in the Foundation: The Struggles of Major Developers. Key Topics Covered: Developers Feeling the Heat: Why are some of the biggest projects struggling? Richmond Night Market Land Drama: Foreclosure rumours swirling! A 90 per cent Presold Project-Abandoned?!: Find out where and why. Locations under the microscope: Richmond, Surrey, Burnaby.
