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Fort McMurray Update

Mon, 10/05/2009 - 2:30pm — Alta_West_Mortgage

Today in the Calgary Herald there was an article which presented an interesting look at what's going on in Fort McMurray. As a lender we have always looked at Fort Mac as a scary place to lend. Is it a boom/bust town, or will it find its footings and become a v

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CALGARY HOUSING MARKET

Wed, 09/30/2009 - 11:38am — Alta_West_Mortgage

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According to the Calgary Herald Sep 29,2009

Tue, 09/29/2009 - 10:34am — Alta_West_Mortgage

CALGARY - Alberta's

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PERFECT TIMING?

Thu, 09/24/2009 - 9:44am — Alta_West_Mortgage

For most of the last 12 months it’s been a great time to buy a house. Record low interest rates, lower pricing and government incentives have combined to make houses m

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What's going on in the Okanagan?

Tue, 09/22/2009 - 9:01am — Alta_West_Mortgage

Pouring over the Okanagan Real Estate Board (OMREB) stats, it becomes readily apparent that the Okanagan has suffered in this last year the same as any other marketplace.

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It's not all about Interest Rate!

Tue, 09/22/2009 - 8:46am — Alta_West_Mortgage

We've had a number of inquiries lately from clients that are looking to move into their first home, or are moving into another category.

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DON'T WAIT - STAND UP AND CHEER!

Thu, 09/17/2009 - 2:58pm — Alta_West_Mortgage

With all the positive news floating around the media today, it is hard not to get excited about the future. Just to see the end of the doldrums is enough to stand up and cheer about! <

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According to CMHC Q3 BC Report

Mon, 09/14/2009 - 10:06am — Alta_West_Mortgage

Key drivers of housing demand, including employment and incomes, are showing signs of improvement.

Chief Economist Speaks to Mortgage Industry

Mon, 09/14/2009 - 7:43am — Alta_West_Mortgage

On Friday, September 11, 2009, I was a delegate at the Alberta Mortgage Broker's Association's (AMBA) Annual Conference, held in Calgary. A much more subdued affair than years past, there was a general time of reflection

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Make The Recession Work For You

Wed, 09/09/2009 - 11:57am — Alta_West_Mortgage

Those interested in the housing market continue to talk about how low interest rates are bringing the first home buyers out of the woodwork and how this is driving the re-sale market.