As some of you may be aware, there was a vote on Sunday in regards to the agreement between the Real Estate Council and the Competition Bureau.  With the vote having passed, there are alot of ideas, about the effect, being thrown around.  Here is an interview with the CEO of Royal LePage, Phil Soper, and his view on the changes.

http://watch.bnn.ca/market-morning/october-2010/market-morning-october-25-2010/#clip365387

With fall just around the corner, the wonderful Ashcroft & District Fall Fair committee is once again putting on an excellent Fair.  Once again it is an all day event and there will be entertainment on the main stage throughout the day.

The fall fair will take place on September 12 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.  Admission rates are $5.00 for adults and $2.00 for students and seniors.  Children under 5 are free.

For those that have some interest in vintage cars, you can take a walk up to the Heritage Park where there will be vintage cars on display from the Merritt Vintage Car Club as well as local collectors.

For additional information, visit their website at www.ashcroftfallfair.net.

Here is a great video of Phil Soper addressing the issue with the slow down of the Real Estate Market and the effect of HST on the market.

http://watch.bnn.ca/trading-day/august-2010/trading-day-august-16-2010/#clip337097

There seems to be some misunderstandings regarding HST and the purchase of new and used homes.  Read on for a description of the cahnges and how it effects Real Estate.

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