Realtor's Care Annual Blanket Drive November 24th to December 1st! Help those in need for a little extra warmth at this time of year!

If you have any clean , warm blankets, sleeping bags, coats , jackets, clothing, new toiletries or food to donate, please give me a call and I"d be happy to arrange to pick-up. All donations go to the 'Friends in Need Foodbank' and also shared and dispersed to the Salvaton Army, the women's shelter, Christmas Hamper Society, and the homeless, nothing is for resale. So clean out your closets and give me a call, every little bit helps.

Thanks

Helen Gambling
604-230-7311 or
helengambling@telus.net

Realtor's Care Annual Blanket Drive November 24th to December 1, 2008

Once again the time is approaching to donate and keep the less fortunate warm and comfortable through the winter season! If you have any clean ,warm blankets, jackets or coats, clothing, new underwear and toiletries to donate, please give me a call to arrange pick-up. These items will be donated to the local charities , no items will be for resale! Local charities such as 'Friends in Need' foodbank, Salvation Army, Christmas Hamper Society, and Women's shelter will receive the benefits of these donations. Please help, clean out those closets, and give me a call, Helen Gambling at 604-230-7311, or you can drop off at any of the participating real estate offices in Maple Ridge.

Certainty for BC Property Owners
Released by Kevin Kruger ( November 7, 2008)
Minister of Small Business and Revenue (British Columbia)

'On November 1, 2008, Premier Gordon Campbell announced that effective immediately and for 2009 only, assessments will be maintained for all property classes at their July 1, 2007 levels. New construction that takes place in 2008 will be assessed at a value as if it existed July 1, 2007.
As legislated under the Assessment Act, property assessments are based on market values as of the annual July 1 valuation date. The appraisal work and analysis is done by BC Assessment Authority over a long period of time each year, with the annual assessment roll finalized in December and notices mailed to property owners in January.
To ensure B.C.'s continued competitiveness, and to provide support for businesses and individuals in this challenging economic enviroment, the B.C. government is taking a number of other immediate steps to help keep B.C.'s economy strong.
One of these steps is a new property tax deferrment program. The program will allow people to defer their property tax payment for each of the next two years. To qualify, the owner must have at least 15 per cent equity in their home and be experiencing fnancial difficulties due to the current economic climate.
Homeowners will not have to pay the deferred taxes until they sell their homes, but can pay the Province back earlier if they choose. This will help homeowners who might otherwise have to try to qualify for a home equity loan during the current credit crunch. This provision is in addition to the current program, which benefits homeowners who are 55 years of age or older.'