Yard Sale for the Cure 2012 COMING SOON!

Hello Friends,

If you're anything like me, you've started (or are at least THINKING about starting) your spring cleanup.  Sorting through stuff that's been hanging around for a while, thinking of what to get rid of and what to hang on to for another year.

I'd like to ask that as you're cleaning / tidying for spring, if you'd think about me, and the annual commitment that  my brokerage undertakes to raise money for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation.  Every year, the Realtors at my office pool their resources and throw a huge Yard Sale!  This year, the event will be on Saturday, May 26, 2012.  Venue not yet confirmed.

We will be having Drop off Days in the coming months, so stay tuned to this space for more information on those dates and locations. 

What we need is gently used items of reasonable value to sell at the yard sale!  Unfortunately we can't take large appliances, large furniture, clothing, or old electronics.  Anything else is fair game!!!

Please set aside any items of value, and either bring them to a drop off location, or give me a shout, and I'll happily come and pick up the stuff!

Ben Sage, Sales Representative. www.facebook.com/SageAdviceRealEstate  www.bensage.com www.oxfordcountyhomes.ca RE/MAX a-b Realty Ltd., Brokerage. www.a-brealty.com

Bank of Canada keeps key rate unchanged

Reprinted courtesy of CBC NEWS

The Bank of Canada left its key overnight interest rate unchanged Thursday as it again warned that a high Canadian dollar poses a risk to economic recovery.

The target for the overnight rate will remain at 0.25 per cent. Economists had expected no change.

The central bank also reiterated its commitment to leave the key rate at that level through the middle of next year as long as inflation remains in check.

The central bank said growth for the remainder of the year will likely be higher than it forecast earlier this summer.

"Combined with recent information on inventory adjustments and automotive production, this suggests that GDP growth in the second half of 2009 could be stronger than the bank projected in July," it said in a release.

The central bank said it still expects inflation will remain low and will return to its two per cent target in the second quarter of 2011 "as aggregate supply and demand return to balance."

Oxford County Affordable Housing Program

Just a quick reminder about the Oxford County Affordable Housing Program that’s being offered again to buyers who are currently renting. A few key highlights from the program are:

• 10% gifted down payment (non-repayable if they own the home for 20 years or more)
• Maximum combined household income cannot exceed $74,300
• The house must be new build and cannot exceed $189,498
• Not just for First Time Home Buyers, it’s available to anyone currently renting.

For More Info, Visit: www.county.oxford.on.ca/site/2738/default.aspx