Is Victoria Real Estate Going Green? Green home-buyers catch a break from CMHC
According to the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), homes account for more than 17 per cent of energy consumed in Canada. Advising clients to purchase energy-efficient homes, or to make energy-saving renovations, can result in big savings for them.
A ten per cent refund on CMHC mortgage loan insurance premiums may be available when CMHC-insured financing is used to purchase an energy-efficient home or make energy-saving renovations. In addition, energy-efficient home-buyers may qualify for longer amortization periods (up to 40 years) without surcharges.
For more information these incentive programs, visit CMHC’s website.
We would love to hear your comments on the “Green” building movement. Further, feel free to contact us anytime.
Cheers, Anders
Anders Treiberg, REALTOR®
Properties In Victoria Professionals- Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty
Anders Treiberg has been a REALTOR® in Victoria, BC. since 1990. He has extensive Real Estate Expertise and can be reached on his website www.PropertiesInVictoria.com
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