U.S. Congressman Mel Watt, the incoming director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, said he plans to delay the increase in fees on government-backed loans that the agency announced this month.
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Levy assist leaves council split on its need
After two years of negotiations, the City and land developers are essentially where they started from on the issue of city coffers covering infrastructure costs to link up new communities.
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Two percent tax increase on table
Strathcona County council will consider a two per cent municipal tax dollar increase in 2014 at its Tuesday, Dec. 10 meeting.
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Quarters levy showing positive results for City of Edmonton
Development in the Quarters is going better than the city expected, with the community revitalization levy (CRL) now set to pay back the city’s investment years before the original estimate.
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Expect property tax hike as city council budget talks prepare to wrap up
EDMONTON – City councillors moved Thursday into the final stage of budget talks, debating final amendments to the $2.1-billion proposal.
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Council approves tax increase
Fort residents can expect to see higher taxes starting next year, following a decision by council to increase property taxes by 2.95 per cent.
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Off-site levy fees on tap for Monday council meeting
Medicine Hat city council is poised to pass two labour agreements and consider next year’s utility charges but, barring a late addition to Monday’s agenda, a possible “municipal assist” for land developers will not yet be discussed in open council.
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Spruce Grove council approves fee increases for 2014
Spruce Grove city council adopted Bylaw C-856-13, an amendment to the development fees bylaw during its council meeting on Nov. 25.
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Could banks charge fees for deposits?
A report last week that Federal Reserve officials have discussed cutting a key interest rate has raised the once-unthinkable possibility that banks could respond by charging customers for deposits.
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Condo fee shock not a concern locally
They’re big business in Calgary. But condominiums don’t dominate the housing market in Lethbridge.
And they’re not shocking buyers with sudden hikes in condo fees, real estate officials report. That’s been reported as an issue in the province’s major markets, and the provincial government says it wants to see a standardized form of financial disclosure to protect buyers.
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