Real Estate News & Articles

A fresh wave of buyers is frothing up sales of waterfront recreational property across B.C.

2013-07-02

PETER MITHAM Other A rising tide lifts all boats and, for waterfront properties in B.C., that's good news. A recovery of residential real estate markets across the province and the emergence of more patient buyers and sellers are underpinni…

The land market hasn't crashed, it has "evolved," and there is no fear that values will fall further

2013-07-02

RUDY NIELSEN Other A good friend recently asked: "When will British Columbia's recreational market recover?" I checked the numbers (and my gut) and, in my opinion, the wording is wrong. The market hasn't crashed, there's nothing to "recover…

Real estate market building strength through the first half of 2013

2013-06-28

While home sales have continued to trend below long-term averages this year, there are signs that the Greater Vancouver real estate market is building strength heading into the summer months. Other At this time last year, sales were cooling…

Is Vancouver Really One of the Least-Affordable Cities?

2013-06-27

Other " Vancouver: Not as Expensive as You'd Think"? It's an unexpected title when we’ve been told time after time that Vancouver is one of the least affordable cities in the world for housing. Some economists and real estate watchers…

Wall Centre Central Park Burnaby

2013-06-27

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Personal home - smartest investment you can make

2013-06-27

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Strathcona: Wall to Wall (VIDEO)

2013-06-21

Murals galore in city's oldest residential neighbourhood Michael Kissinger Van. Courier "Seeds of Change" by Nelson and Xochitl Garcia is one of dozens of murals brightening up buildings, alleyways and overpasses in Strathcona as part of a …

Strathcona: The neighbourhood at a glance

2013-06-21

Drew McLauchlan Van. Courier Strathcona neighbourhood in Vancouver, British Columbia Photograph by: Vancouver Courier , file. As Vancouver's oldest residential neighbourhood, Strathcona has a long and rich history that is stained with soot,…

Balanced market still favours buyers

2013-06-20

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The Private Residences at Hotel Georgia 667 Howe Street

2013-06-20

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Canadian May home sales down 2.6%; Prices up 3.7%

2013-06-20

Vernon Clement Jones Other Canadian home sales fell 2.6 per cent in May from a year ago, a sign, says some, the market is headed for a landing without the thud many investors feared. Until recently, mixed sales trends across the country tak…

Bank of Canada concerned about GTA condo market

2013-06-20

Donald Horne Other Once again, the warning bell has been sounded on Toronto’s condo market – this time by the Bank of Canada "If the upcoming supply of units is not absorbed by demand as they are completed over the next 12 to 30…

Vancouver viaduct removal could cost $55 million

2013-06-19

City staff wants two more years of study Mike Howell Van. Courier A city staff report released Wednesday says demolishing the Georgia and Dunsmuir viaducts would cost up to $55 million and climb to more than $130 million once creating a new…

Anti Spam Legislation not coming till the end of 2014

2013-06-14

Other Although Canada's anti-spam legislation (CASL), the Fighting Internet and Wireless Spam Act (Bill C-28), was signed into law on December 15, 2010, the federal government is still working on the regulations needed to enforce it. Indust…

The best of rural living in an urban centre

2013-06-13

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Vancouver buyers second most confident in nation

2013-06-13

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Laureates Walk at Harvard Gardens

2013-06-13

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Central Park Village - Hudson's Loft 3068 Gladwin Rd., Abbotsford

2013-06-13

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Jubilee House at 508 Helmcken - proposed 36-storey 448 residential units.

2013-06-12

Vancouver’s Social housing shuffle Mike Howell Van. Courier Jubilee House at 508 Helmcken St. The building may be torn down for a condo project. Photograph by: Dan Toulgoet , Vancouver Courier. The bad news is the Jubilee House at 508…

Q & A: BC's Home Warranty Insurance

2013-06-06

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Altus - Solo District Lougheed at Willingdon 55-storey 280 homes

2013-06-06

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Mortgage holders model of financial smarts

2013-06-06

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REBGV May 2013 Stats Report

2013-06-05

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Average price in Vancouver has declined by 5% in May, 2013

2013-06-04

Up and Down in Van Grainne Burns Other Analysts are crossing their fingers and hoping the tumultuous Vancouver market has finally hit bottom, with the average price of a home declining 4.3 per cent in May compared to a year ago, but the act…