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Las Vegas company promises city $23 million a year
2011-02-02
Council yet to decide on Western Canada's biggest casino Mike Howell Van. Courier The Edgewater Casino, which opened in 2005, would close its operations and move into the new casino complex if the controversial casino plan is approved. Phot…
Tyneridge: vistas, value and Polygon quality
2011-01-27
Other OWN FROM $999 PER MONTH (ASK SALES STAFF FOR DETAILS): Tyneridge by Polygon delivers true-value, family-sized townhomes at The Foothills, Burke Mountain. For complete information, phone 604-871-4123 or email at tyneridge@polyhomes.com…
Creative modular housing - hoist modules onto rooftops, float them on water - proposed for Vancouver.
2011-01-24
In an ongoing struggle with Vancouver homelessness and a lack of affordability, advocates such as city councillor Kerry Jang turn toward temporary modular housing as a possible solution. Michael McCarthy Van. Courier City councillor Kerry J…
Study sees rising prices into early 2011
2011-01-21
Other A national survey is forecasting rising Vancouver house prices into 2011 following a general rise late last year. "Trends in the housing market continue to be driven by the lingering after-effects of the recession," said Phil Soper , …
City will ask developers for modular housing ideas
2011-01-21
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Banker calls for end to 35-year mortgages
2011-01-13
Other BEST HOUSE: This custom house (over 3,500 square feet) in West Vancouver captured the Award of Excellence from the Urban Development Institute for British Pacific Properties. Photo: UDI TD Bank CEO Ed Clark, told a recent mortgage con…
The home of the future - condominiums
2011-01-06
Other NEW CONDOMINIUMS: The demand for condominiums is linked to lower prices, but also reflects a growing number of people downsizing and living alone. Judging by demographic trends, sales and construction activity, the future of housing i…
GPS Device can track you even with no cell service
2011-01-03
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The Mexico Quandary: Safety or Savings?
2010-12-23
MICHELLE HIGGINS Other Tourists walk along the beach in front of Zazilkin, a hotel with rustic cabanas in Tulum, on the Yucatán Peninsula. Michael Nagle for The New York Times WHEN Alex Trettin and his wife, Jenn , suggested to famil…
Tips For Enjoying Los Cabos
2010-12-20
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Home stagers reach out to troubled women
2010-12-17
Cheryl Rossi Van. Courier Kulli Yee was one of a dozen designers who redecorated two rooms at Sereena’s Housing for Women in the Downtown Eastside. Photograph by: Dan Toulgoet, Vancouver Courier Kulli Yee was one of a dozen designers …
Sales forecast to climb 6 per cent in 2011
2010-12-16
Other 50,000 GIFTS: The 23rd annual Christmas Wish Breakfast in Vancouver drew donations of more than 50,000 toys and other gifts for needy children this year. Photo: Pan Pacific The British Columbia Real Estate Association forecasts that r…
Banker calls for end to 35-year mortgages
2010-12-09
Other BEST HOUSE: This custom house (over 3,500 square feet) in West Vancouver captured the Award of Excellence from the Urban Development Institute for British Pacific Properties. Photo: UDI TD Bank CEO Ed Clark, told a recent mortgage con…
The home of the future - condominiums
2010-12-02
Other NEW CONDOMINIUMS: The demand for condominiums is linked to lower prices, but also reflects a growing number of people downsizing and living alone. Judging by demographic trends, sales and construction activity, the future of housing i…
Groundbreaker: 3333 Main St. Demolition Almost Complete, Making Way for Bastion’s New Development
2010-11-22
Other Bastion Development ‘s major Main St. project, 3333 Main (also it’s address), is seeing progress as demolition is almost complete on the building site bordered by 17th and 18th Avenues. This is going to be a big project, b…
The Proposed Burrard Gateway Vancouver Real Estate Development – $500 Million Project with 48 & 37 Storey Vancouver Skyscrapers plus 13 Storey Office Building, 7 Storey Mix Use – Vancouver Burrard Gateway Proposal by Reliance Properties & Jim Pattison Gro
2010-11-22
Proposed Burrard Gateway Vancouver Real Estate Development Other Jim Hancock, architect, at an announcement for a proposed $500-million high-rise building development called Burrard Gateway that would encompass the 1200-block Burrard and 12…
Cabo Grows Up
2010-11-22
A writer balances partying down and growing up at the tip of Baja. Anicka Quin Other Cabo . The name conjures up images of buff So-Cal youths hanging upside down for tequila shots at Sammy Hagar’s Cabo Wabo . If that sounds awesome( !…
Changes required to provide affordable market rental and ownership homes
2010-11-19
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Competition Bureau and CREA - postings of listings rules
2010-11-19
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Condo and chalet prices at major ski resorts are down
2010-11-18
Blanket Drive aims to warm cold winter Other SKI BARGAINS: Condo and chalet prices at major ski resorts are down as much as 30 per cent this year, compared to two years ago, according to industry insiders. Shown are a new innovation: low-co…
Laneway housing divides city council
2010-11-17
Cheryl Rossi Van. Courier Laneway houses under construction in the 4600 block of West 11th Avenue have angered neighbours, but the city’s policy on the issue remains unchanged. Photograph by: Dan Toulgoet, Vancouver Courier The city's…
Resale housing activity jumps 4.6% in October
2010-11-15
Stefania Moretti Other QMI Agency files Canada ’s residential property sector appears to be stabilizing based on separate reports released Monday. National resale housing activity picked up for the third straight month in October, acc…
Home buyer intentions stay firm
2010-11-11
Other VIRTUAL TOURS: Three of Canada's most energy efficient and environmentally friendly houses, all CMHC's Equilibrium Housing projects, are now open to online virtual tours. Virtual visitors can view the interiors and exteriors of the ho…
You need a professional Realtor more than ever
2010-11-04
Other Housing sales are down in most Lower Mainland markets, but prices are up in many. Listings of homes for sale are rising in some areas, and going down in others. One condominium developer is advertising "blow out" prices, while others …
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