Real Estate News & Articles

B.C. legislation asks much of owners of attached homes

2010-03-27

Understanding that your interest is the lesser interest and the strata corporation's is the greater is a start Suzanne Morphet Sun 'Another election," we'll complain, when faced with going to the polls yet again. During that triple whammy b…

B.C. legislation asks much of owners of attached homes

2010-03-27

Understanding that your interest is the lesser interest and the strata corporation's is the greater is a start Suzanne Morphet Sun 'Another election," we'll complain, when faced with going to the polls yet again. During that triple whammy b…

New online map will show walking routes all over the province

2010-03-26

Doug Ward Sun Walking enthusiasts are being invited to add their favourite routes to Walk BC’s interactive online map. -- CNS FILES Walk BC is launching an interactive online map that provides information on walking routes across the …

New online map will show walking routes all over the province

2010-03-26

Doug Ward Sun Walking enthusiasts are being invited to add their favourite routes to Walk BC’s interactive online map. -- CNS FILES Walk BC is launching an interactive online map that provides information on walking routes across the …

If do-it-yourself is not your way, hire help

2010-03-26

Ask yourself some questions first -- for example, do you want a cleaning company's employees in your home or a self-employed cleaner? Michelle Hopkins Sun The last thing many of us want to do with our precious free time is to stay indoors a…

House prices causing stress

2010-03-25

Julie Fortier Province A pair of surveys on housing prices released Wednesday show that many Canadians are worried about rising prices and interest rates, but that is not stopping many from entering the housing market sooner, or taking on m…

HST hit list: Everything from weddings to funerals taxed

2010-03-25

New sales tax going to pick taxpayers'pockets in all sorts of surprising

The name is Controversial

2010-03-25

Sisters serve meat and poultry raised 'ethically' on their parents' farm Mia Stainsby Sun Fiona Schellenberg, manager of Controversial Kitchen, shows off dishes by the antique wood stove in the Commercial Drive restaurant. Photograph by: Le…

Falling home values drain equity and safety nets

2010-03-25

Stephanie Armour USA Today When Jennifer and David Wakefield bought their home at the end of 2005, they believed its value would rise. After all, the couple they had bought it from made a $100,000 profit in just three years. But instead, th…

Walking away from your mortgage has consequences

2010-03-25

Christine Dugas USA Today By Web Bryant, USA TODAY More homeowners are walking away from their mortgages, even if they can keep up the payments. Falling into foreclosure — voluntarily or not — has become less taboo for many peop…

Home prices to soar, but not as high as before

2010-03-24

It's time to reset expectations, Scotiabank says Eric Lam Province Canadian home prices will reach a record high this year, but those expecting the degree of home-price inflation seen in the past decade will be disappointed, a Scotiabank re…

Dice may roll near BC Place Stadium

2010-03-24

Casino resort proposed for parking lot between dome and Cambie Bridge Andrea Woo Sun A massive retail and entertainment complex connected to BC Place Stadium, complete with a flashy Las Vegas-style resort casino, appears to be in the works.…

Nintendo to launch 3-D hand-held console-- no glasses necessary

2010-03-24

Reuters Sun Nintendo plans to launch a new model of its DS hand-held game console that allows users to play three-dimensional (3-D) games without using special glasses, aiming to reinvigorate demand for the five-year-old machine. The Japane…

Growth of office vacancy rates slows down

2010-03-24

Garry Marr Sun Office vacancy rates across the country continued to rise during the first quarter, but the pace is slowing down, indicating some stability may be returning to Canada's commercial real estate markets, according to CB Richard …

Residential expected to become king of Canadian construction sector

2010-03-24

Reduced stimulus spending, rising vacancy rates will curb commercial sector, report says Kim Covert Sun In B.C., building-permit applications point to an expected resurgence of residential construction, with contractors taking out permits a…

MLS changes maintain 'blank cheque' for realtors, competition commissioner says

2010-03-24

Mario Toneguzzi Sun The Canadian Real Estate Association is "improperly leveraging" the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) system that it owns by imposing anti-competitive rules that stifle competition, says Canada's competition commissioner. A…

New-home sales drop to new low in February

2010-03-24

Alan Zibel, AP Real Estate Writer USA Today WASHINGTON — Sales of new homes fell unexpectedly to the lowest level on record in February as stormy winter weather kept buyers on the sidelines. The weak results make clear the difficultie…

If hot China real estate market stumbles, will USA get bruised?

2010-03-24

Kathy Chu USA Today A construction crewmember works at a site in Taiyuan, in north China's Shanxi province. China's rapid escalation in real estate values has raised concern about an overheated market. AP China's frenzied real estate market…

Cactus Club OK'd for English Bay

2010-03-23

Jack Keating Province Beachfront dining will become a reality at English Bay by the summer of 2011. That was assured when the Vancouver Parks Board voted 6-1 Monday night to approve a staff report recommending Cactus Restaurants Ltd. be all…

Cactus Club to replace beach concession stand

2010-03-23

Tiffany Crawford Sun An upscale restaurant with a concession stand offering affordable takeout is expected to open on English Bay in June of 2011 after a Vancouver park board vote Monday night. Commissioners voted 6-1 in favour of a deal wi…

Contemplating life without the viaducts

2010-03-23

Derrick Penner Sun Georgia and Dunsmuir viaducts could be eliminated, but a new way to deal with traffic would have to be found. Photograph by: Ian Lindsay, Vancouver Sun, Vancouver Sun Vancouver Coun . Geoff Meggs said he has heard a lot o…

February home sales slide 0.6%, third monthly decline

2010-03-23

Martin Crutsinger, AP Economics Writer USA Today WASHINGTON — Sales of existing homes fell for a third month in February, pushing sales to the lowest level since last July. There is concern that the fragile housing rebound could falte…

Strata corporations should use caution collecting outstanding arrears by owners

2010-03-21

Tony Gioventu Province Dear Condo Smarts: I work as the resident manager for a large strata corporation in the Tri-Cities area. We have an ongoing situation with owners who do not pay strata fees, fines, special levies and insurance deducti…

Cascade 2950 Panorama Dr, Coquitlam

2010-03-21

This new-home project was designed with a specific type of future resident in mind Province Cascade residents will be able to enjoy views from the site at Westwood Plateau. the dining room in the showhome looks south to Coquitlam. Early sta…