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Contracters & renovators – chose the right one read more

2009-10-09

When it's time for a change, take the time to find the right people, materials and design Mia Stainsby Sun Neighbours Nathan Clement (left), Kenny Clement and Maurina Clement enjoy cupcakes on the granite countertop in Mia Stainsby's newly …

Homes market surges

2009-10-08

Vancouver price rise is too far, too fast Province Greater Vancouver's housing market has stormed back to life but is getting way ahead of itself, a new report by TD Economics warns. Resurgent prices in the Lower Mainland have risen too far…

Simple, Mexican-style quickie food

2009-10-08

Chef at La Taqueria travelled south to do her homework in the homeland of the taco Mia Stainsby Sun Rafael Cuellar serves tacos during the lunchtime rush: Organic produce, free-range meat and a business card with a lot of attitude. Photogra…

U.S. commercial real estate next to feel chill

2009-10-08

Property values fall while tenants are vanishing Diane Francis Sun Commercial real estate is the next economic shoe to drop. Photograph by: Mathieu Belanger, Reuters, The Financial Post The new mantra is about to migrate from "too big to fa…

Incidental connection with clerks can tip sales scales

2009-10-08

Sharing the same birthday or hometown with a salesperson makes consumers more likely to buy or to buy more than they initially intended Shannon Proudfoot Sun If your waitress happens to mention her birthday is the same day as yours, or you …

New boast -- see how green my house is

2009-10-07

Soon terms like 'net-zero' or 'LEED platinum' will be part of coffee-shop banter Sam Cooper Province Simon Baston in the organic vegetable garden at his 6,000-square-foot West Vancouver home that has a LEED gold rating. RIC ERNST — TH…

Hot housing market could trigger interest rate hikes, TD bank says

2009-10-07

Central Bank may want to prevent too much property speculation Paul Vieira Sun The possibility exists that the Bank of Canada might raise its key interest rate before inflation hits its preferred target should the housing market continue it…

Successful Web strategy is in enticing visitors to stay awhile

2009-10-07

Easily navigated pages trumps number of hits logged Gillian Shaw Sun What if you build a website and nobody comes? Or web surfers are dropping by but your bottom line is still dropping? How do you measure success? Not by website hits, accor…

British Columbia leads country as value of non-residential building permits soar

2009-10-07

Sun The value of building permits issued in British Columbia rose by 47.5 per cent from July to August, by far the largest percentage increase of any province, helping boost the national gain to a higher-than-expected 7.2 per cent, Statisti…

'Pent-up' demand drives home sales past 2008 levels

2009-10-07

Numbers last seen before the recession Derrick Penner Sun The recent whipsaw rebound in Metro Vancouver's resale housing markets was likely "too much, too fast," according to the estimate of TD Economics' latest housing outlook. After colla…

Olympic Village - KPMG audit reveals a litany of problems dating back to 2002

2009-10-07

Miro Cernetig Sun Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson comments on the KPMG report on the construction and handling of the athletes' village on Tuesday. Photograph by: Ian Smith, Vancouver Sun The Olympic village in False Creek is still under c…

Telus and Bell networks to carry Apple's iPhone in Nov. 2009

2009-10-07

Change will end Rogers monopoly on iPhone sales Eric Lam and Jamie Sturgeon Sun Bell Canada and Telus Corp. both announced Tuesday they will begin selling the iPhone next month, ending the stranglehold Rogers Communications Inc. has held on…

Leasing Commercial Space – Nine Points to consider sub leasing space

2009-10-07

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Successful Web strategy is in enticing visitors to stay awhile

2009-10-07

Easily navigated pages trumps number of hits logged Gillian Shaw Sun What if you build a website and nobody comes? Or web surfers are dropping by but your bottom line is still dropping? How do you measure success? Not by website hits, accor…

Woodward’s, area will be sparkling by 2012 according to Jim Green (128 W Cordova)

2009-10-06

Visionary Jim Green predicts area's most derelict block will be sparkling by 2012 David Carrigg Province It's likely over the next three years that no part of Vancouver will change as quickly as the south side of the 100-block West Hastings…

B.C. home prices expected to rise

2009-10-06

Scott Simpson Sun The recovery of British Columbia's residential housing market has raised expectations that home prices will continue to increase, a survey has found. Ipsos Reid reported on Monday that 52 per cent of survey respondents, bu…

Leasing Commercial Space – Nine Points to consider sub leasing space

2009-10-06

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Vacation Properties, Price, Location & Rental Income all important before you buy

2009-10-06

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BC Residential Recovery is under way with record smashing summer sales

2009-10-06

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Woodwards & area – 1.4 Million s/f of potential residential & commercial towers (128 W Cordova)

2009-10-06

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Mexico – Downturn creates opportunities & warnings for Real Estate Investors

2009-10-06

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Winds of change come to Hastings

2009-10-05

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Shaughnessy homeowner loses bid for more time to sell heritage house

2009-10-05

Plaintiff has been in default on the $600,000 mortgage from the outset Neal Hall Sun A Shaughnessy homeowner has lost her application for more time to try to sell her $2-million heritage home, which is in foreclosure. B.C. Supreme Court Jus…

Proposed Ralph Berezan’s planned multi tower complex near Surrey’s King George Sky Train Station with full Casino may not be allowed by Victoria

2009-10-04

Victoria may not allow new gaming centres -- but needs the cash Brian Lewis Province A rendering of Ralph Berezan’s planned multi-tower complex, with full casino, near Surrey’s King George SkyTrain station. – HANDOUT The C…