Real Estate News & Articles

Condo buyers kept in dark

2008-09-21

Province Each day that B.C.'s elected representatives fail to resume their seats in the Legislature serves as a reminder to the rest of us that our politicians have failed in their commitment to serve the people. One example of their neglec…

Council can't impose fees without rule or bylaw

2008-09-21

Tony Gioventu Province Dear Condo Smarts: I own two rental units in Vancouver . A number of us owners have noticed that our strata fees are not being allocated the same way ,so I started asking questions. Without my knowledge, one of my ten…

Why you'll enjoy this Anywhere

2008-09-21

Earphones not needed, easy to carry, good quality sound Jim Jamieson Province What is it? Logitech Pure- Fi Anywhere Price: $169.99 Why you need it: You love to listen to your music library without earphones and take it with you when you're…

Strata Document Review Service

2008-09-21

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Living in a glass house and mortgaged to the hilt

2008-09-20

Pete McMartin Sun I have some good news! Amid all the talk of slowdowns, meltdowns and -- in the case of a news story Thursday that drug abuse is rampant among aging baby boomers -- just plain downers, this heartening information comes to u…

New Sony phone is YouTube friendly

2008-09-20

Sun SONY ERICSSON G705 IDP-100 DIGITAL PHOTO FRAME, SONY ERICSSON SWISSFLASH, VICTORINOX SONY ERICSSON G705 Sony Ericsson's new 3G slider phone has a six- centimetre screen with an illuminated zoom Web shortcut key in case those Web pages a…

Google set to take on iPhone, Blackberry with new technology

2008-09-20

David George-Cosh Sun A concept model of what the Google phone may look like when it’s released next week. TORONTO -- When Google unveils the first phone to be powered by its Android software system next week, the online giant is hopi…

Five-per-cent increase a year for 30 years is real cycle news

2008-09-20

Local market neither boom nor bust, but balanced BOB RANSFORD Sun Free-falling stock markets. Bank mergers and bankruptcies on Wall Street. The U.S. credit crunch. Slowing real estate sales. All of this makes for great headline news. Much o…

Show homes sell more than houses

2008-09-20

Visitors hunt for decorating tips PEDRO ARRAIS Sun Danielle Campagne in the Breakwater show home on Vancouver Island. Show homes for newhome projects are finished and furnished to sell homes. But they also help sell paint and furniture and …

CMHC publishes advisory on stair safety for seniors

2008-09-20

Simple tread patterns, glare-free lighting contribute to avoidance of falls Sun When seniors fall on or from stairs, even a short distance, the consequences for their health can be both severe and long-lasting. Thankfully, many of those fal…

Builders feeling the pinch

2008-09-19

'We are now moving into a buyer's market' Mario Toneguzzi Province For the first time in years, construction cost growth has outpaced revenue growth. Photograph by : Reuters CALGARY -- Rising labour and material costs as well as a continued…

Building started without proper permit

2008-09-19

Gerry Bellett Sun VANCOUVER - The owner of a building lot who wants to build a four-storey retail-residential building at 2745 East Hastings Street has started construction on the site without a proper building permit. According to a report…

B.C.'s housing start decline smaller than nation's: report

2008-09-19

Brian Morton Sun Canada is returning to a more "normal" pace of home construction, although B.C.'s slowdown will be less dramatic than the nation as a whole, according to an official with the Conference Board of Canada. "B.C. has a slightly…

'Google phone' to debut Sept. 23

2008-09-19

Sun This 2005 photo shows Google headquarters in Mountain View, California. A mobile telephone tailored to run on Google's Android software is to debut next week in New York City. Photograph by : AFP/Getty Images/File/David Paul Morris A mo…

I'm all aglow with flavour

2008-09-18

Balanced dishes meant my intestinal fortitude wasn't tested Mark Laba Province Chef and owner Jim Liu with his wife Annie Xu at the Szechuan Chili. Photograph by : Arlen Redekop, The Province SZECHUAN CHILI Where: 802 West 6th Ave. Payment/…

Renting a Home Before you start your search

2008-09-18

Sun If you're in the market to rent your next home, chances are, you'll end up having to make a few compromises when it comes to choosing the neighbourhood , features - and price range. To help you make the best decision, it is a good idea …

Before you buy: what homebuyers need to know about rental units

2008-09-18

Potential landlords should be aware of the laws, restrictions and regulations regarding rental properties Sun Thinking of supplementing your income with a rental property or unit? According to recent research, sixty-nine per cent of Canadia…

Buying a home? Learn about the new government mortgage rules and more

2008-09-18

Sun Becoming a homeowner is an exciting time, but it can also be overwhelming! There are professionals to consult, new information to learn and budgets to consider. And with the federal government's recent changes to mortgage rules, homebuy…

New bistro adds a biting edge in Railtown

2008-09-18

Two Chefs and a Table provides a fishbowl of comfort against the harsh reality outside Mia Stainsby Sun Two Chefs and a Table owners Karl Gregg (left) and Allan Bosomworth offer duck comfit salad and apple grilled pork chop, new potatoes, b…

49th Parallel repeats win for top coffee shop in town

2008-09-18

Joanne Sasvari Sun 'We're pretty much the barista hangout in the city,' says Vince Piccolo. Photograph by : Ian Lindsay, Vancouver Sun AT A GLANCE 49th Parallel Coffee Roasters is at 2152 West Fourth Ave. , 604-420-4901, www.49thparallelroa…

Sushi, not service is the attraction

2008-09-18

Servers are harried, but food is fresh and tasty Mia Stainsby Sun Another busy night at Sushi Garden in Burnaby with assorted sashimi, sushi and rainbow rolls served up on wooden plates. Photograph by : Stuart Davis, Vancouver Sun SUSHI GAR…

Intel rolls out computer chip with six brains

2008-09-18

Sun An Intel sign is displayed in front of the computer chip maker's headquarters in Santa Clara, California. Intel on Monday rolled out its first chip with six brains, unveiling a "multi-core" microprocessor that boosts computing muscle wh…

Exciting Tax News For Realtors

2008-09-17

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Vision Vancouver vacillates on 58 West Hastings

2008-09-17

Every now and then, political parties reveal their inner workings. The display is often unnecessary, sometimes embarrassing and always unseemly--particularly during an election campaign. Van. Courier Every now and then, political parties re…