Real Estate News & Articles

Fairmont Pacific Rim Hotel at 1011 W Cordova will be wrapped by British Artists poetry

2008-08-28

Bruce Constantineau Sun STUART DAVIS/VANCOUVER SUN If you walk by the corner of Burrard and Cordova next summer, you’ll be able to admire the city’s newest hotel tower and read poetry at the same time. The text of an original po…

Martin Wirick - Ex Lawyer & Developer Tarsem Gill charged with $30M Real Estate Fraud Scheme

2008-08-27

David Baines Sun Martin Wirick faces multiple charges as a result of a six-year investigation into one of the biggest frauds in B.C. history. Vancouver Sun files A marathon investigation into one of the biggest financial frauds in B.C. hist…

Private investors and pension funds big buyers In Commercial Real Estate

2008-08-26

Province Prices for well-located prime properties, such as those within sight of downtown Vancouver's Howe Street, have held their own during the past six months. Photograph by : Jon Murray, The Province, file Healthy demand continues to pu…

Correction predicted for commercial land prices in Metro

2008-08-26

Derrick Penner Sun There will likely be a correction in Lower Mainland commercial land prices, according to one major commercial realtor, although prime commercial buildings remain attractive real estate for investors to own. Rob Gritter , …

Mapping out your GPS options

2008-08-26

Lowell Conn Sun The XDVDN8190 from Dual is pricey, but is it worth it? 1. Navigation done well TomTom , the company so nice they named it twice, has introduced the XL 330-S navigator, which arrives with a 4.3-inch-wide screen, detailed maps…

Home prices in record tumble, but some find hints of recovery

2008-08-26

USA Today NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. home prices fell at a record pace in the second quarter compared with a year ago, according to two separate reports out Tuesday, but investors combed through them and found some reasons to hope the worst…

Recreational Property Buying Tips 101 in BC

2008-08-26

POINTERS FOR PROCURING YOUR OWN PERSONAL PIECE OF PARADISE: Province The Galiano Inn and Spa on Galiano Island has redesigned itself as a recreational quarter-share property and cool holiday getaway. Have you been thinking about buying a re…

Banff's main street gets a new look

2008-08-26

$23-million project controversial, but now popular with residents and tourists Michele Gurney Sun An all-hybrid bus fleet is part of the Town of Banff’s commitment to the environment. Even the lighting in the downtown core is designed…

Realtors say existing home sales rose 3.1% in July

2008-08-25

USA Today WASHINGTON (AP) — Sales of existing homes rose 3.1% in July from June as buyers snapped up deeply discounted properties in parts of the country hit hardest by the housing bust, the National Association of Realtors said Monda…

PDF Document Software tracks who views documents sent over the net by Vitrium Systems Docmetrics Software

2008-08-24

Odd couple join forces to track progress of electronic documents David Finlayson Province CEO and co-founder Peter Nieforth (left) and chairman of the Board of Co-founders Alfred Dorey opened their own company that provides security for ele…

Strata owner balks at cost of removing a buried oil tank

2008-08-24

Bills for clean-up and repair can run to more than $50,000 Tony Gioventu Province Dear Condo Smarts: Your recent column on small strata corporations has hit home for our tri- plex in Saanich . Our building was constructed in the early 1970s…

999 Seymour, a 115-unit, 21-storey Yaletown boutique highrise condo highrise

2008-08-24

Laugh at winter from this balcony Kate Webb Province 999 Seymour has a balcony that seamlessly transitions from outdoor to indoor living space with the clever use of doors and a screen. PHOTOS BY RIC ERNST — THE PROVINCE The display b…

Small hybrid Dell computer convenient, efficient

2008-08-23

Sun Studio Hybrid, Dell Wireless Presenter with Laser Pointer, Targus Hannah Montana and High School Musical Flashlights, Energizer VA2626wm LCD monitor, ViewSonic 1. Studio Hybrid, Dell, starting at $530 Hybrid cars, why not a hybrid compu…

It's business! Why culling the personal helps to sell your home

2008-08-23

Adding items doesn't hurt either, 'home stagers' advise Kim Pemberton Sun The master-bedroom treatment suggested by Ron Sowden replaced the floral bedspread with a tan-coloured bed set and draped a loveseat in slip covers. Shown in the mast…

Boaters to lose fuelling station

2008-08-22

Long trip to Coal Harbour only option after Esso gas dock shuts Christina Montgomery Province Boaters fill up at the soon-to-shut Esso marine filling station in False Creek. SAM LEUNG — THE PROVINCE FALSE CREEK - Thousands of boaters,…

Higher property values predicted along the line

2008-08-22

Land prices near existing SkyTrain stations rose faster than other properties, report says Derrick Penner Sun History suggests the Canada Line rapid transit corridor could spur a residential growth spurt around its stations for decades afte…

PavCo names hotelier to head convention centre

2008-08-22

Bruce Constantineau Sun Vancouver hotelier Ken Cretney has taken up a new challenge -- to fill Vancouver 's $883.6-million expanded convention centre after it opens next year. The 53-year-old general manager of the Marriott Pinnacle Hotel w…

Intel demos wireless power system

2008-08-22

Sun An Intel sign is displayed in front of the computer chip maker's headquarters in Santa Clara, California. Intel on Thursday showed off a wireless electric power system that analysts say could revolutionize modern life by freeing devices…

Protect your good name --crooks want to steal it

2008-08-21

It's growing almost as fast as the list of scams Lisa Hrabluk Province Edmonton police Det. Bob Gauthier displays credit cards and photo ID used in identity-theft cases. – CANWEST NEWS FILE Ladies, there's a bag of riches sitting in t…

Affordable housing upside of downside

2008-08-21

Little if any growth seen in coming few months Eric Beauchesne Province OK, not so affordable... The Trump International Hotel & Tower rises behind the Wrigley Building in Chicago. The 92-storey condo development sits on the north side …

Fancy new eatery? No sweat

2008-08-21

Staff and fresh, refined cooking will put you at ease Mark Laba Province Sahara Tamarin of the Cibo Trattoria with the buffalo mozzarella, heirloom tomato, peach and basil salad and the fava bean basil and mint stuffed mezzaluna with parmes…

Intel, Yahoo to mesh TV and Internet

2008-08-21

Eric Auchard Province An Intel employee in an undated photo. After years of false starts aimed at bringing the Web to TV sets, Yahoo said on Wednesday it is working with Intel to create Web computer channels that run alongside TV shows. REU…

Palm unveils Treo Pro to battle BlackBerry

2008-08-21

Sinead Carew Province The Palm Treo Pro is seen with earbuds in a handout image. Photograph by : Palm/Handout/Reuters Palm Inc unveiled a Treo smartphone Wednesday based on Microsoft Corp software to compete for business users against rival…

Cell technology is a real plus for students -- when it's used with discretion

2008-08-21

Oh, for the ring of common sense Steve Makris Province The Nokia 5310 XpressMusic easily fits in a pencil case or backpack pocket. The smaller Palm Centro has a quick ring/vibrate button. –CANWEST NEWS SERVICE The use of the most popu…