Real Estate News & Articles

Cottage country cools off

2008-06-11

Lower prices a possibility, but no 'fire sales' Province New listings have yet to put downward pressure on property prices. Province file photo OTTAWA -- The recreational-property market, roiled for years, is returning to more balanced cond…

The pressure's off rec property

2008-06-11

With less demand for vacation homes, prices have been coming down Bruce Constantineau Sun The B.C. recreational property market has shifted to more balanced conditions, with fewer buyers creating less upward pressure on prices, according to…

Condo units the big seller

2008-06-10

Nearly all snapped up as soon as they're finished Paul Lukes Province An estimated half of apartment condominiums under construction in Vancouver are pre-sold. Gerry Kahrmann file photo - The Province Brisk condo construction pushed housing…

B.C. recreational property market stabilizes

2008-06-10

Bruce Constantineau Sun Recreational property sales have stabilized in B.C. The B.C. recreational property market has shifted to more balanced conditions, with fewer buyers creating less upward pressure on prices, according to a Re/Max repo…

Consumers may lose digital content they have paid for

2008-06-09

Copyright legislation to take hard line on circumvention devices Sarah Schmidt Sun OTTAWA -- The federal government's new copyright legislation is expected to take a hard line on the use of circumvention devices and that could mean consumer…

Millions in tax money remains unclaimed

2008-06-09

Canada Revenue Agency unable to deliver nearly 40,000 cheques to their rightful owners Tim Shufelt Sun OTTAWA -- Despite its best efforts to throw around millions in tax money, sometimes the federal government just can't seem to give it awa…

Pending home sales jump in April, The National Association of Realtors say

2008-06-09

USA Today NEW YORK (AP) — An industry group says pending homes sales increased unexpectedly in April to the highest reading since October, but are still off more than 13% from a year ago. The National Association of Realtors said Mond…

Taking care of Google’s business

2008-06-09

Internet companies find they must adjust their ways to remain in favour with countries outside the U.S. JANINE ZACHARIA Sun Google has created a version of its search engine that produces material that is sanctioned by the Chinese governmen…

Facing a CRA Tax Audit - Help avail from Canadian Tax Audit Protection Plan of Sixth Sphere Services by David Douglas Robertson a Toronto Law Firm

2008-06-09

Taxman giving you a hard time? Ray Turchansky Province EDMONTON -- An interesting new service called The Canadian Tax Audit Protection Plan is being offered to taxpayers who have caught the attention of the Canada Revenue Agency. Many taxpa…

Foreclosures heat as market cools

2008-06-08

Rate surge in Lower Mainland, but not comparable to U.S.-style meltdown Ian Austin Province Kap Hiroti is a foreclosure expert at Foreclosurelist.ca. Photograph by : Gerry Kahrmann, The Province Lower Mainland foreclosures have doubled in t…

All those great photos all the time

2008-06-08

Shogo is almost like a large PDA with WiFi capability Jim Jamieson Province What it is: Shogo digital picture frame Price: $299.99. Why you need it: You like the idea of being able to look at your family photos almost anytime, anywhere. Why…

Opportunity knocks in U.S. house market

2008-06-08

Canadians can take advantage of a flood of empty houses Ray Turchansky Province EDMONTON -- Brad Willock , a vice-president with RBC Asset Management, says economies and stock markets are being driven by two major events -- the floundering …

Spruce - Luxury, culture and modern style

2008-06-08

While every unit is unique, efficient layouts are common to all Kate Webb Province A built-in dining table replaces the traditional kitchen island in suites at Spruce, a development slated to be finished in the fall of 2010. Putting the tab…

Transferring responsibility to owners jeapordizes warranty

2008-06-08

Maintaining doors, windows Tony Gioventu Province Dear Condo Smarts: Our strata council is deeply divided on the opinion of who is responsible for maintaining and repairing doors and windows. Created in 2004, the strata passed a bylaw that …

Transferring responsibility to owners jeapordizes warranty

2008-06-08

Maintaining doors, windows Tony Gioventu Province Dear Condo Smarts: Our strata council is deeply divided on the opinion of who is responsible for maintaining and repairing doors and windows. Created in 2004, the strata passed a bylaw that …

Downtown goes bigger and higher to create office space

2008-06-07

Planners want a ban on residential development in a new commercial area and more density for office towers Frances Bula Sun Vancouver is about to radically reshape its downtown business core to create new commercial office space and keep co…

Bluetooth launches latest line of headsets

2008-06-07

Tech Toys Sun Jawbone Bluetooth headset, Aliph Cordless Desktop MX 5500 Revolution, Logitech Mophie Knox Nokia 5310, Rogers Wireless Jawbone Bluetooth headset, Aliph , $140 The latest Bluetooth headset-as-a-fashion-accessory offering from A…

Rents rise in tight market

2008-06-06

Monthly rate for a two-bedroom in B.C. climbs above $900 Paul Luke Province Strong demand for apartments across B.C. and limited rental construction are pushing rents higher, a new survey by Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. shows. B.C. acc…

Permits surge brightens building prospects

2008-06-06

Province OTTAWA -- The outlook for construction activity brightened in May with the value of building permits jumping 14.5 per cent to the highest level in six months, Statistics Canada said yesterday. Contractors took out $6.4 billion wort…

Rental costs continue to increase while vacancy rates dwindle

2008-06-06

Conditions unlikely to change in near future: CMHC Bruce Constantineau Sun Nearly half of B.C. communities have apartment vacancy rates below one per cent as strong demand fuels rental shortages and higher rents, Canada Mortgage and Housing…

High prices won't stop the buying

2008-06-05

B.C. leads nation in home ownership Wendy McLellan Province It may cost them a whopping chunk of income, but B.C. residents are more interested in buying real estate than renting someone else's, a Statistics Canada report says. Almost 70 pe…

Bright lights, big-city curry

2008-06-05

Superb sauces and splendid spicing keep the palate guessing Mark Laba Province Jaspal Saini shows off Tandoori Chicken and Nan bread, Café Mumbai-style. Photograph by : Jon Murray, The Province Café Mumbai Where: 2893 W. Broad…

Home ownership highest since 1971

2008-06-05

debt soars; Canadians stretching loans over longer time, StatsCan says Gillian Shaw Sun Home ownership is at its highest level since 1971. The dream of home ownership is a reality for more Canadians than in a generation, but so is the incre…

Bustling Vita Bella is well worth the walk

2008-06-05

Hats Off to Burnaby neighbourhood as road traffic makes way for pedestrians Katya Holloway Sun Chef Leonardo Moschetti and general manager Valerie Moschetti at Vita Bella Ristorante. Photograph by : Bill Keay, Vancouver Sun Each day, hundre…