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La Masia is Spanish for delicious

2008-06-05

With a menu like this, it's no wonder this Surrey restaurant has been open for over three decades Alfie Lau Sun Maurice Aguilar, at his La Masia restaurant with his daughter Monica, inspects the rack of lamb. Photograph by : Mark van Manen,…

Help for 'house-rich but cash-poor' homeowners

2008-06-04

Kent Spencer Province Homeowners wanting to defer their property taxes can do so from age 55, instead of at age 60. The provincial program was changed last year to help those on lower incomes. "Increasing property values and municipal taxes…

Homes at twice the price

2008-06-04

Massive jump in values over past 10 years Wendy McLellan Province Construction cranes in Vancouver reflect the building bonanza. Bloomberg file photo City and suburban home prices in the Lower Mainland have doubled over the past 10 years, f…

'Normal market conditions' returning to real estate sales

2008-06-04

Higher number of homes on the market means buyers can take more time, realtor says Gillian Shaw Sun Real estate sales in Greater Vancouver and in the Fraser Valley dipped more than 25 per cent in May compared to the same month a year ago wh…

New bookings change outlook for convention centre

2008-06-04

Bruce Constantineau Sun Artist’s conception of Vancouver’s new convention centre, currently under construction A year ago, Tourism Vancouver's annual meeting was rocked by suggestions the city's $883.6-million convention centre …

B.C. market outlook strong for 'homes-away-from-home'

2008-06-03

Ian Austin Province Self-contained suites, condos and cabins are the fastest-growing accommodation choice for visitors to B.C. A study of short-term rentals by BCStats shows that the so-called 'vacation rentals' tripled in value from 1995 t…

B.C. leads the way in residential investment

2008-06-03

Province B.C. posted Canada 's largest increase in residential-construction investment between the first quarter of 2008 and the same period a year earlier, Statistics Canada says. Residential investment in B.C. rose $697.9 million, or 21.2…

Housing starts up, but sales have softened

2008-06-03

.C.'s residential construction investment is the highest in the country, survey shows Brian Morton Sun B.C. has recorded Canada 's biggest increases in residential construction investment this year despite indications that home sales are le…

Real Estate Board shows Sales down 30%, Listings up 20%

2008-06-03

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Homeowners paying for pricier homes

2008-06-02

Bills of single-family Vancouverites jump 14.2 per cent Kent Spencer Province Mario Tomsich has been billed $7,942 in 2008 property taxes for his $1.72-million Point Grey home. He's 'not complaining,' but doesn't like to see his money spent…

Convention centre gains popularity

2008-06-01

But 21 centres being built in the U.S.; 36 being remodeled John Bermingham Province In this view from Stanley Park, the dark angular shape of the new $883-million convention centre changes the skyline of Vancouver. Photograph by : Jon Murra…

The new Wall Centre False Creek condo development. - Luxury, culture and modern style

2008-06-01

While every unit is unique, efficient layouts are common to all Kate Webb Province An artist’s rendering of what the completed Wall Centre False Creek Will Look Like. In most of the Wall Centre False Creek units, the kitchen serves as…

Grandfather clause hazy

2008-06-01

Conditions do apply Tony Gioventu Province Dear Condo Smarts: Our strata recently passed a number of new bylaws. I wholeheartedly supported them as they will improve our lifestyles here. We passed a new rental bylaw that limits rentals to f…

Staged home easier to sell

2008-06-01

HOUSE MARKET: Sprucing it up really pays off KATE WEBB Province According to statistics, homeowners who spend the extra time and money to make their home look like something out of a Martha Stewart magazine typically sell for seven to 11 pe…

Grandfather clause hazy

2008-06-01

Conditions do apply Tony Gioventu Province Dear Condo Smarts: Our strata recently passed a number of new bylaws. I wholeheartedly supported them as they will improve our lifestyles here. We passed a new rental bylaw that limits rentals to f…

Real estate boom hits Iran

2008-05-31

Prices surged by more than 100 per cent in 2007 Parisa Hafezi Sun The price of real estate, such as these apartments in northwestern Tehran, is rising substantially as Iranians pay the equivalent of millions of dollars for luxury housing. H…

It's Vancouver, but not as we know it

2008-05-31

Our city would have looked very different had these plans gone ahead John Mackie Sun A 1970 drawing of False Creek and downtown showing buildings that were never built. Photograph by : Glenn Baglo / Vancouver Sun Vancouver has seen its shar…

Investors cool to apartment market

2008-05-30

Borrowing money harder for buyers in tight credit market, broker says Derrick Penner Sun Sales of rental apartment buildings have plummeted in the Lower Mainland this year, but not their price tags. Commercial realtor CB Richard Ellis count…

Boulevard of refried beans

2008-05-29

Glorious food and piercing questions from R.E.M.'s Michael Stipe Mark Laba Province Elizabeth Hernandez (left) with the green enchiladas and Maria Rodrigues with Tampiquena at Salsa & Agave. Photograph by : Arlen Redekop, The Province S…

Zocalo aims to duplicate top Mexican fare

2008-05-29

As if 20 types of tequilas isn't enough, restaurant will aim for dishes adapted from the traditional with local ingredients Linda Bates Sun Zocalo chef and owner Tanya Shklanka has spent a lot of time in Mexico and has incorporated that cul…

Pros & Cons of owning a home in Florida by Canadians

2008-05-29

Questions, questions Ozzie Jurock Sun "He who asks a question is a fool for five minutes. He who does not ask a question is a fool forever." - Chinese Proverb. - - - I do admit, dear Reader, I enjoy your questions. The most asked questions …

Seawall extended to front of Olympic Village

2008-05-28

Jeff Lee Sun VANCOUVER - Some of the last vestiges of Vancouver 's industrial history along False Creek will give way today to the opening of a new 600-metre seawall in front of the Olympic village. For decades False Creek was part of an in…

Roundhouse transforms

2008-05-28

Community centre will play host to concerts, public market Frances Bula Sun Artist’s rendition of the improved turntable plaza that will transform the area into a performance space. VANCOUVER - Staff at the Roundhouse Community Centre…

Housing market just gets uglier

2008-05-28

Stephanie Armour USA Today With home prices falling at their fastest pace in at least 20 years, economists warned Tuesday that further declines are likely yet to come. Prices sank 14.1% in the first three months of this year compared with t…