Real Estate News & Articles

Don't skimp on fixing problems

2008-01-06

Tony Gioventu Province Dear Condo Smarts: In March, one of our fourth-floor units had a common water leak from a broken pipe. Contrary to my encouragement, our council voted not to file an insurance claim and to fix the damage ourselves. Th…

Who can afford $1-million houses?

2008-01-05

Property values in Vancouver's west side have skyrocketed over the past five years, making the area virtually inaccessible to those without equity Derrick Penner Sun Don Bull and Donna Toppings hang out in the living room of the Kitsilano h…

British Columbians make long commitments to mortgages

2008-01-05

Real estate prices have made B.C. the most mortgage-laden province in Canada Fiona Anderson Sun When talking mortgages, 40 is the new 25. Less than two years ago, the longest amortization period for mortgages was 25 years. And that's what m…

Northern B.C. real estate sales set record

2008-01-05

Sun Northern B.C. real estate sales last year fell 5.9 per cent below the record set in 2006 but the total value of all sales still hit a record $1.2 billion, the B.C. Northern Real Estate Board reported Friday. The board said 6,639 Multipl…

Translator lets people speak in nine languages

2008-01-05

Sun ECTACO iTRAVL NTL-9C Talking 2-way multilingual language communicator and electronic dictionary Animal Design Wire and Cable Keepers 1. ECTACO iTRAVL NTL-9C Talking 2-way multilingual language communicator and electronic dictionary, $60…

2007 another stellar year for Lower Mainland realtors

2008-01-04

Suzanne Fournier Province Housing sales rode a wave last year that made it the second-best year ever recorded by the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver. There were 38,050 sales of residential attached, detached and apartment property sa…

Housing market remained surprisingly robust in 2007

2008-01-04

Prices in many areas have doubled since 2002 Derrick Penner Sun Jeff Starchuck [LEFT] and Grant Berjian opted to change location to get more house and less commute, which is indicative of choices buyers are making in the Lower Mainland's hi…

Ways to cope despite real estate's dire outlook

2008-01-04

Noelle Knox USA Today Passerby John Malone reads about one of many homes for sale on a San Jose, Calif., street. If you'd asked housing economist David Seiders at this time last year to forecast the real estate industry's future, he would h…

Hangover remedy advise that you won't get from your mother

2008-01-04

Better study this now, before you need it Amelia Barfup Other Throughout the year, many people look forward to celebrating the holiday season withfamilyandfriends.While these times can be joyous, they can also provide the opportunity to dri…

Home values rise by double digits

2008-01-03

Most properties up more than 10% Damian Inwood Province Homeowners in the Vancouver region will see increases in their property assessments of between 10 and 20 per cent this year. But property taxes will likely increase by a smaller percen…

Assessments skyrocket as demand stays strong

2008-01-03

More Metro Vancouver neighbourhoods join the $1-million club Randy Shore Sun A $2-million home, typical of pricey Tsawwassen Beach Road, faces the ferry terminal with stunning views across the Strait of Georgia. Photograph by : Steve Bosch,…

Real estate value jumps $110 billion

2008-01-03

Province's assessments increase by 16 per cent to top $940 billion Derrick Penner Sun Another record year of construction and continued high demand for property in 2007 pumped up the assessed value of B.C.'s real estate by 16 per cent to to…

Plan B not second rate at all, owner says

2008-01-03

Brick-walled eatery is barbellshaped. If I were a server, I'd wear rollerblades Mia Stainsby Sun Beef striploin with goat cheese green bean potato tlan is a featured dish at Plan B. The restaurant has sharing dishes. They cost $9 to $19 and…

Experts say hold off on second home

2008-01-02

Difference between place to live and investment Ray Turchansky Province Signs outside this Virginia home illustrate the messy U.S. housing situation caused by subprime lending. The U.S. Mortgage Bankers Association predicts almost three mil…

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2008-01-01

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You want affordable, green/legacy residency

2007-12-29

Stronger presence of 'end-user' purchaser slowing price appreciation, construction pace Jennifer Podmore and Julia Smith Sun In 2007, the Lower Mainland real estate market continued to earn its stripes as the past 12 months marked yet anoth…

In Memory of Benazir Bhutto

2007-12-28

'I am at peace with myself and my religion' Province The Province interviewed Benazir Bhutto when she visited in 1991 The following are excerpts from a Province story by former staffer Lyn Cockburn when Benazir Bhutto visited Vancouver on J…

Renovation software can be a lifesaver

2007-12-28

Home Hardware's computer program can take the stress out of remodelling your home Joanne Hatherly Sun James Cook uses Home Works software on a computer at a Home Hardware store. Photograph by : Ray Smith, CanWest News Service Everybody love…

Some confusion still remains about the 1-per-cent GST drop

2007-12-28

Most retailers are prepared for the tax cut, but consumers still have lingering questions Kristin Goff Sun OTTAWA -- Retailers are ready to cut the GST by one percentage point on Jan. 1 without much difficulty, according to the Retail Counc…

Capazoo looks to conquer social networking

2007-12-27

Well-heeled startup using fictional money to change Internet economy Robert Rocha Province Capazoo's creative director, Guime Oudro, wants to shake up the world of online networking. - CNS MONTREAL -- Silicon Valley wisdom holds that a grea…

The great Wikipedia debate: should it be quality or quantity?

2007-12-27

Janice Tibbetts Sun There is a war raging behind the scenes at Wikipedia that is threatening the online encyclopedia's mantra of being a forum "where every human being can freely share the sum of all knowledge." A dispute over whether volun…

Reliable Raincity rarely lets diners down

2007-12-27

REVIEW - Chefs work magic with vegetables and staff know their stuff at this refined spot Mia Stainsby Sun A grilled chicken breast from Raincity Grill is served with braised walnuts. The restaurant avoids the stampede to be hip and instead…

Laughing Stock Vineyards seeks Portfolio investors

2007-12-26

Naramata operation is owned by two investment industry veterans Michael Kane Sun David and Cynthia Enns are investment industry veterans who've switched to winemaking at Laughing Stock Vineyards. Their flagship bottle is adorned with ticker…

Electronic greetings gain traction

2007-12-24

Wendy Koch USA Today Traditional greeting cards are still the preferred way to send holiday cheer, but electronic cards are gaining this year. Although the Greeting Card Association says 20 paper cards are sent for every e-card, online card…