Real Estate News & Articles

Ontario considers ban on light bulbs

2007-02-22

Province TORONTO -- Ontario is considering becoming the first province to follow Australia's lead in banning old-fashioned light bulbs, Environment Minister Laurel Broten said yesterday as the province draws up a plan to cut greenhouse-gas …

Baiting the belly's hook

2007-02-22

Terrific fish and chips, delicious crab cakes but 'slaw needs work Mark Laba Province It's definitely fresh. Finest at Sea's Ian Angus (left) with a rougheye and Bruno Born with a halibut. Photograph by : Nick Procaylo, The Province FINEST …

Slumping U.S. housing market hurts B.C. mills

2007-02-22

Less work for dependent Western Canadian sawmills Gordon Hamilton Sun According to the National Association of Realtors in the U.S., American housing starts in January fell to their lowest level since 1997 - not good news for B.C.'s lumber …

Premier envisions 'Asia-Pacific century'

2007-02-22

But the coast forest industry wants tax reforms Michael Kane, with a file from Gordon Hamilton Sun Tuesday's budget commitments were built on the foundation of a strong economy that the provincial government will continue to encourage, Prem…

Jules Bistro a perfectly charming slice of France

2007-02-22

Chef Emanuel Joinville's food would make the French proud -- it's straight-ahead bistro fare, cooked to perfection Mia Stainsby Sun Stephan Gagnon, co-owner of Jules Bistro in Gastown holds an order of Moules Frites, steamed mussels in whit…

Si, si everyone's a friend at Ole Ole in New Westminster

2007-02-22

Every diner is greeted as an amigo by the owner of the popular restaurant that specializes in 'homestyle Mexican food' Alfie Lau Sun Paul Senties, owner of Ole Ole Restaurant, displays a few Mexican dishes. Photograph by : Mark van Manen, V…

Les Amis du Fromage - A tasty way to avoid cooking

2007-02-22

Stop in for a specialty cheese or frozen main dishes for yourself or the whole family Mia Stainsby Sun Two of Les Amis' best-selling dishes: Campa's Chorizo Corn Chowder (foreground) and macaroni with secret cheese sauce. Photograph by : Ia…

'$2-billion housing plan' not exactly as advertised

2007-02-21

Vaughn Palmer Sun VICTORIA - A significant cut in income taxes and a major boost in welfare rates. With those items in the mix, the B.C. budget could have sold itself. Instead, Finance Minister Carole Taylor insisted Tuesday that it was all…

Home relief for first time buyers and seniors

2007-02-21

Chad Skelton Sun VICTORIA - First-time home buyers, and low-income seniors living in million-dollar homes, received a break from the provincial government Tuesday. The province announced in January that it would increase the Home Owner Gran…

Digital revolution will change our lives

2007-02-21

Gates: Microsoft chairman pictures increasingly interactive software Vito Pilieci Sun OTTAWA -- The next 10 years will bring "extraordinary" changes to the world, predicted billionaire businessman Bill Gates on a whirlwind tour of Ottawa Tu…

The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver Presents The 20 Year Life Members of the 2006 Medallion Club

2007-02-21

And the award goes to.... Sun Each year, the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver celebrates the distinguished achievements of its top-producing members with the Medallion and President's Club Awards. These awards honour outstanding contr…

Finding a REALTOR who is right for you

2007-02-21

Sun There are lots of ways to find a REALTOR. As you drive through prospective neighbourhoods, jot down the names and numbers of REALTORS on the For Sale signs. Open Houses are a great way to meet face-to-face. Make sure to ask your friends…

The REALTOR Commitment = Peace of Mind - More money for you - Exclusive access

2007-02-21

Knowledge and expertise is required to maintain a real estate license. REALTORS are closely regulated and require more training than you may have first imagined. You're trusting a REALTOR with your most valuable possession, your home. REALT…

More than a sign on your lawn

2007-02-21

When it comes to giving, REALTORS are among Greater Vancouver's most generous donors. A variety of charities, outreach groups and law enforcement agencies across the Lower Mainland benefit from their time, energy and hard work. Sun When it …

How to be a successful seller

2007-02-21

Sun If you're thinking of selling your home, remember the old saying, "You never get a second chance to make a first impression." This also applies to your home. Give prospective buyers a favourable first impression and it can lead to a bet…

What should I be looking for?

2007-02-21

Sun The hunt is on! Time for you and your REALTOR to find that perfect home. But first you need to figure out where you want to buy: Urban - Ahh, the big city. Sure the prices are generally higher, but you can walk to a restaurant, maybe ev…

Going it alone can cost you

2007-02-21

For most people there's too much at stake in a real estate transaction to not hire a REALTOR. The fact is, most people who try to sell their own home end up using a REALTOR anyway. Before anybody decides to fly solo through this complex, ti…

Condo residents fear noise from ground-floor restaurant

2007-02-20

Sun VANCOUVER - Residents of a downtown condominium complex are worried a new ground-floor restaurant will turn their quiet home into a noisy nighttime hotspot. Joey's, a restaurant chain with two other locations in the region, is set to bu…

NDP wants auditor-general to monitor supply of low-income housing in runup to 2010 Olympics

2007-02-20

Jeff Lee Sun VANCOUVER - The New Democratic Party opposition wants the auditor-general to monitor any loss of low-income housing in Vancouver as the city gets ready for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Games. In a motion brought in the legis…

Home ownership still the best investment, UBC study finds

2007-02-20

Renter must be a 'phenomenal' investor to match homeowner Bruce Constantineau Sun Canadian renters face a "daunting challenge" trying to match the wealth accumulated by home owners, according to a Sauder School of Business study at the Univ…

House made from beetle-stained timber is expected to be big draw at home show

2007-02-20

Builder sees blue future Gordon Hamilton Sun John Johnson of Sitka Log Homes stands in front of beetle-log home being built in BC Place for the home show. Photograph by : Ward Perrin, Vancouver Sun The mountain pine beetle may have devastat…

Condo questions for buyers

2007-02-19

Province TORONTO -- To mow or not to mow. For prospective home buyers, that is a question. But while many people say it all boils down to lifestyle choice, there's more to consider when you opt to buy a condominium instead of a house. For t…

Sci-fi TV series goes straight to Internet

2007-02-19

Media-merging show combines live players with computer-generated sets Marke Andrews Sun A lot of entertainment companies talk about convergence. Stage 3 Media Inc., a Gastown firm which began last May, walks the convergence walk. Stage 3 Me…

Just bought an HD TV? Decision making isn't over

2007-02-18

CHOOSING A FEED: Here's a guide to what's involved in picking a service provider Jim Jamieson Province You succumbed to all the buzz and just bought your first high-definition television. Doing all the due diligence around that purchase was…