Real Estate News & Articles

Construction hits record $110 billion in third quarter

2006-11-18

Figures reflect buoyancy in the sector, builders say Gillian Shaw Sun B.C.'s major construction projects reached a record level in the third quarter of this year, with close to $110 billion worth of construction planned or underway between …

Demand is there for small cottages on larger lots

2006-11-18

Bob Ransford Sun A number of forces are converging right now to create a crossroads for housing in the B.C. Lower Mainland. On the horizon is a critical shift that could result in a realignment between the type of housing buyers want and wh…

Clean, simple Euro feel to Pure Tower

2006-11-18

Chantal Eustace Sun ONLY THE MURMUR OF RUNNING WATER . . . In the Pure bathrooms, the quiet touches that contribute to household harmony will abound. The leading item, in the opinion of visitors to the sales centre, is the "relationship-sav…

Housing construction plunges in October to lowest level in six years

2006-11-17

Martin Crutsinger USA Today WASHINGTON — Housing construction plunged to the lowest level in more than six years in October as the nation's once-booming housing market slowed further. The Commerce Department said Friday that construct…

Housing solution: $250m a year

2006-11-16

GVRD to unveil its solution to affordable housing William Boei Sun Squatters took over empty building at 5 West Hastings in October to draw attention to housing issues. Photograph by : Ian Smith, Vancouver Sun Files LOWER MAINLAND - The Gre…

Avoid extended warranties, buyers advised

2006-11-16

Few products break within the period, Consumer Reports magazine says Sun TORONTO -- The organization that publishes popular Consumer Reports magazine says buying an extended warranty on electronics and major appliances is like pouring money…

A taste for higher learning

2006-11-16

Lunch and dinner at Vancouver Community College features seafood and meat entrees Mia Stainsby Sun Harry Wang (left) and Gabe Gagne are both in the fifth month of their year-long Culinary Arts Program studies at Vancouver Community College.…

Time to go for flat-screen TV

2006-11-15

But will it be plasma or LCD? There are differences Marc Saltzman Province LCD TVs, like this $2,500 Samsung 32-inch TV, are outselling plasmas three to one in Canada. — CANWEST NEWS SERVICE You're finally ready to ditch that aging ca…

The goods on digital music devices

2006-11-15

Flash, radio, widescreen, photos, speakers and media sharing jazz 'em up Marc Saltzman Province Microsoft's Zune music player was launched this week. The Zune separates itself from the pack by encouraging song sharing between friends. Photo…

Housing bubble burst in U.S. cools B.C. exports

2006-11-15

'Forestry sector contracting while others grow' Gordon Hamilton Sun VANCOUVER SUN FILES The shock wave caused by the bursting U.S. housing bubble is hitting British Columbia faster and harder than the rest of Canada, and is expected to drag…

Olympics' on housing could last until 2031

2006-11-15

Impact likely marginal, 'not transformative' Derrick Penner Sun British Columbia's southwest region can expect the 2010 Winter Olympics to deliver a four-per-cent kick to housing growth, economist David Baxter said Tuesday. Baxter, speaking…

Lifestyle-changing energy crunch coming

2006-11-15

Don Cayo Sun Most North Americans are oblivious, but a lifestyle-changing energy crunch is coming soon, according to a Calgary-based energy analyst. "In the next five years, 10 at most, something has to give," said Peter Tertzakian, chief e…

Convention Center half built is hit by rising costs in materials & labour

2006-11-13

'Perfect storm' confronts trade centre expansion and budget shortfall likely Jeff Lee Sun The area next to the seaplane terminal has been filled in with the convention centre expansion’s foundation. Photograph by : Mark van Manen, Van…

Staging your home - 6 important things that you must do before selling for the perfect first impression

2006-11-13

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BC's Housing Market - Days of tight Sellers Market are coming to an end

2006-11-12

HOUSING: Days of tight sellers' market are coming to an end Paul Luke Province B.C.'s housing market is likely heading toward its first-ever soft landing as sales slide, starts decline and price increases slow over the next two years, Credi…

Lexmark newest wireless printer that scans & prints up to 50 pages

2006-11-12

WIRELESS WONDER: Scanning, printing seamless with Lexmark's newest creation Jim Jamieson Province What is it? Lexmark X9350 All-in-One Price: $349 Why you need it: If you are looking to get the performance of three work-intensive devices in…

Downtown Costco an instant hit

2006-11-11

Warehouse retail chain opens doors of its most urban outlet in North American to a horde Frances Bula Sun Costco's Expo Boulevard 127,00-square-foot store is an engineering feet with two floors of parking below, two floors above and four to…

BC is approaching end to its real estate market cycle due to high prices

2006-11-11

agency: REAL ESTATE I Forecast predicts price gains likely to continue, however Derrick Penner Sun British Columbia is experiencing the slowly approaching end to its real estate market cycle due to astronomically high prices in the most exp…

Vancouver Realtor Peter Dupuis sells $700M in condos in one day in Trump's Waikiki luxury resort

2006-11-11

Derrick Penner Sun Sid Landolt (left) and Peter Dupuis are with S&P Destination Properties, which sold over $700 million in real estate at a luxury resort in Waikiki under the Trump brand. Photograph by : Ward Perrin, Vancouver Sun File…

Epson printer offers fast speed, layout options

2006-11-11

Sun 1) EPSON PICTUREMATE PAL, PERSONAL PHOTO LAB, $179. Apparently most digital photographers are afraid of their computers, or you would think so by the number of printers out there that allow users to print directly from their cards. This…

Aging gracefully: VANCOUVER I Kerrisdale tower an invitation to west-side residents to stay put

2006-11-11

Michael Sasges Sun 5955 Balsam Photograph by : Ward Perrin, Vancouver Sun The message from Lily Korstanje of Platinum Project Marketing, and from the 5955 Balsam sales centre, is that west-side residents do not need to compromise when the w…

Georgies precious for builders, buyers

2006-11-11

Michael Sasges Sun First in an occasional series In metro Vancouver right now the buyer of a new-construction home must negotiate two challenges, one pleasant, one less so. Product is plentiful, report after report demonstrates. But it is c…

Real Estate Market con't continue to escalate without the bubble bursting

2006-11-11

COMMENTARY I The real estate market can't continue to escalate as it has without the bubble bursting. Overall, it remains healthy Jennifer Podmore Sun Jennifer Podmore, of MPC Intelligence, advises buyers and sellers of homes. She says the …

Check out these websites for packaged vacations

2006-11-11

It can pay to do some research before you buy, so here are some sites to comparison shop, check out hotels and seek out bargains Andy Riga Sun Packaged vacations, which can include flights, hotels, meals, rental cars and more, are as popula…