Real Estate News & Articles

Identity theft easy, and lucrative

2005-11-28

Growing crime outstrips security efforts, experts warn Gillian Shaw Sun Identity theft is the world's fastest-growing crime and the organized perpetrators behind it are outpacing security efforts to slow it down, security experts warn. "The…

Cut transfer tax, says committee

2005-11-28

Government urged to help first-time buyers enter property market by reducing or scrapping tax Michael Kane Sun Finance Minister Carole Taylor is being urged to make homes more affordable for first-time buyers in her budget next February. Pr…

We have been made aware of several instances of virus infected emails that stalled computers in other offices last week.

2005-11-28

Have you ever stopped to think what would happen if your computer was damaged, destroyed or stolen? Here are a few precautions to help you avoid slowing or even stopping your business: Sun 1.      Be wary of email fraud.…

Information on leading edge security companies

2005-11-28

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Sales continuing at record levels

2005-11-27

REAL ESTATE: Interest rates should stay low Province OTTAWA -- The market for resale homes will end 2005 with an expansion of five per cent over 2004 with a record 484,025 properties sold, the Canadian Real Estate Association said Friday. I…

What are the rules for AGM?

2005-11-27

Strata act and bylaws prevail but outside chairperson may help Tony Gioventu Province Dear Condo Smarts: Our strata building has almost 200 units. Over the weekend we attempted to have our annual general meeting. Unfortunately, the 137 peop…

Path to a better life starts with walkable neighbourhoods

2005-11-26

Bob Ransford Sun We can build better places for people to live if we can get past some of the fears that people have about smarter growth. Most people in Canada live in suburban communities. When suburbs first started growing 65 years ago, …

Cressy Development to build 23 homes on 4 floors as 18th & Dunbar - The Duke on Dunbar

2005-11-26

MICHAEL SASGES Sun For the Cressey development company and executive Hani Lammam (above), the Duke on Dunbar is a small departure, at 23 homes. Developments from Cressey and overseen by Lammam this year and last include Park 360, 214 homes;…

Olympics construction costs soar

2005-11-26

GAMES VENUES I Despite tightening designs costs expected to escalate by 50 per cent GARY KINGSTON Sun VANCOUVER I Organizers of the 2010 Olympics have cut capital costs by tightening designs of Games venues, but may still need help from gov…

RAV's official name announced

2005-11-26

It's now the Canada Line: Politicians sound praises of 'a generational investment' in transportation Jonathan Fowlie Sun Representatives from all three levels of government gathered at Vancouver International Airport on Friday to announce t…

Kamloops moves ahead on a %500 million residential development including a hotel, marina & a golf course

2005-11-25

BRUCE CONSTANTINEAU Sun After years of delays, developers will launch a major marketing initiative next week for a $500 million residential resort development near Kamloops that will feature housing units, a golf course, a hotel, retail sto…

Housing boom forecast to continue through 2007

2005-11-24

Demand will be brisk despite higher interest rates, CUC predicts Derrick Penner Sun Southwestern British Columbia's housing boom should echo on into 2006 and 2007, the Credit Union Central B.C. is predicting, although at somewhat lower volu…

Zombie computers 'set to launch global e-mail virus attack'

2005-11-24

Gillian Shaw Sun Armies of zombie computers are being mobilized to launch a global attack on computers in the latest virus outbreak that purports to send pornographic photo and video clips of Paris Hilton, or threatens users with FBI and CI…

Restaurant listings: Critic's Picks

2005-11-24

Sun Aurora Bistro The first fine dining room on Main St. Inventive food, hip spot. 2420 Main St., 604-873-9944. $$ Bishop's Consistently one of the city's best. Almost 100 per cent organic foods. 2183 West Fourth Ave., 604-738-2025. $$$ Bin…

Fewer conventions planned for Vancouver next year

2005-11-24

TOURISM I But delegates who do come here in 2006 are expected to stay longer, spend more BRUCE CONSTANTINEAU Sun Vancouver will host fewer major citywide conventions next year but delegates will stay longer and spend more money than they di…

Flat Panel Plazmas & LCD TV's dropping in price at 45% per year

2005-11-24

Marc Saltzman Sun Panasonic's plasma TV, TH50PX50 retails for %5,999 and is on a lot of wish lists The 62-inch Toshiba 62HM85 Digital Light Processing, or DLP, TV ($3,499 www.toshiba.ca) Sony's 40-inch Bravia XBR LCD TV (Model # KDLV40CBR1)…

Flat Panel Plazmas & LCD TV's dropping in price at 45% per year

2005-11-24

Marc Saltzman Sun Panasonic's plasma TV, TH50PX50 retails for %5,999 and is on a lot of wish lists Sony's 40-inch Bravia XBR LCD TV (Model # KDLV40CBR1) sells for $4,499 The 62-inch Toshiba 62HM85 Digital Light Processing, or DLP, TV ($3,49…

Weighing the pros and cons of HDTV

2005-11-24

Picking the right screen is a matter of knowing what you need (and want) Marc Saltzman Province Abdulahi Mahamad looks over Samsung’s TechSpot display at a Brick Warehouse store. — CANWEST FILE PHOTO The big question among telev…

Weighing the pros and cons of HDTV

2005-11-24

Picking the right screen is a matter of knowing what you need (and want) Marc Saltzman Province Abdulahi Mahamad looks over Samsung’s TechSpot display at a Brick Warehouse store. — CANWEST FILE PHOTO The big question among telev…

XM Canada beats Sirius to digital radio punch

2005-11-23

Peter Wilson Sun XM Canada began its 80-channel satellite radio service Tuesday, beating rival Sirius Canada to the digital punch. All eight Canadian channels -- four English, four French -- are beaming across North America. Whether anyone …

Consumers fear that credit info is at risk online

2005-11-23

National surveys show Canadian companies may be vulnerable to criminals Sarah Staples Sun GLENN BAGLO/VANCOUVER SUN FILES Langley RCMP displayed some of the thousands of stolen documents belonging to Greater Vancouver residents — iden…

Consumers fear that credit info is at risk online

2005-11-23

National surveys show Canadian companies may be vulnerable to criminals Sarah Staples Sun GLENN BAGLO/VANCOUVER SUN FILES Langley RCMP displayed some of the thousands of stolen documents belonging to Greater Vancouver residents — iden…

Security concerns put brakes on Canadians' cyber-buying

2005-11-23

Gillian Shaw Sun More than a third of Canadians will steer clear of cyber shopping this Christmas over fears about a lack of Internet security, according to a survey released by the Canadian Alliance Against Software Theft. Canadians are mo…

Security concerns put brakes on Canadians' cyber-buying

2005-11-23

Gillian Shaw Sun More than a third of Canadians will steer clear of cyber shopping this Christmas over fears about a lack of Internet security, according to a survey released by the Canadian Alliance Against Software Theft. Canadians are mo…