Real Estate News & Articles

New Convention Centre site preparation open window into past

2005-01-23

Construction unearths city's past Ashley Ford Province CREDIT: Wayne Leidenfrost, The Province Russ Anthony, president of the Vancouver Convention Centre Expansion Project Ltd., is overseeing the massive, $565-million expansion project. The…

Buying a TV? Think: smart investment

2005-01-22

TECHNOLOGY I Here are the ABCs of LCD, CRT and HDTV to help put all of you television consumers in the picture Peter Wilson Sun   CREDIT: Glenn Baglo, Vancouver Sun The range of choices for buyers of new television sets is enormous, bu…

Developers offer 'clubs' as community catalysts

2005-01-22

CONDOMINIUM LIVING : Pools, once upon a time as splashyas it gets, no longer enough; either the market or municipal authorities routinely demanding more, developers report Kim Pemberton Sun   CREDIT: Peter Battistoni, Vancouver Sun Han…

Sun alleges reporter's condo deal damaged his and newspaper's integrity

2005-01-22

Jeff Lee Sun Vancouver Sun reporter Wyng Chow destroyed his own integrity and put the newspaper's credibility in jeopardy by accepting a benefit from a developer he was covering as a real estate reporter, the Sun's lawyer said Friday. In a …

Social housing issue has no simple solution

2005-01-22

Yes, the disadvantaged need help, but increasing financial burdens on developers isn't the answer Bob Ransford Sun The launch of a new housing development project on Robson Street in downtown Vancouver recently drew special attention becaus…

Townhouse in Bohemia - the seawall, the market - an easy walk away

2005-01-22

Michael Sasges Sun Reason 271,152 to go to Granville Market: Your new home in Vancouver 's Fairview neighbourhood comes with $23,000 worth of stainless appliances worthy of the finest and freshest ingredients the market's merchants can stoc…

Real estate prices may be about to dip

2005-01-21

Any fall is likely to be brief and the long-term trend will be up, industry leaders say Michael McCullough Sun After four years of ever-stronger growth, real estate and property development in Greater Vancouver may be in for a bumpy ride in…

Condo King sells $405 Million in real estate

2005-01-18

Bob Rennie moved a total of 703 units last year, MLS figures show Michael McCullough Sun Vancouver 's condo king sold an astonishing $405 million worth of real estate last year, and Bob Rennie figures he could top that amount this year. An …

Local housing starts hottest in the Fraser Valley, according to CMHC

2005-01-18

Sun CHILLIWACK - The Chilliwack market was the hottest of the hot last year, when it came to housing starts in the Fraser Valley . While the number jumped for the region as a whole by 31 per cent, the rate for Chilliwack was the highest of …

Realtor sells $405,809,512 in homes

2005-01-16

HOT MARKET: Six local realtors sold more than $50m in houses Ashley Ford Province There is simply no question about who is the barometer of residential real estate in Greater Vancouver. Bob Rennie of Rennie Marketing Systems sold a staggeri…

Tribeca Lofts - availability of 12 downtown apartments

2005-01-15

Sun Tribeca Lofts’ ceremony turns up availability of 12 downtown apartments Address: Richards and Nelson, Vancouver Project Size: 53 lofts and apartments, of which 12 are unsold Residence size: Originally, from one bedroom with home o…

Coopers Lookout - a Waterfront 'Winner'

2005-01-15

FALSE CREEK: Lesson in relative rates of appreciation in residential values led couple to Coopers Lookout Sun CREDIT: Ian Lindsay, Vancouver Sun Coopers Lookout's Tracie McTavish stands with the model of the penultimate project on the old E…

Housing starts soared in BC last year

2005-01-12

Some 30,884 homes were started in 2004 -- that's 25 per cent more than the previous year Michael McCullough Sun CREDIT: Ian Lindsay, Vancouver Sun Residential construction continues strongly across B.C., including this project that is being…

Construction activity went through roof in 2004

2005-01-11

B.C. leads country during record-setting rush for permits Michael McCullough Sun Construction activity around Greater Vancouver hit new highs in 2004, as evidenced by the value of building permits issued. As year-end numbers roll in, severa…

Vancouver, Montreal lead $50b construction rally

2005-01-11

StatsCan: Non-residential up 150 per cent Ashley Ford Province The B.C. construction industry laced its sprinting shoes back up in November after taking a rest, producing a strong and largely unexpected rally. Statistics Canada reported yes…

Scientists create cells that can harness sun's rays

2005-01-10

Sarah Staples Sun Canadian scientists have made a discovery that could become a catalyst for new generations of "battery-less" consumer electronic devices and the long-awaited solar-hydrogen economy. They have created paintable plastic sola…

Hot real estate market to cool

2005-01-09

Royal LePage: HOMES: Largest increase seen in condominium market Eric Beauchesne Province CREDIT: The Canadian Press The real estate market is expected to favour the buyer in 2005, claims Royal LePage. OTTAWA -- The average selling price of…

Vancouver zones out industry at its own peril

2005-01-08

Bob Ransford Sun Has our focus on creating a modern metropolis distorted our vision of a "complete community"? It seems as though our objective of creating a better living environment in the Lower Mainland is largely focused on developing a…

Townhouse trailblazers

2005-01-08

VANCOUVER I Brix pioneers makeover of eastside industrial stretch Michael Sasges Sun CREDIT: Mark van Manen, Vancouver Sun Display in The Brix showroom gives buyers an immediate overview of the attractive ambience The intimations of graciou…

Vancouver leads nation in price gains, Royal LePage survey says

2005-01-08

REAL ESTATE I An average two-storey home rose nearly 12 per cent in value in 2004 Michael Kane and Eric Beauchesne Sun Greater Vancouver led price gains in 2004 in a national real estate market that showed unexpected strength in the fourth …

Microsoft targets computer viruses

2005-01-07

Sun Microsoft Corp., whose popular Windows software is a frequent target for Internet viruses, is offering a free security program to remove the most dangerous infections from computers. The program, with monthly updates, is a step toward p…

Market abruptly started cooling off July 2004

2005-01-07

Last year saw record prices, near-record sales volumes Michael McCullough Sun The Lower Mainland experienced another banner year for real estate sales in 2004, with record prices and near-record sales volumes, year-end sales figures confirm…

Home sales slipped slightly, expect active '05

2005-01-07

Market in Vancouver was hottest on record for past 15 years Province It was a very good year, but not quite a record one for Greater Vancouver home sales last year. The year started out at a record clip but around June, buyers backed off an…

Home values soar up 35%

2005-01-05

In the Lower Mainland, only Whistler saw widespread declines in assessed values Michael McCullough Sun Owners of homes and property in the Lower Mainland are likely to feel a good deal richer when they open their mail this week. The B.C. As…