Real Estate News & Articles

Property possession and gifts when separating

2019-10-25

Common-law relationships say that assets should be divided equally Nathalie Boutet REM With sky-high rents and home ownership out of reach for many young Canadians, more couples are moving into properties with the help of their parents&rsqu…

Home viewings are getting even more hi-tech at Sotheby's

2019-10-25

Sotheby's Curate augmented reality app is now embracing spatial computing Steve Randall REP Real estate firms that embrace technology have the ability to offer increasingly hi-tech viewings and one of the world’s best known brands is …

First tall wood building on Vancouver Island gets a step closer

2019-10-24

District 56 first 12 storey wood building Steve Randall Canadian Real Estate Wealth A development which will feature the first tall wood building on Vancouver Island had its groundbreaking ceremony this week. The 12-storey wood building wil…

Online platform promises utmost convenience through full automation

2019-10-24

Mi Property Portal has announced the launch of its online dashboard Ephraim Vecina Mortgage Broker News Mi Property Portal has announced the launch of its online dashboard listing Canadian rental homes, with the aim of automating the whole …

Canadian commercial investment should begin looking further

2019-10-24

CompTIA noted that smaller cities can become more feasible investment options Ephraim Vecina Canadian Real Estate Wealth Would-be investors in Canadian commercial real estate should begin considering markets beyond the usual hotspots of Tor…

Don't be misled by executive titles

2019-10-24

Turn to the bylaws to find out how vacancies are to be filled Tony Gioventu The Province Dear Tony: We have run into a problem with our strata council executive. At our annual meeting, we elected the president and the treasurer so the owner…

Keystone Carvolth Village 8485 204th Street Langley 85 three and four bedroom townhomes by Archwood Developments

2019-10-24

Tall entryways, high ceilings and large windows make for a roomy feel at Keystone Michael Bernard The Province One of the advantages of the housing development expansion into Langley and points east in the Fraser Valley is that buyers can h…

B.C. Liberals push to change how business properties are taxed

2019-10-24

Proposed legislation could see commercial properties taxed on current rather than "highest and best" use John Kurucz Western Investor The single largest impediment to the survival of B.C.'s small business, non-profit and arts sectors could …

B.C. Liquor Store selling a $78,000 bottle of Scotch

2019-10-24

B.C. Liquor Distribution Branch will be selling a $78,000 decanter of Macallan Genesis 72 Year Old Scott Brown The Vancouver Sun Do you have $80,000 burning a hole in your pocket? Do you like fine single-malt whiskey? Well, belly up to the …

Vancouver approves new housing grant for city's renters

2019-10-23

Grants to non-profit housing providers between 2019 and 2022 Steve Randall Canadian Real Estate Wealth A new program to help housing affordability for Vancouver renters has been approved by the city council. It will award $25 million in gra…

Record Mission land deal highlights hot Fraser Valley industrial market

2019-10-23

Fraser Valley is Lower Mainland's most active industrial market Peter Mitham Western Investor The Fraser Valley has become the Lower Mainland of B.C.’s “most active industrial market,” with 105 sales worth $185 million in …

Demand for condos is driving Victoria's sustained affordability

2019-10-22

Newly constructed developments are driving strength in Victoria?s condo sector Ephraim Vecina Canadian Real Estate Wealth Condos have been enjoying a gradual increase in popularity in Victoria, which helped keep the market’s average h…

Why CRE investors should consider niche assets

2019-10-22

A report says that transactions in niche assets have exploded Steve Randall Canadian Real Estate Wealth Investors in commercial real estate should consider more than the mainstream asset classes and go niche. That’s the takeaway from …

Big losers in federal election could be foreign homebuyers and homeowners

2019-10-22

Big losers in Canadian election could be foreign real-estate speculators Geoff Zochodne The Vancouver Sun The biggest losers of Monday’s federal election may not be a political party, but foreign homebuyers and homeowners, who are fac…

Public meetings to address mega-mansions and related money laundering in B.C.

2019-10-22

Richmond farmland advocates want answers for skyrocketing farmland real estate prices Graeme Wood Western Investor A burst of massive mansions recently built on farmland in Richmond should be a subject of investigation for the Cullen Commis…

Housing policies to expect from Liberal minority government

2019-10-22

Canada Votes 2019 - now where do we go Joannah Connolly Western Investor This week’s federal election results may not be a huge surprise, but it will certainly be a challenge for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to manage a minority gove…

HPI - underlying upward trend, Vancouver prices should stabilize

2019-10-21

Home Price Index shows some key trends for Canadian home prices Steve Randall Canadian Real Estate Wealth The latest reading of the Teranet-National Bank National Home Price Index shows some key trends for Canadian home prices. The index ga…

Vancouver House's elegant, expanding form dramatically adds to city skyline

2019-10-20

Angular condo adds drama to city skyline Kevin Griffin The Vancouver Sun Vancouver House is more than just another condo highrise, it’s become a building that almost everyone has an opinion about. Some love it for standing out in a se…

The most-anticipated recession in history is coming, and it's tying investors in knots

2019-10-18

Here's why a downturn's relationship to investing is complicated Tom Bradley The Vancouver Sun I’ve been doing a lot of client reviews lately and the ‘R’ word has come up in every one. I’m referring to the next reces…

Access to data needed for seamless mobility in Metro Vancouver

2019-10-18

With ride-hailing on the horizon, now is the time to plan for moving people using mobility as a service. Jennifer Saltman The Vancouver Sun Imagine being able to plan and pay for a trip from the suburbs of Metro Vancouver to Downtown Vancou…

Canada's reverse mortgage balance expands anew, exceeding $3.7B

2019-10-17

Seniors using reverse mortgage borrowing intensifies Ephraim Vecina Mortgage Broker News Canada’s reverse mortgage balance continues breaking its own records, reaching a new high in July as seniors’ borrowing kept intensifying. …

Hoping for a change to B-20 regulations? Not so fast

2019-10-17

Voting with the hopes that those amendments will be drastically changed is wishful thinking Kimberly Greene Mortgage Broker News Early voting has already begun across the country and no doubt voters are looking out for their best interests …

More Canadians using FinTech but 2 things are holding them back

2019-10-17

Trust in FinTech securing person data a concern Steve Randall REP FinTech services are gradually finding new customers in Canada but have two important barriers to overcome. As challengers work hard to disrupt payments solutions and other t…

Toronto condo apartment sales up 11% in third quarter

2019-10-17

Bouyant economic conditions boosting Toronto condo sales Steve Randall REP The buoyant economic conditions in Toronto mean more people moving to the city for work and wanting the most affordable housing options. This has helped the condo ap…