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CREA Updates Forecast as August Home Sales and Prices Improve
2019-09-17
The national August housing numbers are in Penelope Graham other The national August housing numbers are in, and they’re looking rosy; the latest data from the Canadian Real Estate Association points to sustained improvement across th…
August saw more Canadian home sales as rates, prices ease
2019-09-17
August home sales improved from July Steve Randall Mortgage Broker News There was an increase in Canadian home sales in August with a 1.4% improvement compared to July. New data from the Canadian Real Estate Association also shows an increa…
Home sales expected to rebound in 2019, 2020 but only to average
2019-09-17
Low interest rates and employment growth stimulate home sales Steve Randall Mortgage Broker News Canada’s population and employment growth, coupled with an expectation of enduring low interest rates, means home sales are forecast to i…
Lululemon stretches upwards with proposed 13-storey Vancouver head office
2019-09-17
'Store Support Centre' design features central atrium and carved-out sides Naoibh O'Connor Western Investor Looking east along Great Northern Way Lululemon Athletica 's new building is planned for 1980 Foley St. Photo Dan Toulgoet View of s…
Commercial sales in the Lower Mainland slower than last year
2019-09-16
The Lower Mainland saw a slide in commercial real estate sales in Q2 Steve Randall REP The Lower Mainland saw a slide in commercial real estate sales in the second quarter compared to a year ago. The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver r…
Liberals if voted in will raise first time home buyers program mtg amount from $480K to $780K + add a 1% nation wide speculation tax
2019-09-16
'If you don't vote for us, there's nothing to help you.' Neil Sharma Mortgage Broker News Justin Trudeau announced his Liberal Party would expand the First-Time Home Buyer Incentive if elected—as well as implement a non-resident specu…
BC's housing market continues its steady recovery as summer ends
2019-09-16
August home sales up 4.9% from last year Josh Sherman Livabl The stress test requires borrowers to either qualify for their mortgages at the Bank of Canada’s benchmark rate — an average of the Big Six banks’ posted rates &…
Ariva 1770 Old Ferry Wharf Road Westbank Kelowna 37 condos in first phase by Barry & Kevin Johnson-Ariva Resorts
2019-09-14
Amenity-packed Ariva project overlooking Okanagan Lake aimed at active downsizers Kathleen Freimond The Vancouver Sun “If you were busy before, you’ll be even busier and have more fun at Ariva,” says developer Barry Johnso…
Ebb & Flow 109 homes at Lions Gate Village 1944 Fullerton Avenue North Vancouver by Woodbridge Homes and Citimark
2019-09-14
Ebb & Flow takes a location near urban amenities, minutes from North Shore?s natural draws Simon Briault The Vancouver Sun Easy access to nature has always been one of Metro Vancouver’s most appealing traits. For as long as anyone…
Vancouver property investment has significantly slowed down this year
2019-09-13
CBRE data shows real estate investors avoiding Vancouver Ephraim Vecina Canadian Real Estate Wealth Market and economic uncertainty has proven to be a damper on real estate investor activity in Vancouver, according to data from CBRE. These …
Commercial real estate sales down from last year's pace
2019-09-13
Lower Mainland commercial real estate down in Q2 REBGV Sales activity in the Lower Mainland’s commercial real estate market declined in the second quarter (Q2) of 2019 compared to the more active market experienced in the region last …
Has BC speculation tax helped lower home prices?
2019-09-13
Some credit went to the speculation tax in lowering prices REP Finance Minister Carole James is giving some credit to the speculation and vacancy tax for lowering home prices and easing rental vacancies in British Columbia. James said Thurs…
Metro Vancouver land deals claim a greater share of investment sales in Q2
2019-09-13
Boom in strata industrial is biggest story in Lower Mainland, but less so across B.C. Peter Mitham Western Investor While the tally of investment sales greater than $1 million in Metro Vancouver has dropped significantly this year, the seco…
Kelowna motorist fined for driving while holding bowl and chopsticks
2019-09-13
Motorist fined $2,000 for eating while driving The Province A provincial court judge has served up a searing decision to a driver in Kelowna who was spotted eating with chopsticks in one hand and a bowl of spinach in the other. Judge Brian …
Cyrus hill 40 three and four bedroom townhomes at 11268 72 Avenue Delta by Bassi Properties
2019-09-12
Cyrus Hill townhomes will have plenty of room on offer Simon Briault The Province A typical floor plan in a new townhome development in the Lower Mainland can sometimes be a somewhat narrow affair, with perhaps two or three bedrooms and a m…
All strata-lot owners should ensure they have adequate insurance
2019-09-12
Ensure strata lots have adequate insurance Tony Gioventu The Province Dear Tony: You mention in your Sept. 5 article that discusses the $75,000 water damage incident to three units where the deductible is $100,000 that “each strata-lo…
Century 21 survey reveals steep decreases in home prices
2019-09-12
Pricing trends vary across communities and types of property Steve Randall REP A new report shows disparity in home price trajectories across Canada, including some large decreases. The CENTURY 21 analysis of home prices reveals that some c…
Housing Demand Continues to Recover in August
2019-09-12
August home sales up 4.9% from last year BCREA The British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) reports that a total of 7,093 residential unit sales were recorded by the Multiple Listing Service ® (MLS ® ) in August, an increase…
B.C. residential sales 'continue to recover' from policy shock: BCREA
2019-09-12
BCREA also reported that the average residential price in the province was $685,575 last month, an increase of 2.6 per cent from August 2018. The increase in both prices and activity last month meant that total sales dollar volume was $4.86…
Closing the deal
2019-09-12
Sales as the ability to gracefully persuade, not manipulate a person or persons into a win-win situation Ross Wilson REM For as long as I can remember, the subject of closing has been somewhat controversial. Some say that consumers shouldn&…
B.C. speculation and vacancy tax still open to change
2019-09-12
Finance minister to meet with mayors on speculation tax Joannah Connolly Western Investor The B.C. NDP government's speculation and vacancy tax (SVT) is “working” — but that doesn’t mean it isn’t open to some a…
Building permits rise led by commercial and multifamily
2019-09-11
Canadian municipalities registered and increase in building permits Steve Randall REP Canadian municipalities issued $8.3 billion worth of building permits in July according to new figures from Statistics Canada. The 3% gain month-over-mont…
Residential REITs: Hungry, active and leading the pack
2019-09-09
Canadian REITs weighted to housing have posted an average 18.6 per cent return in the past year and are still prowling for quality acquisitions Frank O'Brien Western Investor Residential real estate investment trusts (REITs) are leading the…
Canadian home prices near the bottom for growth
2019-09-09
Knight Frank Global Cities report places Canada at number 49 of 50 Steve Randall REP Home prices across the world are under pressure from trade disputes, fears of a recession, Brexit, and other economic and political concerns. According to …
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