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  1. Millennials push up homeownership timeline on lower rates

    Jamie HenryOther Many Millennials are looking to get into the home market sooner than they previous expected, according to a new report, largely on newly lowered mortgage rates. A new study from the Bank of Montreal found 74 per cent of Millennials plan to purchase a home in the next five years, while 31 per […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    29-01-2015
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  2. Realtors adapting to ‘disruptive’ technology #LesTwarog

    Realtors Offer Cash Rebates To Woo Do-It-Yourself Home Buyers Jamie HenryOther Real estate agents are reacting to the new kids on the block that are taking a bite out of their business. Websites and apps that enable vendors to market their homes without a realtor have been springing up along with other ‘disrupters’ who want […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    29-01-2015
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  3. Analysts confident of another rate cut in March #LesTwarog

    Jamie HenryOther Disappointing data from Statistics Canada that show a weaker labour market in 2014 than previously thought has increased anticipation of another cut in interest rates. With lower oil prices having an impact on inflation and concern over the global economy there has been talk of further reductions already with economists including those from […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    29-01-2015
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  4. Oliver says there’s no housing bubble #LesTwarog

    Jamie HenryOther Some people will never be convinced but yesterday federal finance minster Joe Oliver again repeated the government’s opinion: “we don’t think there’s a bubble.” He said that the CMHC and the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development agree. Oliver said that the government is monitoring the situation regarding the housing market and levels […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    29-01-2015
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  5. Vancouver’s Urban Design Panel rejects ‘origami’ tower #LesTwarog

    Architect says he looks forward to addressing concerns raised by panel Naoibh O’Connor Van. Courier Vancouver‘s Urban Design Panel rejected the proposal for Cadillac Fairview’s Waterfront “origami” Tower at its meeting Wednesday. The panel doesn’t approve or deny development applications but is an advisory body to the city. The Vancouver Heritage Commission supported the project […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    27-01-2015
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  6. Lower rates to boost buyer confidence #LesTwarog

    Olivia D’OrazioOther A major Canadian bank has lowered its five-year fixed mortgage rate – and others are expected to follow suit – but some agents believe that won’t have much of an impact on how the housing market performs in 2015. “I don’t believe a quarter-point will make a significant difference,” says Justin Kua, a real […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    27-01-2015
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  7. Proposed ‘origami’ tower goes before design panel

    Architects defend controversial design Naoibh O

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    26-01-2015
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  8. Yaletowners beat Vancouver city hall #LesTwarog

    Bob MackinVan. Courier A B.C. Supreme Court judge has quashed a rezoning bylaw and development permit for a controversial downtown land swap and ordered city council to hold new public hearings. Community Association of New Yaletown sought a judicial review of the deal cut with Brenhill Developments, for it to demolish the city’s Jubilee House […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    26-01-2015
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  9. Micro-condos promoted as ‘affordable luxury’ real estate in Surrey

    Concrete tower in Surrey, B.C., includes downsized suites for less than $94K Other The developer of a 35-storey concrete tower in Surrey, B.C., is the latest to jump into the small-home trend, with suites as small as 316 square feet offered to buyers for $93,900. They’re being billed as “affordable luxury,” and a way to purchase something […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    25-01-2015
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  10. 3 Mean Things Said About Waterfront Tower

    Other The edgy design of Waterfront Tower, a 26-storey office building proposed by Cadillac Fairview for 555 West Cordova St, has sparked fierce criticism. ICYMI, here are three not-very-nice things that have been said about the tower (and one nice one). “It looks like a rodent from Jurassic Park had chewed the base.” That’s the sentiment […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    25-01-2015
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