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  1. Rich Chinese facing backlash in Vancouver — North America’s costliest city

    Jeremy van LoonOther James Hankle, a 50-something software engineer sporting blue jeans and a Green Party T-shirt, is trying to explain his fix for Vancouver’s runaway property prices when he’s interrupted by an eavesdropping passerby: “Stop allowing people from China to buy our houses and leave them vacant,” she says and walks away. Despite British […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    05-10-2015
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  2. New UBC student residence to be among world’s tallest wood buildings

    Other One of the tallest wood buildings in the world will soon be constructed at UBC, providing housing for hundreds of students. When completed, the $51.5-million residence building will stand 53 metres tall (about 174 feet). “This beautiful, new tall wood building will serve as a living laboratory for the UBC community,” said Martha Piper, […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    02-10-2015
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  3. City slows development in Vancouver neighbourhood – First Shaughnessy

    John TenpennyOther A move by the city of Vancouver to prevent the demolition of older homes in one of the city’s most desirable neighbourhoods has been met with resistance by owners, but one observer says there are pros and cons to the designation and that the market will eventually find its place. City council recently […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    02-10-2015
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  4. Publisher’s Page: On meetings and Marty Douglas

    Heino MollsOther If I had a nickel for every minute I have sat through meetings for work or with various community organizations, I swear I would be a millionaire. I am so wary of meetings now that when people ask me to come out, my first thought is to find a way to not attend. […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    02-10-2015
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  5. Chinese-only signs cause furor in community

    John TenpennyOther Locals in Richmond, B.C., are pointing out the lack of municipal action the issue of Chinese-only signs in the community, many of which are real estate-related. Community activist Karen Starchuck and business consultant Rupert Whiting, say the city is, once again, ignoring the issue. “I’m frustrated at the lack of leadership from the […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    28-09-2015
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  6. CMHC really is working on foreign ownership data

    Steve RandallOther For those who are skeptical that the federal government and its agencies are genuinely trying to calculate the level of foreign ownership of Canadian real estate and the effects that it may have on housing markets, there is some hope. The Canadian Press has obtained documents that show that the Canada Mortgage and […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    24-09-2015
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  7. Brookmere 535 North Road Burnaby 216 condos in a 28-storey tower by Onni

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    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    24-09-2015
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  8. Newly revealed viaducts report says replacement cheaper than demolition

    Bob MackinVan. Courier A 2009 report commissioned by City of Vancouver estimated the Georgia and Dunsmuir viaducts could last until 2024 without major rehabilitation and pegged the cost of replacement at less than $100 million. Associated Engineering noted deterioration of the concrete bridge rail, deck joints and cracking in girders, but concluded the bridges were […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    22-09-2015
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  9. First Shaughnessy likely to become Heritage Conservation Area

    Allen GarrVan. Courier There are just a few things you should know before next Tuesday when city council moves to try and slow down the destruction of heritage homes in Vancouver’s most exclusive neighbourhood. That would be the enclave known as “First Shaughnessy” where there is now a moratorium on demolitions while council and staff […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    22-09-2015
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  10. Chinese tycoon: I wouldn’t buy overseas real estate, saying it’s too expensive to buy now in Canada

    John TenpennyOther With so much discussion about Chinese investors buying up real estate in Canada and around the world, it’s a tad surprising to hear the CEO of one of China’s larger developers encouraging her countrymen to hold on to their money. Zhang Xin, chief executive officer of commercial property developer Soho China and a […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    22-09-2015
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