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  1. Keep proxy votes in check

    Make sure to take steps to prevent abuse Tony GioventuThe Province Dear Tony: Thank you for your column about fraudulent proxies and voting results. Unfortunately, the column did not get to the point of what we do with proxies that don’t meet the requirements of the act. Our strata had similar problems in the past […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    19-10-2017
    Strata Information

  2. Southside 16480 22nd Avenue South Surrey 50 single family homes by Miracon Development

    Southside reflects both polish and practicality Mary Frances HillThe Province Southside Where: 16480 22nd Ave., South Surrey What: 50 single-family wood-framed homes with detached garages and finished basements Residence sizes and prices: Four-bedrooms; 2,418 — 3,600 sq. ft., from $1.98 million, including GST Developer and builder: Miracon Development Inc. Sales centre: 16488 22nd Avenue Hours: noon — 5 p.m., Sat — Thurs While […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    19-10-2017
    Real Estate Related

  3. Vancouver’s made it easier to get a housing permit

    Steve RandallCanadian Real Estate Wealth The process of getting a development permit in the City of Vancouver has improved over the past year and is expected to continue to do so. The city’s mayor says that efforts to speed up processing times for new permits have proved successful even as the City deals with a […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    18-10-2017
    Real Estate Related

  4. Stringent NEW Canadian Mortgage Rules take affect January 1st, 2018

    other Office Of The Superintendent Of Financial Institutions (OFSI) has finalized NEW mortgage rules applicable on all federally regulated banks.  The new rules officially start January 1, 2018.  This will dramatically change the lending landscape. The new rules apply to all bank mortgages and will make borrowing more difficult even for clients who have substantial […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    17-10-2017
    Real Estate Related

  5. The new mortgage guidelines have stricter stress test

    OSFI releases final B20 guidelines Canadian Real Estate Wealth Canada’s banking regulator has published the final changes to its guidelines for residential mortgage underwriting, including a financial stress test for buyers who don’t need mortgage insurance. The Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions said Tuesday the changes will come into force by Jan. 1, […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    16-10-2017
    Real Estate Related

  6. Bombbomb is a video means of sending emails

    Using video to close deals Neil SharmaREP BombBomb is fast becoming a favourite tool among sales agents to follow up on leads and close deals. Rather than writing uninspired emails, as most professionals want to do, BombBomb allows users to send video messages instead, creating rapport with potential clients and, in some cases, vastly increasing […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    15-10-2017
    Real Estate Related

  7. With single-family homes priced above what homeowners can pay, they are looking for Condos

    Vancouver condo market in demand Neil SharmaCanadian Real Estate Wealth Vancouver’s condo market supply is lagging well behind demand, putting a major premium on units. Royal LePage’s Randy Ryalls Randy Ryalls, general manager of Royal LePage Sterling Realty in Port Moody, says one of the major reasons for the supply shortage is that the single-family […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    15-10-2017
    Real Estate Related

  8. Explosive growth in strata projects in Coquitlam, New West and Surrey, yet affordability has plunged

    Condo affordability has plunged in key Vancouver suburbs Michael Mata Canadian Real Estate Wealth Increased housing supply is often touted as the panacea to Metro Vancouver’s affordability crisis, with a developer group urging mass rezoning of single-family neighbourhoods to accommodate higher-density residential developments. “What’s causing the supply shortage is the restrictive single-family home neighborhood zoning […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    15-10-2017
    Real Estate Related

  9. The Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions is finalizing new lending guidelines

    OSFI’s proposed mortgage measure unnecessary, harmful-Fraser Institute Ephraim VecinaREP A new stress test for all uninsured mortgages is unnecessary and could increase costs for homebuyers, according to a recent report from the Fraser Institute. Study author Neil Mohindra wrote the proposed stress test “will do more harm than good” by limiting access to mortgages for […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    15-10-2017
    Real Estate Related

  10. Imperial 15633 Mountain Drive Surrey 87 three level townhomes by T.M. Crest Homes

    Imperial townhomes have plenty of space, with three levels and up to five bedrooms Michael Bernard The Vancouver Sun Imperial Project location: 15633 Mountain View Dr., Surrey Project scope: 87 four- and five-bedroom three-level townhomes on six acres. Homes range from 2,000 to 2,500 sq. ft. Close to Morgan Crossing shopping centre, the new Grandview Heights […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    14-10-2017
    Real Estate Related

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