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  1. Condo king Bob Rennie sues Vancouver developer, multi-billion-dollar pension funds for unpaid fees

    Rennie seeks $16 million in suit against developer over alleged unpaid fees ? JOANNE LEE-YOUNGThe Vancouver Sun Condo king Bob Rennie has been the target of many lawsuits, but for over four decades, the power broker says he has never taken action to sue anyone himself. Until now. Rennie Marketing Systems is suing Vancouver-based Shape Properties Corp. for […]

  2. Imperial at 5051 Imperial Street Burnaby 169 one, two and three bedroom homes and 13 townhomes by Amacon Development

    Imperial?s condos feature sophisticated design work that aims to provide a getaway feeling Mary Frances HillThe Province   Project: Imperial Project Address: 5051 Imperial St., Burnaby Project Scope: A total of 169 one-, two-, two-bedroom-and-den, and three-bedroom homes, including 13 townhomes with street access, in a 26-storey concrete highrise Residence sizes and prices: From 535 to 1,115 square feet from $473,900 […]

  3. Sub-prime lenders in risky lending deals

    Steve RandallCanadian Real Estate Wealth Canada’s sub-prime mortgage lenders are increasingly teaming with unregulated Mortgage Investment Corporations (MICs) to avoid rules designed to outlaw risky lending practices. Reuters reports that tighter lending standards have led to growth in the practice of pairing primary mortgages with secondary loans from the MICs. Borrowers can obtain a home […]

  4. Brokerage releases annual real estate report

    Justin da RosaREP A Vancouver price correction is expected to contribute to more moderate home price growth across the country, according to a comprehensive report. But that doesn’t spell the end for the country’s former hottest market. “If were to call for an 8.5% correction in Ottawa or Montreal, that would be a huge deal. […]

  5. The Future of Tech is Happening Now

    other CES – Consumer Electronics Show – also known as the most important tech innovation convention in the world, is happening this weekend. CES is held yearly in Las Vegas, and is the site where the newest and shiniest tech innovations (in everything from headphones to drones) are unveiled to the world – ready or […]

  6. The Future of Tech is Happening Now

    other CES – Consumer Electronics Show – also known as the most important tech innovation convention in the world, is happening this weekend. CES is held yearly in Las Vegas, and is the site where the newest and shiniest tech innovations (in everything from headphones to drones) are unveiled to the world – ready or […]

  7. Fifth Avenue News Letter ? Industrial news

    W. Scott Brownother For many, the arrival of each year new is met with a certain sense of hope. I certainly feel that way. Since I was about 18 years old, at the end of each year I have taken time to reflect on the year that was and contemplate the year to come. I […]

  8. Burrard Place tower set to transform area

    Residential and office complex will become city?s third-tallest building ? SCOTT NEUFELDThe Vancouver Sun Work is underway on Vancouver’s latest multi-tower office and residential project on Burrard Street, which will add nearly 250,000 square feet of office space to the downtown market that has maintained a low vacancy rate, surprising experts amid a rush of […]

  9. Stricter Chinese money rules might stifle foreigner influx into Canada

    Ephraim VecinaCanadian Real Estate Wealth The Chinese government’s new, stricter rules on money exchange may have a domino effect on the foreigner-dependent Canadian housing sector. Beginning this month, mainland authorities will now be requiring documents providing details on the reasons for yuan conversion, and when the money will be used. Improper use of the converted […]

  10. Balcony fine not binding

    Bylaws deemed unenforceable Tony Gioventuother Dear Tony: I have owned my strata lot in East Vancouver for 22 years. In September, I received a notice from my strata council that I had altered my balcony without written permission, and unless I was prepared to have the alteration removed, I would be fined $200 a week. […]