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  1. Development now encroaching on Vancouver gas stations

    Ephraim VecinaREP A combination of ever-rising land values and high-density zoning in Vancouver’s major corridors will convince more gas companies to sell their fuelling stations in the city, according to a commercial real estate analyst. “Gas stations are typically located in prime areas on corners of major crossroads, and just the opportunity costs of capital […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    21-09-2017
    Real Estate Related

  2. Rent-to-own deserves a better reputation

    Sohini BhattacharyaREM In 2013 Leigh Ann entered a rent-to-own (RTO) program through Clover Properties, an Ontario-based RTO company. She ran a day care from her home but had accumulated too much debt and not enough down payment to qualify for a mortgage. “Because I was self-employed, the banks had a hard time looking at us. […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    21-09-2017
    Real Estate Related

  3. The condo project at 7615 Cambie has pre-sale buyers angry over developer?s offer for a release from the contracts

    Pre-sale condo buyers at cancelled Langara West project contest developer’s offer Joanne Lee-Young The Province Over a third of pre-sale condo buyers at the cancelled Langara West project in the Cambie Street corridor are challenging the developer’s offer to return their deposits, plus interest and an additional 50 per cent of their downpayment, in exchange […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    20-09-2017
    Real Estate Related

  4. Fleetwood Rise 131 townhomes 16518 Fraser Highway Surrey by Anthem Properties

    Fleetwood’s style rises to the occasion Mary Frances HillThe Province Fleetwood Rise What: 131 townhomes Where: 103 — 16433 Watson Drive, Surrey Residence sizes and prices: two-beds, three-beds, three-beds-plus-den, and four-beds; 1,210 — 1,644 square feet; prices range from $500,000 — mid $600,000 Developer and builder: Anthem  Sales centre: 103 — 16433 Watson Drive Centre hours: […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    20-09-2017
    Real Estate Related

  5. What to look for when identifying REIT opportunities

    The opportunities in private equity investments Canadian Real Estate Wealth With performance in the Canadian stock market being so closely linked to the unpredictable energy sector, it is little wonder that domestic investors are seeking out alternative investment opportunities.  With the low return landscape expected to run for some time in the public market, investors […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    20-09-2017
    Real Estate Related

  6. It’s better to find solutions before a costly crisis occurs

    Condo Smarts: Better to find solutions before a crisis occurs Tony GioventuThe Province Dear Tony:  Our strata discovered that a pipe in a wall between my unit and a neighbour’ s unit had developed a leak. They hired a plumber who came out and had to cut a three-by-three-foot hole in both of our walls […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    20-09-2017
    Strata Information

  7. Fines associated with using cell phones while driving

    other Effective Sep 12, 2017, BC police will take serious actions against Distracted Driving violations. Drivers will be fined $368 & deduct 6 points, if they were found doing the following when driving: Smoking, reading, looking at maps, hand held GPS, applying make-up, watching movies, cleaning faces, adjudting volume, searching for radio channels, maneuvering devices, […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    20-09-2017
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  8. Canadians want green spaces to be protected says TD poll

    Steve RandallCanadian Real Estate Wealth Protecting Canada’s green spaces is a priority for most people but a survey shows that they could be improved. The poll by TD Bank shows that 95% of Canadians say that access to green spaces will be important for their quality of life in the future but three quarters say […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    20-09-2017
    Real Estate Related

  9. Mortgage Rate Forecast September 2017

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    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    20-09-2017
    Real Estate Related

  10. Kitec piping installed between 1995-2007 are being recalled

    Realtor says he?ll pay for faulty pipes Steve RandallREP Homeowners who bought a condo with faulty Kitec plumbing have been offered a lifeline by a Toronto real estate broker. An estimated quarter of homes with Kitec pipes fitted between 1995 and 2007 are subject to a recall and that could mean costly repairs for homeowners. […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    18-09-2017
    Real Estate Related

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