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  1. Remediating Homes Used in Drug Operations

    Cannabis grown in residential homes could cause problems BCREA On October 17, non-medicinal cannabis will be legalized. In addition to establishing regulated distribution networks, the federal legislation allows individuals to legally cultivate up to four plants per residence. BCREA remains concerned with the damage drug production can have on properties. Four plants may not sound […]

  2. Marigold 7874 Lochside Drive Saanich 38 condos, 9 townhouses and 8 duplexes by Marigold Lands Ltd

    Marigold: Saanich Peninsula location ‘an opportunity to do something really special’ Michael BernardThe Vancouver Sun Marigold, Saanich, B.C. Project Address: 7874 Lochside Dr., Saanich, B.C. Project Scope: A total of 55 residences, 38 condominiums, nine townhouses and eight duplexes, on eight acres of land about five kilometres south of Sidney and 20 kilometres north of […]

  3. Dwell24 2565 Runnel Drive Coquitlam 24 townhomes with three to four bedrooms by Epix Development

    At Coquitlam?s Dwell24, it?s all in the details Simon Briault The Vancouver Sun Dwell24 Project location: 2565 Runnel Drive, Coquitlam Project size: 24 townhomes with either three or four bedrooms ranging in size from 1,323 to 1,638 square feet, with prices starting at $898,900 Developer: Epix Developments and The Circadian Group Architect: Studio One Architecture […]

  4. Multi-family housing starts drag overall rate lower

    Housing starts eased in July Steve RandallCanadian Real Estate Wealth Housing starts eased in July as the multi-family sector pulled back from near-record highs in the previous month. CMHC data reveals a trend of 219,988 starts in July, down from 221,738 in June, based on a 6-month moving trend of seasonally adjusted annual rates. “The […]

  5. Stand by for a boomers homebuying boom

    In the coming years 1.4 million boomers are expected to sell and buy real estate between now and 2023 Steve RandallREP Baby boomers are set to play a key role in Canada’s housing market as they plan to buy but consider their current markets unaffordable. Royal le Page says that 1.4 million boomers plan to […]

  6. CMHC says slowdown in housing starts in July

    Construction starts dip Canadian Real Estate Wealth Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says there was a slowdown in housing construction starts in July, following a near-record high in the previous month. The federal Crown corporation says the seasonally adjusted rate of housing starts dropped to 206,314 units in July, from 346,200 in June. Urban multiple-unit […]

  7. Majority rules when making council decisions

    Property manager is overstepping boundaries ? it’s time for strata council to take control and require all decisions at council meetings are conducted by majority vote Tony Gioventu The Province Dear Tony: We have a situation in our strata that needs clarification. Our property manager always chairs our meetings and refuses to allow owners to […]

  8. Luxia at Yorkson 138 three bedroom townhouses at 7947 209th Street Langley by Isle of Mann and Pollyco Group

    At Luxia at Yorkson, high-quality finishes elevate decor Mary Frances Hill The Province Luxia at Yorkson What: 138 three-bedroom townhouses Where: 7947 209th Street, Langley Developer and builder: Isle of Mann and Pollyco Group Residence sizes and prices: Three-bedrooms from 1,443 to 1,897 sq. ft. from $639,900 Sales centre: 180 — 20780 Willoughby Town Centre Drive, Langley Sales centre hours: noon […]

  9. World’s largest rent rises for Vancouver industrial

    Vancouver?s industrial & logistics leasing rates increased 29.1% this year Steve RandallREP Owners of industrial real estate in Vancouver are enjoying a surging market right now and the sector has posted the largest rent rises in the world! A report from real estate firm CBRE shows that Vancouver’s industrial & logistics leasing rates increased 29.1% […]

  10. Vancouver mortgage defaults plunge as home prices increase

    Delinquency rate in Vancouver near historical low as Ottawa tightens mortgage access Frank O’BrienWestern Investor The federal government’s mortgage stress test was expanded in January in a bid to protect homeowners from becoming overextended, particularly in Vancouver, which has the highest average home prices in Canada. Yet the latest data on mortgage defaults shows that […]