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  1. Buyers retreat from Metro Vancouver housing market over new taxes

    A report from realtor Sotheby’s International Canada finds that the slowdown in Vancouver real estate is across all housing types. Derrick Penner The Vancouver Sun Housing sales in the City of Vancouver slumped 24 per cent over the summer as buyers became wary of paying too much, according to a report from Sotheby’s International Realty […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    25-09-2018
    Real Estate Related

  2. Commercial properties take novel approaches to catalyzing business growth

    Vancouver?s Railtown district to get a new commercial building Neil SharmaCanadian Real Estate Wealth It is no secret that real estate development is the single greatest catalyst for business growth, and a couple of Vancouver-area projects are taking it a step further by offering their locales novel services. Vancouver’s Railtown district has not seen a […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    24-09-2018
    Real Estate Related

  3. Victoria multi-family sales strong despite looming rental regulations

    Rental sales and starts remain voracious despite proposed new rules that could dictate size and rent increases Tanya CommissoWestern Investor Victoria’s multi-family market is poised to entice landlords for the foreseeable future, following a summer of record home starts in the region and a vacancy rate of less than 1 per cent.  Canada Mortgage and […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    23-09-2018
    Real Estate Related

  4. Cedar Creek 7133 14th Avenue Burnaby three 6 storey buildings with a total of 128 homes by Ledingham McAllister

    Cool contemporary design on display at Ledingham McAllister?s Cedar Creek in South Burnaby Kathleen FreimondThe Vancouver Sun Cedar Creek is a project from Ledingham McAllister in Burnaby. PNG The six-storey wood-frame Cedar Creek building comprises 128 units Cedar Creek is Ledingham McAllister Properties? residential development in Burnaby, offering a range of homes from one-bedroom to […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    22-09-2018
    Real Estate Related

  5. Allowing duplexes in Vancouver will increase land values, at least a little

    City move to allow duplexes could hike land values Joanne Lee-Young The Vancouver Sun Vancouver city council’s decision to rezone 99 per cent of single-family home areas to allow duplexes has set off a debate over whether it will significantly increase land values. Josh Gordon, an assistant professor at Simon Fraser University’s School of Public […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    22-09-2018
    Real Estate Related

  6. Fixing affordability: Mayoral candidates in Burnaby, Vancouver and on the North Shore have plenty of ideas

    When renters with good jobs find their income is mostly going to housing, politicians are under the gun to find solutions. Dan Fumano & Lori Culbert The Vancouver Sun Accountant Lotfi Fetoui and his wife are raising their baby in a one-bedroom apartment in an older, low-rise Metrotown building where they have lived for five […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    22-09-2018
    Real Estate Related

  7. HOW HAS THE ON-DEMAND ECONOMY IMPACTED REAL ESTATE?

    Clients want real estate on-demand other Everyone wants everything. Right now. For centuries, thinkers and philosophers have dreamed of a world where if you could think of something, you could have it—instantly. But now, that’s more than just a vision. Millions around the world simply can’t imagine any other way to live.  And thanks to […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    20-09-2018
    Real Estate Related

  8. Vancouver passes change to zoning bylaw

    Vancouver councillors have voted to allow duplexes in most city neighbourhoods Canadian Real Estate Wealth Vancouver councillors have ended two days of public hearings by voting to allow duplexes in most city neighbourhoods currently restricted to single-family homes. Mayor Gregor Robertson says the decision is another step toward adding homes in the city for the […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    20-09-2018
    Real Estate Related

  9. Downsizing may not be a golden nest egg for boomers

    Canada’s seniors happy where they are Steve RandallCanadian Real Estate Wealth Canada’s seniors may be left disappointed by the costs and savings from downsizing their homes in retirement. Of 1,870 homeowners over 55 polled by Ipsos for HomeEquity Bank, 39% said they were skeptical that they would save money by downsizing and 27% who had […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    20-09-2018
    Real Estate Related

  10. Rules are your ally against council bullies

    Owners can hold harmonious meetings by following proper bylaws and Strata Property Act Tony Gioventu The Province Dear Tony: Our recent AGM lasted only 20 minutes before the owners engaged in a massive confrontation with the president of our council. He started the meeting by stating the room was only booked for one hour at […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    20-09-2018
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