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  1. Flippers might not be the problem in Toronto and Vancouver

    Vancouver flippers play only a small part in home sales Ephraim VecinaCanadian Real Estate Wealth Often blamed for overheating in major markets, flippers actually represented only a minor proportion of home transactions in Toronto and Vancouver, according to a Bloomberg analysis that looked at Teranet Inc.’s land and housing registry. In Toronto, flipped condos represented […]

  2. These two demographics are impelling luxury condo sales

    Local buyers are driving demand for luxury condos going into 2019 Ephraim VecinaREP Two major demographics are mainly responsible for the current strength of the Canadian luxury condo sector, according to the 2018 RE/MAX Spotlight on Luxury Report. “Many Canadian Baby Boomers saw the strength of the real estate market over the past two years […]

  3. Ovation 813 Carnarvon Street New Westminster 204 homes in a 32 storey tower by Domus Homes

    Domus Homes: Ovation to rise 32 storeys and offer spectacular rooftop views Kathleen FreimondThe Vancouver Sun Ovation is a project in development from Domus Homes in New Westminster that will feature a luxurious common area on the 32nd floor for all tenants to enjoy. The Ovation, a 32-storey development in New Westminster, is designed to […]

  4. New Consumer Protection Rules: Agency and Disclosure

    Professional Standards Manual other 2. Acting For Sellers (k) Advertising Requirements – View Entire Section (VI) Internet/Social Media Advertising One of the primary purposes of the Council’s advertising rules is to ensure that consumers accessing a licensee’s advertising are aware that they are dealing with a real estate licensee and know the name of the […]

  5. Overvaluation is easing but vulnerability remains says CMHC

    CMHC report shows a return to a stable market Steve RandallCanadian Real Estate Wealth Conditions of overvaluation are easing nationwide and there is improvement in the vulnerability of the hottest markets. CMHC has published its latest Housing Market Assessment and says that even in four markets where overvaluation is detected – Vancouver, Toronto, Victoria, and […]

  6. Housing market ‘vulnerable,’ despite slowing sales: CMHC

    Prices easing but Canada’s housing market still ‘highly vulnerable’: CMHC Joanne Lee-Young The Vancouver Sun Home sales and prices are coming down in Vancouver, but it is still an overheated market, according to a Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation’s latest look at stability in real estate markets across the country. “Metro Vancouver’s housing market remains […]

  7. Don’t get overwhelmed by lead generation technology

    Lead generation amounts to 10% of your business David GreenspanREM The roller coaster of marketing ideas continues to take over the real estate industry. As we search for new ways to get business, it seems that the easy answer is to spend money on a technology-based tool – such as a new website, social media, […]

  8. Interest rate announcement left out an important word

    BoC to introduce another 3 rate hikes of 25 basis points Steve RandallCanadian Real Estate Wealth The Bank of Canada’s decision to increase interest rates to 1.75% Wednesday was not a surprise to many, but an omitted word is perhaps more so. Dr Sherry Cooper, chief economist of Dominion Lending Centres says it was interesting […]

  9. Easing of cannabis laws creates questions for condos

    Easing of cannabis laws creates questions for strata corporations Tony Gioventu The Province Dear Tony: Our strata council is very confused about the new marijuana legislation and all the hype that has been published in the media. With seven volunteers cruising through the Internet, we have naturally developed seven different opinions on what we can […]

  10. Park George 339 homes in tower one at 13768 100 Avenue and 337 homes in tower two at 13778 100 Avenue Surrey by Concord Pacific

    Concord Pacific?s Park George will have swimming pools, an outdoor theatre, a tennis court Simon Briault The Province Park George What: 339 homes in tower one; 337 homes in tower two, with limited townhomes available Where: 13768 and 13778—100 Avenue, Surrey Residence size: 495 — 1,543 square feet Developer: Concord Pacific Sales centre: 9908 King George […]