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  1. Canada’s half-century streak of home ownership growth ends

    Home ownership across Canada decline Ephraim VecinaREP The proportion of home owners across Canada shrunk for the first time in nearly 5 decades as 11 out of 13 provinces saw their ownership rates declining from 2011 to 2016, according to the latest analysis of Statistics Canada numbers by Point2 Homes. The 2016 StatsCan census found […]

  2. Canada’s half-century streak of home ownership growth ends

    Home ownership across Canada decline Ephraim VecinaREP The proportion of home owners across Canada shrunk for the first time in nearly 5 decades as 11 out of 13 provinces saw their ownership rates declining from 2011 to 2016, according to the latest analysis of Statistics Canada numbers by Point2 Homes. The 2016 StatsCan census found […]

  3. Vancouver’s sluggish market sector coming to life

    Detached homes could see a boost is sales Neil SharmaREP Vancouver’s single-family detached market could see a boost in sales this autumn. According to numbers from the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver, detached home sales increased 37.1% this past August over the same month last year. While it will be considerably tamer than it […]

  4. Vancouver’s sluggish market sector coming to life

    Detached homes could see a boost is sales Neil SharmaREP Vancouver’s single-family detached market could see a boost in sales this autumn. According to numbers from the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver, detached home sales increased 37.1% this past August over the same month last year. While it will be considerably tamer than it […]

  5. Highest growth in homeownership rates seen in New Westminster

    New Westminster waterfront has most ownership Kay RiveraREP The riverfront city of New Westminster, British Columbia, was recorded to have the highest growth in homeownership rates in the country, according to a new research by real estate online portal Point2Homes. Basing on the figures from the last four Census polls – 2001, 2006, 2011 and […]

  6. Highest growth in homeownership rates seen in New Westminster

    New Westminster waterfront has most ownership Kay RiveraREP The riverfront city of New Westminster, British Columbia, was recorded to have the highest growth in homeownership rates in the country, according to a new research by real estate online portal Point2Homes. Basing on the figures from the last four Census polls – 2001, 2006, 2011 and […]

  7. The Highlands 9676 Benchland Drive, Lake Country 109 serviced lots on 550 acres for single-family homes by Macdonald Development Corp

    Recreational amenities, great views highlights The Highlands at Lakestone Michael BernardThe Vancouver Sun Project: The Highlands at Lakestone Project location: 9676 Benchland Drive, Lake Country Project size: 109 fully serviced lots on 550 acres providing for single-family homes ranging from 2,500 to 6,000 square feet Prices: Lot prices starting at $245,000; prices for 28 townhomes start at […]

  8. Kentwell 3500 Burke Village Promenade Coquitlam 124 four-bedroom townhomes by Polygon Kentwell Homes

    Close to nature, parks and trails, Polygon’s Kentwell takes its place atop Coquitlam?s Burke Mountain Simon Briault The Vancouver Sun Kentwell is a townhome project from Polygon Kentwell Homes Ltd. in Coquitlam. Kentwell is a collection of 124 four-bedroom townhomes with Tudor-inspired architecture. Walkways throughout the development link to area green space. PHOTOS: PNG MERLIN […]

  9. Purchasing property from a non-resident could mean a hefty tax bill

    Buyer beware: How purchasing property from a non-resident of Canada could leave you with a hefty tax bill Jamie GolombekThe Vancouver Sun If you’re buying a house or condo and you suspect that the current owner from whom you are purchasing the property is a non-resident of Canada, you could be personally liable for the […]

  10. Billions laundered through Canadian real estate

    Shell companies and legal trusts used in real estate laundering Neil SharmaREP Canadian real estate is being exploited by international money launderers, according to a report from the C.D. Howe Institute. The report’s author Denis Meunier, a former deputy director with Canada’s anti-money laundering agency—estimates between $5bln and $100bln is laundered through the country every […]