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  1. Commercial, multifamily originations pull back amid higher rates

    Borrowing and lending decrease 3% in Q3 Francis Monfortother Commercial and multifamily originations slowed during the third quarter on year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter bases amid a pullback in lending activity across most property types, according to the Quarterly Survey of Commercial/Multifamily Mortgage Bankers Originations released by the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). “Borrowing and lending backed by […]

  2. BC makes it easier to report real estate money laundering

    B.C.’s anti-laundering drive goes online Steve RandallREP The war against those who use British Columbia’s real estate industry to launder illegally-gained funds has a new weapon. The province’s attorney general has announced an anonymous online portal to enable those with knowledge of money laundering operations to tip off the authorities. “British Columbians want their government […]

  3. Experts weigh in: 20+ cybersecurity guidelines for individuals and SMBs

    Why you should choose to care about online security other Reports show that 70 to 90 percent of cyber attacks are against individuals and small and medium businesses (SMBs). For every small and medium business (SMB) that has not been the target of a cyber attack, one has been. Yes, 50 percent of SMBs have […]

  4. Is blockchain the sleeping giant of commercial real estate?

    Blockchain is best known as the underlying technology for cryptocurrences Steve RandallCanadian Real Estate Wealth Blockchain is perhaps best known as the underlying technology for cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin but many industries are weighing its benefits. While cryptocurrency values remain volatile and may be subject to increased regulation, it is ironically blockchain’s stability that is attractive […]

  5. 1 in 4 Canadians are in subprime or near-prime credit categories

    Canadians concerned about their credit score Steve RandallCanadian Real Estate Wealth A quarter of Canadians are in subprime or near-prime credit categories, which is adding to their fears of checking their credit score. While 96% say they believe a good credit score is important, just 41% know theirs according to a Leger poll for Refresh […]

  6. Vancouver’s tenants and their single-family home dreams

    If price not an issue, single-family home preferred Ephraim VecinaCanadian Real Estate Wealth The affordability crunch in Vancouver has pushed rental apartments and condo units to the fore as the budget choice for young families – but if it were up to the renters, they’d rather settle down on a single-family home elsewhere. Indeed, almost […]

  7. EagleView Heights 12 buildings with 6 units per building at 464 Eaglecrest Drive Gibsons by TCD Development Group

    Homes will be but a stroll from Gibsons? shops, restaurants and waterfront MatthewFlemming The Vancouver Sun EagleView Heights, a new collection of oceanview condominiums and townhomes by TCD Development Group, addresses a specific housing need on the Sunshine Coast: that of high-quality single-level homes in the coveted seaside village of Gibsons. EagleView also, through creative […]

  8. Victoria at Burke Mountain 1221 Rocklin Street Coquitlam 131 three and four bedroom row homes by Mosaic

    The vibe is warm and inviting at Mosaic?s Victoria at Burke Mountain Michael BernardThe Vancouver Sun Victoria at Burke Mountain Project Address: 1221 Rocklin St., Coquitlam Project Scope: A total of 131 three- and four-bedroom Tudor-style row homes on the south-facing side of Burke Mountain. Numerous parks and hiking trails, schools, shopping nearby Prices: Three […]

  9. Home prices fell last month except in one area

    Vancouver home prices fell 0.8% Steve RandallCanadian Real Estate Wealth A leading measure of Canadian home prices declined in October nationwide although one housing market bucked the trend. The Teranet-National Bank National Composite House Price Index was down 0.4% compared to September, only the fourth time in the index’s 20-year history that there has been […]

  10. Balanced conditions remain for BC markets

    Cooler home sales remained in October Steve RandallCanadian Real Estate Wealth Cooler conditions for British Columbia’s home sales remained in October as the impact of mortgage regulations continue to impact the market. Sales were down 26.2% year-over-year with 6,405 homes sold through the MLS system. The average MLS residential price was down 4.1% to $690,161. […]