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  1. A first-time homebuyer’s guide to avoiding the house poor trap

    House poorness is not uncommon Michelle McNally other Life likes to deal us surprises from time to time — a job loss, a chronic illness, an unfortunate fender bender. As a homeowner, any one of these sudden changes can throw you off your game, financially speaking, but if you’re house poor, even a minor expense […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    10-03-2019
    Real Estate Related

  2. Questions you can’t ask when hiring

    REM A recent interview a salesperson conducted with a candidate for a job as his assistant left us speechless. Without naming and shaming, I think a review of what was asked and why it is considered inappropriate is an essential lesson for all of us. Here are just some of the inappropriate questions asked by […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    10-03-2019
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  3. Vancouver homebuilders to delay new condo launches during normally-busy spring season as housing slump intensifies

    MLA sees a slowdown in townhouse construction Josh Shermanother Spring — a time of warmer weather, blooming flowers and a fresh crop of condo launches for homebuyers to choose from. Normally, at least. But a real estate marketing and analysis firm predicts some homebuilders are going to hold off on launching new developments during the […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    10-03-2019
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  4. B-20 hurts housing starts

    CMHC shows slower housing starts in February Neil SharmaREP Higher mortgage rates and a lurching economy conspired to slow the pace of housing starts in February, according to the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation. Last month’s 173, 153 starts were a drastic reduction over January’s 206,809. In a report, a senior economist at TD Bank […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    10-03-2019
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  5. Davie and Nicola 1485 Davie Street 128 homes in a 21 storey tower by Vivigrand Developments

    Davie and Nicola so named for the West End site where it will rise Michael BernardThe Vancouver Sun Davie and Nicola Project Address: 1485 Davie St., Vancouver Project Scope:  A total of 128 one-to-three-bedroom units in a 21-storey highrise in the West End Prices:  From $789,900 Developer: Vivigrand Developments Architect: W. T. Leung Architect Interior Designer:  Cristina Oberti […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    09-03-2019
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  6. 4 problems with Canada’s mortgage stress tests that are hurting homebuyers and the economy

    An economist outlines what he says are four significantly harmful shortcomings of the stress testing Josh Shermanother Economic researcher Will Dunning has a problem with the mortgage stress test the federal government imposed about a year ago. Actually, he has four. Last January, the Canadian government expanded its standard stress testing, which requires borrowers to […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    08-03-2019
    Real Estate Related

  7. 27North at 3490 Mount Seymour Parkway North Vancouver 27 townhomes by Intergulf Development Group and Tatla Developments

    Find all of your lifestyle essentials and more at 27North in North Vancouver, BC other Embrace all the unique lifestyle essentials the North Shore has to offer in North Vancouver’s newest townhome and condo collection, 27North, set to begin selling soon. Nestled along Northlands Golf Course, 27North delivers 27 contemporary homes across three storeys of […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    07-03-2019
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  8. Vote needed if council wants to tinker with common property

    Special general meeting required for changes to common property Tony GioventuThe Province Dear Tony: Our strata council has decided to shut down our swimming pool and hot tub for the next three months to save money. They claim the growing costs of winter heating are going to result in a deficit budget, so they have […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    07-03-2019
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  9. Vancouver detached home sales just collapsed to their lowest level since 1990

    February saw only 98 detached homes sell Josh Shermanother The detached home segment of Vancouver’s housing market has been walloped as sales for this home type in the first two months of the year sunk to the lowest levels since 1990. A mere 98 detached homes were sold in Vancouver proper this February, notes Vancouver […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    06-03-2019
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  10. Vancouver makes changes to empty homes tax

    Empty homes tax has clearer requirements Steve RandallThe Vancouver Sun Vancouver’s empty homes tax will have clearer requirements for property owners for three of its exemptions following a vote by the City Council. The three approved changes, which will be effective for the 2019 tax year once the updated bylaw is enacted, are: The exemption […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    06-03-2019
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