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  1. Metro homeowners hit by weak market

    Five more Metro Vancouver homeowners hosed in a falling market David Carrigg The Province A recent report from Central 1 Credit Union suggests a rebound in Metro Vancouver’s housing market is coming. However, at the moment there are property owners losing hundreds-of-thousands of dollars on their investments. Released last month, Central 1 foretold of a […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    05-12-2019
    Real Estate Related

  2. Signs of real estate innovation after Supreme Court decision opens housing data

    Regional startups like Fisherly are emerging as other boards change rules Mortgage Broker News When Chris Pollard wanted to list his Toronto condo, he decided to try a private sale in his neighbourhood first. And thanks to a Supreme Court decision last year against the Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB), he and his wife were […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    01-12-2019
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  3. Healthy price increases expected for Canadian housing market

    Canadian housing market will be more stable in 2020 Steve RandallMortgage Broker News The highs and lows that have defined the Canadian housing market in recent years will be replaced by a more stable environment in 2020 according to a new report. RE/MAX says that increased consumer confidence could be a key factor affecting the […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    01-12-2019
    Real Estate Related

  4. Creekside 24076 112 Avenue Maple Ridge 130 three bedroom homes by StreetSide Developments

    Creekside has family-friendly allure Kathleen FreimondThe Vancouver Sun Back in 1874, about 50 families decided at a group meeting to incorporate and established one of British Columbia’s earliest municipalities, Maple Ridge. They were optimistic that the community would be a great place to raise their children. That attitude hasn’t changed and over the years as […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    30-11-2019
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  5. Anatomy of money laundering in B.C. real estate: 12 cases, $1.7 billion, 20 countries and 30 banks

    As British Columbians confront, understand and quantify the effects of money laundering in real estate, there remains skepticism over whether, and to what extent, illicit money can be laundered in real estate Gordon Hoekstra The Vancouver Sun It started with a huge hash bust. Following up on a tip, the RCMP set up a stakeout […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    28-11-2019
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  6. Vancouver announces boost for supply of affordable rental homes

    Rental only zones and up to 6-storeys in residential areas Steve RandallREP Several policy changes proposed by Vancouver City Council could deliver thousands of new rental homes over the coming years. The council approved recommendations this week that will enable faster development of rental units and in more areas of the city. Councillors backed measures […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    28-11-2019
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  7. Agencies want to improve home financing for First Nations

    CMHC and LAB changing policy for First Nations Steve RandallREP First Nation families are expected to benefit from two policy changes announced by CMHC and the Lands Advisory Board (LAB) this week. The enhancements are aimed at making it easier to access home financing for First Nation or Indigenous Settled land. They include CMHC mortgage […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    28-11-2019
    Real Estate Related

  8. Prudent to do homework before contracting out work

    Get quotes and qualifications for major repairs Tony GioventuThe Province Dear Tony: Is there anything in the Strata Act or legislation that requires a strata council to get three bids for projects of a certain value? Our strata council is negotiating with a contractor to replace our siding and our decks and several owners are […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    28-11-2019
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  9. BC housing market recovering faster than expected says Central 1 Credit Union

    Lower mortgage rates, the first-time homebuyer incentive, and international immigration give the market a helping hand Steve RandallThe Vancouver Sun The housing market in British Columbia is benefitting from a cocktail of positive influences which are aiding its recovery. The deputy chief economist of Central 1 Credit Union says that the rebound is happening faster […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    25-11-2019
    Real Estate Related

  10. Vancouver condos continue to impel demand, despite muted annual growth

    The year-over-year price trend is declining, demand for Vancouver?s condos is still driving growth Ephraim VecinaMortgage Broker News While the year-over-year price trend is declining, demand for Vancouver’s condos is still driving growth. Fresh Statistics Canada data covering the third quarter showed that the market’s average condo prices are down by 3.49% annually, but up […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    25-11-2019
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