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  1. Airbnb to verify listings, bans house parties following tragedy

    Homeowners who list on Airbnb will need to be verified Steve Randallother The rise of short-term letting platform Airbnb has been hailed as a revolution for travellers – and derided for its impact on local rental and housing markets. But the platform continues to see strong growth worldwide with around 7 million properties currently listed […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    07-11-2019
    Real Estate Related

  2. Vancouver project to be among Canada’s largest Indigenous developments

    Squamish Nation is planning the construction of around 6,000 affordable units Ephraim VecinaMortgage Broker News A Vancouver housing project led by Squamish Nation is planning the construction of around 6,000 affordable units. The Senakw development, which is slated to be one of the largest Indigenous-led urban projects nationwide, will be situated close to the downtown […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    07-11-2019
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  3. Robust market fundamentals driving Toronto’s high-end housing segment

    Luxury housing in Toronto on an up-swing Ephraim VecinaCanadian Real Estate Wealth Toronto’s luxury housing sector has enjoyed a marked upswing in activity this year, according to a new analysis by RE/MAX. Accelerated sales came about as a result of a stronger economy and record-low unemployment levels, along with more relaxed interest rates and generous […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    07-11-2019
    Real Estate Related

  4. Metro Vancouver First Nations ‘buying their own land back’

    First Nations set to be power broker in real estate as they buy their land back Randy Shore The Province First Nations are poised to become the next real estate development power-brokers in Metro Vancouver, with billions of dollars worth of real estate on and off reserves at their disposal. Westbank Corp., Polygon, Aquilini and […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    07-11-2019
    Real Estate Related

  5. Another crypto crash raises fears

    Vancouver-based cryptocurrency exchange latest to shutter with millions owing to clients Matt Robinson The Province When clients of Einstein Exchange discovered last weekend that the website of the Vancouver-based cryptocurrency trading platform had gone dark, many feared they had fallen victim to the latest QuadrigaCX. The distressed customers were referring to the case of another […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    07-11-2019
    Real Estate Related

  6. Bylaws regulate charging stations

    There are many different variations of parking allocations, assignments and designations Tony GioventuThe Province Dear Tony: How does a strata council manage a request to install charging stations when the alterations to our electrical will exceed $100,000 and our owners will not fund the cost? Our council are in support of the installation of stations […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    07-11-2019
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  7. ERA at 22255 Dewdney Trunk Road Maple Ridge 143 condos in phase 1 by Johnston Meier and SwissReal Developments

    A Master Plan Community In Maple Ridge Kathleen FreimondThe Province An enormous master-planned community called ERA is poised to transform downtown Maple Ridge, eventually becoming an amenity-rich neighbourhood with some 1,000 homes. When complete, the project being established by Johnston Meier and SwissReal Developments will also include parks, amenities like an amphitheatre and retail and […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    07-11-2019
    Real Estate Related

  8. Squamish Nation development to expand downtown Vancouver’s footprint

    Squamish Senakw project to expand Downtown Vancouver?s footprint Randy ShoreThe Province The $3-billion Senakw project will consist of 6,000 mostly rental units in 11 towers on a five-hectare parcel at the western foot of the Burrard Bridge. The tallest tower is expected to be 56 storeys, a shade shorter than Shangri-La and the Trump Tower, […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    05-11-2019
    Real Estate Related

  9. Residential sales across B.C. to rise 10.9% in 2020: BCREA

    Biggest recovery in sales activity will be seen in the hardest-hit areas of Greater Vancouver and Fraser Valley Joannah ConnollyWestern Investor After what is expected to be a weak 2019 overall, with sales down 1.8 per cent from 2018, residential resale transactions in B.C. are predicted to recover significantly in 2020, according to a November […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    05-11-2019
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  10. Investors flock to purpose-built rental properties

    Purpose-built rental buildings on the rise Kimberly GreeneMortgage Broker News Decades of under-investment made dedicated rental buildings an afterthought for many, but the industry has been quietly gathering momentum and attracting deep-pocketed investors. Some 72,000 rental units were under construction across the country in the last quarter according to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    04-11-2019
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