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  1. Vancouver poised to get back on its feet

    Greater Vancouver housing market shows modest growth Gerv TacadenaCanadian Real Estate Wealth The housing market of Greater Vancouver is projected to witness a modest growth this year after a weak 2019, according to the latest forecast by Royal LePage. During the fourth quarter of the year, the region showed signs of improvement. The aggregate price […]

  2. Public B.C. corporate registry would be ‘game changer’ for money laundering

    But unchecked corporate trusts remain ‘a vehicle’ for dirty money in B.C., says anti-money-laundering coalition Graeme Wood Western Investor Downtown Vancouver’s financial district is home to thousands of numbered companies and some with hidden ownership believed to be tied to so-called dirty money ? File photo, Rob Kruyt, Business in Vancouver The B.C. government will […]

  3. Canadian office sector to see even more space allocated to flex plans

    Avison Young predicted flexible offices will remain Ephraim VecinaMortgage Broker News For Canadian office workers, the future still appears to be the shared floor plan. Despite WeWork being in crisis mode in Canada for much of the second half of 2019, flexible offices will likely remain one of the commercial sector’s hottest growth areas this […]

  4. Briza 10616 132 Street Surrey a 5 storey building with 61 condos and 4 townhouses by Genaris properties

    Location, value drive interest in Briza Simon BriaultThe Vancouver Sun Briza is a 65-unit condo and townhouse development planned for central Surrey. There’s lots to recommend it. But the most noteworthy thing,  according to both the developer and some buyers who have already signed up, is the pricing, with homes in the current inventory beginning […]

  5. 303 – 1680 Bayshore home takes in stunning outlooks

    Sold (Bought): Coal Harbour home takes in stunning outlooks Nicola Way The Vancouver Sun 303 – 1680 Bayshore Drive, Vancouver Type: Two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment Size: 1,132 sq. ft. B.C. Assessment: $1,318,000 Listed for: $1,645,000 Sold for: $1,542,000 Sold on: Nov. 24 Days on market in this listing: 48 Listing agent: Holly Wood at Sotheby’s International Realty […]

  6. Canadian home sales slipped in December

    New data from CREA shows a 0.9% drop in sales nationally Steve RandallMortgage Broker News There was a split among major Canadian housing markets in December according to new data from the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA). The stats show that sales were down 0.9% nationwide compared to November, following a wave of gains since […]

  7. Canadian vacancy rate declines for third straight year

    The national vacancy rate for rental apartment units declined in 2019 Kimberly GreeneMortgage Broker News The national vacancy rate for rental apartment units declined in 2019 for a third consecutive year to 2.2%, its lowest level since 2002, according to the latest Rental Market Survey report from Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). “The national […]

  8. Options available to repay annual deficits

    There are several options to repay an annual deficit Tony GioventuThe Province Dear Tony: Our strata corporation recently approved a special levy at our annual meeting to pay for a deficit of $37,000 from 2019 overruns. The resolution required three equal payments: March, April and May.  At the meeting, several owners objected to the resolution […]

  9. Parker 13929 105A Avenue Surrey 218 homes in a 4 storey low rise by Mosaic Homes

    Parker to rise in Surrey City Centre Mary Beth Roberts The Province At Parker, Mosaic Homes’ new development of apartments and townhomes in Surrey City Centre, residents will enjoy easy access to both nature and city life with a parkside setting at the edge of a growing metropolitan hub. Parker consists of three four-storey buildings […]

  10. Plaza of Nations redevelopment moving forward, including new Canucks practice rink

    Waterfront plaza, Canucks rink development moving forward Dan Fumano & Patrick Johnston The Province A massive waterfront Vancouver development, which will change the face of False Creek’s north shore and give the Canucks their first dedicated practice facility in more than a decade, is working its way through the development process, after years of work […]