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  1. A Strategic Plan for BC REALTORS

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    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    on 18-06-2015
    Real Estate Related

  2. Rental vacancies “stable” but not everywhere says CMHC

    Steve RandallOther The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation’s latest assessment of the rental apartment market shows that national vacancy rates are stable; 2.9 per cent across the 35 major centres, compared to 2.7 per cent a year earlier. Regional variations reflect the impact of lower oil prices in Alberta (vacancy rate up to 3.4 per […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    on 15-06-2015
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  3. Vancouver Real Estate Investors Sitting Pretty as Rental Vacancies Drop: CMHC

    Victoria and Vancouver rental vacancies are second and third lowest in the country, and rental prices keep climbing, says CMHC report Joannah ConnollyOther As real estate prices continue to hit record highs, increasing pressure is being put on the rental market, pushing vacancies ever lower, according to a new Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation report. […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    on 15-06-2015
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  4. CREA releases May home sale stats

    Jordan MaxwellOther Home sales were up 3.1 per cent in Canada as Western provinces continue to rebound, a sign that concerns of uncertainty may be easing, according to the latest stats from the Canadian Real Estate Association. “Sales in and around the Greater Toronto Area played a starring role in the monthly increase in May […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    on 14-06-2015
    Real Estate Related

  5. Condos vacancies worry agents

    Jordan MaxwellOther More than 2,800 condos were available for purchase or rent last month in Toronto, but failed to move to closing. It’s a sign, say some analysts, that buyers are speculating more on condos as a solid investment option.  “The rental market is still very strong and nothing alarming has happened yet, however certain […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    on 11-06-2015
    Real Estate Related

  6. Agents react to Zoocasa closure

    Jordan MaxwellOther The announcement of Zoocasa’s closure sent agents into a frenzy as many called the shutdown an inevitable scenario for the online brokerage; however, some are stepping up in favour of the service.  “Zoocasa did a pretty good job of filtering leads and they sure did a lot of advertising,” one agent said on […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    on 11-06-2015
    Real Estate Related

  7. First-time buyers are ready to get on the ladder

    Steve RandallOther First-time homebuyers in Canada believe that now is the right time to get on the property ladder, according to a new poll by mortgage lender RBC. It showed that out of the one in four Canadians who plan to buy a home in the next two years, 44 per cent will be first-timers. […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    on 11-06-2015
    Real Estate Related

  8. Bank of Canada: Risk of housing crash, but not imminent

    Steve RandalOther The Bank of Canada published its latest semi-annual review of the country’s financial system Thursday which concluded that risk is slightly higher than it was in December although the system is generally stable. Household debt continues to be a concern; the bank warned that in the event of job losses, many families would […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    on 11-06-2015
    Real Estate Related

  9. Google injunction to block website from search results upheld by B.C. Court of Appeal

    B.C. Court of Appeal judges says search giant must comply with court order Other The B.C. Court of Appeal has upheld a decision ordering Google to remove a company’s website from its search engine results worldwide. Google ordered by B.C. judge to block website from search results The court order made in June 2014 was part of a battle between Equustek, a Burnaby, B.C., […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    on 11-06-2015
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  10. No need for policy on foreign investment says BCREA

    Other The British Columbia Real Estate Association has published a report on the implications of foreign buyers on the housing market in the province. It has concluded that there is no need for government action to tackle the issue at this time. The report notes that housing affordability is, and has for a long time, […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    on 11-06-2015
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