The Yates on Yates by Chard Development will feature 116 units of varying sizes Kathleen FreimondThe Vancouver Sun Project: The Yates on Yates Project address: 848 Yates Street Project City: Victoria Developer: Chard Development Architect: Musson Cattell Mackey Partnership Interior designer: Proscenium Architecture + Interiors Inc. Project size: 20 storeys; 116 residential suites and ground […]
Townline presents The Parker, a 47-unit low-rise apartment building in Vancouver Simon BriaultThe Vancouver Sun The Parker Project location: 305 West 41st Ave., Vancouver Project size: 47 homes, 1-3 bedrooms, 1,008 to 1,334 square feet. Prices start in the upper $1,000,000s for two bedrooms and a den and in the mid $1,600,000s for three bedrooms […]
Steve RandallCanadian Real Estate Wealth The six-month trend for housing starts was higher in July, the 7th consecutive month of gains and rising to 217,550 from 215,175 in June. “British Columbia and Alberta were the main contributors to the higher trend in housing starts, said Bob Dugan, CMHC’s chief economist. “While BC’s construction coincides with […]
Borrowing is not without its risks Tony GioventuThe Province Dear Tony: Our strata corporation is trying to attempt a major project that includes our roofing and/or balcony deck renewals. We have had the project detailed and prepared by an engineering company and the estimate of costs will be around $2.7 million. We have $1 million […]
At Edgewood Gate, buyers have the opportunity to truly personalize their homes Mary Frances HillThe Province Edgewood Gate Where: 2113 166 Street, South Surrey What: 96 four- and five-bedroom detached single-family homes, with detached, double-car garages in the back, plus one parking pad Residence sizes and prices: Homes start at 2,360 square feet, from $1.1 […]
Uber begins mapping B.C. in anticipation of eventual West Coast launch Stephanie IpThe Vancouver Sun It could be a while before Uber ventures into B.C., but the company is banking on a future here by doing its research and upgrading its maps. Beginning Thursday, the ride-hailing tech company will send 25 vehicles out on the […]
Homes at Delta Gardens proving to resonate with buyers Laura GoldsteinThe Vancouver Sun Project: Delta Gardens Project Location: 11501 84 Avenue, North Delta Developer: Maple Leaf Homes Ltd. Architect: Maciej Dembek, Barnett Dembek Architects Interior Design: Donna Russell, The Collaborative Design Studio Contact Name: Michelle Des Rosiers: 604-761-2997 Project Size: 122 one-, two- and three-bedroom […]
Immigration lawyer notes owners often obscure identities to avoid Canadian taxes Douglas ToddThe Vancouver Sun The phenomenal popularity of Canada’s new 10-year visas is a key factor behind the latest housing booms in Vancouver and Toronto, say immigration specialists. “I often travel to China, where I see the great pride many take in investing their […]
Steve RandallCanadian Real Estate Wealth There were 2,960 home sales in the Greater Vancouver area in July, a drop of 24% from June and 8.2% below July 2016, led by an 11.9% decline in detached home sales. However, sales were 0.7% above the month’s 10-year average, the Greater Vancouver Real Estate Board said. “Housing demand […]
Steve RandallCanadian Real Estate Wealth For the second consecutive quarter, new condo apartment sales in the Greater Toronto Area have reached a new high. Urbanation reports that 12,138 units were sold in the second quarter of 2017, a rise of 62% and the highest volume on record for the second quarter. The 12-month sales of […]