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  1. Stress test, supply issues will limit home prices says Royal Le Page

    Steve RandallREP The impact of the B-20 mortgage rule changes by OFSI which come into effect in January will, along with supply issues, limit national home prices in the year ahead. That’s the forecast by Royal Le Page which expects a 4.9% rise in price appreciation across 53 key Canadian cities by the end of […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    13-12-2017
    Real Estate Related

  2. Everything investors need to know about rent-to-own opportunities

    Mortgage Guideline changes foster great Investment Opportunities Canadian Real Estate Wealth With some of the highest consumer debt levels in the world, Canada finds itself in a somewhat precarious situation. The trauma of the global financial crisis is still fresh in the minds of many Canadians and the country’s major lenders and policy holders are […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    13-12-2017
    Real Estate Related

  3. Don’t make excuses for strata corporation mismanagement

    Tony GioventuThe Province Dear Tony:  Our strata consists of four different strata corporations in Richmond that share a clubhouse, recreational facilities, parking and landscaping areas. Since our community was constructed, all four strata corporations have equally shared the costs; however, we require some major upgrades to retaining walls, landscaping, the pool and parking lot. The […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    13-12-2017
    Strata Information

  4. RBC says housing, economy will ease in 2018

    Steve RandallCanadian Real Estate Wealth Canada’s strong economy is set to continue into 2018 but it – and the housing market – are set to moderate. In its latest Economic Outlook, RBC says that although Canada’s economic growth will lead the G7 nations, it will fall from 2017’s predicted 2.9% GDP growth to 1.9% in […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    12-12-2017
    Real Estate Related

  5. Metro Vancouver’s housing demand swallows industrial land

    Historic Fraser Mills industrial site could be lost in Coquitlam as developers retool for condos Frank O’BrienWestern Investor The developer of an 89-acre historic industrial site in Coquitlam is attempting to jettison warehouses and workspace in favour of 1,000 more condos, though an industrial shortage is driving prices to record highs. Coquitlam’s industrial vacancy rate […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    12-12-2017
    Real Estate Related

  6. Greater data on foreign ownership is coming

    Steve RandallREP In a week’s time we’ll have a better idea of the impact of foreign ownership of homes in Canada’s hottest markets. Statistics Canada will release data on foreign investment in residential real estate on Dec. 19 following a 5-year study. It’s hoped that it will give a clearer picture of the extent to […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    11-12-2017
    Real Estate Related

  7. Condos proposed for former Port Moody TV factory at 50 Electronic Avenue

    The mixed-use development includes two six-storey condos with 16,942 square feet of commercial space Mario Bartel Western Investor The Panatch Group is presenting the latest proposal for the redevelopment of the former Chisholm Television factory site at 50 Electronic Ave. in Port Moody. The mixed-use development would consist of two six-storey condo buildings with a […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    10-12-2017
    Real Estate Related

  8. Cascade City 5788 Gilbert Road (tower A) and 5766 Gilbert Road (tower B) 271 homes total by Landa Global Properties

    Cascade City to be noteworthy for both its look and its location Kathleen Freimond The Vancouver Sun Project: Cascade City Project address: 5788 Gilbert Road (Tower A currently selling); 5766 Gilbert Road (Tower B, coming soon) Project City: Richmond Developer: Landa Global Properties Architect: Arno Matis Architecture and Rafii Architects Interior designer: Sublime Interior Design Project […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    08-12-2017
    Real Estate Related

  9. Big changes coming with great anticipation of trading futures, ETFs for cryptocurrency

    Bitcoin is about to get put to the test as the first mainstream exchanges prepare to launch futures trading and ETFs Claire BrownellThe Vancouver Sun Cryptocurrency fever was already rampant when Evolve Funds Group Inc. on Sept. 22 announced it was the first company to file a prospectus to offer a Canadian bitcoin exchange-traded fund. […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    08-12-2017
    Real Estate Related

  10. The Pacific 1380 Hornby Street 214 condos and townhouses is a 39 storey tower by Grosvenor Americas

    Homes at The Pacific designed to feel like ‘an oasis within the city’ Mary Frances HillThe Province The Pacific What:  214 condominium and townhomes in a 39-storey concrete highrise with expansive views of English Bay and the North Shore mountains. Where:  1380 — 1382 Hornby, Vancouver (Pacific and Hornby)Residence sizes and prices: One-to-four-bedroom homes range from 491 […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    06-12-2017
    Real Estate Related

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