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  1. Be sure to review depreciation reports every year

    Check depreciation reports every year Tony Gioventu The Province Dear Tony: Our council recently put two items on our agenda at our annual general meeting to approve contingency funds for repairs and upgrades. One was the roofing on our eight townhouses and the other was a scheduled upgrade to our fire safety systems in our […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    15-11-2017
    Strata Information

  2. Empty home tax info mailed to Vancouver homeowners

    Steve RandallREP Owners of residential properties in Vancouver are beginning to receive their advance property tax notices with an added extra –  information on how to make an empty home tax declaration. “Vancouver renters are in crisis, with the rental vacancy rate hovering over zero for years,” says Mayor Gregor Robertson. “The City will not […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    14-11-2017
    Real Estate Related

  3. Foreign buyers remain resolute in Richmond

    Foreign nationals were involved in 3.4 per cent of all Vancouver transactions Graeme Wood Vancouver Courier Foreign influence in Richmond real estate remains strong and steady, according to recent data released by the B.C. Ministry of Finance. Since April 1, foreign nationals have been involved in eight per cent of all residential real estate transactions […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    14-11-2017
    Real Estate Related

  4. Vancouver Named Sixth-Best Global City for Families

    REW Vancouver has placed sixth in a ranking of the world’s best cities for families, released November 15 by German real estate portal Homeday. After surveying hundreds of parents on what makes a great city for a family, the company researched thousands of cities around the world based on the key factors identified. This study […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    14-11-2017
    Real Estate Related

  5. The Pacific 886 Pacific Street 214 condos and townhouses in a 39 storey tower by Grosvenor Americas

    Grosvenor Americas? The Pacific to take a prime position in downtown Vancouver Michael Bernard The Vancouver Sun The Pacific Project location:  886 Pacific Street. Vancouver (Pacific and Hornby) Project scope:  214 condominium and townhomes in a 39-storey concrete highrise with expansive views of English Bay and the North Shore mountains. One-to-four-bedroom homes range from 491 […]

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

  6. Township Commons 20487 65th Avenue Langley Townhomes and Condos in a planned community by Kingdom Properties

    Services and amenities will be near at hand, while a clubhouse will make for a true gathering spot on site ROBIN BRUNETThe Province Developer: Kingdom Properties Website: www.townshipcommons.com Phone: 604-539-7750 Contact: [email protected]  One of the great benefits of masterplanned village-style residential developments such as Township Commons by Kingdom Canada is that, if properly executed, they […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    09-11-2017
    Real Estate Related

  7. Be clear on the difference between rules and bylaws

    Rules and bylaws require different approaches Tony GioventuThe Province Dear Tony: Last September was my strata corporation’s AGM. At the AGM, the strata corporation adopted a pet rule that prohibits more than one dog per strata lot. My mother recently passed away, and in addition to dealing with the stress and sadness of that situation, […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    09-11-2017
    Strata Information

  8. Evolv35 35 four bedroom townhomes at 312 Moody Avenue North Vancouver by Guildford Brook Estates

    Evolv35 homes come with an extra: the ‘lock-off suite’ Mary Frances HillThe Province Evolv35 Where: 312 Moody Ave., North Vancouver What: 35 four-bedroom townhomes situated in Moodyville, a new, award-winning master-planned community Residence sizes and prices: Homes range from 1,554 to 2,070 sq. ft., with legal suites, from $1.3 million; built to Passive House Canada standards […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    09-11-2017
    Real Estate Related

  9. How Can We Solve Affordability? By Redefining Housing

    In a city of NIMBYs and BANANAs, creativity is needed to find ?missing middle? of housing Anne McMullin REW Out of crisis comes creativity. Vancouver’s affordable housing issue has led to the development of innovative approaches that, with zoning changes, would enable more first-time homeowners to enter the market. Laneway or micro homes are affordable […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    07-11-2017
    Real Estate Related

  10. OSFI’s rule changes will hurt small towns

    Neil SharmaMortgage Broker News In a bid to quell rising prices in the Vancouver and Toronto markets, the government may be causing irreparable damage in smaller cities and towns across Canada with mortgage underwriting rules, set to take effect January 1. Shane Bruce, founder of the ACME Group of Companies, says he’s already transacting fewer […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    07-11-2017
    Real Estate Related

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