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  1. Many alterations don’t comply with building codes

    Strata corporation bylaws, agreements will influence outcome of disputes Tony Gioventu Times Colonist Dear Tony: I am a realtor in Vancouver and have helped many owners buy and sell condos over the years. One of the chronic problems we encounter is the issue over alterations, specifically balcony enclosures or sun rooms on townhouses. Our office […]

  2. BIGHORN MEADOWS Resort on the Springs golf course in Radium BC 44 duplexes by Luxury Resorts West

    Bighorn Meadows a rec property ‘that you use like a cabin on the lake without the headaches’ Barb LivingstoneThe Vancouver Sun PROJECT: The Residences at Bighorn Meadows AREA: The overall 10-acre Bighorn Meadows Resort development sits on The Springs golf course in Radium, British Columbia. WHAT’S AVAILABLE: The is the third phase of the 44 […]

  3. Fern Grove 24012 127B Avenue Maple Ridge 34 single-family homes by Epic Homes

    Both downsizers and first-time buyers taking note of Epic Homes? Fern Grove in Maple Ridge Michael Bernard The Vancouver Sun Project:  Fern Grove Project address: 24012 127B Ave. (128th and Fern Crescent), Maple Ridge Project scope: Thirty-four single-family Craftsman-style homes on lots ranging from 3,800 to 6,000 square feet. Available in three- to six-bedroom models, some with legal […]

  4. Bank of Canada decision could go either way

    Economic unknowns lead some analysts to wonder if Poloz will stand pat on July 11 Andy BlatchfordREP OTTAWA _ A pair of unexpectedly soft economic reports are creating fresh doubts about the timing of the Bank of Canada’s next interest rate hike. For months, experts have been predicting Bank of Canada governor Stephen Poloz to […]

  5. Toronto’s Redpin Brokerage -WOW (Virtual Office Website) goes bankrupt with $6.5M of debt

    Brokerage’s demise highlights value proposition to agents Neil SharmaREP News of TheRedPin’s demise last week may have sent shockwaves throughout the Toronto real estate industry, particularly for virtual office websites, but it also raises questions about the brokerage’s value proposition. TheRedPin was one of the major VOW disruptors that was featured prominently in the Commissioner […]

  6. Vancouver CRE sales activity slips from 2017 high

    Commercial real estate sales slows Steve RandallMortgage Broker News There were 523 commercial real estate sales in the Lower Mainland in the first three months of 2018. That’s 10.8% below the 586 sales of the same period in 2017 according to data from Commercial Edge, a commercial real estate system operated by the Real Estate […]

  7. GTA new condo sales “very encouraging” says Altus Group

    Condo sales in the Toronto area are on the rise Steve RandallREP Sales of newly-built condos in the Greater Toronto Area totalled 2,003 in May, accounting for the bulk of the 2,345 total new home sales. While condo sales were 47% below May 2017’s record high, they were just 1% behind the 10-year average for […]

  8. Planned residential towers in Toronto to reach as high as 92 storeys

    Toronto to get Canada?s tallest tower Ephraim VecinaCanadian Real Estate Wealth Development giant Great Gulf Group has announced plans to construct Canada’s tallest condo towers, which are slated to reach as high as 92 storeys, in Toronto’s entertainment district. The buildings, which are projected to cost over $1 billion in total, were announced despite several […]

  9. B.C. has tax cheats in crosshairs

    Hiding real estate investments addressed Canadian Real Estate Wealth The British Columbia government is taking steps to end opportunities to anonymously invest and hide wealth in real estate. Finance Minister Carole James says a new, publicly accessible registry is being created to identify the owners of real estate in the province. A news release from […]

  10. Home sales set for stronger 6 months, rates to rise

    Economist say sales will rebound Steve RandallCanadian Real Estate Wealth The impact of the B-20 mortgage guidelines, especially the stress tests, have made a significant impact on Canada’s housing sales; but that may be about to change. In a newly-published outlook for mortgage rates and the housing market, the chief economist of the British Columbia […]