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  1. Vancouver residents want home prices to fall

    A survey found 44% of homeowners affected by high costs Steve RandallCanadian Real Estate Wealth Residents of Canada’s priciest housing market want prices to fall, some by almost a third. A survey of Vancouver residents – both renters and homeowners – has found that 44% say they have been personally affected by the high cost […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    28-08-2018
    Real Estate Related

  2. How has the on-demand economy impacted real estate?

    Clients want real estate on-demand REP Everyone wants everything. Right now. For centuries, thinkers and philosophers have dreamed of a world where if you could think of something, you could have it—instantly. But now, that’s more than just a vision. Millions around the world simply can’t imagine any other way to live. And thanks to […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    28-08-2018
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  3. Home prices in 20 metros post smallest gain since 2016

    Home prices in 20 U.S. cities rose in June at the slowest monthly pace in almost two years Bloomberg Home prices in 20 U.S. cities rose in June at the slowest monthly pace in almost two years, as demand cools in the face of affordability constraints including elevated mortgage rates, according to S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    27-08-2018
    Real Estate Related

  4. TREB studying ways to keep sold data protected

    Toronto Real Estate Board wants sold data protected Tara DeschampsREP The Toronto Real Estate Board is studying ways to ensure Greater Toronto Area home sales data is “protected,” even as realtors are rushing to publish the numbers. TREB fought the Competition Bureau to prevent the data’s online release for seven years, citing privacy and copyright […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    26-08-2018
    Real Estate Related

  5. Some sellers bypass agents suggestion to stage the home to save money

    Realtors say staging is becoming increasingly popular REP When Farah Al-Harazi and her husband were selling their Toronto condo, they asked real estate agents they were considering if they should hire a “stager” to beautify their home in order to fetch top dollar — an increasingly popular practice, but one the agents agreed wasn’t necessary. […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    25-08-2018
    Real Estate Related

  6. Spirit Bay in Metchosin, B.C offers character, quality and energy-efficiency

    Seaside development will include 400 single-detached homes across 100 acres Marty HopeThe Vancouver Sun For more than two years, Jim and Mary Quinn had been searching for the “just right” location, a place that felt right, that would serve as their retirement home. The Calgary retirees put a lot of thought, effort, and miles in […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    25-08-2018
    Real Estate Related

  7. The Trails 603 East 2nd Street North Vancouver 300 three bedroom townhomes by Wall Group of Companies

    The Trails takes a site in a reimagined North Shore neighbourhood Kathleen FreimondThe Vancouver Sun Project: The Trails Project address: 603 East 2nd Street, City of North Vancouver Developer: Wall Group of Companies Architect: IBI Group Interior designer: BYU Design Project size: Over 300 townhomes (First phase: 62 townhomes) Bedrooms: Three Unit size: 1,266 to 2,183 […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    25-08-2018
    Real Estate Related

  8. Canadian housing market is bouncing back says TD Economics

    Vancouver not rebounding yet Steve RandallREP Things are starting to improve in Canada’s housing markets according to a report from TD Economics. Deputy chief economist Derek Burleton and economist Rishi Sondhi say that recent data has confirmed TD’s view that there would be some traction gained after initial sharp impact to tighter lending restrictions at […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    23-08-2018
    Real Estate Related

  9. Did TREB stifle competition?

    TREB’s protectionist stance hurt them Neil SharmaREP The Supreme Court of Canada yesterday refused to hear the Toronto Real Estate Board’s appeal that would have continued the prohibition on sold data, effectively ruling in favour of the federal Competition Bureau, and most observers aren’t surprised. Sarita Samaroo, principal lawyer at SST Law Professional Corporation, believes […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    23-08-2018
    Real Estate Related

  10. Supreme Court dismisses Toronto Real Estate Board?s appeal of Competition Tribunal decision

    ‘Decisive victory for competition’: Supreme Court won’t hear TREB appeal in real estate data case other The Supreme Court of Canada announced today that it won’t hear the Toronto Real Estate Board’s (TREB) appeal of a 2016 Competition Tribunal decision. (https://rem.ax/2NfpeHZ) In that decision, the Tribunal ruled that certain aspects of TREB’s Virtual Office Website […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    23-08-2018
    Real Estate Related

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