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  1. Residential developers tackle soaring temperatures with cooling measures

    Air-con now standard in many new residential buildings ? but is it really because of rising mercury levels? Joannah ConnollyWestern Investor If (like this writer) you’re sweltering at home in the summer heat, chances are that you’re in an older building that was constructed when developers didn’t even think about adding central air-conditioning. Going back […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    26-07-2018
    Real Estate Related

  2. Canadian seniors not keen on moving out – poll

    Owners aged 65 and over believe it is important to live in their current homes Ephraim VecinaREP 93% of Canadian home owners aged 65 and over expressed a belief that it is important for them to live in their current homes in their retirement years, according to a recent poll conducted by Ipsos on behalf […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    26-07-2018
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  3. Canadian housing market still “highly vulnerable” says CMHC

    Overvaluation and price acceleration in four markets is leaving Canada?s overall housing market vulnerable Steve RandallREP Overvaluation and price acceleration in four markets in particular is leaving Canada’s overall housing market vulnerable. That’s the warning from the CMHC which has issued its Housing Market Assessment based on data from the first quarter and market intelligence […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    26-07-2018
    Real Estate Related

  4. Boomers’ purchasing power ‘inflating’ cabin prices in recreational hotspots

    B.C. cabin prices rise 19 per cent overall led by island and ski resorts, as Kelowna prices drop Joannah ConnollyWestern Investor The deep pockets of Canadian baby boomers are “driving and inflating” the price of recreational real estate in vacation hotspots across Canada, not least in B.C., according to the latest Re/Max Recreational Property Report. […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    26-07-2018
    Real Estate Related

  5. Amendments to the Residential Tenancy Act have landlords worried

    Landlords in crosshairs Neil SharmaCanadian Real Estate Wealth If Gregor Robertson’s legacy as Vancouver’s three-term mayor is marred by the city’s housing crisis, it won’t bother David Goodman. While homeownership grew out of reach under the outgoing Robertson’s mayoralty, Goodman, the principal of HQ Commercial and founder of the Goodman Report, believes Robertson also exacerbated […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    26-07-2018
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  6. Linea 13318 104 Avenue Surrey 236 homes by Rize Developments

    Linea to pose a striking presence in Surrey Mary Frances Hill The Province Linea What: 236 homes Where: 13318 104 Ave, Surrey Residence sizes and prices: From 474 to 1,491 sq. ft; prices start from the high $300,000s for one-bedroom homes, the high $400,000s for two-bedroom homes and the low $600,000s for three-bedroom units Developer and builder: Rize […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    25-07-2018
    Real Estate Related

  7. Home inspections not perfect, but worth it

    Your home inspection isn’t foolproof Mike Holmes The Province I hear the horror stories all the time. People email me saying their home inspector missed this, or that. But the truth is, a home inspector can’t catch every single little thing that’s not right with the house. Imagine the size of the report after THAT […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    25-07-2018
    Real Estate Related

  8. When parking goes sideways

    Condo Smarts: When parking goes sideways Tony Gioventu The Province Dear Tony: Over the past two years, our strata council has created a bit of a parking fiasco that has evolved into a full-blown war with owners. In 2015, we had an owner submit a special request for the special needs parking space close to […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    25-07-2018
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  9. B.C. government sets date enact real transparency requirements

    Starting September 17 new property transfer tax needs more info Canadian Real Estate Wealth The British Columbia government is closing a loophole in an effort to avoid tax evasion in real estate. It says buyers, including real estate speculators, will have to disclose more complete information when they purchase a property through a corporation or […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    25-07-2018
    Real Estate Related

  10. Housing market sentiment has been dented by government policy

    Consumers have a negative outlook on the Canadian housing market Steve RandallCanadian Real Estate Wealth Consumers have a more negative outlook on the Canadian housing market and it’s the government’s fault. That’s a key finding of Mortgage Professionals Canada for its Report on Housing and Mortgage Market in Canada, which reveals that the effects of […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    25-07-2018
    Real Estate Related

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