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  1. Berkeley Tower at 1770 Davie due for renovation and tenants offered huge buyout

    Tenants could snag $15,000 for leaving their apartments, but critics urge caution Dan Fumano The Vancouver Sun The owner of a West End tower where tenants have organized to fight evictions offered more cash Friday to persuade residents to leave their homes. The development at the 16-storey Berkeley Tower overlooking English Bay is an example of […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    24-11-2018
    Real Estate Related

  2. How to build a pipeline from online leads

    Robin WildingREM Once your sphere/database has been exhausted you need a new source for clients. There are offline methods for developing leads and clients such as open houses, door knocking and cold calling, but online is where it’s at these days. I know your first thought may be to scroll through this article because it […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    22-11-2018
    Real Estate Related

  3. In Sweden, cash is almost extinct and people implant microchips in their hands to pay for things

    Cash in Sweden is being squeezed out quickly Liz Aldermanother Few countries have been moving toward a cashless society as fast as Sweden. But cash is being squeezed out so quickly — with half the nation’s retailers predicting they will stop accepting bills before 2025 — that the government is recalculating the societal costs of […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    22-11-2018
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  4. 12,000 BC rental homes could be stifled by regulation

    BC government may introduce rent controls Steve RandallCanadian Real Estate Wealth The introduction of new regulations in British Columbia could lead to a delay or cancellation of thousands of new rental homes. A total of 19,972 homes are currently in development across the province but two thirds – 12,000 – could be at risk if […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    22-11-2018
    Real Estate Related

  5. Landlords may allow tenants to run for council

    Owners may assign a tenant to council Tony Gioventu The Province Dear Tony: Is a tenant permitted to be elected to strata council? Our strata corporation has struggled to elect the minimum number of council members and at our AGM in October, two tenants came forward and offered to be elected to council. They provided written […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    22-11-2018
    Strata Information

  6. Belle Isle 88 stacked townhomes at 2060 Curling Road North Vancouver by Citimark

    Walkability key to the appeal of Belle Isle Simon Briault The Province Belle Isle What: 88 homes with one, two or three bedrooms; there are also three-bedroom plus den options available Where: : 2060 Curling Road, North Vancouver Residence size and prices: 534 — 2,182 square feet; $533,000 — $1,988,000 Developer: Citimark Sales centre: 101 […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    22-11-2018
    Real Estate Related

  7. Notable weakness observed in Western Canada – CREA

    Western Canada experienced most declines in housing demand Ephraim VecinaMortgage Broker News Western Canada experienced the most notable declines in housing demand last month, according to new data from the Canadian Real Estate Association. The CREA’s October measurement of the nationwide sales-to-new-listings ratio, which illustrates demand by quantifying absorption during the same month, showed that […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    21-11-2018
    Real Estate Related

  8. B.C.’s anti-laundering drive goes online

    Concerned citizens can report illegal laundering Ephraim VecinaMortgage Broker News As the latest step in its anti-money laundering initiative, the B.C. government has launched an anonymous tip platform available to concerned citizens who want to report on illegal funds funnelled through the province’s real estate, horse racing, and luxury car segments. Intended to collect on-the-ground […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    21-11-2018
    Real Estate Related

  9. B.C. gov’t has yet to make good on affordability commitments

    Home prices have gone down but affordability still an issue Ephraim VecinaCanadian Real Estate Wealth While B.C.’s home prices have shown signs of going down in recent months, a market observer has argued that firmer action from the government is still needed to fully address the city’s affordability crunch. Andy Yan, the director of the […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    21-11-2018
    Real Estate Related

  10. Inventory glut and government intervention slow Vancouver

    Vancouver rentals below 1% Neil SharmaCanadian Real Estate Wealth Vancouver’s multifamily housing sector is experiencing a glut of inventory, but with low yields and high buy-ins, investors have taken a step back. A report from Marcus & Millichap showed the average cap rate compressed 40 basis points over the last year to 2-4%, but investors […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    21-11-2018
    Real Estate Related

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