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  1. Real estate slowdown in major cities has ‘silver lining’ for buyers: Royal LePage

    Decline in home prices in B.C. and slowing price growth across Canada provides opportunity to get into market, says real estate brokerage Joannah ConnollyWestern Investor In recent years, it has been the home sellers who had the upper hand – and now it’s the turn of the buyer, according to national real estate brokerage Royal […]

  2. GTA home sales for March were almost exactly the same as in 2018

    GTA home sales were flat in March Steve RandallMortgage Broker News GTA home sales were flat in March compared to a year ago with 7,187 units sold by Greater Toronto Area Realtors, just 1 sale short of last March’s total. Sales for the first quarter of 2019 were down 1% year-over-year. “The OSFI stress test […]

  3. Conditions may be imposed for common property alterations

    A strata corporation must act reasonably when it receives a request from an owner to alter a strata lot Tony GioventuThe Province Dear Tony: Our strata council has been approached by an owner who purchased an electric vehicle and wants upgrades to our electrical facilities in the parking garage to accommodate a charging station. Our […]

  4. Steps to Finding Exactly the Right Real Estate Agent

    Selecting exactly the right agent can be as challenging as finding the perfect home Kara KuryllowiczREW In Toronto and Vancouver, Canada’s hottest real estate markets, selecting exactly the right agent can be as challenging as finding the perfect home. To help savvy home buyers and sellers launch their selection strategies, REW is sharing practical tips on […]

  5. Dirty money in real estate reports submitted to province

    Expert Panel on Money Laundering and Dr Peter German meet deadlines to hand in two commissioned reports Joannah ConnollyThe Vancouver Sun Two reports on money laundering in real estate and other high-end sectors were handed to the B.C. government today – but it could be a while before they are made public. The reports were […]

  6. Davie and Nicola a 21 storey highrise with 128 homes at 1485 Davie Street by Vivagrand Developments

    Davie and Nicola takes a prime West End location Michael BernardThe Province Davie and Nicola What: A total of 128 one-to-three-bedroom units in a 21-storey highrise in the West End; from $789,900 Where: 1485 Davie St., Vancouver Developer: Vivagrand Developments Sales Centre: 1676 Robson St. Hours:  By private appointment Telephone: 778-737-8666 The West End, with its proximity […]

  7. Duet 707 Como Lake Avenue Coquitlam 72 homes in a 6 storey building plus townhouses by Adera

    Style and sustainability key to the appeal of Adera?s Duet Simon BriaultThe Vancouver Sun Duet Project location: 707 Como Lake Avenue, Coquitlam Project size: 72 homes with one to three bedrooms; 479 —1,050 square feet; prices starting at $394,900 Developer: Adera Architect: Integra Architecture Inc. Interior designer: Cynthia Florano Designs Sales centre: #106 – 552 […]

  8. Strata age restriction bylaws – BCREA Legally Speaking

    Strata age restriction bylaws are alive and well. BCREA When providing any accommodation, service or facility customarily available to the public, the provincial Human Rights Code normally prohibits one person from discriminating against another because of the other person’s age or family status, unless there is a bona fide, reasonable justification.1 But, the Strata Property […]

  9. Strata must inform tenants of all bylaw changes

    Owner must provide Form K to Strata Tony GioventuThe Province Dear Tony:  I have been a tenant since 2016 in a highrise in Vancouver. About one-third third of our building are rentals and none of the tenants has been elected to council.  I received notice from council that l am in violation of the strata […]

  10. Soleil 178 homes at 1588 Johnston Road White Rock by RDG Management

    Residents of Soleil will be but steps from hundreds of shops and services Simon BriaultThe Province Soleil What: 178 homes in a 26-storey tower Where: 1588 Johnston Road, White Rock Residence size and prices: One-, two- and three-bedroom homes ranging from 638 to 1,795 square feet; prices range from $449,900 to $2,199,900 Developer: RDG Management […]