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  1. Strata credit cards can be problematic

    Owners are entitled to be informed about all expenses Tony GioventuThe Province Dear Tony: I am new to my strata council. I purchased five years ago and our strata is very well run; however, a number of questions came up at our AGM that made me start to wonder if everything really is as reported. […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    14-03-2019
    Strata Information

  2. Rising debts could see rise of second mortgages

    1 in 5 people will need second mortgage Steve RandallREP Canada’s household debt levels will force around 1 in 5 people with debt to sell assets to stay above water. A Leger poll conducted for the Financial Planning Standards Council and Credit Canada has revealed that 24% of men are in this situation compared to […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    13-03-2019
    Real Estate Related

  3. REBGV 2018 Annual Report

    REBGV: Embracing change other President’s Report In reflecting on our history, one thing is clear: we’re a resilient group. We’ve dealt with many challenges over the decades, and faced each one armed with expert knowledge, tenacity, and courage. That’s the REALTOR® spirit, and the 100-year history of our Board is evidence of this spirit. We’ve […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    13-03-2019
    Real Estate Related

  4. There’s been a significant slow down in luxury home price growth

    Luxury home price growth slowed to 0.4% Steve RandallCanadian Real Estate Wealth The growth of prices in the luxury housing market has shown a significant slowdown according to a global survey by Savills. The real estate firm’s world cities prime residential index saw the smallest annual increase since the global financial crisis, just 2.3% in […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    13-03-2019
    Real Estate Related

  5. BCREA calls for B-20 review, return to 30-year amortizations

    B-20 negatively affecting housing affordability Steve RandallCanadian Real Estate Wealth The body representing real estate agents in BC is urging the federal government to review the B-20 mortgage guidelines and the stress test in particular. British Columbia Real Estate Association says that the requirements of the rules are negatively affecting housing affordability in the province […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    13-03-2019
    Real Estate Related

  6. Mortgage Stress Test Continues to Dampen Home Sales in February

    Homebuyers continue to be sidelined by stress test BCREA The British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) reports that a total of 4,533residential unit sales were recorded by the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in February, a decline of 27per cent from the same month last year. The average MLS® residential price in the province was $678,625,adecline […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    13-03-2019
    Real Estate Related

  7. Vancouver’s high-rises enjoying sustained growth in value

    Average price of a new high-density condo rose by 39% Ephraim VecinaREP Vancouver’s high-rise condos have experienced a steady increase in value over the past few years, mostly due to rising construction and land costs. According to new research by Altus Group, an acre slated for a high-density residential project in Vancouver can be valued […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    13-03-2019
    Real Estate Related

  8. River District is Wesgroup’s master-planned community in Vancouver

    Master-planned communities touted as top investment Neil SharmaCanadian Real Estate Wealth Master-planned communities have the obvious advantage of elaborate planning that standalone developments don’t, and that makes them superior investments. “Master-planned communities have the advantage in that you know how the community will change over time,” said Brad Jones, VP of development at Wesgroup in […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    13-03-2019
    Real Estate Related

  9. Housing report offers new insights into B.C.’s non-resident home ownership

    Report gives insights into B.C.’s non-resident home ownership Stephanie IpThe Province A new housing report offers detailed insight into how much of B.C.’s property market actually belongs to non-residents. Compiled by the Canadian Housing Statistics Program, the report outlines the differences between non-resident owners and non-resident participation in the B.C. housing market, and whether assessments […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    13-03-2019
    Real Estate Related

  10. Speculation and Vacancy Tax – BC 30 point report

    Speculation and Vacancy Tax – BC 30 point report other Download Document

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    12-03-2019
    Real Estate Related

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