Amson Group takes a ‘very contemporary, modern approach to the design’ of its Amson Square development in Surrey Simon BriaultThe Province Amson Square is nothing if not striking. Designed by DF Architecture, this 90-unit residential development in Surrey has had buyers marvelling at the modern lines, the multi-coloured panel siding and the heritage brick that […]
Home sales heading for 30% drop on virus disruptions Doug Alexander The Vancouver Sun Real estate listings are drying up, open houses have been cancelled, and buyers are staying home. One more pillar of the Canadian economy is under threat from the coronavirus pandemic. What was a roaring start to the spring house-hunting season has […]
Downturn-resilient companies are defined by speed and discipline in addressing problems Western Investor Companies trying to ride out the COVID-19 crisis – an event that may trigger the most severe recession in decades – need to take decisive actions now to come out standing, and the top firms to survive the last recession offers key […]
A market expert says commercial real estate still active Gerv TacadenaCanadian Real Estate Wealth Despite the uncertainties the COVID-19 outbreak is bringing to Canada’s economy, the commercial real estate sector is positioned to weather the effects of the pandemic, according to a market expert. Mark Paterson, vice president at Marcus & Millichap, said that activity […]
ProperPrice – an online prediction of a home’s selling price REM Calgary-based Properly, a real estate technology company and one of the first Canadian ibuyer firms, recently launched ProperPrice, a free online tool that provides homebuyers in Calgary with an on-demand prediction of a home’s selling price. The company says it is “the most accurate […]
Canadian banks slash rime lending rate Duffie OsentalMortgage Broker News Canada’s largest banks have slashed their prime lending rate to 2.45% from 2.95%, matching last week’s move by the Bank of Canada to slash the overnight rate by another 50 basis points. RBC Royal Bank, Scotiabank, Toronto-Dominion Bank (TD Bank), BMO Bank of Montreal, and […]
Feds setup a wage subsidy program for businesses other To help negate some of the impacts Canadians and our economy will face resulting from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, the federal government unveiled additional support through a wage subsidy program for businesses on Friday. Earlier in the day, the Bank of Canada lowered its […]
Property Viewing COVID-19 Protocol The Vancouver Sun PROPERTY ADDRESS:_______________________________________________________________ Hello! Please understand that with the outbreak of the recent COVID-19 VIRUS, there is a risk associated with you entering this home for a showing. By entering, you assume all risk and liability with regard to the COVID-19 virus and will hereby waive all liability and […]
Vancouver responding to demands for parking other The City of Vancouver is making changes in its parking restrictions in an effort to support essential workers and frontline staff. In a statement to Daily Hive, the City of Vancouver says it is “responding to the changing demands for parking” by temporarily suspending enforcement for the following: […]
Canadian businesses will be supported by deferring income tax payments to August 31st other The CoStar Canada Market Analytics Team recently released its April newsletter update focused on Vancouver. Check out the team’s assessment of performance across all Vancouver market segments, and its forecast for the days and months ahead, below. As the world comes […]