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Hadleigh on the Park 3306 Princeton Avenue Coquitlam 88 townhouses by Polygon Hadleigh on the Park Ltd
2019-03-16
Hadleigh on the Park exudes a charming Coquitlam ambience Kathleen Freimond The Vancouver Sun Hadleigh on the Park Project address: 3306 Princeton Avenue Project city: Coquitlam Developer: Polygon Hadleigh on the Park Ltd. Architect: Formwe…
Hunter is a two-tower residency in an emerging North Shore neighbourhood
2019-03-16
Upscale homes in Intergulf?s Hunter at Lynn Creek will take their place in a vibrant, mixed-use community ROBIN BRUNET The Vancouver Sun The success of any new residential development is heavily dependent on location, and in the case of Hun…
Investigation: Dozens of money transfer/exchange businesses operating out of Metro Vancouver condos, houses
2019-03-16
A deep dive into underground banking Gordon Hoekstra The Vancouver Sun Lower Mainland property developer Bene Group has a company registered with the federal government that allows it to engage in foreign exchange dealing and money transfer…
There's no rebound for BC sales as stress test weighs
2019-03-14
B-20 impacts BC housing market Steve Randall Canadian Real Estate Wealth The British Columbia housing market continues to struggle with the impact of the B-20 mortgage guidelines. The stress test that was introduced more than a year ago is …
Home prices dropped at recession-like pace last month
2019-03-14
Canadian home prices declined in February Steve Randall Canadian Real Estate Wealth Canadian home prices declined in February, with a key measure posting the largest drop for the month outside of a recession. The only time there was a large…
Strata credit cards can be problematic
2019-03-14
Owners are entitled to be informed about all expenses Tony Gioventu The 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 ma…
Rising debts could see rise of second mortgages
2019-03-14
1 in 5 people will need second mortgage Steve Randall REP 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…
Foreign 'bottom feeders' fuel West Vancouver recovery
2019-03-14
Local agents say rush of foreign bargain hunters points to sudden sales recovery Frank O'Brien Business in Vancouver This month a West Vancouver “cabin” sold for $3.4 million - $600,000 over its assessed value – to a Beiji…
Growing rental demographic could yield years-long tenancies
2019-03-14
Young families looking for long term rentals Neil Sharma Canadian Real Estate Wealth As cities around the world grow too expensive for young families, they’re renting longer, and this new demographic could provide landlords with stabl…
Significant headwinds to impede 2019 housing starts
2019-03-14
CHMC showed housing starts down Ephraim Vecina Canadian Real Estate Wealth The rest of 2019 might bring with it major risks – including a sluggish national economy and the knock-on effects of previous mortgage hikes – that can l…
The Teranet-National Bank of Canada House Price Index was down by 0.4% last month from January
2019-03-14
Home prices fall for 5th month in a row Geraldine Grones other Home prices fell in February for the fifth consecutive month, with most major markets joining the downward trend. The Teranet-National Bank of Canada House Price Index, which ca…
Real estate developers now design with Instagram in mind
2019-03-14
It is all about over-the-top symmetry and graphic marbles other Designer Ryan Korban has always been devoted to Instagram. An influencer himself (with some 137,000 followers), the 34-year-old New School graduate earned his success by design…
REBGV 2018 Annual Report
2019-03-13
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, tenac…
There's been a significant slow down in luxury home price growth
2019-03-13
Luxury home price growth slowed to 0.4% Steve Randall Canadian 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…
BCREA calls for B-20 review, return to 30-year amortizations
2019-03-13
B-20 negatively affecting housing affordability Steve Randall Canadian 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 particul…
Mortgage Stress Test Continues to Dampen Home Sales in February
2019-03-13
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 d…
Vancouver's high-rises enjoying sustained growth in value
2019-03-13
Average price of a new high-density condo rose by 39% Ephraim Vecina REP 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 …
River District is Wesgroup's master-planned community in Vancouver
2019-03-13
Master-planned communities touted as top investment Neil Sharma Canadian Real Estate Wealth Master-planned communities have the obvious advantage of elaborate planning that standalone developments don’t, and that makes them superior i…
Housing report offers new insights into B.C.'s non-resident home ownership
2019-03-13
Report gives insights into B.C.'s non-resident home ownership Stephanie Ip The 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 H…
Average B.C. home price has slid nearly 10 per cent in past year: BCREA
2019-03-13
Real estate association blames mortgage stress test for ?sidelining? buyers, calls for feds to scrap it entirely Joannah Connolly Western Investor The federal mortgage stress test is to blame for a drop in sales that has led to an average B…
Speculation and Vacancy Tax - BC 30 point report
2019-03-12
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Real estate disruptor ranks Canadian cities for public transport
2019-03-12
Redfin has launched a new ranking system Steve Randall Canadian Real Estate Wealth One of the newest names in Canadian real estate has launched a new ranking to help homebuyers find the best cities for convenient public transportation. Redf…
Multi-family starts predominant in the hottest markets
2019-03-12
CMHC said multi-family complexes major construct starts Ephraim Vecina Canadian Real Estate Wealth In recent months, more multi-family buildings were constructed than any other housing type in Canada’s hottest markets, according to a …
Commercial property market heavily leans upon tech companies
2019-03-12
Suburban locations ideal for commercial investments Ephraim Vecina Canadian Real Estate Wealth The tech segment now serves as a vital bedrock of the Canadian commercial real estate sector, according to a new analysis by Marcus & Millich…