Real Estate News & Articles

2009-10-14

Sun Compared with Salt Lake City, which had five Olympic venues within a nine-kilometres radius of its downtown, Vancouver will have 10 venues within the same radius. Photograph by: Ian Smith, Vancouver Sun Traffic flows along Pacific Blvd.…

2009-10-14

Metro Vancouver prices still less than last year Derrick Penner Sun Metro Vancouver new-home prices edged up in August, according to Statistics Canada's latest measure of new-construction values, helping to reduce the dip that prices took d…

2009-10-13

Canadian economist calls for new regulations and higher interest rates Peter O'Neil Province Canadian economist Bill White has received worldwide notoriety for his prophetic warnings of the 2008 global meltdown. — CNS Canadian Bill Wh…

2009-10-13

Take your lead from the key central banks Keith and Kevin Greenard Province Most people benefit if they make a correct projection on the direction of interest rates. This is easily illustrated when you are deciding on either a variable- or …

2009-10-13

Chris Woodyard USA Today The SmartStart remote-start and lock system going on sale at Best Buy stores for $499. A California company Tuesday will announce an iPhone application and car receiver that will enable users to lock, unlock and rem…

2009-10-11

Organizers on the hook if competitors trash their accommodations Damian Inwood Province Full moon or not, VANOC will need athletes to be on their best behaviour in their high-end Olympic accommodations. Photograph by: File photo by Ric Erns…

2009-10-11

dispute: Owner moved into unit in 2005 but is being blamed for leak that started in 2003 Tony Gioventu Province Dear Condo Smarts: I recently sold my unit but ran into a load of trouble over an allegation by a council member that we damaged…

2009-10-11

Jane Harrison Province Running cabinets to the ceiling makes them look like part of the wall. — SUNSET PUBLISHING If your kitchen has you cornered and claustrophobic, it's time to lighten up. Today, the trend in kitchen design is to r…

2009-10-11

pre-sale crowd: Queue extended down the street Laura Stone Province An artist's rendering of Luma, a 26-storey glass tower in Burnaby that will include a fitness centre and social lounge. --SUBMITTED PHOTO The kitchens at Luma come with gra…

2009-10-11

PROBLEMS: Insufficient insulation, ventilation are all too common MIKE HOLMES Province Mike Holmes says to always check the attic, even if a voice inside your head keeps saying “Don’t go in there!” — SUBMITTED PHOTO …

2009-10-10

Jay Bryan Sun Homes in Canada are near their most affordable in nearly four years, setting the stage for a continuation of today's perky real- estate market throughout the coming year. At least, that's the opinion of economist Pascal Gauthi…

2009-10-10

Visitors can choose from historical walking tours to water sports Lisa Monforton Sun Watercraft of all kinds — from party to sail boats — ply the waters near Los Arcos, the most famous landmark in Cabo San Lucas. PHOTO COURTESY …

2009-10-10

Developer of the Oriental Hotel aiming for $150,000 studios Sun Chris Le Fevre's ambitions for the Oriental signal optimism. 'I've got more residential ... in the next six months than I have ever had in the past 20 years.' Photograph by: Da…

2009-10-10

It is also (well) located in Mount Pleasant and (well) priced against re-sale Sun New and old between Main and Scotia streets on East Seventh are shown in this District South Main elevation from the new-home project's developer. In the Dist…

2009-10-10

Retailer creates sales aid for builder by fusing contemporary, traditional Michelle Hopkins Sun The new home is from John Dean; its personality, from Huong Nguyen. 'She personalized the whole home with these amazing finds -- art work, lamps…

2009-10-10

'Commune' reputation presents a barrier to partnership residency, advocates report, but environmental benefits present a new gateway Kim Davis Sun 'Old-fashioned" neighbourhoods, the best of small-town communities, a new response to social,…

2009-10-10

Peter Simpson Sun Examples include finishing a basement, renovating a kitchen or bathroom, building an addition, landscaping, flooring, windows, fencing, furnace, painting ... Well, you get the drift. Routine repairs and maintenance such as…

2009-10-09

Vancouver close to 2008 highs Province The average price of homes in Vancouver has climbed 14 per cent so far this year, a new Royal LePage survey says. Average house prices in the region have almost recovered to the highs seen in 2008, the…

2009-10-09

Province Housing starts in B.C.'s urban centres fell 18.1 per cent in September, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says. The seasonally adjusted annual rate of starts in urban communities dropped to 14,000 last month from 17,100 in August, …

2009-10-09

Olympians will feel right at home -- and have inspirational views Jeff Lee Sun This room in the Vancouver athletes' village offers a spectacular view of downtown. Photograph by: Steve Bosch, Vancouver Sun The view from the 12th floor of Van…

2009-10-09

September increase another sign of recovery; Surrey shows biggest jump Derrick Penner Sun SOURCEE: CANADA MORTGAGE AND HOUSING CORPORATION Metro Vancouver's ailing residential housing sector showed another sign of recovery in September with…

2009-10-09

When it's time for a change, take the time to find the right people, materials and design Mia Stainsby Sun Neighbours Nathan Clement (left), Kenny Clement and Maurina Clement enjoy cupcakes on the granite countertop in Mia Stainsby's newly …

2009-10-09

Marty Hope Sun Moving a household can be stressful. For those considering a move, J.D. Power and Associates has a few suggestions: - Don't contract with a moving company until you've done your homework. There are a number of reputable movin…

2009-10-09

'I cannot . . . sit back and say it's not my problem' Cheryl Chan Province Ron Josephson outside the Pender Hotel on West Pender Street. Money from the 'Give a Dollar, give a damn!' campaign started by Josephson will go toward the conversio…