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2008-03-26

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2008-03-25

Tired of Nigerian money hustle, inventive Net users wear down swindlers Ethan Baron Province Scam artist "Patrick Chan" must have thought his dreams had come true when he received a gushing e-mail from a Surrey woman named Nissa . Like most…

2008-03-25

Housing market upturn does not a recovery make, analysts warn Eric Beauchesne Province Existing home sales unexpectedly rose in the U.S., the result of improved affordability. Photograph by : Reuters File Photo OTTAWA -- A one-month rebound…

2008-03-25

Markets seize on positive news but analysts warn recession woes not over Eric Beauchesne Sun A for sale sign sits in front of a home in Cleveland, Ohio, in late January. Analysts say that while the U.S. housing market may be slowly recoveri…

2008-03-25

VINNEE TONG Other NEW YORK — Home prices in many U.S. cities continued to plunge by record amounts in January as sellers cut their asking bids and rising foreclosures took their toll, new data showed Tuesday. While the spring selling …

2008-03-25

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2008-03-23

Who is responsible for cleaning them? First, look up the strata plans Tony Gioventu Province Dear Condo Smarts: I live on the 12th floor of a high-rise building. Recently, I noticed a water stain on my hallway ceiling. I believe the stain i…

2008-03-23

Stylish, state-of-the-art and convenient Kate Webb Province Toyu Group says Brillia, its new 30-unit, four-storey luxury complex, will be a 'landmark' of Vancouver architecture by the time it's finished this April. Photograph by : Wayne Lei…

2008-03-23

Who is responsible for cleaning them? First, look up the strata plans Tony Gioventu Province Dear Condo Smarts: I live on the 12th floor of a high-rise building. Recently, I noticed a water stain on my hallway ceiling. I believe the stain i…

2008-03-22

Home builders' annual seminar provides some answers Peter Simpson Sun A memorable image of the business of buying and selling real estate locally was this 2006 photo by The Sun's Ian Lindsay, of the Mark Rite sign-storage room. Photograph b…

2008-03-22

Today's investment-savvy buyers aren't put off by sky-high prices Shannon Proudfoot Sun Today's young adults aren't about to let lingering student loans, uncertain career tracks and stratospheric housing prices stop them from finding their …

2008-03-22

'Visionary' honour mostly sold in weekend Michael Sa Sun Photograph by : Bill Keay, Vancouver Sun Photograph by : Bill Keay, Vancouver Sun Photograph by : Bill Keay, Vancouver Sun Photograph by : Bill Keay, Vancouver Sun one of the bathroom…

2008-03-22

Difficulties are rare, diligent buying makes them rarer Jenn Podmore Russell and Julia Smith Sun The Sophia receivership is a reminder to the new-home shopper to proceed with the diligence commensurate with the largest financial decision mo…

2008-03-21

Province Robert Lee A Vancouver businessman has donated $2 million to help the YMCA with the redevelopment of its Vancouver property. YMCA Greater Vancouver president Bill Stewart said the donation from Robert Lee will result in the new dow…

2008-03-21

Condo building is $3.5 million in the hole, court-appointed receiver says Derrick Penner Sun The Sophia, a condo project near 11th and Main, is in receivership and investors will have to make up the shortfall. Photograph by : Steve Bosch, V…

2008-03-21

Matthew Jay Sun Smaller renovations, such as building a deck, provide less certainty of return than major renovations, a report suggests. OTTAWA - As much as 100 per cent of the cost of a fully renovated kitchen or bathroom, often done with…

2008-03-21

The bigger the job, the better the return Province OTTAWA -- As much as 100 per cent of the cost of a fully renovated kitchen or bathroom, often done with the help of a contractor, can be recovered when it comes time to sell, a report relea…

2008-03-21

It's great for the car on your way to a meeting Lowell Conn Province Hook up the water-proofed Boyo VTC461R rear-view camera and shift your vehicle into reverse safely. The ultimate improbable car gadget, Planon's Printstik PS910, is a port…

2008-03-21

The bigger the job, the better the return Province OTTAWA -- As much as 100 per cent of the cost of a fully renovated kitchen or bathroom, often done with the help of a contractor, can be recovered when it comes time to sell, a report relea…

2008-03-20

Sun British Columbia 's unprecedented housing market expansion will continue into 2009, as economic fundamentals and market conditions remain conducive to high sales volumes and rising prices, according to Credit Union Central of British Co…

2008-03-20

Ozzie Jurock Sun REITs are like those books that everybody quotes but nobody has read. So, let's just say that a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) is like a mutual fund that deals only in real estate investments. You put your money in a c…

2008-03-20

Diners swamped Zen after it was publicized that it had been named the 'world's greatest Chinese restaurant outside China' Mia Stainsby Sun Sam Lau and Valerie Ann-Owen with the book that helped put Zen Fine Chinese Cuisine Restaurant in Ric…

2008-03-20

Eating well on a budget tastes equally delicious at this cafe Stephanie Yuen Sun Waitresses Qing Qing and Lily hold the sizzling beef and green tea ice cream frapp and milk tea at GoGo tea cafe in Richmond. Photograph by : Steve Bosch, Vanc…

2008-03-20

Quaint daytime eatery puts a little welcomed spice into conscious eating Mia Stainsby Sun At Vancouver's Land of Green Ginger, Marie Booth serves up some cookies and muffins. Photograph by : Ian Smith, Vancouver Sun When looking for a bite …