Real Estate News & Articles

2005-09-01

Key role low mortgage rates play to change soon Ashley Ford Province Believe it or not, housing in B.C. is getting more affordable, if not less expensive. The bad news is that with interest-rate increases looming on the near horizon the pen…

2005-08-31

Sun A new Ucluelet oceanfront resort sold out in just four hours Tuesday, with $50 million in real estate changing hands. Prices for suites in the 132-unit Black Rock Oceanfront Resort ranged from $235,000 to $825,000, the resort said. "The…

2005-08-31

Rising rates no impediment Ashley Ford Province Led by record-breaking performances in B.C. and Alberta , Canada 's resale housing market is well on track to setting another selling record this year. The Canadian Real Estate Association sai…

2005-08-28

Province NEW YORK -- The U.S. housing boom is sure to end eventually, slowing spending and possibly leading to a drop in house prices, U.S. Federal Reserve chairman Alan Greenspan said yesterday. "The housing boom will inevitably simmer dow…

2005-08-28

EDUCATIONAL PLANNING: With university costs skyrocketing, it's time to start saving Wendy Mclellan Sun CREDIT: Arlen Redekop, the Province Vancity financial planner Leon Lau wants to set up RESPs for his own two children. It's almost time f…

2005-08-27

Michael Scott Sun CREDIT: Steve Bosch, Vancouver Sun There will be about 900 piles -- about 49 kilometres worth -- holding up the expanded convention centre. The good news is that the pile driving at the convention centre expansion, the fir…

2005-08-27

Resort condominium hotels are a no-hassle way to own recreational property, while enjoying the opportunity to generate earnings and capital appreciation, two executives involved in an Ucluelet resort write Mike Duggan and James Askew Sun In…

2005-08-27

Some wait to cash in when bubble bursts, others think real estate is reliable Tom Everitt Sun Most adults don't share the same enthusiasm as my one-year-old daughter when it comes to bubbles. Over time, we discover that, unfortunately, what…

2005-08-26

Other Who can advertise a listing? The most common query from members is about advertis­ ing. Who can advertise a listing? Who can advertise a listing that has sold? Can I advertise the selling price? The graphic below is an attempt to …

2005-08-26

Other Housing bubbleoney By Cameron Muir, Senior Market Analyst Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation I must admit that I sometimes chuckle when bombarded by Vancouver ’s latest home-grown fad—Housing Bubble Mania. The armchai…

2005-08-26

Sinks, sculpture, even walls and fences: City firm's work is beautiful and functional John Mackie Sun CREDIT: Steve Bosch, Vancouver Sun Joel Berman can supply artistic installations to meet any need, such as ... There aren't too many artis…

2005-08-26

Broadcaster plans to upgrade facility on Hamilton Street John Bermingham Province The CBC is pushing ahead with plans to develop its site in downtown Vancouver , despite an 11-day lockout of 5,500 employees across the country. The CBC has a…

2005-08-26

Fiona Anderson Sun First-time home buyers are unaware of what increasing interest rates could cost them, according to a survey carried out by Royal LePage Real Estate Services and Scotiabank. The survey asked 711 first-time buyers how much …

2005-08-26

Ashley Ford Province CREDIT: Ric Ernst, The Province Despite having the highest real-estate prices in the country, Lower Mainland buyers continue to flock to the condo market Beware the impact of rising interest rates, potential homebuyers …

2005-08-25

Pointe Claire residents lose fight to stop Flatiron Keith Fraser Province CREDIT: Wayne Leidenfrost, The Province The new tower will go in the open space between the buildings above, blocking the park views of neighbours. B.C.'s highest cou…

2005-08-21

Jeani Read Province CREDIT: Jason Payne, The Province The homes of The News aren't big, but they have big-city sleekness and have space-stretching layouts CREDIT: Jason Payne, The Province The homes of The News aren't big, but they have big…

2005-08-21

Tenants are not covered under their landlords' policies Michael Kane Sun CREDIT: Glenn Baglo, Vancouver Sun BCAA's residential insurance expert Patricia Stirling urges renters to get home insurance Lena Karlstrom is a fire victim with a dif…

2005-08-21

WINE-TASTING: Love of grapes parlayed into one juicy job Donna Nebenzahl Province Sandi Marques demonstrates her wine-tasting technique. — CANWEST NEWS SERVICE/MONTREAL GAZETTE MONTREAL -- How does one turn a passion into a thriving b…

2005-08-21

. . . I feel more in control than going through an agent Rosemary MacCracken Province PHOTO ILLUSTRATION — THE PROVINCE From her home or office, computer-savvy people like Mandy Moore can check out the destination she would like to vi…

2005-08-20

Encouraging trend shows that giant dwellings really can be green Kim Davis Sun Canadians certainly like their space. Since the mid-1940s the average Canadian home size has increased by half, but the average number of residents/dwelling has …

2005-08-20

Bob Ransford Sun How much must a home cost before its owner (at least) might consider it a trophy home? I am not talking about your upper-middle class executive-style home or your edge-of-the-city hobby-farm home. I am talking about the kin…

2005-08-20

Michael McCullough Sun Home sales across B.C. picked up in February after a slow January, returning to last year's record-setting pace. Though the number of units sold declined slightly from February 2004, to 7,404, dollar volume increased …

2005-08-19

An adjustment in the economy south of the border would affect B.C. as well Michael Kane Sun Spendthrift American consumers have set the stage for a dramatic economic slowdown that will spill across the Canadian border, a bank economist said…

2005-08-19

Architects says One Wall Centre just the shape they need for city renewal project Randy Boswell Sun VANCOUVER SUN FILES One Wall Centre, the tallest highrise in Vancouver at 48 storeys, is the model for a 42-storey proposal in Glasgow Archi…