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Fate of Vancouver Viaducts to be decided this Summer

Tue, 22 May 2012 11:04:28 -0700

Last winter, city held contest for re-envisioning of Northeast False Creek. City staff will deliver a report to council before it breaks in August on whether to tear down the Dusmuir and Georgia viaducts. Read Full Article: Fate of Vancouver Viaducts to be decided this Summer

Thinking Outside the Real Estate Box

Fri, 18 May 2012 10:35:25 -0700

Modular homes are becoming contemporary, energy smart, and a modern way of building new homes. With it's unique architecutre, modular homes uses factory-built technologies to speed up construction, while architects deliver open, multi-use spaces to de-clutter and create strong connections to the outdoors. Read More about it: Thinking Outside the Real Estate Box

Good Practices for Healthier Gardens

Wed, 16 May 2012 12:19:13 -0700

The sun is out and the flowers are blooming, what are some good practices for healtheir gardens? Read this article for gardening tips, such as how to act when a plant cries for help. Full Article: Good Practices for Healthier Gardens

Are Laneway Homes a way into Vancouver's hot Real Estate Market?

Tue, 15 May 2012 15:08:43 -0700

There is a growing trend that sees smaller homes popping up next to larger ones, on the same lot, considered Laneway homes which may ease the path to ownership. Read more about it: Laneway Homes eases the path to Ownership

What Do Condo Buyer's Want?

Fri, 11 May 2012 11:59:04 -0700

Apparently, more single women buy than single men; and more men than women want a newly constructed condo. Women are more likely than men to look for environmentally friendly features and a balcony. Read Full Article: What Do Condo Buyer's Want?

Greater Vancouver housing market maintains a steady Spring pace

Wed, 02 May 2012 15:43:32 -0700

Home sale and listing activity has maintained a consistent pace on the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in Greater Vancouver in recent months, which has helped create balanced conditions for the region’s housing market. Read Full Stats: April 2011 REBGV Stats

Consider the Costs of Maintenance when Buying a Home

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 14:10:22 -0700

A mortgage is the biggest financial burden of home ownership, but it’s not the only one. The cost of maintenance is often overlooked when buyers plan their real estate purchase, but is a major expense that should be considered in the decision. Read Full Article: Consider the Costs of Maintenance when Buying a Home

Filberg House on Vancouver Island, dubbed 'Canada's most beautiful home'

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 13:53:23 -0700

The "most beautiful" home in Canada is right here in BC. Built in 1959, Filberg House on Vancouver Island has won numerous architecture awards. In 1961, Canadian Homesmagazine called it “the most fabulous house in Canada.” One of Erickson’s first design projects, it was built for Robert Filberg, the son of a logging tycoon. Read Full Article: 'Canada's most beautiful home',

Condo Buying, More Affordable than a House

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 14:08:56 -0700

More affordable than a house: Condos seen as an attractive option in Vancouver's expensive real estate market. Attracted to an urban lifestyle in one of Canada's most expensive real estate markets, nearly two-thirds (62%) of Vancouver condo buyers say their main reason for buying a condo is that it's more affordable than a house. Read Full Article: More affordable than a house: Condos seen as an attractive option in Vancouver's expensive real estate market

Planning Now for Tomorrow

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 10:52:06 -0700

Great read about planning for our future and communities. When we plan for future change, we need to think about the future. We need to look beyond what we know as reality today. Perfect community today could be flawed in the future. Read Full Article: Planning Now for Tomorrow

FIrst Time Buyers Have Options for that all-important Down Payment

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 14:10:57 -0700

Saving money for a down payment is one of the biggest challenges homeowners face, but it's not impossible. Read this article for some suggestions on getting that first down payment: First-Time Buyers Have Options for that all-important Down Payment

How to make your House Picture Perfect for Sale

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 13:17:14 -0700

Home Staging brings fresh set of eyes to ensure that your space appears well maintained and move-in ready to prospective buyers. Virtually all houses that are staged sell over asking price, while an AOL Money poll found that 87 per cent of people say home presentation makes a difference in most sales. Read this article to see what costs are involved in Home Staging. Read Full Article: How to make your house picture perfect for the Sale

Joint Mortgages can help increase buying Power, but comes with Complexity

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 11:21:43 -0700

Thinking about getting a joint mortgage? Although joint mortgages can help increase buying power, there can be complexities. Partners should enter with eyes wide open and a solid legal agreement. If done properly with understanding of obligations, joint mortgages can be a great way to get into the market. Read Full Article: Joint Mortgages Help Increase Buying Power, but comes with Complexities

Telus Vancouver Condos Fly off the Market

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 10:12:32 -0700

Telus has sold out the first condo development it has ever built, before a planned formal launch in mid-April, making it the second large Vancouver project to sell out almost instantly in the past month. Local sellers all say that it’s not foreign investors driving the market, but local investors and people planning to live in the condos themselves. Read Full Article: Telus Vancouver condos fly off the Market

March 2012 REBGV Stats

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 10:48:07 -0700

The Increased selection helped maintained balance in the Greater Vancouver housing market. Home sales in March trended below the 10-year average in Greater Vancouver while home listing activity outpaced what’s typical for the month. Read full Stats: March 2012 REBGV Stats

Burnaby on Pace for Blistering Growth Spurt

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 11:11:28 -0700

The Burnaby skyline is about to be transformed. The city is looking at plans to raise skyscrapers in Metrotown possibly as high as 59 storeys, with plans for more major towers to sprout over the next few years. Read Full Article: Burnaby on Pace for Blistering Growth Spurt

RBC Raises Mortgage Rates, Signals End to Price War

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 13:30:34 -0700

Royal Bank of Canada, the country's largest mortgage lender, is increasing its rates. The move is a sign that the mortgage price war could be drawing to a close as banks seek to reinflate their profit margins. Read Full Article: RBC Raises Mortgage Rates, Signals end to Price War

Decorate for Spring: 10 tips from 10 top designers

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 13:30:27 -0700

It finally feels like sping! Follow these financially friendly tips from top designers and update your home for spring with ease! Read Full Article HERE.

BMO & CREA Offer Tips for Buyers & Sellers

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 11:38:41 -0700

With the busy spring house hunting season only weeks away, BMO Bank of Montreal and The Canadian Real Estate Association are recommending that house hunters get a head start on planning. Buying and selling your home can be one of your biggest financial decisions. REALTORS are licensed professionals who can walk you through every step of the process. One of the first steps is to get preapproved for a mortgage. Read Full Article: BMO and Canadian Real Estate Association Offer Tips for Buyers and Sellers

North America's Tallest Wood Building to be Built in BC

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 10:48:38 -0700

B.C. is moving ahead with plans to build what is expected to be the tallest wood building in North America and possibly the world. Engineered wood skyscrapers of up to 30 storeys can be safely built using this new wood technology. Read Full Article: North America's Tallest Wood Building to be Built in BC