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Better time to buy than to sell Vancouver real estate: survey

Better time to buy than to sell Vancouver real estate: survey

More Lower Mainland residents think it's a good time to buy a home but a bad time to sell, according to a new Real Estate Weekly (REW) survey.
Wooden skyscraper proponent wins Prince George contract

Wooden skyscraper proponent wins Prince George contract

PCL Construction Westcoast and Michael Green Architects have beat out two other bidders to build and design the Wood Innovation and Design Centre in Prince George, Jobs Minister Pat Bell announced on Friday.
Vancouver housing start prospects dim: Conference Board

Vancouver housing start prospects dim: Conference Board

The Conference Board of Canada released a report March 22 that painted a bleak picture for Canadian housing starts, particularly in 10 markets – including Vancouver.
Wyant new head of Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver

Wyant new head of Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver

The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) announced this week that its directors have elected long-time realtor Sandra Wyant as its new president.
Cash flow key to investment real estate

Cash flow key to investment real estate

Flush with capital and low interest rates, commercial real-estate investors compete to acquire perceived safety of B.C. properties
Pattison Toyota site proposal adds a fourth tower

Pattison Toyota site proposal adds a fourth tower

Developers behind a megaproject in the downtown Vancouver blocks bounded by Burrard, Davie, Hornby and Drake streets are proposing to build a fourth tower. Their main proposal remains mired in rezoning and is likely to have a public hearing late spring or in the summer.

Negotiating better lease terms can help right “renoviction” wrongs

Despite his serving up sweet treats to customers, Cookies of Course’s “head cookie” (also president and owner), Alan Boysen, has been left with a stale taste in his mouth.
Vancouver’s first co-housing project approved

Vancouver’s first co-housing project approved

Vancouver city council this week approved the city’s first co-housing project on East 33rd Avenue in a controversial rezoning.
Record set for commercial real-estate investment in B.C.

Record set for commercial real-estate investment in B.C.

A record level investment of $2.35 billion was made in commercial real estate in B.C. in 2012, according to a new Avison Young (AY) report.
B.C. home sales to continue slump, rebound in 2014: CREA

B.C. home sales to continue slump, rebound in 2014: CREA

B.C.'s home sales will continue to slump through 2013 but will rebound in 2014, according to a market forecast released this morning by the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA).