January 2008

Canada’s Population Hits 33 Million

by Maggie Chandler January 12, 2008

Canada’s population has exceeded the 33-million mark.

According to preliminary demographic estimates, which also show that Saskatchewan has more than 1 million people for the first time since 2001.

British Columbia’s population hit an estimated 4,402,900 in the third quarter, an increase of 0.52%, the second fastest among the provinces. This was the province’s second strongest rate of growth since the …

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1189 Howe Sub-Pentouse

by Maggie Chandler January 12, 2008 Downtown

2803-1189 Howe, Downtown Vancouver New Listing

Updated subpenthouse at The Genesis. Features hardwood floors, new stainless steel appliances, blinds Rare 3 bedroom, SE corner with great city views plus English Bay to the west. Large Dining Room & insuite storage, 2 parking. Pets and rentals ok. 24 hr security concierge, indoor pool, guest suite, gym, steam …

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Who is Buying Homes?

by Maggie Chandler January 10, 2008

“Focusing your life solely on making a buck shows a certain poverty of action. It asks too little of yourself. Because it is only when you hitch your wagon to something larger than yourself that you realize your true potential.” Barack Obama

The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver recently carried out a home sellers and …

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Vancouver Property Assessments Up

by Maggie Chandler January 10, 2008

Check Your Assessments And Property Sales Date Here. Free!!

Go to BC Assessments On-Line www.bcassessment.bc.ca and until March 15, 2008, you can check your assessments and all the assessments of any property you want to buy in the province of BC. FREE!!! You can also get all the sales on your street and surrounding area FREE. …

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Vancouver’s Yale and Cecil Hotels

by Maggie Chandler January 10, 2008 Downtown

Drove by Downtown Vancouver’s famous Yale Hotel yesterday and saw a Rezoning Developement Permit.

So Idid some research and here’s the scoop. (if you live downtown you will know they are located at the north end of the Granville Street bridge).

Bought for about $10 million in 2006, the Yale will be deemed heritage by City Hall, …

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Vancouver Speculators and the Condo Market

by Maggie Chandler January 9, 2008

“Throughout the Greater Vancouver Regional District, end-users have replaced the speculative investors as the primary [new] condo purchaser,” concluded Jennifer Podmore, managing partner of MPC Intelligence.

In a recent survey Podmore said that last year 17,914 new homes were purchased across Greater Vancouver, and 13,600 of these were strata-titled units. She expects a similar sales pace …

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Tax Burden High for Homeowners

by Maggie Chandler January 9, 2008

by Cameron Muir, BCREA Chief Economist

How would you like to pay your provincial income tax three times this year, just so you can buy a home?

Unless you’re a first time buyer, that’s exactly what’s in store for you. BC’s property Transfer Tax (PIT) is payable on the purchase price of all real estate transactions in …

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Dining Out in Vancouver

by Maggie Chandler January 1, 2008

Love dining out in Vancouver?

Well here’s your chance to select from a long list of different neighbourhood restaurants.

It’s bigger, better and back for the sixth year running! Savour Vancouver’s delectable food and wine scene. Enjoy a three-course dinner at over 180 of Vancouver’s hottest restaurants for $15, $25 or $35** per person, complemented by fabulous …

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