Building permit values down in August
Total building permit values in the Abbotsford region declined in August, according to the Vancouver Regional Construction Association’s analysis of today’s Statistics Canada building permit report.
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CREA reaches agreement in principle with Competition Commissioner
The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) has reached an agreement in principle with the Commissioner of Competition regarding the application before the Competition Tribunal, subject to the approval of CREA’s member boards at a Special General Meeting in St. John’s, Newfoundland on October 24, 2010.
Housing Activity to Stabilize in 2010-2011
After a strong finish to 2009, and a robust first quarter of 2010, housing starts have moderated.
$4300 Incentive from City and Terasen Gas Targets New & Existing Homes
The fall season is shaping up to be a shining success for solar hot water in BC. The Solar Community of Vancouver has increased their incentive offer to homeowners in the city with $4300 now available for solar hot water installations in both new and existing homes.
Global liveability report – Vancouver remains top
Vancouver (Canada), with a score of 98%, still remains at the top of the ranking, with only petty crime presenting any difficulties for the city. The city benefits from an excellent infrastructure and, as host to the 2010 winter Olympics and Paralympics, has a wide range of sporting and cultural activities.
Canada will lead G7 in economic growth
Despite the recent slowdown, the International Monetary Fund said Wednesday it still sees Canada will be the leader in economic growth among major industrialized countries this year and next.
Luxury home market booming in Metro Vancouver
The realty firm Re/Max is looking to British Columbia’s high-end home sales as one bellwether for its prediction that provincial real estate markets are settling into a period of stability, according to a forecast released Tuesday.
Millennium Water owners frustrated and contented: ‘I wanted to be part of history’ … ‘I couldn’t be happier’ … ‘money well spent’; ‘This home most reminds me of …’
Reports in the media about the Millennium Water sales challenge and the developer’s financing difficulties have been many; reports from the men and women residing in the new community, few.
Vancouver – The Solar Ready City
Bordered by the Coast Mountain Range and the Pacific Ocean, Vancouver is not only recognizable as one of the world’s most scenic cities but is renowned for its innovative programs in the area of sustainability.
Fears of double dip being overplayed
Don’t listen to the naysayers, says the Conference Board of Canada, a double-dip isn’t in the cards.
Dire warnings of a return to recession fail to recognize one key factor, the board said: a slow recovery from this recession was expected.