News Archive
Real Estate Related
- How to make your home sell this spring May 10, 2012
- Parkside in Victoria Hill: New Westminster's Best Tower Value May 10, 2012
- Spring sales surge as back-to-basic buyers discover true value in small-town recreational markets May 9, 2012
- Building regulations to apply to Squamish Nation plans May 9, 2012
- Real Estate and the Board in the media – First quarter 2012 May 4, 2012
- Do Not Call Facts (D/N/C – DNC) April 28, 2012
- 46 per cent say "time to buy" this spring April 26, 2012
- English Mews in New Westminster April 26, 2012
- New homes at Morgan Crossing April 19, 2012
- Bishop Creek, Guildford Surrey April 19, 2012
- Major changes coming for organized real estate April 18, 2012
- Rize Alliance Properties Ltd. to build a mixed-use complex featuring a 19-storey residential tower at Main and Broadway April 17, 2012
- Chinese investors shutter Vancouver neighbourhood while apologists cry 'racism' April 16, 2012
- Home Inspectors can be liable for a faulty home inspection April 15, 2012
- Two Key rules help buyers decide April 12, 2012
- Bluetree: single family living, townhome price April 12, 2012
- Condo Prices Flatten April 12, 2012
- Top 28 Grants and rebates for prooperty buyers and owners April 5, 2012
- Tighter mortgage rules appear certain April 5, 2012
- Brooklyn 3192 Gladwin Road abbosford April 5, 2012
Real Estate Legal Articles
- Home Inspectors can be liable for a faulty home inspection April 15, 2012
- New Home Transitional rules (Feb/2012) pertaining to HST/PST Tax Issues February 18, 2012
- Measuring Properties Accurately that are Listed October 7, 2011
- Defects, Disclosure & Caveat Emptor October 6, 2011
- Parking stalls & storage locker designation on listings September 17, 2011
- Dual Agency in BC a Limited Dual Agent is a Conduit of Information August 18, 2011
- Strata Documents - the truth on how they are obtained by Real Estate Agents July 28, 2011
- Property Inspectors - A REALTOR ust give buyers a choice of 3 inspectors when giving a referral July 8, 2011
- Guidelines for Team Names July 1, 2011
- Parking Stalls and Storage Lockers May 24, 2011
- Paying and Receiving Referral Fees February 19, 2011
- Strata property act standard bylaws that apply to all condos April 9, 2010
- Bankruptcy is not a get out of jail free card January 15, 2010
- Bankruptcy is not a get out of jail free card January 15, 2010
- E-mail complicates strata-council notifications January 10, 2010
- Condo owners lament loss of loans August 5, 2009
- Joint Tenancy owner can force a sale on partner - called Partition Lawsuit July 1, 2009
- Tax collectors have the power in audits June 17, 2009
- Renovation Tax credits and low interest offer incentives to homeowners June 8, 2009
- Sublease Office space in Vancouver can be a bargain at 30% off regular rates May 4, 2009
Other News Articles
- udge Orders Failed Copyright Troll to Forfeit ‘All’ Copyrights March 13, 2012
- Plans underway for Surrey Public Market property March 9, 2012
- 2012 BC Budget Highlights February 22, 2012
- Mega mall approved for Tsawwassen band lands January 18, 2012
- Marihuana Grow Operations - British Columbia October 28, 2011
- Marihuana Grow Operations - British Columbia October 28, 2011
- Stadium retrofit most expensive in nation’s history September 29, 2011
- An Amazing Map of Mexico's Drug Routes And Cartel Kingdom August 8, 2011
- Golf courses chalanging times as fewer players and competition lead to discounted rates July 22, 2011
- Vacation Checklist: What to do when your home's alone July 12, 2011
- Timber Towns - coming back to life July 8, 2011
- A One-of-a-kind Entertainment Destination April 13, 2011
- New BC Place roof will 'be fine' in high wind, says PavCo chair March 2, 2011
- Paragon Gaming’s casino proposal February 17, 2011
- The Mexico Quandary: Safety or Savings? December 23, 2010
- Tips For Enjoying Los Cabos December 20, 2010
- Home stagers reach out to troubled women December 17, 2010
- Cabo Grows Up November 22, 2010
- Flickr's 5 Billionth Photo September 20, 2010
- Government concessions needed to sell the HST August 26, 2010
Technology Related Articles
- A handy app for Los Cabos, Mexico December 6, 2011
- 'Smishing' scammers may hit cells October 18, 2011
- New mobile website allows members to access MLXchange data via smartphones and tablets October 7, 2011
- Telus Optik TV verses Shaw Cable July 28, 2011
- How the ‘Google Effect’ changes the brain July 17, 2011
- Mac Location Service www.hiddenapp.com article June 3, 2011
- Spam Emails, FISA New Privacy Regulations regarding contacting clients - Major Fines if not careful March 14, 2011
- QR Codes launch in Real Estate Weekly February 3, 2011
- GPS Device can track you even with no cell service January 3, 2011
- Cracking the code of a marketing craze September 1, 2010
- Researcher has a wake-up call about wireless August 31, 2010
- CRTC delivers blow to Bell August 31, 2010
- Recession hits smartphone makers in the chips August 22, 2010
- Criminals want hacker-for-hire online black market August 22, 2010
- BlackBerry improves browsing August 21, 2010
- New free anti virus software adds extra layers of protection August 18, 2010
- Turn your iPod into a remote control August 17, 2010
- New chapter in self-publishing begins August 16, 2010
- Turn your iPod into a remote control August 14, 2010
- Posture-correcting chair gently nags user to sit up straight with vibrating feedback August 14, 2010
Other News Articles
- udge Orders Failed Copyright Troll to Forfeit ‘All’ Copyrights March 13, 2012
- Plans underway for Surrey Public Market property March 9, 2012
- 2012 BC Budget Highlights February 22, 2012
- Mega mall approved for Tsawwassen band lands January 18, 2012
- Marihuana Grow Operations - British Columbia October 28, 2011
- Marihuana Grow Operations - British Columbia October 28, 2011
- Stadium retrofit most expensive in nation’s history September 29, 2011
- An Amazing Map of Mexico's Drug Routes And Cartel Kingdom August 8, 2011
- Golf courses chalanging times as fewer players and competition lead to discounted rates July 22, 2011
- Vacation Checklist: What to do when your home's alone July 12, 2011
- Timber Towns - coming back to life July 8, 2011
- A One-of-a-kind Entertainment Destination April 13, 2011
- New BC Place roof will 'be fine' in high wind, says PavCo chair March 2, 2011
- Paragon Gaming’s casino proposal February 17, 2011
- The Mexico Quandary: Safety or Savings? December 23, 2010
- Tips For Enjoying Los Cabos December 20, 2010
- Home stagers reach out to troubled women December 17, 2010
- Cabo Grows Up November 22, 2010
- Flickr's 5 Billionth Photo September 20, 2010
- Government concessions needed to sell the HST August 26, 2010
Restaurants
- Staying true to his father's vision - the Old Surrey Restaurant August 26, 2010
- A warm welcome, then a taste of India August 19, 2010
- Rural goes urban at Restaurant 62 August 12, 2010
- Succulent surprises by the plate-full July 29, 2010
- Newlyminted Calabash Bistro brings the flavours of the islands to Vancouver July 22, 2010
- Lolo fits right in to the Lonsdale locale as the cool new neighbourhood hangout July 22, 2010
- Nuba - Atmosphere fabulous and so is the food July 22, 2010
- At Bishop's, expect quiet perfection July 22, 2010
- Latitude brings bistro style back to Main July 15, 2010
- Coast makes its diners feel at home and the food is pretty good too July 15, 2010
- Lolo fits right in to the Lonsdale locale as the cool new neighbourhood hangout July 15, 2010
- Devilishly good food at heavenly low prices July 15, 2010
- An at-home feeling on the Hastings fringe July 8, 2010
- Cactus Club wins bid to open at Vancouver's new convention centre July 2, 2010
- Conviction Restaurant: This is not a con job June 26, 2010
- Come for the patio, stay for the pasta June 17, 2010
- At this restaurant, you pay what you want June 15, 2010
- New faces, tastes at Summer Night Market June 10, 2010
- Ken's Chinese Restaurant menu seasoned with award winners June 3, 2010
- Divino offers fine dining in a casual setting May 27, 2010
Strata Information
- New Strata Regulations regarding depreciation Reports & Form B Overview from Real Estate Council March 3, 2012
- Figuring out fair access to parking August 29, 2010
- It's a hot topic that calls for cool heads August 22, 2010
- Councils can borrow funds for upgrades August 15, 2010
- Property insurance is not just about getting the best quote August 14, 2010
- Facing the nightmare of a grow op August 8, 2010
- What to do without a council August 1, 2010
- Strata council, manager at odds July 25, 2010
- You may not be tax-exempt July 18, 2010
- Bylaw provision lets you enforce pet limit July 11, 2010
- What's seen as a nuisance in a strata? July 4, 2010
- Why a good contract may not be the right contract July 3, 2010
- New law clear on need for smoke alarms June 27, 2010
- Moving a bus off the property June 20, 2010
- How to avoid an enduring contract that is unendurable June 19, 2010
- How strata can sort out row over gardener June 13, 2010
- Why strata minutes can be so important June 6, 2010
- Be smart and seek legal advice on your options May 30, 2010
- Phased strata issues are tricky May 23, 2010
- Accountability can be a recurring problem among condo owners, as enforcement of the Strata Property Act of B.C. is left up to them May 22, 2010
Commercial Real Estate Articles
Renovation Info
- If do-it-yourself is not your way, hire help March 26, 2010
- Tips on home reno credit February 7, 2010
- If your project requires permits, hire a general contractor February 5, 2010
- Lead, asbestos and formaldehyde are trouble you don’t want to live with ... January 29, 2010
- Take a look around your home to find things that need a tune-up January 22, 2010
- Suspended ceilings work better than most people think January 15, 2010
- Home inspection remains a buyer-beware environment January 9, 2010
- Former growing operations should be fixed by the pros January 8, 2010
- Contractors’ jobs take longer than clients estimate December 18, 2009
- Brick has classic look, but is vulnerable to elements December 11, 2009
- Expect excellence, not perfection November 27, 2009
- Top grades for a smart house November 22, 2009
- Like some sawdust in your eggnog? November 15, 2009
- Get your roof in shape! November 8, 2009
- Great subfloor, braced joists are the essentials of a good floor October 30, 2009
- Air inside home is often more polluted than outside the house October 23, 2009
- Can your fan take the heat? October 18, 2009
- Time to lighten up in the kitchen October 11, 2009
- Pay attention to the state of your attic October 11, 2009
- The right contractors and tradespeople can make renovations virtually pain-free October 9, 2009
