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The Ups and Downs of B.C. Assessments – Vancouver Real Estate 2013-some of the most frequently asked questionThe numbers are out. Some are up. Some are down with no shortage of conflicting opinion as to what the latest property assessments all mean. Let’s take a look at some of the more frequently asked questions, the answers provided by the B.C. Assessment Authority.Q. What is B.C. Assessmen ...

SHANNON WALL CENTRE KERRISDALE - by Wall Financial Corporation Luxury Vancouver Condos at Shannon Station Kerrisdale Homes from $558,000  If you are looking for something that is more ‘boutique’ or ‘intimate’ compared to a high-rise condominium residence, then the Kerrisdale Vancouver Shannon Station condos will be the perfect fit for you. Located in the heart of this Westsid ...

FAST FACTS on BC AssessmentBC Assessment (BCA) is a provincial Crown corporation incorporated in 1974 under the Assessment Authority Act. The mandate is to establish and maintain an independent, uniform and efficient real property assessment system throughout B.C. in accordance with the Assessment Act.OPERATIONSAn assessment is the determination of a property’s market value, property classifi ...

BUILDING:The Alba development is a 4 storey low rise with 108 unique space optimizing units. Situated at E. Hastings Street and Penticton, the Alba is in the heart of the enhanced Hastings Sunrise community. With homes starting from the low 300,000's, the Alba and its dynamic neighbourhood present the perfect opportunity for all, whether you are a first time home buyer, an investors or a down ...

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Fresh off of being named the smartest city in Canada, Vancouver has been ranked as Canada’s top-rated city for quality of living. Vancouver ranked number five globally. Vancouver also placed in the top ten for infrastructure.http://www.vancitybuzz.com/2012/12/vancouver-canadas-top-city-for-quality-of-life-no-5-in-the-world/

http://www.hstinbc.ca/buying_goods/buying_a_home/new_home_purchasesOn February 17th, 2012 the Government announced the new housing transitional rules for returning to the PST. Below you will find information, and links to the Canada Revenue Agency's notice with the Q&As on these rules.The housing transition rules help ensure when people buy a newly constructed home under the PST, whether buil ...

This month, investors weighed in on whether they would flip or hold a condo in the current market.In a recent CREW poll, 79% of investors said that they don’t feel that flipping makes sense in the current market.The results come on the heels of significant worries from policy makers and industry experts regarding the state of the condo market, especially in key urban markets such as Vancouver ...

This is Vancouver! Sometimes in this gloomy weather we need a little kick to remind us how lucky we are to live here.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_xMz2SnSWS4