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B.C. Real Estate: ‘You can’t burst a bubble that wasn’t there’ Sagging home sales and flat ­prices have prompted speculation that the “housing bubble” might be about to burst — a prospect that immediately catches the attention of British Columbians.But there is no housing bubble, according to Tsur Somerville, director of the University of B.C.’s Centre for Urban Economics in the Sauder Schoo ...

http://www.theprovince.com/business/Number+young+people+leaving+soars+likely+reasons+include/7096450/story.htmlYoung people fleeing B.C. in big numbers: Are bad economy and pricey housing to blame? BY SAM COOPER, THE PROVINCE AUGUST 16, 2012The latest numbers from B.C. Stats show that from January to March this year, 2,554 people left B.C. for other provinces. That’s an alarming jump that con ...

http://www.vancitybuzz.com/2012/08/vancouver-6th-most-walkable-city-in-the-world/AUGUST 28, 2012Posted by Vancity Buzz According to Frommer’s, Vancouver is one of the world’s most walkable cities. Within city limits it would be hard to argue that statement as one can easily walk anywhere, especially in downtown Vancouver where walking is sometimes faster than getting in your car, being stuck ...

With Canadians entering the housing market in greater numbers than ever before, it wouldn't be surprising to find that many suffer buyers' regrets.But a recent survey commissioned by TD Canada Trust suggests the most common regrets for first-time home buyers have little to do with paying near record level prices, or purchasing the wrong house.Instead, many say it was a mistake not to buy soon ...

Vancouver, Toronto and Calgary all rank in top five on list of world’s most liveable citiesBy James Louie Chung – August 14, 2012Posted in: Lifestyle, News, Real EstateThree Canadian cities have again cracked the top five on a ranking of the world’s most liveable places.In the latest report from the Economist Intelligence Unit, Vancouver ranked third, followed by Toronto and Calgary in fourth ...

Price your house to sell quickly!If home lacks features of recent comps, it's time to subtract valueA first-quarter survey of homebuyers and sellers done by HomeGain.com, a real estate services website, revealed that 76 percent of homeowners believe their home is worth more than the list price recommended by their real estate agent.Homebuyers usually have a better grasp of current market valu ...

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Every prospective buyer is look for the perfect home. Not just a home, mind you, but THE home. Finding the perfect home is about as challenging as finding your soul mate. How do you make sure your home has a real shot at being THE home those buyers are going to fall in love with? First, you need to know that the majority of buyers are looking for move-in-ready properties. Yes, there is the ...

This may be the future. Check this out for amazing! https://www.youtube.com/embed/GVUsIlwWWM8?rel=0 This amazing high rise in China was built in just 2 weeks byconstructing nearly all elements on the ground and lifting into place.  They did a time lapse video and it is mind blowing what theyachieved in such a short time.  If you happen to be in the building game, this is your competitionof th ...

VANCOUVER, BC – Residential property sales in Greater Vancouver remained at a 10-year low in July, while the number of properties being listed for sale continued to edge down and prices remained relatively stable. The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that there were 2,098 residential property sales of detached, attached and apartment properties in July. That’s an 18.4 p ...