Dark days, but signs of light at the end of the tunnel
Posted by on 05 21st, 2009 | No CommentsLandcore BC released their first quarter report on residential sales throughout BC. Landcore is a key resource that lenders, media, government, economists, academics, developers and Realtors depend on for accurate market information. Each quarter Landcore provides a provincial overview and an analysis of specific geographical areas throughout BC. The...
Read MoreGo Green Design
Posted by on 05 13th, 2009 | No CommentsBy borrowing from nature and maximizing science and technology, the Vancouver Convention Centre has assembled plant groups for its living roof. This innovative project brings in a new level of ecology and habitat to the urban landscape, and will fluctuate and change over time. By connecting the interior design with the spectacular natural landscape...
Read MoreThe Changing Affordability of BC’s Real Estate Market
Posted by on 05 5th, 2009 | No CommentsThe landscape of the Real Estate market in BC is changing. As a result of historically low interest rates and declining property values, home ownership is again becoming affordable! BC Real Estate Association head economist, Cameron Muir recently published an article relating to this topic. He argues that “housing is now more affordable than at any...
Read MoreVICTORIA - Canada’s Best City (MoneySense)
Posted by on 05 1st, 2009 | No CommentsA channel reported tonight, May 1st, that the Victoria Real Estate market is dramatically picking up. The numbers of sales in April 2009 were practically identical to sales in April 2008! For more details check out the Victoria Real Estate Board’s monthly statistics at VREB.ca . Along with increased sales activity, the most recent article in MoneySense...
Read MoreInvestment Opportunities
Posted by on 04 30th, 2009 | No CommentsI have noticed that as a result of the current mortgage market many Victorians are considering investing in an income producing property. It is simply so affordable to borrow money that many people are finding it hard to ignore the current investment opportunities. The low interest rates in combination with depressed property prices is the perfect...
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