Tuesday, March 25, 2008

The Vancouver Market: Spring 2008

The Real Estate industry is a key economic driver in British Columbia.

"We continue to see the market rebalance, particularly with detached properties, where listings climb and sales either hold or decline slightly," says REBGV president Brian Naphtali. "This shift increases buyer options and allows people more time to make decisions when purchasing a home."

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The Globe and Mail Reports: Dog Owners Find a Bone in Condo Developments

An interesting and welcome piece of news to many dog-owners is the inclusion of dog-friendly design in the development of condominiums in downtown Vancouver.

What exactly does this mean?

One developer has incorporated rooftop dog-runs into the design of the building. On the eight floor will be a 2000 square foot dog-run consisting mostly of bark mulch. This is a significant step to ease the life of dog-owners, providing more security, more convenience, and more thought for the urban dog-owner.

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Vancouver and Victoria Houses Prices to Soar Another 12%

Credit Union Central of B.C. expects housing prices to soar again this year and next. First time home-buyers are fast becoming extinct in this expensive market. The Credit Union Central of B.C. suggests another 12% increase this year alone.

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