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Healthy housing starts for in BC

March 3rd, 2010
A 37% increase in housing start is predicted in BC by Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, alone with a steady real estate market. I think we're seeing a more balanced market these days:

B.C. to lead in housing starts

Lower Mainland markets balance out

Home Sales Activity Strong Through Olympic Period

March 2nd, 2010

News Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Home sales activity strong through Olympic period

VANCOUVER, B.C. - March 2, 2010 -The Greater Vancouver housing market continued to experience strong demand from homebuyers and an increase in total property listings in a month where the eyes of the world were focused on the region.

The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that res ...

Harbour Green 3 Penthouse sold during 2010 Games

March 2nd, 2010
$22.3 million CAD Penthouse at Harbour Green Three sold during 2010 Winter Olympics:

2010 Visitors buy $32 million in Vancouver real estate

Interest Rate should remain steady

March 2nd, 2010
Experts seem to agree that current low interest rate should maintain steady until summer.

Interest rate hike unlikely until July

Record High Prices vs. Housing Bubble

February 12th, 2010
A series of articles regarding Canadian housing prices, mortgage rates, real estate bubbles have been published on Globe and Mail in the last few days. Again raising the questions whether our recovered (even considered "HOT") real estate market is a housing bubbles or the real thing. You be the judge:

Five Warning Signs of A Bubble

New Home Price Rise Fuels Bubble Debate

Home Prices on co ...

Leonardo comes to VAG

February 5th, 2010

Something different then 2010 Olympics but somehow related. How does one of the greatest artists look at the human body:

Leonardo Da Vinci - The Mechanics of Man

at Vancouver Art Gallery starting Saturday February 6, 2010

Leo

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Fairmont Pacific Rim ready to open

February 4th, 2010

Fairmont Pacific Rim - the 2nd last water front building at Coal Harbour is ready to be unveiled just in time for 2010 Olympics.

Gillespie to Unveil Fairmont Pacific Rim

Gillespie Pacific Rim Fairmont

Fairmont Poetry

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Housing Supply & Demand Reach Closer Alignment in January

February 2nd, 2010

February 2, 2010

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Housing supply and demand reach closer alignment in January

VANCOUVER, B.C. - February 2, 2010 - Diverse selection and favourable interest rates continue to drive demand in the Greater Vancouver housing market.

The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential property sales in Greater Vancouver totalled 1,923 in January ...

View corridors remain protected

January 27th, 2010

Majority city council approved to continue the protection of view corridors. Guess Shangri-la will remain the tallest building for the city for another while.

Vancouver council agrees to protect view corridors.

Getting Around the City during 2010 Games

January 27th, 2010

There seems to be a lot of confusions (including me) about how to get around town during the 2010 Olympics. After some studying of the City Traffic Map, I would say the best way is to ditch your car, take transit whenever possible, and walk if necessary. With some patient, you'll enjoy the game and see the city in a brand new way.

Enjoy!

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