That’s because condo owners elect a group of residents to serve on the board of the strata corporation. These politicians end up overseeing their neighbours’ strata fees. And like other elected officials, they sometimes act in a high-handed manner toward their constituents.
“To be clear, many strata-council members give a lot of their time and do a very good job,” Fanaken ...
Posted by David Hutchinson
on June 16, 2013
Sales declines in Vancouver’s beaten-up resale housing market may finally be cresting, but recovery in the sector has a long way to go.
The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver said they were 2,882 sales in May, a 1% increase from a year ago and a 9.7% jump from April. But sales are still 19.4% below the 10-year average for the month.
“We’ve seen some steadying trends over ...
Posted by David Hutchinson
on June 16, 2013
On the heels of a $25-million condo sale at the top of a Vancouver waterfront hotel, the Post’s Jake Edmiston breaks down the deal.
1 — The condo fees are more than $4,200 a month
Not to mention $68,063 in annual taxes, according to 2011 records. Owners of the penthouse — which sits atop the Fairmont Pacific Rim Hotel in Vancouver’s Coal Harbour neighbourhood — ...
Posted by David Hutchinson
on June 16, 2013
BOSTON - Parking is such a precious commodity in Boston that one woman was willing to pay $560,000 for two off-street spaces near her home.
Lisa Blumenthal won the spots in the city's Back Bay neighbourhood during an on-site auction Thursday held in a steady rain by the Internal Revenue Service. The IRS had seized the spots from a man who owed back taxes.
Blumenthal, who lives in a multimillion-dollar ...
Posted by David Hutchinson
on June 15, 2013
3000 1139 W CORDOVA ST, V6C 0A1
Macdonald Realty - Manyee Lui
List Price: $19,880,000
List Price: $19,880,000A prime waterfront residence in the city! ...
Posted by David Hutchinson
on June 15, 2013
TRULY ONE OF THE JEWELS & MASTERPIECE DESIGNED BY RENOWNED ARCHITECT RON THOM. Totally updated in 2008 up to today's standards & lovingly maintained the integrity of the original design. Extensive use of natural materials like Vermont Slate, Arizona Sandstone & African hardwood, etched glass & solid cedar doors, all copper piping, new Viesmann energy saving furnace with hot water ...
Posted by David Hutchinson
on June 15, 2013
This 7 years costum built house in prestigious UBC area give you panoramic view of water, mountain & city. 7876 SF of living area on 30,545 SF of beautifully landscaped with outdoor pool. It offers elegant LR & DR, spacious family room & a nice wok kitchen on main. Upper level: 3 nice sized bedrooms plus a huge living room (can be 4th bdrm). Basement: spacious recreation & media room, ...
Posted by David Hutchinson
on June 15, 2013
OTTAWA - An overbuilt and overpriced condominium market is posing a risk to Canadian households, banks and the economy in general, the Bank of Canada warned Thursday in its latest review of the health of the country's financial system.
The central bank particularly singles out the Toronto condo market, which it notes continues to carry a high level of unsold high-rise units in both pre-construction ...
Posted by David Hutchinson
on June 14, 2013
A Marketing your home in Greater Vancouver & BC
PAGE INDEX : Preparing your home for sale| Marketing
Preparing your home for sale
Marketing your home in Greater Vancouver & BC When you decide to sell your home in Greater Vancouver, a REALTOR® can help you prepare your home for sale and help you market it using the MLS®. An attractive, well-kept home generally ...
Posted by David Hutchinson
on June 12, 2013
Listing your property in Greater Vancouver & BC
PAGE INDEX : The Listing Presentation | The Listing Contract | REALTOR® Fees
When you decide to your home in Vancouver, BC, Canada or anywhere in Greater Vancouver, the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver can help you with listing your property.
The Listing Presentation
Without any obligation to hiring ...
Posted by David Hutchinson
on June 12, 2013