The Federal Government announced this morning four new clampdowns on insured mortgages that will quickly come into effect on Monday, July 9th, 2012. These changes include: Reducing the maximum amortization period to 25 years from 30 years Reducing the maximum amount of equity homeowners can take out of their homes when refinancing to 80% from the current 85% Limiting the avail ...

Ottawa tightens mortgage rules againReuters9:00 AM, E.T. | June 21, 2012In its fourth crackdown in four years on a still-hot housing market, Ottawa tightened conditions for both borrowers and lenders on Thursday to put the brakes on home buying and deflate a possible housing bubble before it pops.Mindful of the U.S. housing crisis, where consumers ratcheted up debt only to be sideswiped by ri ...

I just finished uploading this Condo for sale, 1501 550 PACIFIC Street, Vancouver West, British ColumbiaConcord Pacific's Aqua at the Park! Awesome forever South-east views over George Wainborn Park to False Creek and Granville Island. Excellent 2 bedroom & den layout with big LR/DR, 2 full bathrooms, ocean view LR & bedrooms, insuite store room and outdoor balcony! Gourmet kitchen with gr ...

Vancouver often tops or ranks high on lists of the world's most liveable cities but residents are looking dubiously at its latest distinction: the most expensive city in North America.According to the Economist Intelligence Unit, it now costs more to live in the city on the edge of the rainforest than in New York.Vancouver is still far from the most expensive city in the world. That honour be ...

I just finished uploading this Condo for sale, 1710 1001 RICHARDS Street, Vancouver West, British ColumbiaThe 'Miro' by Polygon in the heart of Yaletown. Own this fabulously maintained one bedroom & den Pied-a-terre that features updated engineered hardwood floors & California closet organizers in the master bedroom. City & mountain views on th e quiet side of the building make this your plac ...

I just finished uploading this Condo for sale, 1502 583 BEACH Crescent, Vancouver West, British ColumbiaStunning waterfront resort-style living at prestigious TWO PARK WEST. Breathtaking False Creek, City& English Bay views are yours to enjoy this fabulous open concept newly renovated & upgraded 2 bedroom & den home. Modern & spacious w/ chic upgrades in the kitchen, den (which has been opene ...

I just finished uploading this Condo for sale, 2201 583 BEACH Crescent, Vancouver West, British ColumbiaTwo Park West-popular Beach Crescent Neighbourhood. This unique "01" floor plan rarely comes on the market. One bedroom and a den (could be a guest bedroom) has a good flow of layout, open kitchen with stainless steel appliances & gas cooking, large in suite storage room. Floor to ceiling w ...

HST to drop on more new homes to help the shift back to the PST British Columbia will return to the PST on April 1, 2013, Finance Minister Kevin Falcon announced Friday as he unveiled the rules for how a transition.  A+ BY JONATHAN FOWLIE, VANCOUVER SUN FEBRUARY 18, 2012 VICTORIA — The provincial portion of the Harmonized Sales Tax is about to ...

I just finished uploading this Condo for sale, 1203 583 BEACH Crescent, Vancouver West, British ColumbiaTWO PARK WEST, a South facing 2 bedroom+den+insuite storage home. With water and city views, this home won't be available for long! Complimented with hardwood flooring, floor to ceiling windows allow lots of natural sunlight, granite countertop, stainless steel appliances, gas stove, priva ...

I just finished uploading this Condo for sale, 1800 1625 HORNBY Street, Vancouver West, British ColumbiaRarely does a Penthouse with a private almost 600 sq ft terrace come on the market at such an affordable price. This sun-drenched South facing deck is "front row" with unobstructed 180 degree views over False Creek. Every principal room has expansive and unlimited West Coast views. This 12 ...