BC

Vancouver home costs jumped 3.1 per cent in 2011 Homes cost residents an average of 88.9 per cent of income: RBC

It’s getting more difficult to pay the costs associated with home ownership in the Vancouver area and the tab is…

13 years ago

Vancouver home sales down in April while rest of Canada soars

Average selling price in Vancouver down 9.8 per cent compared with a year ago at $735,315 TORONTO — Home sales…

13 years ago

Cayo: Buying a strata property takes extra care

Many first-time condo buyers rationalize a potential purchase something like this: “I’m paying $1,200 a month in rent,” they say.…

13 years ago

Manager invested roof fund in long-term bond

Dear Condo Smarts: Our strata corporation recently proposed a special levy of $280,000 for a roof replacement. We know it…

13 years ago

Council is responsible for strata’s reserve fund

Dear Condo Smarts: Our strata corporation is just having our depreciation report completed, and along with our preliminary projected funds…

13 years ago

Maintenance maxim: Pay now or pay more later

Dear Condo Smarts: Our strata council has been working on our budget for our annual general meeting in June. Including…

13 years ago