real estate

Know the rules governing strata surplus funds

Dear Condo Smarts: Our strata corporation is 144 units in Burnaby. Our annual budget is $750,000 this year, and with close…

13 years ago

New City of Vancouver database lists problem rental buildings

VANCOUVER - The city of Vancouver opened a new front Wednesday in its war against substandard rental housing, releasing a…

13 years ago

Reject Beach Towers proposal, say residents

West End residents advocating for affordable housing will ask City Hall to  reject a Beach Towers rezoning application that proposes…

13 years ago

What you should know about strata insurance

Dear Condo Smarts: Our tenant of 10 years moved out in October 2012 and a new tenant moved in on…

13 years ago

Vancouver real estate buyers waiting for a price collapse in 2013 could be in for a long wait

Sales remains strong despite cool condo market. While prospective home buyers appear to be waiting for an ever-elusive real  estate…

13 years ago

Strata council cannot ignore special needs

Dear Condo Smarts: Our strata council has received an application from an owner to make alterations to her strata lot…

13 years ago