B.C. failed to maintain province’s timber supply says report
April 18th, 2012
B.C.’s auditor general has issued a scathing report about the government’s management of provincial forests.
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/story/2012/02/16/bc-forests-audit.html?cmp=rss
‘Abysmal’ B.C. courts see more cases tossed
April 10th, 2012
An accused internet child predator and an alleged drunk driver are among the latest B.C. criminal suspects to have their cases thrown out of court due to years-long delays in bringing them to trial.
Whitecaps sign Middlesborough veteran Barry Robson
April 3rd, 2012
The Vancouver Whitecaps have signed Scottish international midfielder Barry Robson. The 33-year-old is slated to join the Whitecaps in July after completing his season with English League Championship side Middlesborough.
http://www.cbc.ca/sports/soccer/story/2012/02/16/sp-robson-whitecaps.html?cmp=rss
A Home’s Value Can Increase From Tile
April 3rd, 2012
Tiles provide a quick and easy way to alter the look of a room in your home. They can be found in several different sizes, the color options are almost limitless and you can even get different textures and materials. If you want to change the look or color scheme of any room you can help finish the transformation with a good set of tiles.
Not only does tile change the look of a kitchen or bathroom in your home but it adds real value to it. High quality ceramic tile and glass tile will make your rooms much more desirable if installed properly. Sure these materials can be expensive, but you will make most of that money back if you ever resell your home and your home will become much more desirable.
Installing a tile floor yourself is cheaper, but it may prove to be more hassle than it is worth. Not only do you need to purchase quite a few tools that you probably don’t have, but you also need to teach yourself to use these tools in a way that will get that floor installed. There are some steps that are pretty simple, but there are also just as many that are very difficult and if you aren’t an advanced do-it-yourselfer you may be better off relying on someone else.
By hiring a professional set of tile installers you won’t have to worry about the project at all. Other than coming up with the money for the install you won’t have to worry about what is being done, what tools are being used, or whether or not the job is being completed well, because a professional team will get it done right. Not only that but it will get finished quickly and you can start enjoying your newly tiled room that much faster, which is important if it is happening in an important room like your only bathroom or your kitchen.
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B.C. failed to maintain province’s timber supply says report
March 28th, 2012
B.C.’s auditor general has issued a scathing report about the government’s management of provincial forests.
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/story/2012/02/16/bc-forests-audit.html?cmp=rss
Whitecaps sign Middlesborough veteran Barry Robson
March 21st, 2012
The Vancouver Whitecaps have signed Scottish international midfielder Barry Robson. The 33-year-old is slated to join the Whitecaps in July after completing his season with English League Championship side Middlesborough.
http://www.cbc.ca/sports/soccer/story/2012/02/16/sp-robson-whitecaps.html?cmp=rss
Vancouver police busted circulating porn at work
March 13th, 2012
Fourteen Vancouver police officers and one civilian staff member have been reprimanded for circulating pornography on work computers, the force announced on Thursday morning.
Vancouver police busted circulating porn at work
March 6th, 2012
Fourteen Vancouver police officers and one civilian staff member have been reprimanded for circulating pornography on work computers, the force announced on Thursday morning.
Seattle stadium plans could draw NBA and NHL teams
February 28th, 2012
News that Seattle could be getting a new NBA team and maybe an NHL franchise is creating a buzz in neighbouring Vancouver.
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/story/2012/02/16/bc-seattle-stadium.html?cmp=rss
Good News for The Housing Market
February 27th, 2012
Many people want to buy foreclosures as a way of investment. Thanks to a new initiative, the glut of bank owned home may be taking baby-steps towards helping the problem. The housing bust of the last several years has left us reeling. Sometimes the processes and paperwork is so overwhelming, it puts off potential buyers. Sometimes the glut of REO homes depress the housing values in the various areas. Until the homes that are bank-owned are cleared out, the housing market will likely continue to weaken.
The REO Initiative permits qualified investors to prequalify and start the eligibility process to participate in the REO Initiative pilot program. The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) announced the beginning of the new REO Initiative, which will launch in metropolises hardest hit by the housing disaster.
Neighborhoods once declining will start adding value to their neighborhoods again. Once prequalified, the REO Initiative will let qualified investors to buy pools of foreclosed properties, with the stipulation that they fix the homes and allow them to be rentals for a determined number of years. This rental period will allow neighborhoods affected by empty and deteriorating homes, to renew and come back to life.
Landowners in these neighborhoods have seen the value of their homes in sharp decline as they are bordered by decaying properties. As home value begins to steady, home prices will rise and neighborhoods will no longer be in decline. This is great news for those in homes surrounded by foreclosed homes. These rental-time requirements will allow neighborhoods to reestablish themselves by having people in once empty houses.
The prequalification process must ensure that the investors have the financial ability to manage properties and take care of updating the homes to livable conditions for renters. Investors will have to prove their knowledge of financial and business issues, to effectively manage the properties. Investors must also be able to prove they understand all risks and criteria involved in the program. Should investors want to prequalify for this program, they can head online and check out all the requirements and agreements at the FHA’s REO Initiative prequalification page.
You no longer have to spend hours finding info about local real estate companies in Vancouver.