Legislation is being introduced to increase housing supply and speed up housing development in communities throughout the province where the need is greatest. Amendments are also being made to the Strata Property Act that will remove discriminatory age and rental restrictions in strata bylaws to broaden access to existing housing in BC housing supply act:…
What Does the U-Turn on the Mini Budget Mean for Investors?
The mini-budget caused a massive crash in the value of the GBP as it caused panic across numerous markets, and the following division of the Conservative Party only added to this uncertainty. This has caused the GBP to stabilize after the crash in value, with the value of the pound rising to the equivalent of…
Owners of former Talisman properties hosted meeting on land's future
‘We wanted to dispel a lot of rumors. We feel some of the conversations we’ve had will do that,’ says the developer The future possibilities for parts of the former Talisman resort property are beginning to emerge. Beaver Valley Development Group held multiple public information sessions about its plans for the former Talisman land at…
Crown Heights Limestone Unit With Mantel, Bay Window, Den Asks $3,350 a Month
A one-bedroom in the Crown Heights North Historic District has historic details, including a mantle, and windows on three exposures. It’s on the second floor of a three-story 1890s Romanesque Revival limestone across from Brower Park. The unit at 869 St. Marks Avenue has four rooms, including a living room with a bay window, moldings,…
Brooklyn News: Crown Heights Tenant Testifies in Harassment Trial
Flatlands Semi-Detached Brick Tudor With Mantel, Rumpus Room, Garage Asks $719K A new owner could boost the charm of this 1930s semi-detached brick house with a few updates while retaining some fun vintage details like a rumpus room with a built-in bar. The 18-foot-wide home also has an original coat, a generously sized kitchen and…
My Stock Report Card for Jan – Mar 2019
My Stock Report Card for Jan – Mar 2019 US Stocks SG Stocks Total Passive Income Collected Between Jan – Mar 2019 : SGD 19,392 ( 4,924 from Dividend, 14,467.38 from Structured Notes) Total Profit / Loss from Sales of Stocks between Jan – Mar 2019 : -$812 (M1) Stocks added between Jan – Mar…
Burundi: Certified Land Ownership Protects the Landscape and Women as Well – Burundi
STORY HIGHLIGHTS Landscape restoration is tackling the land certification issues in Burundi. Burundian society is beginning to recognize women’s rights to access land. 70% of the recognized plot includes the names of both spouses. Bujumbura, October 2022 – The $30 million project Burundi Landscape Restoration and Resilience Project aims to restore land productivity and increase…
Top 5 Financial Priorities for an Early Career Physician
An early career physician has a lot going on and doesn’t need to get everything just right, but there are a few financial priorities that should be recognized. Editor’s Note: Physician On Fire is the guest post this week on PIMD. They are a real estate investing platform that gives investors access to multifamily, office,…
PLG Limestone With Pier Mirror, Mantle, Renovated Kitchen Asks $2.2 Million
This early 20th century Prospect Lefferts Gardens limestone has had a renovation that updated the main kitchen and added a second one to the garden level while leaving some of the period details in the house intact. Located in the Prospect Lefferts Gardens Historic District at 181 Fenimore Street, the limestone is one of a…
Why Ontario buyers are scooping up investment properties in Calgary
The days of Alberta bleeding residents to other provinces are gone, at least for now. In the second quarter alone, the province saw a net gain of about 10,000 people thanks to moves from other parts of the country, especially from Ontario. But people aren’t just moving themselves and their families to Alberta — a…