Burnaby-New Westminster NewsLeader - June 25, 2008
Re: Fewer than half of leaky condos fixed so far: report
It is interesting to read that more than $460 million has been approved by the Homeowner Protection Office (HPO) for no-interest leaky condo loans from the launch of the program to date.
Since only about 20 per cent of victims [...]

Over the weekend I read in the Vancouver Sun how a retired Richmond homeowner lost title to his bungalow to con artists. The fraudsters also got away with a mortgage scam worth $400,000.
The failure of the banks, lawyers, land title office, etc., to verify both parties to the transaction is scandalous in itself.
Since there is [...]

Wherever you might live, or whatever type of dwelling you have lived in, I’m sure you can recount a neighbourly nuisance, or perhaps worse.
If you haven’t seen this website you’re probably going to relate to it and get a good chuckle.
Thanks for this link Grace.
John in Port Moody, BC
Real Estate Evolved

Letter to the Editor:
Homebuyer beware - Coquitlam NOW - Friday, June 06, 2008
Re: “MLA wants regulations for home inspectors” Friday, May 30.
The “neglect in protecting homebuyers” is widespread, and Coquitlam-Maillardville MLA Diane Thorne’s concern is shared by many.
Home buying is fraught with risk and claims far too many victims; whether resale or presale.
The home inspection [...]