real-estate-purchase

Canada lists old NYC residence for $13M, surpassing cost of new luxury condo

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Canada lists old NYC residence for M, surpassing cost of new luxury condo

Canada is selling its former Manhattan residence, which used to house its consulate general in New York. The 12-room, five-bedroom apartment located on Park Avenue was listed Thursday at over $13 million, which is expected to exceed the purchase of its new $9-million Manhattan condo located on Billionaires’ Row. Global Affairs Canada said the new … Read more

Time’s up for some short-term rentals in B.C. as new housing rules look set to transform scene

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Time’s up for some short-term rentals in B.C. as new housing rules look set to transform scene

Nancy Paine’s short-term rental business is dead in the water. As co-founder and CEO of Victoria-based Superhost, Paine said she had been at the forefront of the Airbnb revolution for seven years, acting as a “liaison” for homeowners needing help with the logistics of running a listing on the accommodation site. At the peak of … Read more