Metro Vancouver Home Sales Drop in June, Inventory Rises

by clarkwoods | Jul 14, 2024 | Real Estate

Metro Vancouver home sales fell 19.1% in June 2024 compared to last year, well below historical and seasonal averages. According to the Greater Vancouver Realtors, which collects MLS data on home sales in the Lower Mainland, sales are down 23.6% over the 10-year...

New eviction rules could make buying a home more difficult, say housing industry insiders

by clarkwoods | Jul 14, 2024 | Real Estate

There are new concerns over potential negative impacts new eviction rules put forward by the provincial government this month. As of July 18, the province is requiring landlords to give four months’ notice instead of two when evicting tenants for personal or family...

Clark Woods LLP Sponsors Coquitlam Little League with Field Naming Honour

by clarkwoods | Jun 19, 2024 | News

The baseball field at Mackin Park is getting a new name this summer.  Clark Woods LLP is proud to announce a sponsorship with Coquitlam Little League, which will see the ball diamond renamed to Clark Woods Field for the remainder of the season. The sponsorship comes...

In legal first, B.C. judge orders shared custody of golden retriever in divorce settlement

by clarkwoods | Jun 10, 2024 | Family Law

A divorced B.C. couple has been ordered by the provincial supreme court to share custody of their dog in one of the first legal cases decided under new legislation passed by the B.C. government earlier this year. The case between Sahar Bayat and Omid Mavedati involves...

B.C. government looks to protect tenants and landlords with proposed rule changes

by clarkwoods | Jun 2, 2024 | Real Estate

Proposed Rule Changes by the B.C. Government to Protect Renters and Landlords The B.C. government has introduced proposed rule changes aimed at stopping bad-faith evictions, streamlining the rental dispute process, and banning rent increases when a child joins a...