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Condo consultation: Have your say on strata governance reforms

If you’re a condo owner – especially those on strata councils – frustrated by current laws over how strata buildings are run, now’s your chance to be heard. The B.C.
’Twas ever thus? Metro Vancouver real estate headlines 30 years ago

’Twas ever thus? Metro Vancouver real estate headlines 30 years ago

It’s easy to think that the problems facing Metro Vancouver’s housing market are relatively new. But if you take a look back at headlines from 20 or 30 years ago, you’ll see a different story.
B.C. home owners fight 'speculation' tax with petition

B.C. home owners fight 'speculation' tax with petition

Home owners from within and outside of B.C. are rapidly signing up to a petition that is aims to fight the provincial government’s recently announced speculation tax.
As San Francisco goes, so goeth Metro Vancouver?

As San Francisco goes, so goeth Metro Vancouver?

Almost 16,000 people left the U.S. tech hub because of affordability challenges, report says
New Westminster supports downtown development – but wants new name

New Westminster supports downtown development – but wants new name

A local business fears it will be upstaged by a new development in downtown New Westminster. Domus Homes’ project for 813 to 823 Carnarvon St.
RBC issues warning over foreign money in real estate

RBC issues warning over foreign money in real estate

Foreign money “distorting” the country’s biggest housing markets is bad for Canada, RBC’s CEO warned Tuesday.
'It looks like a hotel': ALR mega mansion found for rent on travel websites

'It looks like a hotel': ALR mega mansion found for rent on travel websites

One more mega home operating as a hotel on Richmond’s agricultural land is getting attention after a council meeting presentation last week. Operating on Steveston Highway near No.
Real estate industries made up fifth of Canada's GDP in 2017

Real estate industries made up fifth of Canada's GDP in 2017

Real estate, construction and related financial and insurance industries are together responsible for more than 20 per cent of Canada’s GDP in 2017, according to a quarterly report released by Statistics Canada March 2. Here in B.C.
Metro Vancouver detached home sales slump in February

Metro Vancouver detached home sales slump in February

In a month that usually starts picking up in terms of sales activity ahead of the spring market, detached home sales in Metro Vancouver saw a considerable slump in February, according to the latest statistics. Detached sales were down 39.
Province confirms rental buildings to be exempt from luxury house tax

Province confirms rental buildings to be exempt from luxury house tax

Properties with four or more rental units will be exempt from the new school tax announced in B.C. Budget 2018