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How much time does it take to buy a home? (INFOGRAPHIC)

How much time does it take to buy a home? (INFOGRAPHIC)

Survey calculates average hours spent searching online, driving around, viewing homes – and losing sleep
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Uptown New West highrise could include separate entrances for renters and owners

Uptown New West highrise could include separate entrances for renters and owners

A 29-storey building being proposed in uptown New Westminster could be heading to a public hearing in June. Orr Development Corp.
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Who’s paying the B.C. Speculation and Vacancy Tax?

Who’s paying the B.C. Speculation and Vacancy Tax?

Province announces most homeowners’ declarations have been filed – but there’s still time for latecomers
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Inventor says taxman has ruined his life and business

Inventor says taxman has ruined his life and business

Trudeau’s office, minister taxpayers’ ombudsman passing the buck
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B.C. government announces probe of money laundering

B.C. government announces probe of money laundering

Public inquiry expected to produce report on extent and causes of problem by May 2021
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Few foreclosures reflect Metro Vancouver homeowner tenacity

Few foreclosures reflect Metro Vancouver homeowner tenacity

Most distressed sales believed linked to family issues, not sales and price declines
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‘Swiss cheese’ regulatory system allows dirty money into real estate: BCREA CEO

‘Swiss cheese’ regulatory system allows dirty money into real estate: BCREA CEO

‘Different rules for different parts of the transaction’ are a key part of the problem, says real estate association chief
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Damp April for B.C. home sales, average price down 6.2 per cent: BCREA

Damp April for B.C. home sales, average price down 6.2 per cent: BCREA

Listing inventory builds up across the province, although some regions remain in seller’s market territory
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Letter: If developers really cared about affordability, they’d be hailing downturn in prices

Letter: If developers really cared about affordability, they’d be hailing downturn in prices

Re: “Lower Mainland's presale home absorption rate sees dismal April: report,” online, May 6.
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Updated: How deep is the housing market slowdown in your area? (INFOGRAPHIC)

Updated: How deep is the housing market slowdown in your area? (INFOGRAPHIC)

Metro Vancouver map shows which municipalities are in buyer's markets and how much prices have declined in each
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