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B.C. beefs up strata CRF contributions in effort to address insurance costs

B.C. beefs up strata CRF contributions in effort to address insurance costs

‘Just housekeeping:’ Strata owner advocate says changes will eliminate confusion regarding regulations
West Van buys Jimmy Pattison's waterfront home for $5.175M

West Van buys Jimmy Pattison's waterfront home for $5.175M

The District of West Vancouver has purchased one of two remaining privately owned waterfront homes in Ambleside – part of a decades-long plan to buy all of the land between Ambleside Park and John Lawson Park for public use.
Metro Vancouver’s industrial market remains tight heading into 2023

Metro Vancouver’s industrial market remains tight heading into 2023

‘How high can it go?’: Industrial rents don’t show signs of coming down in the near term due to land squeeze
December US home sales fall, capping nearly 18% drop in 2022

December US home sales fall, capping nearly 18% drop in 2022

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes slumped nearly 18% in 2022, the slowest year for the housing market in nearly a decade. The National Association of Realtors said Friday that existing home sales totaled 5.
How Metro Vancouver renters can get landlords to 'respect their rights'

How Metro Vancouver renters can get landlords to 'respect their rights'

Metro Vancouver renters looking for a cheap deal may be in for a rude awakening this year -- but there are things they can do to make their current living situation better.
How will Whistler’s foreign homebuyer ban exemption impact the resort?

How will Whistler’s foreign homebuyer ban exemption impact the resort?

When news first emerged last spring of Ottawa’s looming ban on foreign home sales , alarm bells sounded in Whistler, as they did in other resort communities that tend to attract well-heeled international buyers.
B.C. residents warned about 'home title fraud' — where scammers sell your house without your knowledge

B.C. residents warned about 'home title fraud' — where scammers sell your house without your knowledge

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) serving Mainland B.C. issued a warning to homeowners Wednesday regarding an emerging scam trend: home title fraud.
Average Vancouver development approval timeline now 15.2 months: CHBA

Average Vancouver development approval timeline now 15.2 months: CHBA

Vancouver ranks in the middle of the municipality pack on approval times, processes and costs
Province announces 'one-stop shop' for homebuilding permits

Province announces 'one-stop shop' for homebuilding permits

The province has unveiled a “one-stop-shop” approach to provincial permitting to help speed up approvals and construction to build more homes in the face of a housing crisis.
CREA predicts 2023 home sales to edge down 0.5% from 2022 mark

CREA predicts 2023 home sales to edge down 0.5% from 2022 mark

OTTAWA — The Canadian Real Estate Association says it expects home sales this year to edge down 0.5 per cent compared with 2022. In its updated forecast for the year, it also says it expects the average home price to decline 5.