Real Estate

Rent increases grow old Higher vacancies aren’t translating into lower rents for seniors, according to a new Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. (CMHC) report. The vacancy rate for independent-living units stood at 4.

Data suggests housing inventory, while higher than in recent years, is still historically low – leading to increased demand, according to Dexter Realty

City of Vancouver on land title but BIA says businesses and property owners may have rights to land — it's seeking a legal opinion

Fraudulent schemes lure investors with false promise of huge tax write-offs – and those who invest could face prosecution

New Statistics Canada data cites changes in regional development costs for the burst of building permits this April

A 29-storey building that includes a mix of strata and rental units is heading to public hearing later this month. Orr Development Corp.

New homes are dwarfing neighbouring ones, obstructing views and creating ill will among neighbours

All recreational regions surveyed in Royal LePage report see declining sales, but prices remain steady and even rise in some hot spots

Whether it’s a neighbourhood that’s up and coming, or one that will always be desirable, there are many good reasons to invest in a home in certain hot spots – even in a down market. But sometimes, identifying those hot areas can be tricky.

A fourplex in downtown Port Coquitlam will be razed to make way for a six-storey apartment block.