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Greater Vancouver home sales down, prices up in May: BCREA

Greater Vancouver home sales down, prices up in May: BCREA

The number of units sold in Greater Vancouver in May fell almost 10% year-over-year, from 4,910 units last year to 4,425, according to British Columbia Real Estate Association data released June 13. Over the same period, prices have inched upward.
Housing advocates welcome coalition policies

Housing advocates welcome coalition policies

Commercial market remains unfazed, but questions surround implementation
High housing costs felt across age groups, Metro municipalities

High housing costs felt across age groups, Metro municipalities

No grey area Beedie Development Group’s bid to rezone 105 Keefer Street, the subject of four days of public hearings at the end of May, promises to put an underused city lot to use. There are few people who argue with that.
Chinatown community takes last stand against proposed tower

Chinatown community takes last stand against proposed tower

Opponents make their case one last time before city council votes on controversial plan for 105 Keefer Street
Metro Vancouver seniors facing a severe rental squeeze

Metro Vancouver seniors facing a severe rental squeeze

Despite high rent, vacancy rates for seniors accommodation plunge across B.C.
Record-breaking land deals locked up in municipal processes

Record-breaking land deals locked up in municipal processes

In process Approximately $6 billion worth of residential land traded hands in Metro Vancouver last year, according to figures compiled by Altus Group, and the region is again leading the way in 2017.
Major developments loom on Port Moody horizon

Major developments loom on Port Moody horizon

City eyed for massive residential projects as industry exits, SkyTrain arrives
Metro Vancouver suburbs getting less and less affordable: Vancity

Metro Vancouver suburbs getting less and less affordable: Vancity

New report indicates areas traditionally sought as affordable alternatives to Vancouver are disappearing
Surrey, Fraser Valley feel property inventory pinch

Surrey, Fraser Valley feel property inventory pinch

New listings are scarce while prices remain high across the region
UBC housing expert digs for meaning in modern market

UBC housing expert digs for meaning in modern market

Profile: Tom Davidoff, director, Centre for Urban Economics and Real Estate, Sauder School of Business, University of British Columbia