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Co-ops attracting more attention in hot multifamily market

Co-ops attracting more attention in hot multifamily market

Co-op conversions Winding down strata properties might be a new phenomenon, but spare a thought for co- operative housing arrangements. Cynthia Jagger, who partners with David and Mark Goodman on apartment sales at HQ Real Estate Services Inc.

Infographic: How millennials are changing the housing market

Do millennials trust realtors? How do their buying habits differ from those of all other buyers?
New 23-storey residential tower proposed for North Vancouver

New 23-storey residential tower proposed for North Vancouver

Project would add 175 units to the city’s rental stock, “relieving pressure on the city’s historically low vacancy rates,” says a staff report
Ice box challenges Passive House standard

Ice box challenges Passive House standard

Demonstration meant to show how new building standard performs
Rosewood Hotel Georgia sells to local buyer

Rosewood Hotel Georgia sells to local buyer

New owner found after deal to sell hotel to Hong Kong group falls through
Home affordability still a ‘major vulnerability’ in Vancouver: RBC

Home affordability still a ‘major vulnerability’ in Vancouver: RBC

The effects of the 15% foreign-buyer tax are fading in Vancouver, and poor affordability remains a significant vulnerability, according to RBC’s Canadian Housing Health Check , published July 27.
Former Granville 7 cinema complex set for renovation

Former Granville 7 cinema complex set for renovation

Architects filed building permit earlier this month, expect development permit soon
Metrotown ‘true downtown’ plan passes in spite of protests

Metrotown ‘true downtown’ plan passes in spite of protests

The city of Burnaby is moving forward with its plans to make Metrotown the city’s “true downtown.
Vancouver home market showing moderate evidence of overheating: CMHC

Vancouver home market showing moderate evidence of overheating: CMHC

As demand for attached homes grew in the Lower Mainland in 2017’s second quarter, the market showed moderate signs of overheating, according to a Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation report released July 26.
New government brings new approach to housing issues: UDI

New government brings new approach to housing issues: UDI

Municipal matters A couple of weeks ago, deep in Charlotte County, New Brunswick, conversations with strangers quickly turned ugly when yours truly mentioned visiting from Vancouver.