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House-price correction could be all but over

House-price correction could be all but over

It's still too early to say if the Lower Mainland’s housing-price correction is over, but February data points in that direction. While sales fell a whopping 42% year-over-year, market conditions were stronger than this suggests.
Construction spending in B.C. to drive capital investment in 2017

Construction spending in B.C. to drive capital investment in 2017

Grand intentions Construction expenditures should increase at twice the rate of overall capital investment across the province in 2017, according to Statistics Canada’s annual forecast. Capital investment across the province grew an estimated 4.
City considering allowing character houses to be converted to multi-unit homes

City considering allowing character houses to be converted to multi-unit homes

The city is considering allowing property owners who choose not to demolish character homes the right to increase their floor area and convert the property into a multi-unit residence.
Chinese interest in Vancouver real estate not limited to high-end sector: report

Chinese interest in Vancouver real estate not limited to high-end sector: report

Homebuyers from China are often cited as major participants in Vancouver’s luxury real estate market, but a new study from Sotheby’s Canada and Juwai.
Office, industrial space stacked in East Vancouver

Office, industrial space stacked in East Vancouver

Half of strata units sell out before groundbreaking on unique Victoria Drive complex
Metro residential sales set to spring forward after winter slump

Metro residential sales set to spring forward after winter slump

Set to rise By the time this column appears, Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) statistics will be available for February. Should historical patterns persist, sales figures should be stronger than in January.
A 1,200 square-foot home in Vancouver costs seven figures: Royal LePage

A 1,200 square-foot home in Vancouver costs seven figures: Royal LePage

It is well known that the average single-detached home in Vancouver costs more than in anywhere else in Canada, but just how much home can you get for $1 million? In a March 6 Royal LePage report, the real estate broker said in 2016, the average squa
Vancouver looks to increase number of townhomes, row houses, duplexes

Vancouver looks to increase number of townhomes, row houses, duplexes

Changes will be coming to single-family home neighbourhoods in Vancouver to accommodate more affordable forms of housing, Mayor Gregor Robertson announced this week.
Short supply, bad weather dampen February home sales in Vancouver: REBGV

Short supply, bad weather dampen February home sales in Vancouver: REBGV

Home sales across Metro Vancouver fell 41.9% year-over-year last month, according to Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver data released March 2, putting sales activity almost 8% below the 10-year average for February.
Hong Kong investors to buy Rosewood Hotel Georgia for $145 million

Hong Kong investors to buy Rosewood Hotel Georgia for $145 million

Rosewood Hotels and Resorts will continue to operate the property