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Census data reveals modest increase in unoccupied homes

Census data reveals modest increase in unoccupied homes

Vacancies stable The first release of data from the 2016 census indicates that the proportion of homes in Vancouver not “occupied by usual residents” rose slightly from 2011, but remains below 10%. A quick analysis indicates that just 8.
B.C. pension fund unloads hotels in shift to retail

B.C. pension fund unloads hotels in shift to retail

BCIMC transactions include selling 26 SilverBirch hotels and buying Oakridge Centre
University firms up B.C. presence with bricks-and-mortar campus

University firms up B.C. presence with bricks-and-mortar campus

Yorkville University targets new students with B.C. courses and a downtown Vancouver campus
Average Vancouver one-bedroom rent reaches record high: PadMapper

Average Vancouver one-bedroom rent reaches record high: PadMapper

The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Vancouver remains the highest in the country, and it increased another 1.6% in February, reaching the highest level on record.
B.C. home sales settle back to historic averages: BCREA

B.C. home sales settle back to historic averages: BCREA

Home sales across British Columbia returned to a historic average level in January, according to British Columbia Real Estate Association data released February 15.
Coquitlam strata corporation seeks dissolution under Bill 40

Coquitlam strata corporation seeks dissolution under Bill 40

Anthem Properties agrees to buy 58-unit complex for $32 million
Vancouver repeat home sales inch upward in January

Vancouver repeat home sales inch upward in January

Vancouver repeat home sales prices increased 0.3% in January, ending a three-month streak of declines, according to the most recent Teranet Home Price Index, which measures changes in price for repeat sales of single family homes.
SFU faces affordable student housing crunch

SFU faces affordable student housing crunch

School grapples with providing seats, homes for students, staff on city campus
Strong demand brings industrial strata to Mount Pleasant area

Strong demand brings industrial strata to Mount Pleasant area

Industrial intensity The meta-narrative for Vancouver real estate is one of strong demand and tight supply, and this is especially true of industrial.
Vacant retail space in B.C. rejigged as self-storage

Vacant retail space in B.C. rejigged as self-storage

U-Haul to renovate Kelowna’s old Zellers store as self-storage shortage grows