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Nanaimo hotel plans might be down, but they’re not out; Malahat band banking on big business for Bamberton

Nanaimo hotel plans might be down, but they’re not out; Malahat band banking on big business for Bamberton

Checking out Nanaimo’s hopes for a hotel adjacent to the Vancouver Island Conference Centre have again collapsed with SSS Manhao International Tourism Group’s withdrawal. SSS Manhao, a subsidiary of China’s Suzhou Youth Travel Services Co. Ltd.
Low interest rates keep B.C. housing market buoyant

Low interest rates keep B.C. housing market buoyant

A slew of housing data this week points to persistent strength in B.C.’s housing market as low interest rates, population gains and modest economic growth continued to drive elevated activity in July.
More than 40% of Vancouver house owners rent out parts of their homes: survey

More than 40% of Vancouver house owners rent out parts of their homes: survey

Many Vancouver homeowners are dealing with the city’s notoriously high cost of living by...
Slowdown threatens “third wave” of office towers

Slowdown threatens “third wave” of office towers

Downtown office vacancy spikes to 10% as new skyscrapers compete for tenants
Slumping Chinese economy will hurt B.C. resource sector, but effect on real estate remains a mystery

Slumping Chinese economy will hurt B.C. resource sector, but effect on real estate remains a mystery

A slumping Chinese economy is expected to hurt multiple resource sectors across...
Home prices to continue to rise in B.C. over next two years: RBC forecast

Home prices to continue to rise in B.C. over next two years: RBC forecast

By the end of 2016, however, growth is expected to decelerate
Chilliwack home to residential, industrial opportunities; real estate deals in B.C.’s wine country bearing fruit in 2015

Chilliwack home to residential, industrial opportunities; real estate deals in B.C.’s wine country bearing fruit in 2015

Cultus following The tiny community bordering Cultus Lake is getting a lot larger thanks to Frosst Creek Developments Ltd. of Chilliwack, which is developing 360 residential units at the south end of the lake.
Construction set to drive economic growth in B.C.

Construction set to drive economic growth in B.C.

June is another strong month for B.C. building intentions and aligns with our view that construction, led by residential activity, will be a growth leader for the provincial economy this year. Municipalities issued permits valued at $1.
Ghost town Bradian back on the market for $1.2m

Ghost town Bradian back on the market for $1.2m

You can own your very own town by purchasing the Bridge River Valley ghost town of Bradian
Average Greater Vancouver home sales price dips in July

Average Greater Vancouver home sales price dips in July

Greater Vancouver’s residential real estate market prices continue to far outweigh those in the rest of...