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New CMHC change means basement suites can help qualify homebuyers for higher mortgages

New CMHC change means basement suites can help qualify homebuyers for higher mortgages

“Good news” allows rent to be counted as income
Developers, non-profits building social-purpose success

Developers, non-profits building social-purpose success

Social-purpose real estate has become more common in Metro Vancouver, driven in part by churches that own valuable land
Industrial land shortage threatens local economy

Industrial land shortage threatens local economy

Entire Metro Vancouver inventory could be gone within four years, analysts warn
Rising land values driving residential, industrial rents north

Rising land values driving residential, industrial rents north

Under the volcano Following on last week’s tip that rents are set to soar, it’s worth noting that the scenario apartment broker David Goodman forecasts for the residential rental market is similar to what’s been suggested for industrial real estate.

Infographic: Gen 'Urbs' vs. Gen 'Burbs'

How many Canadians prefer living in the suburbs compared with more urban areas? It breaks down differently among different age groups.
Telus HQ partnership issues $225m in green bonds to finance new Vancouver HQ

Telus HQ partnership issues $225m in green bonds to finance new Vancouver HQ

Telus (TSX:T) is taking the lead to raise a little green from some environmentally minded investors willing to finance the completion of its new downtown Vancouver headquarters.
Sunshine Coast waterfront houses cost less than a city bungalow

Sunshine Coast waterfront houses cost less than a city bungalow

Coast prices outside the city have barely budged in eight years
Royal LePage acquires Coast Realty

Royal LePage acquires Coast Realty

The deal makes Royal LePage the largest real estate company on Vancouver Island
City of Vancouver extends First Shaughnessy demolition ban for 120 days

City of Vancouver extends First Shaughnessy demolition ban for 120 days

Sales of houses in historic Vancouver neighbourhood spiked as deadline loomed
Red tape plays a role in Vancouver housing price inflation

Red tape plays a role in Vancouver housing price inflation

Why Vancouver housing is so unaffordable