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Jami Makan

Jami Makan

Jami Makan is a real estate reporter with Business in Vancouver. He has previously written for newspapers and magazines in cities including New York, Nairobi and Blaine, Washington. He has also worked in the insurance and litigation fields.

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Recent Work by Jami

Misrepresentation top complaint against B.C. real estate, says report

Misrepresentation top complaint against B.C. real estate, says report

Realtors dinged for providing inaccurate information to clients about properties
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One-quarter of B.C. homebuyers were investors at outset of pandemic, says StatCan

One-quarter of B.C. homebuyers were investors at outset of pandemic, says StatCan

Investors accounted for almost 40 per cent of Kelowna condo buyers in 2019
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Key takeaways from BIV’s conversation with Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim

Key takeaways from BIV’s conversation with Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim

Mayor of Vancouver talks public safety, housing and development at BIV event
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B.C. real estate workforce facing pressure as housing demand surges, says report

B.C. real estate workforce facing pressure as housing demand surges, says report

More workers needed to keep up with aging in real estate sector and population at large
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$27M in funding announced for 16 Indigenous housing projects in B.C.

$27M in funding announced for 16 Indigenous housing projects in B.C.

Indigenous peoples 13 times more likely to experience homelessness
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Is housing a human right in Canada? Experts challenge approach to urban encampments

Is housing a human right in Canada? Experts challenge approach to urban encampments

B.C. human rights commissioner, federal housing advocate call for end to forced evictions.
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B.C. corruption fears plague real estate and construction, says poll

B.C. corruption fears plague real estate and construction, says poll

Angus Reid Institute survey also shows perceived link between corruption and high cost of living
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AI takes centre stage as Vancouver's real estate sector accelerates digital embrace

AI takes centre stage as Vancouver's real estate sector accelerates digital embrace

Industry leaders argue artificial intelligence could eventually be used to address B.C.’s affordable-housing shortage
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StatCan study says 3% of B.C. homes flipped each year

StatCan study says 3% of B.C. homes flipped each year

Government measures and softer market could curtail home-flipping going forward
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Industrial, retail poised for long-term growth in Metro Vancouver, says Colliers

Industrial, retail poised for long-term growth in Metro Vancouver, says Colliers

Return-to-work policies in tech and public sectors could drive office rebound.
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