Is the City of Vancouver competing with private developers in its own housing market? 🤔 With a new project at Burrard & Pacific featuring 1,136 market-rental units in two striking towers, the City...
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Is the City of Vancouver competing with private developers in its own housing market? 🤔 With a new project at Burrard & Pacific featuring 1,136 market-rental units in two striking towers, the City...
The sharp decline in the 5-year Canada bond yield likely signals lower fixed mortgage rates ahead. If you're planning to buy a home or renew your mortgage, now might be the perfect time to reach out to...
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The Bank of Canada has made its final major move of the year, lowering the key interest rate to 3.25%—a large 50 basis point cut! Good news for variable-rate mortgage holders: expect lower monthly payments!...
From haunted houses to Tokyo's teardown trend, the real estate world is full of surprises! Did you know McDonald's is a real estate empire, not just burgers? 🍔🏠 Or that a red front door in Scotland means...
Vancouver City Council is considering a 5.5% property tax increase for 2025, with rising costs and infrastructure projects driving the budget.
What’s your take on this proposed hike? 🏠
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Vancouver's commercial rents climbed 2.4% in Q3 2024, outpacing B.C. & Canada! 💼🏢 Steady demand seen across office, retail, and industrial spaces.
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East Vancouver bids farewell to its iconic polka-dot home, a joyful landmark for over 30 years. Once owned by chef Chuck Currie, it will be refurbished with a nod to its legacy—a polka-dot mini library....
Greater Vancouver home sales surged 32% in October with rates dropping! Signaling a potential market rebound. Is this the start of a new trend?
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Vancouver’s housing development is ramping up! With 58,000 homes in the pipeline, the city is on track to exceed housing targets by 2028, aiming to address growing demand. From rental approvals to major...
A BC tenant successfully challenged a $200 pet deposit deduction after a tribunal found no proof of pet-related damage or agreed pet limit. The landlord had withheld funds, claiming extra cleaning costs...
Over 45,000 homes short and counting! Metro Vancouver faces a severe housing shortfall, expected to reach nearly 49,000 by 2031. With skyrocketing population growth, Surrey will become the largest city...
Starting November 21st, uninsured mortgage holders in Canada can switch lenders at renewal without the stress test if their loan amount and term stay the same.
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Could more luxury developments help make housing in Vancouver more affordable? Economist Michael Wiebe believes so, citing "vacancy chains." Others disagree. What do you think?
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Burnaby just approved two massive towers at Lougheed Town Centre! 🏙️ One will be 80 storeys tall—the tallest in Western Canada. These new developments bring over 1,400 condos, retail, and office spaces....
This 2 bed, 2 bath home might look rough, but it still sold for $1.35M! 💰 Only $45K was for the house itself—the rest? All land value! 🌲🏞️
Would you buy a home for the land alone? Or would you prefer...
Ottawa is expanding 30-year amortizations and raising the insured mortgage cap to $1.5M! This could lower monthly payments and make homeownership more accessible, especially for first-time buyers. ...
This stunning Vancouver home, designed by legendary architect Arthur Erickson, can't seem to find a buyer despite several price cuts. Originally listed at $16.8M in 2018, it’s now down to $7.98M—but still...
Despite rising home prices and financial hurdles, 84% of Canadians aged 18-38 believe owning a home is a valuable investment. Many are willing to make sacrifices, from saving diligently to cutting discretionary...
BC is tackling the housing crisis head-on with new rental homes in Langley and Burnaby—helping everyday heroes like teachers and nurses stay in the communities they love. Affordable, sustainable, and built...
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