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What young people can do when homeownership seems out of reach

What young people can do when homeownership seems out of reach

High rents and stagnant income make planning for a home purchase more challenging.
Mixed-use developments diversify as demands increase

Mixed-use developments diversify as demands increase

Developers target a broader mix of users, financial viability
B.C. rejects Burnaby petition for exemption to new transit-oriented development rules

B.C. rejects Burnaby petition for exemption to new transit-oriented development rules

Land near SkyTrain hubs is 'ideal' for increasing housing supply and a mix of housing types, says the B.C. government.
Underused Housing Tax not right for tourism economies: Whistler realtor

Underused Housing Tax not right for tourism economies: Whistler realtor

Dave Brown testified before the federal finance committee to ask for an exemption for Whistler tourism accommodations in paying the federal UHT
The most expensive house on the market in Canada drops $10M from its original price

The most expensive house on the market in Canada drops $10M from its original price

It's dropped in price twice.
B.C. government gives $1M to Tk'emlups' Chief Lous Crossing commercial project

B.C. government gives $1M to Tk'emlups' Chief Lous Crossing commercial project

Funding supports band's economic self-determination goals
B.C. strata owners ordered to pay $8,500 for rental violations

B.C. strata owners ordered to pay $8,500 for rental violations

The tribunal found the owners had been added to the rental waiting list and were not authorized to rent their unit.
Applications open for $40M loan program for secondary suites

Applications open for $40M loan program for secondary suites

Homeowners can apply for forgivable loans for as much as half the total cost of renovations, up to a maximum of $40,000, to build basement and garden suites
B.C. Realtor fined $15K by regulator

B.C. Realtor fined $15K by regulator

Kelowna-based property manager and Realtor Donna Craig disputes allegations, maintains positive client record
Greater Vancouver home sales rise as inventory reaches levels not seen since pandemic

Greater Vancouver home sales rise as inventory reaches levels not seen since pandemic

VANCOUVER — Greater Vancouver's real estate board says the number of homes that changed hands in April rose 3.3 per cent from the previous year, but total sales were still well below the 10-year average for the month.