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Letter: B.C. government committing a SIN in speculation tax form

Letter: B.C. government committing a SIN in speculation tax form

No law compels us to provide our SIN, yet we cannot complete our Speculation and Vacancy Tax declaration without it
B.C. home sales to creep back up over next two years: BCREA

B.C. home sales to creep back up over next two years: BCREA

Real estate association offers optimistic forecast, saying buyers are gradually “adjusting” to mortgage stress test
Luxury resort-style living in an unexpected location

Luxury resort-style living in an unexpected location

Part of the North Shore’s masterplanned Lion’s Gate Village, these high-end, high-rise homes offer both luxury and value
Metro Vancouver home values to drop this year, but recover in 2021: poll

Metro Vancouver home values to drop this year, but recover in 2021: poll

Overall real estate market downturn will be relatively short-lived, according to Reuters poll of market analysts, while other experts predict no improvement in affordability
Rent-to-own helps condo buyers on the pathway to ownership

Rent-to-own helps condo buyers on the pathway to ownership

A unique rent-to-own plan for a new condo development in Port Moody will allow 30 local buyers to rent their unit for two years, with the money going towards their downpayment

What B.C. cities can learn from Seattle’s successful housing outcomes

Seattle’s changes to density zoning, development incentives and consultation processes have resulted in more supply and moderating home prices, says global housing expert
Metro Vancouver’s high-end house prices to fall a further 7.1%: Royal LePage

Metro Vancouver’s high-end house prices to fall a further 7.1%: Royal LePage

Detached homes in the $5 million-plus “luxury” range to see steep price drop this year, while $3 million-plus condo values will decline to a lesser degree, predicts brokerage
Seven-year-old condo proposal for Port Moody will have to get up to speed

Seven-year-old condo proposal for Port Moody will have to get up to speed

The proponent of a 145-unit condo development planned for Port Moody's Chines hillside will have to do better than when the project first went before city council almost seven years ago.
Penthouse of iconic Vancouver co-op relisted at 25% discount (PHOTOS)

Penthouse of iconic Vancouver co-op relisted at 25% discount (PHOTOS)

Luxury condo previously listed at $17.3 million was just put back on the market for $12,995,000
Squamish council grapples with possibilities of rental-only zoning

Squamish council grapples with possibilities of rental-only zoning

Municipality looking for ways to protect 309 rental units in 12 buildings if redevelopment occurs, but fears unintended consequences