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Opinion: When is the best time to buy in a down market?

Opinion: When is the best time to buy in a down market?

Many first-time buyers are taking a wait-and-see approach, in case home prices drop further - is that the best strategy?
Richmond realtor fined $18k for professional misconduct

Richmond realtor fined $18k for professional misconduct

Morning Yu must also take remedial training.
Faced with new taxes, more B.C. seniors are deferring their property taxes

Faced with new taxes, more B.C. seniors are deferring their property taxes

Two weeks ago, I wrote about the increased taxes many Vancouver residents will be paying as a result of the latest BC Assessments and new provincial taxes.
Home prices holding firm in most Metro Vancouver areas, and for condos: report

Home prices holding firm in most Metro Vancouver areas, and for condos: report

Price growth has dramatically slowed across region, but still rose 2.1 per cent overall in fourth quarter, says Royal LePage
Rising commercial assessments a threat to North Shore businesses

Rising commercial assessments a threat to North Shore businesses

Only banks and doctors will be left, councillor warns
Rising multi-family assessments could trigger higher rents across B.C.

Rising multi-family assessments could trigger higher rents across B.C.

Landlord group says that increased property taxes will force apartment building owners to raise rents or spend less on building maintenance
B.C. commercial building permits break record

B.C. commercial building permits break record

Statistics Canada data for November show the province issued the highest value of commercial building permits on record
Thirty-one storey office tower proposed for downtown Vancouver

Thirty-one storey office tower proposed for downtown Vancouver

Application filed for architecturally striking building to replace 15-storey tower in Coal Harbour financial district
Assessed values of North Shore's priciest homes are down

Assessed values of North Shore's priciest homes are down

This story has been amended since first posting. Even in the world of heated driveways, curated wine cellars and infinity pools, homeowners in the upper ranks of the real estate world aren’t immune from changes in the market.
Metro Vancouver task force to tackle industrial land squeeze

Metro Vancouver task force to tackle industrial land squeeze

A new Metro Vancouver industrial lands strategy task force was appointed in December, setting the stage for members to begin work in earnest under chairman George Harvie of Delta this month.