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Will new cannabis laws affect your home’s value?

Will new cannabis laws affect your home’s value?

Sentiment on smoking and cultivating marijuana at home still largely negative, finds survey
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UPDATED: B.C. launches speculation and vacancy tax, with new name following criticism

UPDATED: B.C. launches speculation and vacancy tax, with new name following criticism

The newly titled "speculation and vacancy tax" will apply to owners of second homes in applicable areas of B.C., as of December 31
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Which hot trends will affect the real estate market in 2019?

Which hot trends will affect the real estate market in 2019?

Social needs, blurring of live-work boundaries, disruptive tech and short-term rentals among factors influencing how we buy and build homes
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Mandarin-speaking strata council settles prior to Human Rights Tribunal hearing

Mandarin-speaking strata council settles prior to Human Rights Tribunal hearing

Wellington Court made national headlines after homeowners complained of holding meetings in Mandarin only
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Opinion: Taxing housing demand could hit supply

Opinion: Taxing housing demand could hit supply

"Happy 31st anniversary, property transfer tax! We still hate you”
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Entire top floor of iconic Vancouver co-op listed for $17.3M (PHOTOS)

Entire top floor of iconic Vancouver co-op listed for $17.3M (PHOTOS)

We toured the West End beachfront penthouse, which has 3,000 square feet of ocean-, city- and mountain-view roof terraces with $3 million in upgrades
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District of North Van candidates push housing promises

District of North Van candidates push housing promises

Development and demovictions dominated the discussion at a packed District of North Vancouver all-candidates meeting Tuesday night. The Lynn Valley Community Association hosted 19 would-be mayors and councillors at the Lynn Valley Recreation Centre.
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West Van mayoralty hopefuls exchange ideas on housing, neighbourhood character

West Van mayoralty hopefuls exchange ideas on housing, neighbourhood character

West Vancouver’s mayoralty candidates rubbed cold shoulders and traded frosty remarks about both neighbourhood and personal character Tuesday evening.
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B.C. real estate forecast still bullish, despite dismal September home sales

B.C. real estate forecast still bullish, despite dismal September home sales

BCREA reports that home sales plummeted across province last month, but says activity is levelling off on a seasonal basis and is expected to recover
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LNG decision sparks 'unreasonable' real estate prices, bidding wars in Kitimat

LNG decision sparks 'unreasonable' real estate prices, bidding wars in Kitimat

"The light is suddenly on" – LNG Canada approval creates flurry of residential price hikes as property owners look to cash in, while others refuse to sell in hopes of even higher values
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