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Complaint against West Van Realtor dismissed

Complaint against West Van Realtor dismissed

The Real Estate Council of B.C. has rejected a complaint against a West Vancouver Realtor, agreeing that the man who filed the complaint was making a mountain out of a molehill.
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Opinion: Our region’s average monthly mortgage payment is lower than you think

Metro Vancouver real estate is very expensive, so why is the average mortgage payment well within affordability guidelines?
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Sunshine Coast residents divided over density at public hearing

Sunshine Coast residents divided over density at public hearing

Regional District offers option to encourage affordable housing by making it easier to increase density
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Metro Vancouver home sales see coolest July in 18 years

Metro Vancouver home sales see coolest July in 18 years

Hot weather, cool real estate market – and West Vancouver prices on the slide
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Poll: 84% blame foreign buyers for Metro Vancouver housing crunch

Poll: 84% blame foreign buyers for Metro Vancouver housing crunch

“No shortage of scapegoats to blame,” says pollster, describing responses as “misconceptions”
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Housing development planned for Squamish campground

Housing development planned for Squamish campground

Council votes to go to second reading on Anthem Properties proposal, but concerns remain about camping loss and traffic
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Towers going up, up in Coquitlam

Another 50-storey tower is expected to go up in Burquitlam after the proposed project cleared public hearing and third reading Monday at Coquitlam city council.
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North, West Vancouver snubbed in ‘best Canadian cities to live’ rankings

North, West Vancouver snubbed in ‘best Canadian cities to live’ rankings

North Vancouver rated 64th and West Van ranks 87th in terms of most livable cities in Canada
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Island luxury: Vancouver Island’s 10 priciest homes for sale

Island luxury: Vancouver Island’s 10 priciest homes for sale

From idyllic waterfront retreats to a high-end downtown penthouse, the Island’s most expensive listings have it all
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As Vancouver's detached housing stock is demolished, what should be saved?

As Vancouver's detached housing stock is demolished, what should be saved?

Last month I received a telephone call from the CBC regarding two houses designed by renowned Vancouver architects Arthur Erickson and Ron Thom. Located in South Vancouver near one another, they both had recently been put up for sale.
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