Skip to content

Real Estate News

CMHC says impact of foreign investors unknown

CMHC says impact of foreign investors unknown

A lead analyst for Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. (CMHC) made a startling admission to a developer-packed conference in Vancouver May 25 regarding the impact of foreign capital on the Metro residential market.
Speculation tax reducing price of B.C.’s recreational homes: survey

Speculation tax reducing price of B.C.’s recreational homes: survey

B.C. one of only three regions expecting price declines, finds nationwide survey of recreation specialist realtors
New tool lets you see the value of your home

New tool lets you see the value of your home

Consumers can now get instant access to local real estate market data
Opinion: Rental-only zoning could end up a damp squib

Opinion: Rental-only zoning could end up a damp squib

Experts say policy is a good idea in theory but in practice will only work in tandem with other incentives
West Van real estate agent handed year-long suspension, immediately appeals

West Van real estate agent handed year-long suspension, immediately appeals

Prominent realtor also ordered to pay Real Estate Council of B.C. costs of almost $59,000
Landlord group warns Rental Housing Task Force of being legislated 'to death’

Landlord group warns Rental Housing Task Force of being legislated 'to death’

B.C. government should maintain current allowable annual rent increase, says LandlordBC
May home sales see 35% slump from last year

May home sales see 35% slump from last year

Despite slowdown, benchmark prices are still considerably higher than a year ago
Greater Vancouver home prices predicted to keep climbing – at slower rate

Greater Vancouver home prices predicted to keep climbing – at slower rate

Residential sales forecast to slow further this year but recover next year
UBC report blames housing unaffordability on red tape

UBC report blames housing unaffordability on red tape

Home-building restrictions are six times larger cause of housing crisis than speculation, reports professor
Renters want major changes to B.C.’s tenancy rules

Renters want major changes to B.C.’s tenancy rules

Vancouver Tenants Union submits 50 recommendations to Rental Housing Task Force