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Vancouver real estate market shifting as more sellers enter market, January sales up

Vancouver real estate market shifting as more sellers enter market, January sales up

The number of homes that changed hands in the Vancouver area rose again last month, but the city's real estate board says new listings outpaced demand as sellers showed they're eager to enter the market.
Tariff uncertainty bad for construction industry: Island association

Tariff uncertainty bad for construction industry: Island association

“I think prices are going to hyper-inflate if they have to consider unknown tariffs coming in at an unknown time from an unknown direction,” says the head of the Vancouver Island Construction Association
B.C. Realtor ordered to pay $286K over ‘repugnant’ misconduct

B.C. Realtor ordered to pay $286K over ‘repugnant’ misconduct

Alden Chand, who took $200,000 from neighbours to buy himself a home, is no longer licensed but may still face regulatory hearing, according to B.C. Financial Services Authority
Metro Vancouver reviews waiving development charges for ‘inclusionary’ housing

Metro Vancouver reviews waiving development charges for ‘inclusionary’ housing

Staff say proposal to waive regional cost charges could increase below-market supply
Soaring housing costs limiting population mobility across Canada: CMHC

Soaring housing costs limiting population mobility across Canada: CMHC

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says high housing costs are restricting population mobility in the country, as Canadians are finding that it's too pricey to buy or rent in cities where they seek jobs.
Vancouver couple living temporarily in Portugal loses bid to reinstate Airbnb business

Vancouver couple living temporarily in Portugal loses bid to reinstate Airbnb business

City lawyer: “At least 80 per cent of the days throughout the calendar year of 2024, the residence was occupied by somebody else — was occupied by short-term renters.”
B.C. Realtor banned, fined $80K for ‘predatory’ misconduct

B.C. Realtor banned, fined $80K for ‘predatory’ misconduct

Former Blueprint Realty Inc./RE/MAX Blueprint real estate agent in Surrey committed multiple acts of professional misconduct on his first property sale in 2015, according to a BCFSA hearing officer
Vancouver cap rates stable despite whirlwind of economic uncertainties

Vancouver cap rates stable despite whirlwind of economic uncertainties

With trade policy, interest rates and loonie in flux, commercial real estate still a solid bet
'Attempted security breach' reported by BC Housing

'Attempted security breach' reported by BC Housing

Online applications for the housing registry are unavailable after an attempted security breach.
Bryan Yu: Average B.C. home price hit highest level in two years in December

Bryan Yu: Average B.C. home price hit highest level in two years in December

Momentum remains strong in B.C.’s housing market following rate cuts