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More B.C. seniors are using reverse mortgages to unlock equity

More B.C. seniors are using reverse mortgages to unlock equity

As inflation causes increases in monthly expenses, reverse mortgages are going up.
West Van buys Jimmy Pattison's waterfront home for $5.175M

West Van buys Jimmy Pattison's waterfront home for $5.175M

Plans to purchase the waterfront home, which once belonged to the family of Jimmy Pattison, have been in the works for a long time.
Tech woes push Vancouver office vacancies to post-pandemic peak

Tech woes push Vancouver office vacancies to post-pandemic peak

Region continues to outperform North America thanks to a diversified tenant mix
How Metro Vancouver renters can get landlords to 'respect their rights'

How Metro Vancouver renters can get landlords to 'respect their rights'

There is an enforcement unit for tenants who are put in a bad situation.
How will Whistler’s foreign homebuyer ban exemption impact the resort?

How will Whistler’s foreign homebuyer ban exemption impact the resort?

Realtors say the distinct nature of Whistler's housing landscape should make other Canadian markets more attractive.
B.C. residents warned about 'home title fraud' — where scammers sell your house without your knowledge

B.C. residents warned about 'home title fraud' — where scammers sell your house without your knowledge

It happened to two Toronto-based homeowners who left Canada for work-related reasons.
Paul Sullivan: Another Groundhog Day for B.C. housing affordability

Paul Sullivan: Another Groundhog Day for B.C. housing affordability

No wonder the B.C. government recently bragged about its $5 billion surplus. B.C., after all, has long meant “bring cash.”
Rob Shaw: Like with approvals, expect delays on housing reform results

Rob Shaw: Like with approvals, expect delays on housing reform results

It can take up to 22 months for the province to relocate a ditch as part of road widening for a new condo or apartment building
CMHC reports annual pace of housing starts slowed in December

CMHC reports annual pace of housing starts slowed in December

OTTAWA — Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says the annual pace of housing starts in December slowed five per cent compared with November.
Average Vancouver development approval timeline now 15.2 months: CHBA

Average Vancouver development approval timeline now 15.2 months: CHBA

Vancouver ranks in the middle of the municipality pack on approval times, processes and costs