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Richmond passes 10-year affordable housing strategy

Richmond passes 10-year affordable housing strategy

The City of Richmond last week passed the 2017-2027 Affordable Housing Strategy at a city council meeting. The city has set a target of an additional 50 low-rent units per year, and the annual collection of $1.
Want an affordable home? Move to Northern B.C., invites real estate board

Want an affordable home? Move to Northern B.C., invites real estate board

If you dream of owning a spacious detached home on a large lot, it can be yours for a fraction of the cost of those in Metro Vancouver and the capital region, according to a new report by the B.C. Northern Real Estate Board.
Speculation tax ‘should be eliminated’ in current form, says Nanaimo

Speculation tax ‘should be eliminated’ in current form, says Nanaimo

Both West Kelowna and now the Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) have asked the B.C. government not to impose the new speculation tax in their regions, with the latter saying that “in its current form, [the tax] should be eliminated.
Province announces tipline to report real estate misconduct

Province announces tipline to report real estate misconduct

There is now a way for the public to report shady real estate deals. The Real Estate Council of British Columbia Thursday announced the launch of an anonymous tipline “to enhance consume protection in British Columbia’s real estate market.
Conditional approval for Delta zoning bylaw update

Conditional approval for Delta zoning bylaw update

Coun. Bishop concerned over housing cap
Home sales across B.C. hit by strict new mortgage rules

Home sales across B.C. hit by strict new mortgage rules

Home sales across the province fell on an annual basis in February, due to tough new rules that make qualifying for a mortgage harder, according to a B.C. Real Estate Association report released March 14. A total of 6,206 B.C.
’Twas ever thus? Metro Vancouver real estate headlines 30 years ago

’Twas ever thus? Metro Vancouver real estate headlines 30 years ago

It’s easy to think that the problems facing our region's housing market are relatively new. But if you take a look back at headlines from 20 or 30 years ago, you’ll see a different story.
Cluster of townhomes pitched near South Delta Secondary

Cluster of townhomes pitched near South Delta Secondary

Tsawwassen residents will have a chance to have their say on a proposed 38-unit townhouse on 8A Avenue at a public information meeting next Wednesday.
B.C. home sales forecast to drop 8.6 per cent this year

B.C. home sales forecast to drop 8.6 per cent this year

Just because home sales are slowing and mortgage rates are climbing, you shouldn't expect any home price corrections, according to the latest forecast by the B.C. Real Estate Association (BCREA).
Delta builders and designers are among Ovation Awards finalists

Delta builders and designers are among Ovation Awards finalists

Delta builders and designers are vying in 13 categories as the Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association revealed the finalists for the 2018 Ovation Awards last week.