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Transit-friendly locations prioritized by homebuyers above car-friendliness: poll

Transit-friendly locations prioritized by homebuyers above car-friendliness: poll

Only 13 per cent of Metro Vancouver’s young families cite access to major roads as a top-three location priority
Realtor disciplined over West Vancouver house sale conduct

Realtor disciplined over West Vancouver house sale conduct

A Vancouver realtor who committed professional misconduct during the sale of a house on Mathers Avenue in West Vancouver has been fined $6,500 and ordered to take a remedial education course in real estate buying and selling.
Lower Mainland's presale home absorption rate sees dismal April: report

Lower Mainland's presale home absorption rate sees dismal April: report

Just 20 per cent of the 865 homes released last month have sold, says MLA Canada’s research arm
Oxford Properties to sell 50% stake in Fairmont B.C., Alberta hotels

Oxford Properties to sell 50% stake in Fairmont B.C., Alberta hotels

The Fairmont hotels are located in Whistler, Banff, Lake Louise and Jasper and are said to have an estimated transaction value of over $1 billion

Analysis: Only 43 Metro Vancouver homes over $7M have sold in past year

All of those sold below asking price, averaging 16 per cent off list, as the region’s high-end homes fail to sell
Opinion: Time for a sea change in float home regulations

Opinion: Time for a sea change in float home regulations

Floating homes overcome land constraints and offer fabulous, affordable waterfront living. Why aren’t they more accepted?
Metro Vancouver home prices still sliding as listings pile up: REBGV

Metro Vancouver home prices still sliding as listings pile up: REBGV

Burnaby North's annual decline in detached home prices is among the region's steepest, but the area's condo prices are holding value better than most
Opinion: Home-alone trend is adding fuel to housing crisis

Opinion: Home-alone trend is adding fuel to housing crisis

The number of Canadians living all alone has more than doubled in a generation and is now the most common and least affordable form of habitation
Warning issued over unscrupulous home-moving companies

Warning issued over unscrupulous home-moving companies

Better Business Bureau reports 700 complaints last year and offers tips to help you choose the right service
Real estate employment, licensees buck market trends

Real estate employment, licensees buck market trends

Real estate jobs have yet to follow sales activity decline