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Jami Makan

Jami Makan

Jami Makan is a real estate reporter with Business in Vancouver. He has previously written for newspapers and magazines in cities including New York, Nairobi and Blaine, Washington. He has also worked in the insurance and litigation fields.

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Recent Work by Jami

Vancouver homeownership still out of reach as affordability improves across Canada, says RBC

Vancouver homeownership still out of reach as affordability improves across Canada, says RBC

Pandemic-era spike in prices now giving way to buyers’ market, according to bank economist
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Suburban strength offsetting downtown vacancy in Vancouver office market, says CBRE

Suburban strength offsetting downtown vacancy in Vancouver office market, says CBRE

Suburbs like Burnaby currently outperforming downtown, according to new report
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B.C. changing regulations to reduce early-stage financing costs, boost housing starts

B.C. changing regulations to reduce early-stage financing costs, boost housing starts

Province expanding use of surety bonds to pay developer fees, freeing up capital for construction
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$10-a-day child care still elusive for most B.C. families

$10-a-day child care still elusive for most B.C. families

Advocates say only a sliver of children are enrolled as the province stalls on its universal child care commitment.
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Surrey gets hundreds of new rentals as developers pivot from condos

Surrey gets hundreds of new rentals as developers pivot from condos

The shift could reduce future ownership opportunities for first-time buyers, says one Realtor.
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These seven Metro Vancouver neighbourhoods are undervalued, says Re/Max

These seven Metro Vancouver neighbourhoods are undervalued, says Re/Max

Transit expansion making distant communities more attractive, says real estate firm
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Vancouver commercial real estate ‘charting its own course’

Vancouver commercial real estate ‘charting its own course’

Avison Young survey points to strong second half of 2025 despite headwinds
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Metro Vancouver weighs overhaul of developer fees amid industry pushback

Metro Vancouver weighs overhaul of developer fees amid industry pushback

Regional district contemplating changes to development cost charge categories and definitions
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Foreign student caps shake up B.C.’s student housing market

Foreign student caps shake up B.C.’s student housing market

Federal policy prompts closures, delays and reinvention at post-secondary campuses across the province
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B.C., federal fast-tracking bills ‘a step backward,’ says First Nations developer

B.C., federal fast-tracking bills ‘a step backward,’ says First Nations developer

First Nations real estate developers call for patience and trust, not shortcuts and missed consultations
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