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City of Powell River committee discusses tiny home policy

City of Powell River committee discusses tiny home policy

BC Housing defines a tiny house as a permanent, ground-oriented dwelling that is detached, movable and non-motorized, under 500 square feet and tailored to compact design
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B.C.’s housing market nears ‘cyclical bottom:’ RBC

B.C.’s housing market nears ‘cyclical bottom:’ RBC

Home resale activity is showing signs of stabilizing after dropping to low levels
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Impersonators posing as homeowners linked to 32 fraud cases in Ontario and B.C.

Impersonators posing as homeowners linked to 32 fraud cases in Ontario and B.C.

Mortgage and title fraudsters who impersonate homeowners and tenants have targeted at least 32 properties in Ontario and British Columbia, investigators and official warnings suggest.
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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.
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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.
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For sale: 420 acres of scorched Lytton property

For sale: 420 acres of scorched Lytton property

The land is undeveloped but was largely affected by the 2021 wildfire
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2022 home prices substantially higher than 2021 in qathet region

2022 home prices substantially higher than 2021 in qathet region

Year-end statistics show smaller sales numbers but increased costs for real estate
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Banks vs. mortgage brokers: which is better for homebuyers?

Banks vs. mortgage brokers: which is better for homebuyers?

Mortgage brokers have the potential to offer a wider variety of rates, while banks have the advantage of an existing relationship that brings comfort to the homebuying process, says real estate advisor.
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B.C. owners and renters have highest housing expense in Canada, survey finds

B.C. owners and renters have highest housing expense in Canada, survey finds

Not a single B.C. city made it on the 'lowest shelter costs' list.
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B.C. creates $500M fund to buy old rental buildings and protect tenants

B.C. creates $500M fund to buy old rental buildings and protect tenants

The premier says the fund is expected to protect thousands of affordable housing units in the province.
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