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B.C. immigrants own fewer, but much pricier, homes than locals: StatsCan

B.C. immigrants own fewer, but much pricier, homes than locals: StatsCan

Homeownership relatively lower among B.C. immigrants than Canadian-born residents, but immigrants’ average assessed home value is more than 50 per cent higher, says statistics agency
Canada’s priciest condo is relisted again with no price drop (PHOTOS)

Canada’s priciest condo is relisted again with no price drop (PHOTOS)

Two-storey penthouse atop Fairmont Pacific Rim in Vancouver’s Coal Harbour relisted on June 7 at $29.9 million, was originally listed in January 2018 for $38 million
Beware of real estate investment schemes promising tax write-offs, warns CRA

Beware of real estate investment schemes promising tax write-offs, warns CRA

Fraudulent schemes lure investors with false promise of huge tax write-offs – and those who invest could face prosecution
Parisian designer adds flair to high-end condos – down to toothbrushes and books (IMAGES)

Parisian designer adds flair to high-end condos – down to toothbrushes and books (IMAGES)

Westbank hires former Calvin Klein Home design VP to curate all furniture, fixtures and even products in the fully furnished studios at Oakridge in Vancouver
Having trouble selling your home? Try a public contest

Having trouble selling your home? Try a public contest

Unusual approach to home sale in Alberta is not the only such contest to attempt to outsmart the down market
Real estate takes a break as recreational property sales slow across B.C.

Real estate takes a break as recreational property sales slow across B.C.

All recreational regions surveyed in Royal LePage report see declining sales, but prices remain steady and even rise in some hot spots
Metro Vancouver home sales jump 44.2% in a month, but prices slip further

Metro Vancouver home sales jump 44.2% in a month, but prices slip further

Resale activity still nearly seven per cent lower than same month last year, reports board – and lowest May sales total in 19 years
Real estate affordability worsened by taxes and limited options, say B.C. residents

Real estate affordability worsened by taxes and limited options, say B.C. residents

Poll finds that most British Columbians believe new taxation is making housing affordability worse, and they want more diversity and densification
CRA pursues real estate tax cheats to the tune of $1 billion

CRA pursues real estate tax cheats to the tune of $1 billion

More than $400 million from B.C. added to federal coffers; even tougher crackdown to come
Entire top-floor penthouse of Coal Harbour tower listed at $15.5M (PHOTOS)

Entire top-floor penthouse of Coal Harbour tower listed at $15.5M (PHOTOS)

Ultra-luxe Vancouver home has 360-degree city, ocean and mountain views and is the region’s priciest new condo listing of the week