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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.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
Housing sales decline in qathet region

Housing sales decline in qathet region

Comparison between December 2022 and December 2021 shows substantial drop
As B.C. homeowner grant approaches $1B, critics call for its end

As B.C. homeowner grant approaches $1B, critics call for its end

BC NDP housing minister Ravi Kahlon has defended giving nearly one billion dollars of property tax revenue back to B.C. homeowners annually. Critics, meanwhile, are questioning the homeowner grant's necessity.
Two-acre Great Bear Rainforest lot listed for $79,000

Two-acre Great Bear Rainforest lot listed for $79,000

This could be a great place to park your RV