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B.C. home sales to creep back up over next two years: BCREA

B.C. home sales to creep back up over next two years: BCREA

Real estate association offers optimistic forecast, saying buyers are gradually “adjusting” to mortgage stress test
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Rent-to-own helps condo buyers on the pathway to ownership

Rent-to-own helps condo buyers on the pathway to ownership

A unique rent-to-own plan for a new condo development in Port Moody will allow 30 local buyers to rent their unit for two years, with the money going towards their downpayment
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What B.C. cities can learn from Seattle’s successful housing outcomes

Seattle’s changes to density zoning, development incentives and consultation processes have resulted in more supply and moderating home prices, says global housing expert
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Province not stablizing housing market the right way: BCREA

Province not stablizing housing market the right way: BCREA

Finance minister says housing market is moving in right direction, but real estate industry critics disagree
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B.C. government not stablizing housing market the right way: BCREA

B.C. government not stablizing housing market the right way: BCREA

Finance minister says housing market is moving in right direction, but real estate industry critics disagree
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B.C. budget delivers few new measures for housing and homeownership

B.C. budget delivers few new measures for housing and homeownership

Biggest new policy is a $76 million investment in modular housing for homeless; no sign of promised renters’ rebate
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Comment: Budget's housing measures glimpsed in throne speech

Comment: Budget's housing measures glimpsed in throne speech

Tuesday's B.C. Budget announcement will likely emphasize plans for affordable and social housing – but will senior homeowners' pain be relieved?
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B.C.’s ‘policy-induced’ housing slowdown gives chill to January’s market: BCREA

B.C.’s ‘policy-induced’ housing slowdown gives chill to January’s market: BCREA

Province’s real estate association lays blame for sluggish market and falling prices squarely at federal market intervention
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What’s the worst Canadian city for a single person to buy a home?

What’s the worst Canadian city for a single person to buy a home?

No Valentine’s Day prizes if you figure it out – but can you guess where the best city is?
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What’s the worst Canadian city for a single person to buy a home?

What’s the worst Canadian city for a single person to buy a home?

No Valentine’s Day prizes if you figure it out – but can you guess where Victoria is ranked?
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