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Buyers retreat from Metro Vancouver housing market over new taxes
Housing sales in the City of Vancouver slumped 24 per cent over the summer as buyers became wary of paying too much, according to a report from Sotheby's International Realty Canada.
Allowing duplexes in Vancouver will increase land values, at least a little
Vancouver city council's decision to rezone 99 per cent of single-family home areas to allow duplexes has set off a debate over whether it will significantly increase land values.
Fixing affordability: Mayoral candidates in Burnaby, Vancouver and on the North Shore have plenty of ideas
"Residents' concerns about affordable housing were most pronounced in the City of Vancouver, the North Shore and Burnaby-New Westminster," says the report, VoteLocal , based on a recent survey by the Mustel Group, FleishmanHillard Highroad, and the Greater Van…
Vancouver passes change to zoning bylaw
A news release from the mayor's office says the policy change means duplexes are now permitted on approximately 67,000 single family lots, offering an option that is more affordable than a detached home.
Growth, density lead the debate in most council races in Metro Vancouver
As next month's municipal elections draw closer, debates around development are a common theme throughout Metro Vancouver.
Toronto and Vancouver investors, take heed
When looking at comparative asset classes and at risk-adjusted rates of return, rates on Toronto real estate are running as low as 2-3%
The Trails 603 East 2nd Street North Vancouver 300 townhomes, phase one 62 townhomes, by Wall Group of Companies
The first phase of The Trails, the Wall Group of Companies' redevelopment of an eight-acre site in the City of North Vancouver's emerging Moodyville neighbourhood, brings contemporary Craftsman-style architecture to the area, along with interiors inspired by t…
Rentals.ca August 2018 Rent Report
Looking at housing in terms of overall rental prices rather than rent increases and decreases, it's clear that Toronto and Vancouver still have the highest rent levels. Interestingly, while Toronto leads the pack in 1 bedroom prices, Vancouver has the most exp…
Vancouver’s sluggish market sector coming to life
According to numbers from the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver, detached home sales increased 37.1% this past August over the same month last year.
Vancouver Real Estate Is Starting To Look Like A Disaster
Thanks to strength earlier this year, condo prices are still higher than a year ago, up 10.3 per cent in a year to $695,500 in August. But prices have now turned negative, and are down 1.6 per cent since May.
Vancouver short-term rental listings nearly halve as new rules take effect
The number of short-term rentals in Vancouver is down by almost 50 per cent since the city's regulations went into full effect Sept. 1.
No action against BC real estate broker following investigation
A two-year investigation into allegations of misconduct by the owner of a Vancouver-area real estate brokerage has ended without disciplinary action.
Chelsea 79 home in a 6 storey midrise at 4663 Cambie Street by Cressey
Chelsea comprises two six-storey buildings with 79 units (45 in the north building and 34 in the south building) in a range of sizes including studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom townhomes and penthouses.
Vancouver home price growth not the fastest nationwide
The study – which covered year-over-year figures up to July 2018 – reported that Vancouver exhibited only the fifth fastest growth rate nationwide in terms of home prices, at 6.68%.
B.C. Realtors still not allowed to openly publish home sale prices
Last week, for the first time in Canada, the general public could see exactly what any home sold for through the Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB), but that information is not permitted to be published by real estate agents in B.C.
Tighter policies attractive to Toronto, Vancouver residents
Among their preferred measures are restrictions on the number of properties that foreigners are allowed to buy, and speculation levies for those who don't pay provincial taxes.
Vancouver residents want home prices to fall
Some hownowners are willing to see prices fall sharply to open up the market to those who are currently priced out.
Most Metro Vancouverites rooting for market crash – even homeowners
The majority of Metro Vancouver residents – even those who own their homes – are rooting for a real estate market correction
The Trails 603 East 2nd Street North Vancouver 300 three bedroom townhomes by Wall Group of Companies
The first phase of The Trails, the Wall Group of Companies' redevelopment of an eight-acre site in the City of North Vancouver's emerging Moodyville neighbourhood, brings contemporary Craftsman-style architecture to the area, along with interiors inspired by t…
Canadian housing market is bouncing back says TD Economics
The TD Economics team say that Vancouver is not yet seeing the same rebound as the market's low affordability.
Hunter at Lynn Creek two towers of 27 and 16 storeys with 326 homes at 1401 Hunter Street North Vancouver by Intergulf Development Group
The interior spaces of the Hunter at Lynn Creek new-home project were designed to reflect the beauty of the development's North Shore surroundings.
Canadian homes are among the world's most overvalued – analysis
The study measured the average housing price against the median household incomes of 22 major global markets, and Vancouver was the only Canadian city to be ranked in this overvaluation leaderboard, coming just behind Hong Kong, Auckland, Paris, and Brussels.…
Marquise 495 West King Edward Avenue 58 homes from 620 to 1360 square feet by Blairmore Development Group
The location is almost an equal distance between Oakridge Mall and Vancouver City Hall. It's steps from King Edward SkyTrain station [on the Canada Line], a few minutes walk to Cambie Village and Queen Elizabeth Park and a 10-minute walk to Hillcrest Community…
Canadian real estate grossly overvalued – report
Vancouver was ranked the 5th most overvalued metropolitan real estate market worldwide, coming just behind Hong Kong, Auckland, Paris, and Brussels.
Park West at Lions Gate 1633 Capilano Road North Vancouver 258 one, two and three bedroom condos by Keltic Development
At the Park West at Lions Gate new-home community in North Vancouver, the plans were designed to welcome residents with layouts that provide a sense of peace and privacy.
Metro Vancouver real estate prices are 65% overvalued: Economist
Metro Vancouver was the fifth most overvalued of 22 major global cities
There were fewer new mortgages in 2017 CMHC data shows
Renewals with a new lender were sharply lower in the two cities: down 33.3% in Vancouver and 25.7% in Toronto.
People love Canada which could mean higher interest rates
An analysis from BMO economists Doug Porter and Robert Kavcic cites population growth as part of the reason for a boom in house prices, especially in Vancouver and Toronto.
Vancouver’s condo market expected to sit in buyers’ territory for the rest of 2018
As Vancouver condo inventory increased in July in the face of plummeting sales, one Vancouver realtor says the market is favouring buyers and will continue to trend in this direction for the rest of the year.
Vancouver mortgage defaults plunge as home prices increase
The federal government's mortgage stress test was expanded in January in a bid to protect homeowners from becoming overextended, particularly in Vancouver, which has the highest average home prices in Canada. Yet the latest data on mortgage defaults shows that…
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