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National home sales rise as long-awaited boost 'seems to have finally arrived': CREA

National home sales rise as long-awaited boost 'seems to have finally arrived': CREA

The Canadian Real Estate Association says home sales in July rose 6.6 per cent compared with a year ago, continuing an upward trend after the market had slowed in previous months.
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Opinion: Property riches will not save B.C. from fiscal mismanagement

Opinion: Property riches will not save B.C. from fiscal mismanagement

Statistics show British Columbians are richer than other Canadians, but that wealth is built on real estate, not a thriving economy
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One-third of renters spend more than 50% of income on rent: survey

One-third of renters spend more than 50% of income on rent: survey

Despite the financial hardship, the survey found 66 per cent of those spending big on rent still say they don't want a roommate.
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B.C. residential unit sales up in July but down year-to-date, association says

B.C. residential unit sales up in July but down year-to-date, association says

VANCOUVER — Sales of homes in British Columbia grew in July compared with the same month last year, but year-to-date numbers show transactions remain slower.
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B.C. billionaire wanting Hudson's Bay leases says landlord concerns are 'misguided'

B.C. billionaire wanting Hudson's Bay leases says landlord concerns are 'misguided'

TORONTO — A B.C. billionaire who wants to buy some Hudson’s Bay leases says landlord claims that she won’t be able to run a successful business in their spaces are "misguided.
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Cowichan title lands encompass multimillion-dollar mansions in Richmond, B.C.

Cowichan title lands encompass multimillion-dollar mansions in Richmond, B.C.

The stretch of semi-rural land on No. 6 Road in Richmond, B.C., is home to blueberry farms, multimillion-dollar mansions and an 18-hole golf course.
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Vancouver eyes ownership changes for laneway homes in bid to boost housing supply

Vancouver eyes ownership changes for laneway homes in bid to boost housing supply

Homeowners could potentially stratify and sell secondary detached units
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Soft insurance market causing premiums to fall for some B.C. strata corps

Soft insurance market causing premiums to fall for some B.C. strata corps

Savings could be as high as 24% for some buildings, says FirstService Residential exec
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New federal entity to prioritize Canadian-made, affordable housing projects

New federal entity to prioritize Canadian-made, affordable housing projects

The department is still working on the program's design.
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Surrey to make sure SSMUH pays their share of DCCs

Surrey to make sure SSMUH pays their share of DCCs

In 2023, the provincial government introduced legislation under Bill 44, which included SSMUH requirements to facilitate additional housing supply and affordability.
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