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National home sales in February up nearly 20% compared with year ago

National home sales in February up nearly 20% compared with year ago

The Canadian Real Estate Association says February home sales jumped 19.7 per cent compared with a year ago in what could mark the "last relatively uneventful month of the year.
Homeowners, realtors should take steps to protect against title fraud: experts

Homeowners, realtors should take steps to protect against title fraud: experts

It's been years since you finished paying off your mortgage, so the letter in the mail from a bank saying you're in default and now owe money comes as a shock.
Lower Mainland presale market heating up in 2024

Lower Mainland presale market heating up in 2024

The number of presale launches in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley has gone up three months in a row.
February housing starts increased 14% from January: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp

February housing starts increased 14% from January: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp

OTTAWA — The pace of home construction rose in February as builders started on more apartments and condos, but the industry continues to struggle under cost pressures. Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp.
Vancouver appoints new development manager, still silent on chief planner

Vancouver appoints new development manager, still silent on chief planner

Corrie Okell will take on the role of general manager of development, buildings and licensing, replacing Andrea Law who has been with the city for 34 years.
B.C. commercial real estate layoffs may disproportionately impact women

B.C. commercial real estate layoffs may disproportionately impact women

Industry experts say that marketing and communications teams are the first to go, but also have the most women on them.
Updated: Paradise Trails submits development permit application to District of Squamish

Updated: Paradise Trails submits development permit application to District of Squamish

A news release from Paradise Trails says the company has submitted a development permit application to the District of Squamish.
B.C.'s city planner shortage could slow housing progress

B.C.'s city planner shortage could slow housing progress

Implementation of provincial mandates is stretching short-staffed planning departments.
B.C. hotelier reverses courses, changes condo development back into a hotel

B.C. hotelier reverses courses, changes condo development back into a hotel

Kamloops hotel revived after COVID hibernation
FortisBC unveils $50M energy saving pilot program for older homes

FortisBC unveils $50M energy saving pilot program for older homes

The program will target older homes and multifamily who need an energy-saving facelift.