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What you should know about Bob Lewis, the prolific builder of West Coast Modern homes

What you should know about Bob Lewis, the prolific builder of West Coast Modern homes

In his heyday, Lewis was building more than 100 homes a year, sold through his own realty business
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Will shifting the way we tax improve housing affordability in B.C.?

Will shifting the way we tax improve housing affordability in B.C.?

Contrary to prior research, two experts are speaking out and saying that increased taxes will not help the housing and affordability crisis
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Entire hot springs resort for sale in B.C.

Entire hot springs resort for sale in B.C.

The resort is open year-round.
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Property assessments expected to rise despite real estate cooling off

Property assessments expected to rise despite real estate cooling off

B.C. Assessment warns property owners to be prepared for a five to 15 per cent jump in their annual property assessments, since they’re based on values before the market cooled
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B.C. strata rental changes could fuel speculation, critics say

B.C. strata rental changes could fuel speculation, critics say

The B.C. NDP government is removing grandfathered rental restrictions in residential stratas, but to what end?
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New B.C. housing laws will set housing targets for municipalities, lift strata rental restrictions

New B.C. housing laws will set housing targets for municipalities, lift strata rental restrictions

Premier David Eby's proposed measures include laws that could order fast-growing municipalities to meet housing supply targets and end rental restrictions based on age or type of building. 
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B.C. and Vancouver housing starts slow after September high: CMHC

B.C. and Vancouver housing starts slow after September high: CMHC

Starts in Vancouver are down 19 per cent, compared with B.C., which saw a decline of 11 per cent
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Updated mapping, data needed in wake of floods

Updated mapping, data needed in wake of floods

Inequality of information frustrates homeowner and government flood planning
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Canada's five most expensive cities for rentals are all in B.C.

Canada's five most expensive cities for rentals are all in B.C.

North Vancouver is at the top of the charts with an average rent that is higher than Vancouver and Toronto
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B.C. strata loses dispute over portable hot tub on patio

B.C. strata loses dispute over portable hot tub on patio

Alejandro Jose Noriega put an inflatable spa on his balcony but the strata said it was a hot tub and began fining him.
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