Sechelt Real Estate News

‘Out-of-touch’ Liberal leader backtracks over dismissive renter comments

Andrew Wilkinson, slammed for saying the challenge of paying rent is “fun,” takes to Twitter for some urgent damage limitation

Mar 1, 2019 11:51 AM Read more >

Mass-timber, modular laneway homes aim to fill a housing need

Sustainable, precision-built, time-saving, modular “accessory dwelling units” on display at B.C. Home + Garden Show

Feb 28, 2019 11:44 AM Read more >

Cooling real estate market to hamper B.C. economy in next two years, says think tank

Downward trend in home sales is offsetting gains made in energy sector, reports Conference Board of Canada

Feb 27, 2019 11:35 AM Read more >

Opinion: Think the NDP wants home prices to fall? Think again

For all its talk of the market heading in the right direction, the B.C. Ministry of Finance is betting on an imminent recovery

Feb 26, 2019 11:42 AM Read more >

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

Feb 25, 2019 11:55 AM Read more >

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

Feb 22, 2019 11:27 AM Read more >

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

Feb 21, 2019 4:18 PM Read more >

Metro Vancouver’s high-end house prices to fall a further 7.1%: Royal LePage

Detached homes in the $5 million-plus “luxury” range to see steep price drop this year, while $3 million-plus condo values will decline to a lesser degree, predicts brokerage

Feb 21, 2019 11:26 AM Read more >

Penthouse of iconic Vancouver co-op relisted at 25% discount (PHOTOS)

Luxury condo previously listed at $17.3 million was just put back on the market for $12,995,000

Feb 20, 2019 1:29 PM Read more >

Squamish council grapples with possibilities of rental-only zoning

Municipality looking for ways to protect 309 rental units in 12 buildings if redevelopment occurs, but fears unintended consequences

Feb 20, 2019 10:08 AM Read more >