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British Columbians need to save for up to 20 years to afford first home

British Columbians need to save for up to 20 years to afford first home

First-time homebuyers in the Lower Mainland have to save for over a decade to afford current prices.
Vancouver, Victoria and North Van are B.C.'s top rental cities

Vancouver, Victoria and North Van are B.C.'s top rental cities

Knowing which cities have the most renters can inform policy and help those looking for a place to live, says a rental expert.
‘Move-over’ buyers driving demand in high interest rate, low inventory market: report

‘Move-over’ buyers driving demand in high interest rate, low inventory market: report

Mortgage stress tests may weigh on Metro Vancouver homebuyers in the coming year, says Re/Max Canada
New program examines housing barriers facing Metro Vancouver Indigenous communities

New program examines housing barriers facing Metro Vancouver Indigenous communities

Three-part discussion series set to debut later this month
Calgary’s low equity, high cash flow attracts landlord investors

Calgary’s low equity, high cash flow attracts landlord investors

Multi-family market conditions ‘not seen since Alberta’s last economic boom,’ says CMHC analyst.
Alberta brewery acquires Diamond Valley acres for five-fold expansion

Alberta brewery acquires Diamond Valley acres for five-fold expansion

Approved multimillion-dollar destination brewery expected to increase jobs, capacity for its German-styled beers
Don’t look now but Vancouver’s home sales are heading back up

Don’t look now but Vancouver’s home sales are heading back up

After posting dismal numbers in January, early February data suggests sales are gaining strength and active listings are increasing
B.C.’s new 'one-stop-shop' for housing aims to slash permitting times

B.C.’s new 'one-stop-shop' for housing aims to slash permitting times

The Permitting Strategy for Housing eliminates the need for multiple permit approvals across provincial ministries.
B.C.’s younger communities under increasing pressure from rate hikes, data reveals

B.C.’s younger communities under increasing pressure from rate hikes, data reveals

B.C.’s younger communities under increasing pressure from rate hikes, data reveals
Average rent in Canada up 10.7% since last year: report

Average rent in Canada up 10.7% since last year: report

TORONTO — A new report says the average listed rent for all property types in Canada jumped by 10.7 per cent year-over-year in January, the ninth straight month of double-digit increases. The report from Rentals.