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87 B.C. communities have applied to the Housing Accelerator Fund

87 B.C. communities have applied to the Housing Accelerator Fund

The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation says they're working with the cities and municipalities who have applied for federal support.
'It's disgusting': B.C. man offering free housing for 'girlfriend with benefits'

'It's disgusting': B.C. man offering free housing for 'girlfriend with benefits'

The man is renting "a little one-bedroom studio" at no cost.
Neighbourhood residents hire development consultant to oppose Vancouver rental rezoning

Neighbourhood residents hire development consultant to oppose Vancouver rental rezoning

Rezoning for the secured-rental building was unanimously approved by council but amended to consider potential issues with access to the building's parkade.
Will B.C.'s short-term rental laws come up short?

Will B.C.'s short-term rental laws come up short?

B.C.'s new provincial short-term rental laws will force hosts to declare their homes as primary residences, with information going to a new registry that will be accessible by Canada Revenue Agency.
Richmond mansion on sale a year after purchase for $5M more

Richmond mansion on sale a year after purchase for $5M more

The asking price is three times the assessed value
Most and least expensive homes sold on the North Shore in August and September

Most and least expensive homes sold on the North Shore in August and September

The biggest sale of the year happened Sept. 16 when a modern mansion at 770 Greenwood Rd. in the British Properties sold for more than $15M.
What are the most and least expensive homes on sale in Richmond?

What are the most and least expensive homes on sale in Richmond?

The most expensive home on sale in Richmond is priced at $18.8 million
Vancouver passes motion to revise the city's 'view cones'

Vancouver passes motion to revise the city's 'view cones'

'Do we have a view cone crisis or do we have a housing crisis?'
Vancouver councillor urges review of 'view cones' to increase housing

Vancouver councillor urges review of 'view cones' to increase housing

The goal is to strike a balance between increasing housing and liveability while preserving the city's unique views.
Income needed to afford a home in B.C. rises by $16,995 in August 2023

Income needed to afford a home in B.C. rises by $16,995 in August 2023

B.C. is among the four provinces where an income over $100,000 is needed to buy a home.