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Real estate slowdown in major cities has ‘silver lining’ for buyers: Royal LePage

Real estate slowdown in major cities has ‘silver lining’ for buyers: Royal LePage

Decline in home prices in B.C. and slowing price growth across Canada provides opportunity to get into market, says real estate brokerage
Richmond rental-only zoning bylaw sent back to staff

Richmond rental-only zoning bylaw sent back to staff

A proposal for rental-only zoning in Richmond was punted back to staff after the planning committee concluded there was still need for more information and consultation.
St. Paul’s Hospital Burrard Street site for sale

St. Paul’s Hospital Burrard Street site for sale

Historic building has landed on several Heritage Vancouver Society watch lists
Impact of ban on realtor dual agency downplayed

Impact of ban on realtor dual agency downplayed

No disciplinary action yet under new realtor rules
Is housing market pot heating up?

Is housing market pot heating up?

Most Canadians think dispensaries will lower their home value, but the data disagrees
Richmond housing is a gold mine for big Airbnb players – some live abroad

Richmond housing is a gold mine for big Airbnb players – some live abroad

974 Richmond Airbnb listings are reported, including 26 run by the same operator
Short-term rental taxes: What owners need to know

Short-term rental taxes: What owners need to know

B.C. vacation-property owners are now subject to new rules and taxation when renting their property – but some say illegal rentals may dodge tax
47-storey tower proposed for downtown Vancouver

47-storey tower proposed for downtown Vancouver

Redevelopment would replace existing West End community garden
Metro Vancouver’s March home sales lowest in 33 years

Metro Vancouver’s March home sales lowest in 33 years

Richmond sees among region's steepest detached home price declines, but the city's townhouses and condos hold their value better than most
Comment: Speculating about the cost (at least $14M?) of the speculation tax

Comment: Speculating about the cost (at least $14M?) of the speculation tax

Costs may be more than financial, with B.C. residents' private information on the line