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Letter: B.C. government committing a SIN in speculation tax form

Letter: B.C. government committing a SIN in speculation tax form

No law compels us to provide our SIN, yet we cannot complete our Speculation and Vacancy Tax declaration without it
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Province limits homes sizes in ALR

Province limits homes sizes in ALR

Richmond's bylaw on farm homes is stricter than new provincial regulations.
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B.C. home sales to creep back up over next two years: BCREA

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
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Metro Vancouver home values to drop this year, but recover in 2021: poll

Metro Vancouver home values to drop this year, but recover in 2021: poll

Overall real estate market downturn will be relatively short-lived, according to Reuters poll of market analysts, while other experts predict no improvement in affordability
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Rent-to-own helps condo buyers on the pathway to ownership

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

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

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
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Province not stablizing housing market the right way: BCREA

Province not stablizing housing market the right way: BCREA

Finance minister says housing market is moving in right direction, but real estate industry critics disagree
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B.C. government not stablizing housing market the right way: BCREA

B.C. government not stablizing housing market the right way: BCREA

Finance minister says housing market is moving in right direction, but real estate industry critics disagree
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