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Metro Vancouver firmly a buyer’s market as inventory jumps, prices slide

Residential sellers make their move in January, with new listings up 245 per cent month over month, but sales are down nearly 40 per cent
Paragon Gaming sells stake in Parq Vancouver casino

Paragon Gaming sells stake in Parq Vancouver casino

The company behind Parq Vancouver sold its stake for an undisclosed amount to PBC Group

Healthy regional economy promises to help keep market tight

"It is very rare for a housing market to remain depressed when the local economy is doing so well," says panelist at UDI luncheon
Kelowna student housing demand entices investors

Kelowna student housing demand entices investors

A shortage of housing in the city's university district is causing developers to take notice
District of West Vancouver calls to scrap added school tax

District of West Vancouver calls to scrap added school tax

“Absolutely outrageous,” a councillor said. “I just can’t believe we are put to this degree of a money grab.”
Squamish vacation rental operators torn between profit and housing affordability

Squamish vacation rental operators torn between profit and housing affordability

Council considers ways to regulate short-term rentals
New immigrants spending 54% more on Metro Vancouver houses than locals: study

New immigrants spending 54% more on Metro Vancouver houses than locals: study

Average assessed value of immigrant-owned homes higher than those owned by Canadian-born residents, finds Statistics Canada
Regulatory overkill cited as housing outlook goes negative

Regulatory overkill cited as housing outlook goes negative

‘Combined effect of tighter mortgage guidelines and higher interest rates has been larger than previously estimated,’ says Bank of Canada
Vancouver office vacancy drops to lowest level since 2008

Vancouver office vacancy drops to lowest level since 2008

The city's office market has long made headlines for scant office availability
Metro Vancouver housing affordability still deteriorating: National Bank

Metro Vancouver housing affordability still deteriorating: National Bank

Despite market slowdown and even in detached sector, ownership cost vs income is getting worse, finds nationwide study