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Real estate flipping

B.C. real estate panel calls for hefty fines, end to aggressive marketing

A panel struck to restore faith in British Columbia's besieged real estate industry is calling for hefty fines of up to $500,000 for misconduct and measures to end aggressive sales tactics. The...
Premier Christy Clark announces changes to end house flipping

B.C. premier says new rules aim to end 'pure, naked greed' in house flipping

VANCOUVER — The British Columbia government says it will impose regulatory changes to end the "shady" practice of contract flipping to protect sellers and consumers in the province's hot housing...

Seven people named to investigate real estate flipping in B.C.

VANCOUVER — Seven people have been named to an advisory panel created to respond to allegations of real estate contract flipping by some Metro Vancouver property agents. Lawyer Howard Kushner,...