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Bob Rennie calls for more condos, plus a speculation tax

For the condo king of Vancouver, the answer to the question of how to deal with the city’s “potentially toxic” affordability crisis is to take on foreign speculation with smart taxes... and build...
Photo by Mychaylo Prystupa. Chinese New Year fuels GVR real estate market.

Chinese New Year boosts Vancouver real estate sales

The festive mood of Chinese New Year is continuing to linger in Vancouver’s housing market weeks after celebrations are over. Cory Raven, managing broker at Re/Max, says Chinese New Year heightens...
New Vancouver Bylaw Facilitates Energy and Financial Savings for Homeowners

New Vancouver Bylaw Facilitates Energy and Financial Savings for Homeowners

“People are often surprised at the quality of life and comfort improvements after energy upgrades,” says Executive Director of City Green Solutions
Vancouver detached home benchmark price hits $1 million

Real estate shock: Vancouver detached home benchmark price hits $1 million

“Detached homes in Metro Vancouver have increased 8.1 per cent in value over the last 12 months," says REBGV president.

Too soon to tell if Hong Kong protests will spark new wave of immigration to Vancouver, observers say

Although a massive group gathers to protest against the government in Hong Kong, don’t expect citizens to flee just yet, observers say.
Ian Young, South China Morning Post

As "global super-rich" buy sweet security of Vancouver homes, outrage over rising prices and accusations of racism

“We’re an immigrant nation. So to say that immigrants are somehow impacting the marketplace is beginning to sound suspiciously awkward to me," BC realtor says.

Arts Factory: real estate for Vancouver's professional artists

Local architect designing for local artists.

City of Vancouver sells Olympic Village stake to Aquilini Group

All City's borrowed funds repaid after City's interest in Olympic Village sold; debt paid off.