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Region’s home prices still creeping up despite market jitters

Region’s home prices still creeping up despite market jitters

March is often the hottest month of the year – at least in terms of real estate sales. But compared with March activity of the past few years, last month was a bit of a wet blanket.
Trailer park protections announced by government

Trailer park protections announced by government

Announcement strikes a chord in Squamish, where Riverside closures made headlines last year
Affordable housing report suggests the creation of a Squamish Housing Organization

Affordable housing report suggests the creation of a Squamish Housing Organization

M'akola Development Services was hired to do the research last summer
Editorial: Could B.C.’s speculation tax spark more Airbnbs?

Editorial: Could B.C.’s speculation tax spark more Airbnbs?

The new B.C. speculation tax has the purported aim to push empty homes onto the long-term rental market, finance minister Carole James has said.
'China's Amazon' to start selling Canadian real estate

'China's Amazon' to start selling Canadian real estate

Chinese consumers can now buy Canadian homes online through a deal inked with Juwai.com, China’s largest real estate website selling international properties, and JD.com, which is China’s largest retailer, both online and offline.

B.C. home buyer confidence damaged by new tax measures, says poll

If one goal of the B.C. government’s new housing taxation policies was to cool home sales in the province, it has likely succeeded, if the results of a new poll of real estate agents are anything to go by.
Rents fall in Canada’s priciest cities – even in Metro Vancouver

Rents fall in Canada’s priciest cities – even in Metro Vancouver

A decline in Toronto’s rental prices may have put Vancouver back on top as Canada’s priciest city for one-bedroom rents, but prices have declined in all the top five most expensive rental cities.
Height and price top concerns about housing proposal

Height and price top concerns about housing proposal

Buckley affordable housing plan needs Dentville park, say nearby residents
Canada’s best and worst cities to buy home on single income (INFOGRAPHIC)

Canada’s best and worst cities to buy home on single income (INFOGRAPHIC)

Canada is a hugely diverse country – and so are its real estate markets. The Lower Mainland and Greater Toronto are notoriously expensive, while some areas are still extremely affordable – even if you’re on a single-person income.
Developers speak to Squamish business community

Developers speak to Squamish business community

Several development companies share their thoughts at Chamber of Commerce forum
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