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Want an affordable home? Move to Northern B.C., invites real estate board

Want an affordable home? Move to Northern B.C., invites real estate board

If you dream of owning a spacious detached home on a large lot, it can be yours for a fraction of the cost of those in Metro Vancouver and the capital region, according to a new report by the B.C. Northern Real Estate Board.
B.C. government announces tipline to report real estate misconduct

B.C. government announces tipline to report real estate misconduct

There is now a way for the public to report shady real estate deals. The Real Estate Council of British Columbia announced the launch Thursday of an anonymous tipline “to enhance consume protection in British Columbia’s real estate market.
Home sales across B.C. hit by strict new mortgage rules

Home sales across B.C. hit by strict new mortgage rules

Home sales across the province fell on an annual basis in February, due to tough new rules that make qualifying for a mortgage harder, according to a B.C. Real Estate Association report released March 14. A total of 6,206 B.C.
Many residents' voices heard at OCP public hearings

Many residents' voices heard at OCP public hearings

Many people attended the two-night process to voice their concerns about development and land use
B.C. home sales forecast to drop 8.6 per cent this year

B.C. home sales forecast to drop 8.6 per cent this year

Just because home sales are slowing and mortgage rates are climbing, you shouldn't expect any home price corrections, according to the latest forecast by the B.C. Real Estate Association (BCREA).
Federal budget lacks support for housing: Squamish Mayor

Federal budget lacks support for housing: Squamish Mayor

Last year’s budget more favourable to local governments

‘Dual agency’ real estate rules booted to June

Industry concern cited while commercial agents call for separation from residential
Squamish residents can learn from Whistler co-housing proposal

Squamish residents can learn from Whistler co-housing proposal

Seniors targeted for multi-generational communal living
Expanded foreign buyers tax in provincial budget won’t apply to Squamish

Expanded foreign buyers tax in provincial budget won’t apply to Squamish

Mayor and councillor concerned being left out of the tax area could mean more pressure on Squamish’s housing market
Squamish home up for grabs

Squamish home up for grabs

The final cut-off for the 2018 Choices Lottery February Family Draw is on Friday
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