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Metro Vancouver housing sector still ‘highly vulnerable to risks’ even in slowdown

Metro Vancouver housing sector still ‘highly vulnerable to risks’ even in slowdown

Despite home prices falling, CMHC’s quarterly report continues to find strong evidence of real estate overvaluation
City of Vancouver says fewer homes declared vacant since tax imposed

City of Vancouver says fewer homes declared vacant since tax imposed

Number of vacant properties decreased by 15 per cent between 2017 and 2018; 53 per cent back on rental market
How much have Metro Vancouver homes dropped in value? (INFOGRAPHICS)

How much have Metro Vancouver homes dropped in value? (INFOGRAPHICS)

Visual representations of dollar values by which benchmark detached home and condo prices have fallen in a year
How much have Metro Vancouver homes dropped in value? (INFOGRAPHICS)

How much have Metro Vancouver homes dropped in value? (INFOGRAPHICS)

Visual representations of dollar values by which benchmark detached home and condo prices have fallen in a year
Opinion: Mass speculation tax mail-out conjures up apparition of affordability

Opinion: Mass speculation tax mail-out conjures up apparition of affordability

“NDP claims about the impact of taxes on providing an affordable price point is the mirage it has created in the desert for buyers”
Q&A: Pitfalls to avoid in buying a fixer-upper home

Q&A: Pitfalls to avoid in buying a fixer-upper home

A fixer-upper is a great way to afford a home in a good location, but you must understand the risks first, advise stars of HGTV Canada’s Worst to First
Housing crisis: choral director lays out her home plea in half-page newspaper ad

Housing crisis: choral director lays out her home plea in half-page newspaper ad

"So what. I’ll give them all my telephone number and my email and tell them what colour my underwear are," says Nicole with a laugh.
Squamish Canyon hopes to open walkway this year

Squamish Canyon hopes to open walkway this year

Founder Robin Sherry has raised close to $300,000 for the $4-million project
Still for sale: Historic ‘Kew House’ relisted again at $13.75M (PHOTOS)

Still for sale: Historic ‘Kew House’ relisted again at $13.75M (PHOTOS)

Storied oceanview home listed for $15 million in February 2018, reduced to $13.75 million in July, and just re-listed at same price
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
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