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Jami Makan

Jami Makan

Jami Makan is a real estate reporter with Business in Vancouver. He has previously written for newspapers and magazines in cities including New York, Nairobi and Blaine, Washington. He has also worked in the insurance and litigation fields.

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Recent Work by Jami

Lights, camera, commission: B.C. real estate influencers rethink housing market

Lights, camera, commission: B.C. real estate influencers rethink housing market

Not all social platforms are created equal, say real estate content creators
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‘Shadow inventory’ could grow in Metro Vancouver, helping first-time buyers

‘Shadow inventory’ could grow in Metro Vancouver, helping first-time buyers

Liberals’ new GST relief could help absorb unlisted inventory amid condo glut, says Realtor
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As Liberals push prefab, B.C. researcher touts new construction methods

As Liberals push prefab, B.C. researcher touts new construction methods

Prefabrication could see Canadian homes built like cars and airplanes, says UBC prof
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U.K. architects eye B.C. work as employment barriers loosen

U.K. architects eye B.C. work as employment barriers loosen

British High Commissioner to Canada says initiative ‘can only help’ with housing challenges
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U.S.-China tensions influencing Vancouver industrial real estate

U.S.-China tensions influencing Vancouver industrial real estate

Despite 90-day reprieve, logistics groups are hedging their bets and looking for space
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B.C. housing minister says STR rules won’t be loosened after industry petition

B.C. housing minister says STR rules won’t be loosened after industry petition

Realtor association calls for changes, but Ravi Kahlon says long-term supply is government's priority
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New wave of B.C. real estate trusts taps small investors for big towers

New wave of B.C. real estate trusts taps small investors for big towers

Successful Metrotown offering could support wider adoption, but REDT model carries risks
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Son of Thind Properties founder sued over alleged breach of payment guarantee

Son of Thind Properties founder sued over alleged breach of payment guarantee

Another lawsuit for unpaid work related to the financially troubled Burnaby developer has emerged
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Canadian luxury real estate 'holding up' despite spring chill for housing market

Canadian luxury real estate 'holding up' despite spring chill for housing market

Tale of two markets in Canada, with some buyers more sensitive to affordability than others
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‘Massive reset’ in Metro Vancouver land market leaves some developers holding the bag

‘Massive reset’ in Metro Vancouver land market leaves some developers holding the bag

Value proposition of buying and developing land has diminished, says one broker
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