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Rent Decreases Only in Vancouver This Year
Vancouver's rent prices are doing something different than other major cities in Canada. Vancouver is the only city among the top 10 most expensive where rent prices decreased yearly.
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PERFECT LOCATION! AMAZING BRENTWOOD THREE by Shape Properties! Super functional 2 bedroom and 2 bathroom suite with absolutely no wasted space. Appreciate the gourmet kitchen with sleek integrated Bosch appliances, custom European cabinetry, ample storage, stone counters and marble backsplash. This home features 9' ceilings, floor to ceiling windows, roller blinds throughout and durable designer…
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Vancouver home sales fall
Greater Vancouver's real estate board reported a 19.1% drop in home sales in June compared to last year, with inventory levels not seen since 2019. Metro Vancouver saw a 42% increase in homes listed for sale. Calgary also experienced a 12.8% decrease in home sales, with prices up 8.5% from last year. The U.S. economy…
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Vancouver Eco-Friendly Timber Towers to Soar Higher
Vancouver council approved changes to building rules, allowing mass-timber buildings up to 18 storeys.Mass-timber construction, using engineered timber components, replaces concrete and steel.
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Higher sales in June bring hope to Vancouver’s housing market
RBC reports a 5% sales increase in Vancouver's real estate market in June compared to May. It will take two more months to confirm if there's a true market rebound. Listings grew by 7% from last year, while home resales dropped by -19.1%. Multi-unit dwellings helped stabilize costs, with most new listings being medium to…
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Vancouver Far Behind on Building New Homes
Vancouver is falling short of provincial housing targets. The city needs to complete 29K new residential units by 2028.
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Vancouver Property Tax Hike Debate: 7% vs. 5.5%
Vancouver City staff proposes a 7% property tax increase for 2025 to maintain current services. The Mayor wants to limit the increase to 5.5% and find cost savings to offset the difference.
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Vancouver Staff Oppose First Right to Buy by Law
Vancouver City staff advise against a bylaw giving the city first right to buy properties.Proposed "pre-emptive right bylaw" requires property owners to offer sales to the city first.
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