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National housing market in 'holding pattern' as buyers patient for lower rates: CREA

National housing market in 'holding pattern' as buyers patient for lower rates: CREA

The Canadian Real Estate Association says the number of homes sold in August fell compared with a year ago as the market remained largely "stuck in a holding pattern" despite borrowing costs beginning to come down.
Liberals announce expansion to mortgage eligibility, draft rights for renters, buyers

Liberals announce expansion to mortgage eligibility, draft rights for renters, buyers

The price cap for insured mortgages will be boosted for the first time since 2012, moving to $1.5 million from $1 million, to allow more people to qualify for a mortgage with less than a 20 per cent down payment.
Surrey eyes streamlining, while Delta frustrated projects not built

Surrey eyes streamlining, while Delta frustrated projects not built

Approvals are one thing, seeing projects built is another
‘Put it down in writing’ – Eby says housing specifics needed from Rustad

‘Put it down in writing’ – Eby says housing specifics needed from Rustad

Voters deserve details of competing housing plans, says BC NDP leader
B.C.'s Rental Protection Fund spends $30M on rental housing to keep from 'speculators, profiteers’

B.C.'s Rental Protection Fund spends $30M on rental housing to keep from 'speculators, profiteers’

Three properties in Vancouver, Burnaby and Maple Ridge total 147 units.
Watch: North Vancouver builder advocates for alternative to traditional urban utility drilling

Watch: North Vancouver builder advocates for alternative to traditional urban utility drilling

Instead of digging up sidewalks and boulevards, ‘directional drilling’ happens underground at a lower cost
More developments, more people mark new era for downtown Kelowna

More developments, more people mark new era for downtown Kelowna

As towering developments reshape the city, Interior city faces hurdles with infrastructure, housing density, and social services
How does a reverse mortgage work in Canada?

How does a reverse mortgage work in Canada?

Money.ca examines how a reverse mortgage works in Canada and how to decide if it's the right choice for your financial future.
Victoria senior barred from investment markets after stealing real estate funds

Victoria senior barred from investment markets after stealing real estate funds

After four theft convictions, a Victoria man has been barred from participating or conducting business in Canada's investment markets.
Developer proposes 924 rental units on Vancouver's East Hastings Street

Developer proposes 924 rental units on Vancouver's East Hastings Street

Westbank/Promerita's rezoning application calls for towers of 39, 38 and 19 storeys.