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Vancouver set for January launch of fast-tracked multiplex permitting

Vancouver set for January launch of fast-tracked multiplex permitting

City’s latest step is introducing streamlined permits for certain multiplexes
No shortage when it comes to B.C. housing policies, as Eby, Rustad offer clear choice

No shortage when it comes to B.C. housing policies, as Eby, Rustad offer clear choice

British Columbia voters face no shortage of policies when it comes to tackling the province's housing woes in the run-up to Saturday's election, with a clear choice for the next government's approach.
How this Vancouver heritage home is setting a benchmark for sustainable construction

How this Vancouver heritage home is setting a benchmark for sustainable construction

Existing building retrofits are necessary to meet broader net-zero goals, experts say
Here are some facts about British Columbia's housing market

Here are some facts about British Columbia's housing market

Housing affordability is a key issue in the provincial election campaign in British Columbia, particularly in major centres. Here are some statistics about housing in B.C.
Interest rates have further to fall, but fixed mortgage rates are already nearing their bottom

Interest rates have further to fall, but fixed mortgage rates are already nearing their bottom

Tuesday’s lower-than-expected inflation report means that quicker and steeper interest rate cuts are expected from the Canadian central bank
CMHC reports September pace for housing starts up from August

CMHC reports September pace for housing starts up from August

OTTAWA — Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says the annual pace of housing starts in September was up five per cent compared with August.
New BC Housing project surprises Vancouver small businesses

New BC Housing project surprises Vancouver small businesses

South Granville shop owners say they weren’t told about the 114-unit supportive housing plan
CREA lowers housing market forecast for 2024 amid 'holding pattern' for home sales

CREA lowers housing market forecast for 2024 amid 'holding pattern' for home sales

The Canadian Real Estate Association is downgrading its housing market forecast for the remainder of the year again, saying the Bank of Canada's interest rate cuts haven't spurred the gradual improvement it previously anticipated.
Analysis: David Eby and NDP align with Christy Clark on key housing initiative

Analysis: David Eby and NDP align with Christy Clark on key housing initiative

The BC NDP has gone gangbusters on an old home ownership scheme initially conceived by the Christy Clark-led B.C. government; critics say it will do nothing to bring down home prices.
Real estate developers predict mortgage changes will do little to spur demand for newly built homes

Real estate developers predict mortgage changes will do little to spur demand for newly built homes

The real estate industry does not believe the extended amortization period included in the changes will stimulate buying given higher housing prices