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Housing activity in November down 50 per cent year-over-year: BCREA

Housing activity in November down 50 per cent year-over-year: BCREA

November 2022 marks another slow month for housing activity as the industry is squeezed by interest rate hikes
B.C. housing activity in November down 50% year-over-year

B.C. housing activity in November down 50% year-over-year

November 2022 marks another slow month for housing activity as the industry is squeezed by interest rate hikes.
Paint colour can increase home value by nearly $6,500, research shows

Paint colour can increase home value by nearly $6,500, research shows

In a difficult market, sellers can use strategic colours to make the most out of their sale.
What's the key to living large in a small space?

What's the key to living large in a small space?

Residents looking to embrace tiny living should have a 'start fresh mentality,' say small space experts.
What you should know about Bob Lewis, the prolific builder of West Coast Modern homes

What you should know about Bob Lewis, the prolific builder of West Coast Modern homes

In his heyday, Lewis was building more than 100 homes a year, sold through his own realty business
Will shifting the way we tax improve housing affordability in B.C.?

Will shifting the way we tax improve housing affordability in B.C.?

Contrary to prior research, two experts are speaking out and saying that increased taxes will not help the housing and affordability crisis
Entire hot springs resort for sale in B.C.

Entire hot springs resort for sale in B.C.

The resort is open year-round.
Property assessments expected to rise despite real estate cooling off

Property assessments expected to rise despite real estate cooling off

B.C. Assessment warns property owners to be prepared for a five to 15 per cent jump in their annual property assessments, since they’re based on values before the market cooled
B.C. strata rental changes could fuel speculation, critics say

B.C. strata rental changes could fuel speculation, critics say

The B.C. NDP government is removing grandfathered rental restrictions in residential stratas, but to what end?
New B.C. housing laws will set housing targets for municipalities, lift strata rental restrictions

New B.C. housing laws will set housing targets for municipalities, lift strata rental restrictions

Premier David Eby's proposed measures include laws that could order fast-growing municipalities to meet housing supply targets and end rental restrictions based on age or type of building.