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Claire Wilson

Claire Wilson

Claire Wilson is a journalist with Business in Vancouver and Glacier Media. She reports on real estate and the housing market in the Lower Mainland and British Columbia, with articles appearing across multiple Glacier Media publications.

She is the recipient of the Read-Mercer Fellowship and LSU Journalism Scholarship.

Claire speaks English and French.

Recent Work by Claire

Mortgage renewals, insurances costs put the squeeze on B.C. homeowners

Mortgage renewals, insurances costs put the squeeze on B.C. homeowners

'We cringe every time we do a renewal now'
B.C. Airbnb hosts generated $93M in taxes in 2023, claims Airbnb

B.C. Airbnb hosts generated $93M in taxes in 2023, claims Airbnb

The rental platform says new short-term rental restrictions could have negative implications on tax revenue.
Study says women well represented in commercial real estate. Insiders disagree

Study says women well represented in commercial real estate. Insiders disagree

Women account for nearly half of the workforce in Canadian commercial real estate firms.
Vancouver top city in Canada for commercial real estate investment, says report

Vancouver top city in Canada for commercial real estate investment, says report

While sentiments towards investment are rosy, the dollar volume of transactions fell by nearly half in 2023
Vancouver appoints chief planner after six-month vacancy

Vancouver appoints chief planner after six-month vacancy

Josh White appointed general manager of planning, urban design and sustainability; position of director of planning remains open
B.C. recreational property market still sleepy as it awaits rate cuts

B.C. recreational property market still sleepy as it awaits rate cuts

Experts predict B.C. prices will increase 5% as spring market brings more supply.
B.C.’s new home-flipping tax unlikely to help affordability, say experts

B.C.’s new home-flipping tax unlikely to help affordability, say experts

Some economists say the measure could discourage investment and tighten market conditions.
Vancouver neighbourhood divided: High-density housing vs. better amenities

Vancouver neighbourhood divided: High-density housing vs. better amenities

Density and child care come to life in one proposed development in Vancouver's Point Grey neighbourhood.
Lower Mainland presale market heating up in 2024

Lower Mainland presale market heating up in 2024

The number of presale launches in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley has gone up three months in a row.
Vancouver appoints new development manager, still silent on chief planner

Vancouver appoints new development manager, still silent on chief planner

Corrie Okell will take on the role of general manager of development, buildings and licensing, replacing Andrea Law who has been in the role for 34 years.
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