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Jami Makan

Jami Makan

Jami Makan is a real estate reporter with Business in Vancouver. He has previously written for newspapers and magazines in cities including New York, Nairobi and Blaine, Washington. He has also worked in the insurance and litigation fields.

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Recent Work by Jami

New Vancouver Island program aims to turn construction ‘trash’ into ‘treasure’

New Vancouver Island program aims to turn construction ‘trash’ into ‘treasure’

Non-profit org seeks to create ‘circular economy’ for construction and demolition waste
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Senior housing shortage looms as B.C.’s population ages

Senior housing shortage looms as B.C.’s population ages

Experts say industry needs to focus on subsidized rentals and long-term care options
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Metro Van home sales dip as buyers remain cautious, says realtors’ association

Metro Van home sales dip as buyers remain cautious, says realtors’ association

With interest rates still in limbo, demand has yet to rebound: Greater Vancouver Realtors
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First Nations developments have long horizons and require rock-solid partnerships, leaders say

First Nations developments have long horizons and require rock-solid partnerships, leaders say

Panel says Indigenous communities and industry allies can learn much from each other
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Renewed optimism in REITs as interest rates soften, says Colliers

Renewed optimism in REITs as interest rates soften, says Colliers

Dividends and diverse assets make sector attractive to some retail investors
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Burnaby and New Westminster building downtown growth

Burnaby and New Westminster building downtown growth

Both cities anticipate bustling futures defined by population growth and redevelopment
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Renovations to single-family homes lifting property values, says RE/MAX

Renovations to single-family homes lifting property values, says RE/MAX

Impact of provincial zoning reforms remains to be seen
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B.C.’s housing issues far from fixed despite NDP progress

B.C.’s housing issues far from fixed despite NDP progress

The governing party and the BC Conservatives have not yet tabled platforms on top issue
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Metro Vancouver board chair responds to developers seeking relief from fee hikes

Metro Vancouver board chair responds to developers seeking relief from fee hikes

The alternative is higher utility bills for the region’s residents, says regional district representative
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Metro Vancouver luxury-property sellers aren't budging on prices, says Royal LePage

Metro Vancouver luxury-property sellers aren't budging on prices, says Royal LePage

Sales down almost 40 per cent across region but bargains remain elusive
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