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Why The Federal Housing Plan Won't Solve Affordability & Why Timing Matters More

Posted on May 01, 2025


Why the Federal Housing Plan Won’t Solve Affordability — and Why Timing Matters More

The federal government’s latest housing plan has made headlines with promises of more homes, lower costs, and improved affordability. But while the intentions may be good, the plan is long on politics and short on practicality — and it won’t do much for real buyers...

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BC's Short-Term Rental Rules: What Property Owners Must Know Before May 1, 2025

Posted on Apr 24, 2025


BC’s Short-Term Rental Rules: What Property Owners Must Know Before May 1, 2025

The BC government has rolled out sweeping changes to how short-term rentals (STRs) are regulated across the province. These new rules aim to increase long-term rental housing availability by placing stricter limits on who can operate STRs—and where.If you’re a homeowner...

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The BC NDP's Crackdown on Short-Term Rentals Is Reshaping Tourism and Real Estate

Posted on Apr 16, 2025 in Government Policies

How BC’s Crackdown on Short-Term Rentals is Reshaping Tourism, Real Estate, and Property Values

Tags: BC housing policy, short-term rental regulations, Airbnb ban BC, BC tourism economy, real estate investment BC, property values, hotel prices Vancouver, BC NDP housing strategy


Over the past decade, British Columbia has become ground zero for housing...

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When Is The Right Time To Buy Real Estate In Vancouver? A 2025 Guide

Posted on Apr 11, 2025


Timing the real estate market is one of the most common questions homebuyers and investors ask. Whether you're a first-time buyer looking for a condo in Mount Pleasant or an investor eyeing pre-construction developments in Olympic Village, it's natural to wonder: Is now the right time to buy real estate in Vancouver?The truth is, there’s no single...

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First-Time Buyer Benefits In Vancouver: A 2025 Guide

Posted on Apr 09, 2025


Becoming a homeowner in Vancouver can feel like a dream—but if you’re a first-time home buyer, that dream is more attainable than ever in 2025. Thanks to a range of federal and provincial programs, first-time buyers in British Columbia can access a variety of financial incentives, tax breaks, and savings plans to help them get a foot on the propert...

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What If We Could Crowdsource The Down Payment? 

Posted on Apr 04, 2025

What If We Could Crowdsource the Down Payment?

A Canadian Proposal to Make Home Ownership More AccessibleFor many Canadians, buying a home isn’t out of reach because of monthly mortgage payments — it’s because of the steep cost of the down payment. In major cities like Vancouver and Toronto, saving $75,000 to $150,000 is simply not possible for many...

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