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BC Green Party leader decries financialization of housing

BC Green Party leader decries financialization of housing

Short-term thinking by previous governments has led to untenable conditions, Furstenau says
UBCM: Housing crisis requires crisis response, delegates hear

UBCM: Housing crisis requires crisis response, delegates hear

The province's multi-faceted housing crisis will take years and patience to fix, Union of BC Municipalities delegates told.
Rental insurance will help B.C. landlords with skipped rents

Rental insurance will help B.C. landlords with skipped rents

B.C. landlords soon will have the government them backing them if bad tenants skip out on rent and disappear into the wind.
National housing market in 'holding pattern' as buyers patient for lower rates: CREA

National housing market in 'holding pattern' as buyers patient for lower rates: CREA

The 91Ô­´´ Real Estate Association says the number of homes sold in August fell compared with a year ago as the market remained largely "stuck in a holding pattern" despite borrowing costs beginning to come down.
Liberals announce expansion to mortgage eligibility, draft rights for renters, buyers

Liberals announce expansion to mortgage eligibility, draft rights for renters, buyers

The price cap for insured mortgages will be boosted for the first time since 2012, moving to $1.5 million from $1 million, to allow more people to qualify for a mortgage with less than a 20 per cent down payment.
Surrey eyes streamlining, while Delta frustrated projects not built

Surrey eyes streamlining, while Delta frustrated projects not built

Approvals are one thing, seeing projects built is another
B.C.'s Rental Protection Fund spends $30M on rental housing to keep from 'speculators, profiteers’

B.C.'s Rental Protection Fund spends $30M on rental housing to keep from 'speculators, profiteers’

Three properties in 91Ô­´´, Burnaby and Maple Ridge total 147 units.
Watch: North 91Ô­´´ builder advocates for alternative to traditional urban utility drilling

Watch: North 91Ô­´´ builder advocates for alternative to traditional urban utility drilling

Instead of digging up sidewalks and boulevards, ‘directional drilling’ happens underground at a lower cost
More developments, more people mark new era for downtown Kelowna

More developments, more people mark new era for downtown Kelowna

As towering developments reshape the city, Interior city faces hurdles with infrastructure, housing density, and social services
How does a reverse mortgage work in Canada?

How does a reverse mortgage work in Canada?

Money.ca examines how a reverse mortgage works in Canada and how to decide if it's the right choice for your financial future.