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BC Grants Speed Home Construction
38 local governments in BC are set to receive grants for faster home construction. The program aims to enhance development approval processes across municipalities.
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BC Policy Shift: Up to 20 Storeys in Transit Areas
BC government supports Broadway Plan amendments to increase housing density near transit areas. Policy changes will enable buildings up to 20 storeys in areas previously limited to 6 storeys.
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Check out my listing Address: 70 15968 82 AVENUE
Bright & inviting 3BR+Den 2.5BTH duplex-style Fleetwood townhome. Gleaming laminate floors flow into your formal living & dining rooms w/ cheery windows overlooking your fenced yard w/ street access. The spacious, refreshed kitchen features newer stainless steel appliances, tiled backsplash & granite counters w/ a sunlit eating area boasting airy, vaulted ceilings. Upstairs is reserved…
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Here’s How GVA Is Moving Towards Balanced Market
Single-family in Late-Q2: – Sales: ↓ 18% yearly to 694 – Benchmark price: ↓ 0.1% MoM to ~$2M Apartment in Late-Q2: – Sales: ↓ 20% yearly to 1,245 – Benchmark price: ↓ 0.4% MoM to ~$773K
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Check out my listing Address: 228 13897 FRASER HIGHWAY
Craftsman-style 2BR 1BTH corner unit. Welcoming you into this inviting condo is a tiled foyer opening into a bright & spacious layout. Your modern, open kitchen features stainless steel appliances gleaming against granite counters & clean, white cabinets. Large, picture windows illuminate your tranquil living area w/ an elegant fireplace leading to a private, covered…
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Check out my listing Address: 11041 160 STREET
Exquisite 5BR 2.5BTH Fraser Heights residence. Fully renovated in 2020, this beautiful home w/ tasteful landscaping boasts thoughtful updates throughout: new paint & flooring, attic to crawl space arctic insulation, plumbing, low-e window panes, epoxy floor double garage & 7 outdoor security cameras. Vaulted ceilings grace the formal living room w/ oversized windows facing a…
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Early Summer GVA Home Sales Data
Significant Sales Drop: June home sales ↓ 19.1% yearly to 2,418. Inventory Increase: Listings ↑ 42% yearly to 14,182, highest since spring 2019.
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Surrey has new short-term rental requirements
Surrey Council approved short-term rental bylaw amendments to address housing shortage, enforce regulations, and return units to long-term rental market. The goal is to create a balanced housing market, increase affordable housing options, and support the growing population. The amendments align with provincial legislation and city policy, aiming to increase housing supply, enhance safety, and…
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New Rules Help Deliver Housing Faster in BC
British Columbia's Ministry of Housing has introduced new regulations to streamline housing development. The changes require local governments to use a standardized method for calculating housing needs in their communities.
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