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Delta making it easier to build a secondary suite
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
Delta making it easier to build a secondary suite
The new Home Suite Home program aims to encourage property owners to add a secondary suite to their home. (3 minute read)
Urban Planning
Building homes faster and cheaper with ready-made designs
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Building homes faster and cheaper with ready-made designs
The BC government plans to create up to 10 standardized home designs inspired by the Vancouver Special. (2 minute read)
Home Buying
Private insurers offer options
Thursday, November 2, 2023
Private insurers offer options
Private insurers have not been required to follow CMHC's lead and tighten lending standards. (2 minute read)
Urban Planning
Vancouver allows up to eight units on single family lots
Monday, September 25, 2023
Vancouver allows up to eight units on single family lots
The change aims to address the housing crisis and simplify zoning regulations. (2 minute read)
Urban Planning
What well-designed density looks like: Southlands in Tsawwassen
Monday, June 19, 2023
What well-designed density looks like: Southlands in Tsawwassen
This area demonstrates a new model of well-designed density through innovative practices. (2 minute read)
Urban Planning
BC government identifies 47 municipalities that must densify
Friday, June 9, 2023
BC government identifies 47 municipalities that must densify
The identified municipalities must address local barriers to construction and update zoning bylaws. (2 minute read)
Urban Planning
Disaster funding for flooding makes local communities safer
Thursday, May 11, 2023
Disaster funding for flooding makes local communities safer
Learn more about initiatives to mitigate flood damage and assess flood risks around Greater Vancouver. (3 minute read)
Home Ownership
Know the rules when insuring secondary suites
Monday, April 3, 2023
Know the rules when insuring secondary suites
Having insurance coverage is vital. There’s a misconception among home owners that their existing policy will cover a suite. It doesn’t.
Urban Planning
Council passes Vancouver Plan
Tuesday, August 16, 2022
Council passes Vancouver Plan
The plan promises new densification to accommodate 260,000 new residents and 210,000 new jobs. (1 minute read)
Home Ownership
Preparing for a flood
Monday, August 8, 2022
Preparing for a flood
Many residents and businesses in the Lower Mainland are located in a floodplain - close to or beside local rivers, creeks, or coastlines.
Urban Planning
Broadway Plan approved: 30,000 new homes coming
Thursday, June 30, 2022
Broadway Plan approved: 30,000 new homes coming
The approved Broadway plan will include a significant number of new homes, increase tenant protection, new space for more jobs, and more. (3 minute read)
Home Buying
What are the buying costs of a home?
Tuesday, April 12, 2022
What are the buying costs of a home?
If you’ve decided to buy a home, it’s important you understand all the costs involved in addition to the price you're paying for the property.
Urban Planning
Fee simple row houses offer gentle, more affordable density
Tuesday, February 15, 2022
Fee simple row houses offer gentle, more affordable density
There are many strata townhomes but very few fee-simple, individually owned row homes in Metro Vancouver. Why? And how can row homes help with affordability? (3 minute read)
Market Trends
Buying or selling in a busy market? Here’s how you can make the transaction easier
Tuesday, March 9, 2021
Buying or selling in a busy market? Here’s how you can make the transaction easier
In a busy real estate market, homes are bought and sold at a faster pace than usual. This can create a sense of urgency that causes home prices to rise.
How a REALTOR® protects you
Monday, December 17, 2018
How a REALTOR® protects you
most likely be the largest transaction of your life.