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GVR

Wednesday, December 10, 2025

BCFSA and Greater Vancouver REALTORS® Agree to Information Sharing Partnership to Enhance Data-Driven Regulatory Oversight and Reduce Reporting Burden

BC Financial Services Authority (BCFSA) and the Greater Vancouver Realtors (GVR) have entered into an information-sharing partnership designed to strengthen data-driven regulatory oversight and reduce reporting burden for real estate professionals. (2 minute read)

Professionalism

Thursday, February 6, 2025

Why a REALTOR®’s obligations matter

Realtors are legally and ethically required to act in the best interests of their clients while maintaining high professional standards. (3 minute read)

GVR

Friday, January 17, 2025

How to translate our website into different languages

Learn how to see websites, including GVR's, in other languages. (1 minute read)

Professionalism

Monday, October 7, 2024

Your real estate team is bigger than you think.

The goal of Greater Vancouver REALTORS® is to provide Realtors and Brokers with the tools, data, systems, and training to effectively serve buyers and sellers.

Urban Planning

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)

Professionalism

Thursday, February 8, 2024

Introducing our new brand! REBGV to become Greater Vancouver REALTORS® on February 12

We're officially changing to Greater Vancouver REALTORS® starting on February 12! (2 minute read)

Urban Planning

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)

Urban Planning

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

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

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

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)

Urban Planning

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)

Urban Planning

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)

Urban Planning

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)

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