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Understanding the Real Estate Market
Real estate market tips for buyers and sellers include understanding economic conditions, interest rates, and demographic trends. For buyers: set a budget, research neighborhoods, engage a real estate agent, and conduct thorough inspections. For sellers: set the right price, enhance curb appeal, stage the home, and market effectively. Probate lawyers are essential for handling property…
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BC Home Prices up $597K in 18 Years
BC home prices increased by 164% between 2006 and 2024, from $364,567 to $962,400. The average BC home price is now $597,833 higher than it was 18 years ago.
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BC Code Exemption Impact
Exemptions for Ongoing Projects: Current constructions exempt from 2024 B.C. Building Code’s adaptability and seismic provisions. Industry Pushback Eases: Feedback cites significant redesign costs and project delays.
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BC Offers Free Designs for Faster Housing
Free standardized designs now enable faster, lower-cost construction of small-scale, multi-unit housing in communities. Designs blend with neighborhoods, offering various roof shapes, finishes, and adaptable options for aging in place.
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What’s driving inflation in BC is housing prices
Premier David Eby stated that British Columbia has the fastest-growing economy among large provinces in Canada but acknowledged that more needs to be done to improve affordability for residents. He emphasized efforts to reduce permit times and increase investment while addressing issues like child care and insurance costs. Eby criticized federal immigration policies for contributing…
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Free B.C. Designs Speed up Housing Construction in 2024
The B.C. Provincial Government offers free standardized designs for small-scale, multi-unit housing and accessory units. Designs include seven concepts for multi-unit housing and three for accessory dwelling units, customizable to needs.
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Check out my listing Address: 202 9978 148 STREET
Welcome to your oasis at Highpoint Garden! This stunning concrete building boasts full rain screening, ensuring durability and peace of mind for years to come. Step into luxury with this spacious 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom unit. Two bedrooms at opposite ends for maximum privacy. One parking and One Storage Locker. New paint Indulge in resort-style living with…
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BC Builds 1,200 Homes for Middle-Class by 2027
BC Government to build 1,200 new rental homes for middle-class workers in Langley and Burnaby. BC Builds leverages underused land and loans with interest for affordable housing construction.
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BC Home Sales to Rise in H2 2024: Higher in 2025?
Home sales in BC are expected to rebound in the second half of this year and continue into 2025. BC MLS® residential sales are forecast to increase 4.4% to 76,300 units by year-end.
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Free standardized home designs aim to fast-track housing development in B.C.
B.C.'s Ministry of Housing has introduced free standardized home designs to expedite approvals and construction for small-scale, multi-unit housing projects on lots previously designated for single-family homes. The designs, based on adaptable "building blocks," comply with provincial building codes and can be customized for various lot sizes. The initiative aims to modernize local building styles…