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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)
Working with a REALTOR®
What’s the Disclosure form that REALTORS® are asking you to sign?
Friday, April 28, 2023
What’s the Disclosure form that REALTORS® are asking you to sign?
When buying or selling a home, Realtors have to inform you, up front, about your representation options. This is what the DORTS form is for. (3 minute read)
Editorial
REBGV brings on Andrew Lis as new economist
Tuesday, July 19, 2022
REBGV brings on Andrew Lis as new economist
Andrew is an applied economist and data scientist specializing in real estate and urban land economics with experience in the public and private sectors. (1 minute read)
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)
Urban Planning
Redevelopment plan for False Creek South headed to Council
Monday, October 25, 2021
Redevelopment plan for False Creek South headed to Council
The City of Vancouver’s real estate department has released a conceptual plan to redevelop city-owned land on False Creek.
Taxes
What are the tax implications of building a laneway house?
Thursday, April 8, 2021
What are the tax implications of building a laneway house?
Before building a laneway home or buying a property with one, you should understand the tax implications of doing so.
Working with a REALTOR®
What's the MLS® and how does it benefit you?
Monday, December 28, 2020
What's the MLS® and how does it benefit you?
The Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®), owned and operated by REALTORS®, is the most powerful real estate marketing system in the country.
Urban Planning
Provincial parties' housing policy platforms
Friday, October 16, 2020
Provincial parties' housing policy platforms
Here are solutions offered by the three main parties as well as the BC Conservative Party which makes substantive housing related recommendations.
Urban Planning
Affordable market housing proposal defeated
Thursday, October 8, 2020
Affordable market housing proposal defeated
If you have a household income under $120,000 and want to buy a home in Vancouver, a new proposal from the city – had it passed – might’ve interested you.
Home Ownership
Home suite home: Making a basement suite feel like home
Friday, August 14, 2020
Home suite home: Making a basement suite feel like home
Making the most of a limited space is a constant challenge for home owners with basement suites.
Editorial
REBGV joins #DifferentTogether anti-racism campaign
Monday, June 8, 2020
REBGV joins #DifferentTogether anti-racism campaign
REBGV and the nearly 14,000 REALTORS® it represents, has joined Lieutenant Governor Janet Austin’s #DifferentTogether anti-racism campaign.
Editorial
Real estate board instates Colette Gerber as 2020/2021 Chair
Friday, May 8, 2020
Real estate board instates Colette Gerber as 2020/2021 Chair
Metro Vancouver REALTOR® Colette Gerber begins her one-year term as Chair of the REBGV Board of Directors.