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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
Vancouver pilot to permit six units on a detached lot
Monday, February 14, 2022
Vancouver pilot to permit six units on a detached lot
The City of Vancouver is starting a pilot program to streamline densification on single-family lots. (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.
Working with a REALTOR®
What’s the Disclosure form that REALTORS® are asking you to sign?
Tuesday, August 17, 2021
What’s the Disclosure form that REALTORS® are asking you to sign?
Having professional representation is important when you’re looking to buy or sell a home. Realtors are required to inform you, up front, about your representation options. This is what the DORTS is for.
Urban Planning
Two dwellings to be permitted on ALR farmland with conditions
Thursday, July 29, 2021
Two dwellings to be permitted on ALR farmland with conditions
Property owners in the Agricultural Land Reserve who meet certain conditions will be able to build a second permanent dwelling as of December 31, 2021.
Working with a REALTOR®
COVID-19 safety protocols for REALTORS® remain in place for now
Friday, June 18, 2021
COVID-19 safety protocols for REALTORS® remain in place for now
For the time being, current pandemic safety practices for Realtors and their clients haven't changed.
Working with a REALTOR®
What is the MLS® and how does it benefit you?
Monday, December 28, 2020
What is 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.
Working with a REALTOR®
What you need to know about home showings during the new phase of COVID-19
Friday, November 20, 2020
What you need to know about home showings during the new phase of COVID-19
Read why safety remains the top priority for Metro Vancouver REALTORS® during today’s pandemic.
Working with a REALTOR®
Open houses are going virtual to help flatten BC’s COVID curve
Friday, November 6, 2020
Open houses are going virtual to help flatten BC’s COVID curve
The real estate boards, together with BC’s real estate regulatory bodies, advised REALTORS® this week to stop holding open houses given the worsening COVID-19 situation in our province.
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.
Urban Planning
REALTORS® learn about the future of green homes at the PNE Prize Home
Thursday, September 24, 2020
REALTORS® learn about the future of green homes at the PNE Prize Home
Green homes are the future. By 2032 all new homes in BC will have to be up to 80 per cent more energy efficient than today.
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