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BoC official warns against playing with mortgage rules to make housing affordable
BoC official warns against playing with mortgage rules to make housing affordable
Images: Proposal pitches 29-storey hotel beside Stanley Park
Images: Proposal pitches 29-storey hotel beside Stanley Park
Falling rates fuel resurgence in Vancouver office investment, says Avison Young
Falling rates fuel resurgence in Vancouver office investment, says Avison Young
Calgary takes top spot for investors in PwC-Urban Land Institute report
Calgary takes top spot for investors in PwC-Urban Land Institute report
'Ready for both': Canadians prepare for any outcome as Trump declares victory
'Ready for both': Canadians prepare for any outcome as Trump declares victory
B.C. forest sector prognosis becoming progressively grim
B.C. forest sector prognosis becoming progressively grim
Business groups say B.C. port stoppage will hurt companies, Canadian economy
Business groups say B.C. port stoppage will hurt companies, Canadian economy
Hines refocuses on Vancouver following Calgary residential build
Hines refocuses on Vancouver following Calgary residential build
B.C. port employers launch lockout at terminals in labour dispute with workers
B.C. port employers launch lockout at terminals in labour dispute with workers
Cadillac Fairview divests second Calgary office tower
Cadillac Fairview divests second Calgary office tower
Renting isn’t a sign of financial inadequacy. It can be a strategic choice that leads to substantial wealth accumulation
Renting isn’t a sign of financial inadequacy. It can be a strategic choice that leads to substantial wealth accumulation
Vancouver home sales surge in October amid lower borrowing costs: board
Vancouver home sales surge in October amid lower borrowing costs: board
CMHC says mortgage risks remain as delinquencies creep up, alternative lending grows
CMHC says mortgage risks remain as delinquencies creep up, alternative lending grows

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Latest Story

Port Moody council approves rental tower despite concerns about view corridors, unit sizes
Port Moody council approves rental tower despite concerns about view corridors, unit sizes
By: Mario Bartel
A 12-storey rental tower with 128 apartments in Port Moody will be built atop a six-storey parkade, four of which will be above ground. More >

Latest News

BoC official warns against playing with mortgage rules to make housing affordable
BoC official warns against playing with mortgage rules to make housing affordable
Images: Proposal pitches 29-storey hotel beside Stanley Park
Images: Proposal pitches 29-storey hotel beside Stanley Park
Falling rates fuel resurgence in Vancouver office investment, says Avison Young
Falling rates fuel resurgence in Vancouver office investment, says Avison Young
Calgary takes top spot for investors in PwC-Urban Land Institute report
Calgary takes top spot for investors in PwC-Urban Land Institute report
'Ready for both': Canadians prepare for any outcome as Trump declares victory
'Ready for both': Canadians prepare for any outcome as Trump declares victory
B.C. forest sector prognosis becoming progressively grim
B.C. forest sector prognosis becoming progressively grim
Business groups say B.C. port stoppage will hurt companies, Canadian economy
Business groups say B.C. port stoppage will hurt companies, Canadian economy
Hines refocuses on Vancouver following Calgary residential build
Hines refocuses on Vancouver following Calgary residential build
B.C. port employers launch lockout at terminals in labour dispute with workers
B.C. port employers launch lockout at terminals in labour dispute with workers
Cadillac Fairview divests second Calgary office tower
Cadillac Fairview divests second Calgary office tower
Renting isn’t a sign of financial inadequacy. It can be a strategic choice that leads to substantial wealth accumulation
Renting isn’t a sign of financial inadequacy. It can be a strategic choice that leads to substantial wealth accumulation
Vancouver home sales surge in October amid lower borrowing costs: board
Vancouver home sales surge in October amid lower borrowing costs: board
CMHC says mortgage risks remain as delinquencies creep up, alternative lending grows
CMHC says mortgage risks remain as delinquencies creep up, alternative lending grows

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Special Features

Numerous parcels of land are for sale across this growing Saskatchewan city
Numerous parcels of land are for sale across this growing Saskatchewan city
Private mortgage investing opens up markets and returns across the country
Private mortgage investing opens up markets and returns across the country
Whole mortgage investing and MICs provide alternatives, better rewards and reduced risk
Whole mortgage investing and MICs provide alternatives, better rewards and reduced risk
Here’s why Penticton is a remote worker's dream destination
Here’s why Penticton is a remote worker's dream destination
Be the first at Innovation District
Be the first at Innovation District

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Done Deals

Edmonton multi-family property sells for below replacement cost
Edmonton multi-family property sells for below replacement cost
Nordel industrial strata unit sells for $750,000
Nordel industrial strata unit sells for $750,000
Young B.C. investor buys Kamloops mobile home park
Young B.C. investor buys Kamloops mobile home park
Newly built Edmonton multi-family property trades for $57.4M
Newly built Edmonton multi-family property trades for $57.4M
Value-add potential drives sale of Kitsilano mixed-use building
Value-add potential drives sale of Kitsilano mixed-use building
First Nation picks up world-class equestrian estate
First Nation picks up world-class equestrian estate
Brookswood employment lands sell for $3.3M an acre
Brookswood employment lands sell for $3.3M an acre

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Alberta

Calgary takes top spot for investors in PwC-Urban Land Institute report
Calgary takes top spot for investors in PwC-Urban Land Institute report
Hines refocuses on Vancouver following Calgary residential build
Hines refocuses on Vancouver following Calgary residential build
Cadillac Fairview divests second Calgary office tower
Cadillac Fairview divests second Calgary office tower
Beyond Vancouver, B.C.'s secondary real estate markets poised for investor growth
Beyond Vancouver, B.C.'s secondary real estate markets poised for investor growth
Calgary hotels to lead West in revenue growth next year
Calgary hotels to lead West in revenue growth next year
Developer partners with golf club to transform community course
Developer partners with golf club to transform community course
Canadian Natural Resources buying Chevron's Alberta assets for US$6.5B
Canadian Natural Resources buying Chevron's Alberta assets for US$6.5B
Development, demolition incentives ramp up in Calgary
Development, demolition incentives ramp up in Calgary

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Business Wire

Legal decision website CanLII files lawsuit against B.C. company for alleged copyright breach
Legal decision website CanLII files lawsuit against B.C. company for alleged copyright breach
Dow up 3.6% after Trump's election win, Canadian markets also rise
Dow up 3.6% after Trump's election win, Canadian markets also rise
B.C.'s new cabinet to be sworn in Nov. 18 after this week's judicial recounts
B.C.'s new cabinet to be sworn in Nov. 18 after this week's judicial recounts
How a second Trump presidency could affect Canada’s economy
How a second Trump presidency could affect Canada’s economy
Trump's victory sparks concerns over ripple effect on Canadian economy
Trump's victory sparks concerns over ripple effect on Canadian economy
'Let's be calm': Canada's cabinet ministers reflect on Donald Trump's election win
'Let's be calm': Canada's cabinet ministers reflect on Donald Trump's election win
No talks scheduled in standoff between employers, union in B.C. port lockout
No talks scheduled in standoff between employers, union in B.C. port lockout
BoC official warns against playing with mortgage rules to make housing affordable
BoC official warns against playing with mortgage rules to make housing affordable

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Saskatchewan-Manitoba

Beyond Vancouver, B.C.'s secondary real estate markets poised for investor growth
Beyond Vancouver, B.C.'s secondary real estate markets poised for investor growth
Manitoba's True North acquires Portage Place from Peterson Group
Manitoba's True North acquires Portage Place from Peterson Group
Manitoba rail park inks new deal for 20 acres as growth picks up
Manitoba rail park inks new deal for 20 acres as growth picks up
Trump trade threats a concern for Canadian canola
Trump trade threats a concern for Canadian canola
Trophy real estate distinguished by cash flow, not just prestige
Trophy real estate distinguished by cash flow, not just prestige

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Opinion

Rob Shaw: Eby's rationale for sale of ICBC head office stretches credulity
Rob Shaw: Eby's rationale for sale of ICBC head office stretches credulity
Rob Shaw: Eby's house-flipping tax likely to fizzle
Rob Shaw: Eby's house-flipping tax likely to fizzle
Les Leyne: Flipping tax long time coming, late arriving
Les Leyne: Flipping tax long time coming, late arriving
Les Leyne: NDP retreats on Land Act, blames 'dog whistle politics'
Les Leyne: NDP retreats on Land Act, blames 'dog whistle politics'
B.C. rental crisis deepens as Vancouver rents soar, vacancies plummet
B.C. rental crisis deepens as Vancouver rents soar, vacancies plummet

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Finance

Vendor financing still important despite interest rate cut
Vendor financing still important despite interest rate cut
Investment in B.C. normalizes to pre-pandemic level
Investment in B.C. normalizes to pre-pandemic level
Businesses want outstanding 'green' investment tax credits fast-tracked: KPMG poll
Businesses want outstanding 'green' investment tax credits fast-tracked: KPMG poll
Don’t look to the BoC to solve Canada’s housing and economic woes, Macklem says
Don’t look to the BoC to solve Canada’s housing and economic woes, Macklem says
Bank of Canada holds the course, boosting investor confidence
Bank of Canada holds the course, boosting investor confidence

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Franchises

Subway chain sold for US$9.55 billion
Subway chain sold for US$9.55 billion
Vancouver quick restaurant rebound led by fast-food
Vancouver quick restaurant rebound led by fast-food
Canada’s biggest franchise show to open in Vancouver
Canada’s biggest franchise show to open in Vancouver
Calgary coffee chain splashes into Vancouver
Calgary coffee chain splashes into Vancouver
Freshslice Pizza sues former franchisees for breaking agreements
Freshslice Pizza sues former franchisees for breaking agreements

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Multi-Family

New West given highest target under B.C. housing requirement
New West given highest target under B.C. housing requirement
West Kelowna calls on province to step up to meet housing targets
West Kelowna calls on province to step up to meet housing targets
Arrest warrants issued for B.C. real estate developer
Arrest warrants issued for B.C. real estate developer
B.C. strata's 'atmospheric river' flood response reasonable, tribunal says
B.C. strata's 'atmospheric river' flood response reasonable, tribunal says
Winnipeg’s newest tower pushes height and rent levels
Winnipeg’s newest tower pushes height and rent levels

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Where to Invest

Be the first at Innovation District
Be the first at Innovation District
What to consider when choosing a mortgage investment company
What to consider when choosing a mortgage investment company
What you need to know before investing in private mortgages
What you need to know before investing in private mortgages
Eliminate the costs and risks of real estate investing with a mortgage-focused option
Eliminate the costs and risks of real estate investing with a mortgage-focused option
Bring home a stable, wealth-building return though private mortgage investing
Bring home a stable, wealth-building return though private mortgage investing

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