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April asking rent prices up 9.3% across Canada; as Ontario sees only decline: report

April asking rent prices up 9.3% across Canada; as Ontario sees only decline: report

A new report says the average asking rent for a home in Canada in April was up 9.3 per cent compared with a year ago, while a slight month-over-month increase was also recorded for the first time since January. The report by Urbanation and Rentals.
These are the non-market rental housing projects developed on Burnaby-owned land

These are the non-market rental housing projects developed on Burnaby-owned land

The city has contributed more than $172 million to non-market housing in the form of land, grants and site prep.
Bank of Canada warns of steep jump in mortgage payments

Bank of Canada warns of steep jump in mortgage payments

Median monthly payment to increase by more than 60% for those with a variable rate mortgage, central bank report says
Metro Vancouver urban sprawl contained in past decade, StatCan data shows

Metro Vancouver urban sprawl contained in past decade, StatCan data shows

Out with the detached home (if not bigger) and in with the townhouse and condo.
3.4M square-foot development proposed for Richmond Night Market location

3.4M square-foot development proposed for Richmond Night Market location

Jingon International says it has a plan to keep the popular night market at its current site.
What young people can do when homeownership seems out of reach

What young people can do when homeownership seems out of reach

High rents and stagnant income make planning for a home purchase more challenging.
Mixed-use developments diversify as demands increase

Mixed-use developments diversify as demands increase

Developers target a broader mix of users, financial viability
B.C. rejects Burnaby petition for exemption to new transit-oriented development rules

B.C. rejects Burnaby petition for exemption to new transit-oriented development rules

Land near SkyTrain hubs is 'ideal' for increasing housing supply and a mix of housing types, says the B.C. government.
Underused Housing Tax not right for tourism economies: Whistler realtor

Underused Housing Tax not right for tourism economies: Whistler realtor

Dave Brown testified before the federal finance committee to ask for an exemption for Whistler tourism accommodations in paying the federal UHT
The most expensive house on the market in Canada drops $10M from its original price

The most expensive house on the market in Canada drops $10M from its original price

It's dropped in price twice.