B.C. real estate industry recommends amending federal money laundering laws to improve enforcement
The recommendations are part of efforts to halt the flow of criminal money in B.C.’s real estate industry. Continue reading
Realtors say Ontario government should ban so-called ‘bully’ offers
Ontario Real Estate Association President Karen Cox says the government should use its current review of the act that governs realtors in the province to bar the practice. Continue reading
New York nearly got a version of Vancouver’s empty homes tax — before the real estate industry killed it
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
Lawmakers have since been forced to whittle down the proposal, but they’re still looking to Vancouver for inspiration. Continue reading
‘Tinseltown’ for sale: Vancouver’s International Village mall hits the market
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Realtors have not listed a price for the property, but BC Assessment valued it at $45.65 million in 2018. Continue reading
Greater Vancouver home prices continue decline in first quarter: Royal Lepage
By Robyn Crawford Reporter
Royal Lepage says home prices declined across Greater Vancouver as a result of federal and provincial government intervention. Continue reading
Toronto-area home sales flat in March while prices edge up and listings fall
The board says the stress tests – brought in by the federal government to cool excess borrowing and an overheated market – continues to limit the ability of some buyers to qualify for a mortgage. Continue reading
Metro Vancouver home prices dip again in March, sales at historic low: real estate board
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The slide in prices comes as sales dipped to 46.3 per cent below the 10-year March sales average, making it the lowest number of sales since 1986. Continue reading
Money laundering reports submitted to B.C. government, will be made public ‘as quickly as possible’
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
The B.C. government has received a pair of reports looking into money laundering in B.C.’s housing market. Continue reading
Home prices in Hamilton-Burlington climb above $575,000
The Realtors Association of Hamilton-Burlington says the average price of homes sold in March was $575,099, up 4.9 per cent from March of last year. Continue reading
Peterborough-area arborist and realtor offer tips on tree management
By Dan Nyznik Videographer
An Ennsimore arborist and a Peterborough real estate agent have advice for homeowners on taking care of trees. Continue reading