Housing bubble

Vancouver holds on to top spot in economic growth

Vancouver will be the fastest growing metropolitan economy in the country this year and next, according to a report by the Conference Board of Canada. Meanwhile, Victoria is poised to expand at its fastest rate this year since 2007. “While Vancouver’s economy is forecast to slow next year, partly due to federal and provincial government […]

By Staff |November 14, 2016

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CRA reports $240m in real estate tax fraud

The CRA crackdown on real estate tax fraud is producing some big numbers in audit recoveries. Read: Feds close loophole on capital gains exemption The CRA’s website shows that, for the last year and a half, audit recoveries in B.C. and Ontario total more than $240 million. In B.C., $30.3 million (from 2,366 case files) […]

By Staff |October 21, 2016

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Hot housing market still sizzles in third quarter

Is your client looking for a deal on a home? In recent weeks, finding the right digs at the right price may have been more challenging than expected. That’s because, says Royal LePage’s house price survey, the Canadian housing market continues to grow. Vancouver leads the way, with year-over-year home prices increasing by more than […]

By Staff |October 13, 2016

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Vancouver home sales plunge, but prices still high

Home sales in Metro Vancouver plunged by 32.6% last month compared to the same month last year. But there's more to the story.

By Staff, with files from The Canadian Press |October 4, 2016

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