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BC Housing Sector Urges Federal Parties to Act on Affordability Recommendations

Too many British Columbians struggle to find an affordable home to rent or own because of a lack of housing options. Nearly six in ten uncommitted Canadian voters cite access to affordable housing as a top election issue, according to an August 2019 Angus Reid survey. The next federal government ...

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First-Time Home Buyer Incentive

As of September 2nd 2019, Canadians interested in the First-Time Home Buyer Incentive can submit their applications for a shared equity mortgage with the Government of Canada. For more information click here ...

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BCREA Housing Market Update (June 2019)

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Affordability Continues to Weigh on Housing Demand

The British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) reports that a total of 6,652 residential unit sales were recorded by the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in April, a decline of 18.9 percent from the same month last year. The average MLS® residential price in the province was $685,304, a decline of ...

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