The growth of the #masstimber construction industry in Canada is being slowed by persistent high insurance rates on wood-frame buildings that are six to 10 times higher than those for conventional steel and concrete structures. sustainablebiz.ca/high-insurance…

The new BC Home Flipping Tax comes into effect on January 1, 2025. 🏡💸 But how does it compare to the federal property flipping tax? 🔍 Check out our full breakdown: bit.ly/4giAMHB #BCHomeFlippingTax

In the 18th and 19th century, Brits started using “merry” as a synonym for “drunk.” The state of merriment was considered base and vulgar by the upper classes. So in 1932, King George V started wishing his subjects “Happy Christmas.” We stuck with “merry.” beervanablog.com/beervana/2024/…

Open House today 1-3pm 3 Bed, 2 Bath & office. Rare entire floor in a boutique 9 owner concrete building in South Granville. Super convenient location, steps from the new Broadway Subway line and shops/restaurants on Granville St. rennie.com/rossleathley/l…

Spacious and quiet condo in Fairview. Great building for pet owners!! Open House Sunday 1-3pm 106 - 1082 W 8th Ave, Vancouver Jr 2 Bedroom or 1 +den 943 sqft 1 parking & storage locker Offered at $819,000 #rennievancouver #Fairview #SouthGranville #realtor

Holborn Group proposes $2.8B 'transformational' project for downtown Vancouver. A hotel, condos, rental housing, social housing, Indigenous art gallery will span several properties, including in the Downtown Eastside. biv.com/news/economy-l…

Just Listed 503 - 1204 Fairfield Road, Victoria 2 Bed, 2 Bath laundry room, pantry & enclosed balcony 1,536 sqft Offered at $799,000 Prime Fairfield Location with stunning ocean and mountain views! Co-Listed by Ross Leathley & John Hircock Rennie and Associates Realty Ltd.

LAI.org had a fantastic hard-hat tour of phase 1 of Squamish Nation’s Senakw project as it nears completion. Led by LAI Board member Graeme Silvera (Westbank), Trevor Casey (Nch’Kay) and LAI members Venelin and Stani Kokalov (Revery Design Arch). Full completion

New B.C. program offers rebates for installation of heat pumps dlvr.it/TLx90p

Vancouver's mid-luxury home market sees modest growth in June dlvr.it/TM2JtP

A decade after they completed the Marine Gateway mixed-use hub, Vancouver-based PCI Developments is now ready to move forward with the sequel: Marine Gateway 2. Full story: storeys.com/marine-gateway… #Vancouver #BCrealestate #realestate #realestatenews #propertydevelopment

Private Welsh island with 19th century fort goes on the market ctvnews.ca/lifestyle/arti…

New Listing 4149 Pine Cres, Shaughnessy 5 Bed, 4.5 Bath 3,956 sqft 75’ x 106’ Lot Offered at $4,699,000 Co-Listed by Ross Leathley & Janette Fricker Rennie & Associates Realty Ltd. #Shaughnessy #rennievancouver #newlisting #VancouverHeritage #ArbutusGreenway #arbutusclub

Peter Waldkirch 華彼德 A bit more complicated ... City CACs and DCCs + Regional DCCs up 7.5X in 20yrs Construction Escalation + Code Related Costs up 3.2X Land Up (but a smaller share of cost) +Density Fixes Household Incomes up only 1.7X

86% of these new homes are much needed rental properties, but the impact to the ownership market will be felt in 2-5 years time… #rennievancouver

Council has approved Vancouver’s 2026 Budget with a 0% property tax increase, while prioritizing frontline services and investing in critical infrastructure. 🏙️ Learn more: bit.ly/3XkJbmB

The British Columbia government has dropped its threshold for its homeowner grant program for the first time in six years as assessed values for homes fall in the province’s Lower Mainland. vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/01/02/bc-…

2026 could see uptick in real estate sales in Vancouver region, says firm dlvr.it/TQTyK2 #CRE