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Lower mortgage rates and potential interest rate cuts fuel optimism. Unit sales are predicted to ↑ 8% through 2024.

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BC housing costs are expected to rise at a slower rate due to anticipated Bank of Canada interest rate cuts.Economists forecast interest rate decrease to 3.5% by Q4 2024, easing housing costs.

In 2023, British Columbia rezoned single-family neighborhoods to allow 3 to 6 units per lot to address housing affordability. Similar laws have been passed in other North American cities. However, high government fees and charges make "missing middle" projects less feasible and more costly for builders and buyers. Continue to full article

International Women's Day, also known as IWD for short, grew out of the labour movement to become a recognized annual event by the UN.It all started in 1908 when 15K women marched through NYC demanding shorter working hours, better pay and the right to vote. Things were made official in 1975 when the United Nations…

Funding Allocation: The province grants over $1.3 million to North Shore municipalities for housing acceleration. Allocation Breakdown: City of North Vancouver receives $431,057, District of North Vancouver gets $563,354, and District of West Vancouver obtains $350,807.

Housing Minister Sean Fraser emphasizes the importance of building homes regardless of interest rates. He believes that the mission to build as many homes as possible remains the same, regardless of potential rate cuts. Fraser also highlights the need to simplify the building process, invest in affordable housing, and increase the speed of construction to…

Property values surged from $45M to $81.7M, nearing $82M, a remarkable increase. The top-valued properties include a home on Belmont Avenue at $70.4M and James Island at $57.9M.

In 2023, a notable number of British Columbians explored opportunities beyond, seeking new experiences. B.C. achieved remarkable population growth in 2023, reaching levels not seen since 1974, fueled by immigration.