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Burnaby's housing market in 2025 will likely experience continued uncertainty due to mixed trends in 2024.Prices in Burnaby East, North, and South showed minor fluctuations, indicating potential for further price adjustments.

The property tax increase, now 3.9% instead of 5.5%, eases financial pressure on homeowners and renters. Adjusted funding allocations prioritize maintaining housing affordability while balancing essential city services and community needs

Vancouver proposes a high-rise rezoning project near Burrard Street Bridge, promising significant urban transformation. The site spans 1.8 acres, valued at $65.6 million, currently occupied by aging low-rise buildings.

Vancouver aims to complete ~34K units by 2028, surpassing the 28,900-unit provincial target. The city’s development pipeline includes 58K units, with ~19K approved and ~14K under construction.

Vancouver ranks 7th globally for quality of life, leading North American cities in 2024. The city’s quality of life is shaped by its temperate climate, outdoor recreation, and urban amenities.

恭喜發財. Wishing you prosperity. Lunar New Year, is the most important celebration observed in China, with cultural and historic significance.The New Year celebration is centered around removing the bad and the old, and welcoming the new and the good. Traditional activities include reunion dinner, cleaning houses, visiting family members, setting off firecrackers and fireworks, and…

Vancouver's condo market currently favours buyers, but rising demand could shift conditions by 2026. Limited pre-sale activity and slow construction will lead to a severe condo supply shortage by 2026.

A new survey reveals over 40% of Metro Vancouver residents prefer single-family homes. Preferences for single-family homes vary by income and frequency of moving in recent years.