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Vancouver real estate: record $500,000 bonus awaits realtor of buyer of $13.8 million condo in tower under construction

Incentive comes on top of commission for agent of purchaser.

Canada real estate: “wildcard” dealt by COVID-19 cited as September home sales rise 46 percent for new record

The national average sale price posted a 17.5 percent year-over-year increase in September.

Vancouver real estate: seller of $15.8 million mansion offers $100,000 bonus to buyer’s realtor, on top of commission

The mansion measures 11,000 square feet.

COVID-19: Vancouver councillor Sarah Kirby-Yung proposes mandatory mask policy in civic facilities

Proposed policy exempts children under five, persons with disabilities, and individuals with underlying medical conditions.

B.C. real estate: home sales soar to $49.7 billion for first nine months of 2020, up 25 percent over same period in 2019

The average price of a B.C. home increased 11.2 percent year-to-date.

Vancouver’s best beer store Brewery Creek proposes expansion of Main Street shop

The planned development will add around 1,815 square feet of additional space to the specialty liquor retailer.

Vancouver real estate: thin house built on half size of standard city lot sells over asking price of $1.5 million

The lot has a frontage of 16.5 feet.

Victoria candidate Jordan Reichert makes case for allowing pets in rental homes to enhance tenants' mental health

Jordan Reichert is deputy leader of the Animal Protection Party of Canada.

Canada real estate: TD Economics report boosts forecast of seven percent drop in home prices in 2021

Report says strength of real estate market cannot be sustained due to lasting impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Vancouver real estate: $5.8 million cut off price of $29.9 million home on same block as Chip Wilson’s mansion

The six-bedroom, five-bath residence had a previous listing price of $35.8 million.