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BC Speculation and Vacancy Tax 2026: The Unsold Listing Trap
Is Your Unsold Listing Safe? The Truth About the BC Speculation and Vacancy Tax in 2026 If you currently have a vacant residential property listed for sale or for rent in British C…
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June 29, 2026
Income-Based Tenancies: The New B.C. Regulatory Reality
Income-Based Tenancies: The New B.C. Regulatory Realit For years, B.C.’s rental market had a major legal loophole regarding income-based tenancies. Landlords could require a specif…
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June 5, 2026
Security Deposits in 2026: Why You Owe 0% Interest
Security Deposits in 2026: The “Interest-Free” Window Understanding the interest rules for security and pet deposits is critical for avoiding the dreaded “Double Deposit Penalty.” …
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April 23, 2026
Budget 2026: A Triple Threat to BC’s Real Estate Sector
As the owner of 88West Realty, a leading property management and sales firm in BC, I’m deeply concerned about the proposed Budget 2026 measures. These changes impose significant ne…
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February 19, 2026
Greater Vancouver Real Estate Market Update
Greater Vancouver Real Estate Market Update At 88WestRealty, we believe real estate statistics should do more than present numbers—they should tell a clear and meaningful story. Re…
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January 19, 2026
Ban or Build? When Protection Backfires: How Canada’s Foreign Buyer Ban May Be Deepening the Housing Crisis!
By Shirin Saleh, Managing Broker | 88West Realty When I meet with developers, investors, and homeowners across Greater Vancouver, a single question keeps rising above the noise: Ha…
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January 19, 2026
Disconnected and Drained: How Iran’s Internet Blackout is Cutting Iranian Families in Canada Off from Lifelines – And a Path Forward
Imagine waking to a message from your aging parents in Tehran: “We can’t buy groceries. The card doesn’t work. No word from the bank.” Or staring at your phone, unable to wire the …
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January 19, 2026