The Economist doesn’t mess around.So much so that it has an entire ‘Intelligence Unit’ dedicated to global market scanning and forecasting. And guess what, that unit says it’s a hell of a good time to be living in Vancouver. In their August 2016 report, The Economist Intelligence Unit released “A Summary of the Liveability Ranking and Overview,” which […]

After being drenched in rain for most of July, Vancouverites are understandably eager to soak up the sun for the remainder of the summer. But what about those days when it’s just too hot? If you can fry an egg on the sidewalk, chances are you’re just as miserable as if you were caught in […]

Residential property sales in British Columbia slowed down in July – but are still rising year-on-year, according to new figures from the BC Real Estate Association. The BCREA found reports that 9,900 homes were sold this July, compared with 10,247 homes in the same month last year – a drop of 3.4%. “Housing demand has moderated in many regions of […]