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B.C. cities turning to AI to speed up housing approvals

B.C. cities turning to AI to speed up housing approvals

Gold standard is for AI to give site-level feedback with human checks and balances.
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AI takes centre stage as Vancouver's real estate sector accelerates digital embrace

AI takes centre stage as Vancouver's real estate sector accelerates digital embrace

Industry leaders argue artificial intelligence could eventually be used to address B.C.’s affordable-housing shortage
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Sluggish housing starts point to big challenges for B.C.

Sluggish housing starts point to big challenges for B.C.

With starts per capita at their lowest level in a decade, industry looks for more reform
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Analysis: David Eby and NDP align with Christy Clark on key housing initiative

Analysis: David Eby and NDP align with Christy Clark on key housing initiative

The BC NDP has gone gangbusters on an old home ownership scheme initially conceived by the Christy Clark-led B.C. government; critics say it will do nothing to bring down home prices.
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B.C. shed 18K jobs in September, says StatCan

B.C. shed 18K jobs in September, says StatCan

Finance and part-time work drive losses in September as provincial unemployment rate climbs.
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NDP unveils plan to subsidize 25,000 new homes across B.C.

NDP unveils plan to subsidize 25,000 new homes across B.C.

Initiative would see taxpayers invest in 40 per cent home equity stakes for up to 25,000 homes for first-time homeowners.
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Vancouver developer seeks to raise $82M for Metrotown project via IPO

Vancouver developer seeks to raise $82M for Metrotown project via IPO

Capital sought for Metrotown project that is 77% pre-sold
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Andy Prest: What else could you buy for the price of North Vancouver's least expensive house?

Andy Prest: What else could you buy for the price of North Vancouver's least expensive house?

The least expensive home sold on the North Shore this summer went for $1.2 million. Let's see what that might get you in other parts of Canada 🏡
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Developers opt for rental projects over condos in Kelowna

Developers opt for rental projects over condos in Kelowna

Interest rates, incentives are reshaping developments
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Opinion: The era of easy real estate money is over for Metro Vancouver cities

Opinion: The era of easy real estate money is over for Metro Vancouver cities

Excessive fees and regulations are hindering growth and driving up costs for homeowners
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