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South Peace River real estate market sees September sales surge as inventory tightens

Real Estate Celestia Nlemvo -
The South Peace River real estate market had a busy September, with home sales climbing while the number of properties available for buyers continued to shrink.

Fort St. John home sales hold steady as property values climb in first half of 2026

Real Estate Celestia Nlemvo -
The Fort St. John real estate market remained largely unchanged through the first half of 2026, although the total value of properties sold saw a notable increase compared to the same period last year.

Average B.C. rents fell 5.3 per cent in June, says report

Housing Emily Joveski -
Rents across B.C. continued to decline in June, falling 5.3 per cent from a year earlier as asking prices eased in most major markets, according to a new Rentals.ca and Urbanation report.

Carney, Eby say condo housing scheme is not a bailout for developers

Housing Emily Joveski -
Prime Minister Mark Carney and B.C. Premier David Eby are defending a plan to convert more than 2,200 vacant condos into affordable homes after critics called it a taxpayer-funded bailout for developers.

B.C. rents fell more than 5% in March, says report

Housing Emily Joveski -
Average asking rents in British Columbia dropped 5.1 per cent in March from a year earlier, even as the province remained the most expensive rental market in Canada.

Seasonally adjusted real estate sales data trends downward

Business Tavi Dhillon -
Home sales trended downward in northern B.C., and the northeast was no exception. In Fort St. John, the latest real estate data showed seasonally adjusted sales decreasing.

B.C. leads country in rent declines as affordability pressures continue

Provincial Reporter Emily Joveski -
British Columbia again led the country in rent declines in December, according to the latest report from Rentals.ca and Urbanation. The post B.C. leads country in rent declines as affordability pressures continue appeared first on AM 1150.

B.C. lowers threshold for homeowner grants as housing market cools

Provincial Reporter Emily Joveski -
British Columbia has lowered the 2026 threshold for the provincial homeowner grant for residential properties to $2.075 million. That’s down from $2.175 million in 2025. The post B.C. lowers threshold for homeowner grants as housing market cools appeared first on AM 1150.

Speak now or forever hold your feedback on the city of Fort St John’s OCP

City of Fort St John Tavi Dhillon -
People who live in Fort St John are invited to visit City Hall on Monday evening at six to provide feedback on a municipal document outlining community values, priorities, and goals. 

B.C. introduces new digital tools for pre-fab housing contruction

Provincial Reporter Emily Joveski -
BC Housing is rolling out a new online tool aimed at speeding up the construction of affordable housing.  The post B.C. introduces new digital tools for pre-fab housing contruction appeared first on AM 1150.

B.C. rent prices see sharpest drop in Canada as demand slows

Provincial Reporter Emily Joveski -
British Columbia led the country as average asking rents declined across Canada in October, according to a new report. The post B.C. rent prices see sharpest drop in Canada as demand slows appeared first on AM 1150.

B.C. and Alberta saw largest rent declines as prices fall across Canada, says report

Provincial Reporter Emily Joveski -
British Columbia and Alberta saw the largest declines in the price of apartment rentals over the past year, although B.C. remained the most expensive province for renters. The post B.C. and Alberta saw largest rent declines as prices fall across Canada, says report appeared first on AM 1150.

Homelessness rises in 60 per cent of B.C. communities in latest count

Provincial Emily Joveski -
The latest provincial “point-in-time” count found that homelessness rose in more than half of the 20 British Columbia communities surveyed.

B.C. housing starts decline in first half of 2025, bucking national trend

Provincial Emily Joveski -
Housing starts in British Columbia fell four per cent between January and July compared to the same period last year.

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