Tag: housing affordability
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Canada Allocates $50 Million to Crack Down on Airbnbs and Short-Term Rentals

The Canadian government is taking significant steps to address the housing crisis by investing $50 million in the Short-Term Rental Enforcement Fund. With approximately 235,000 short-term rental units, including Airbnbs and Vrbos, operating across the country, this initiative aims to bring non-compliant properties back into the long-term housing market. The Goals of the Short-Term Rental…
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Investors Account for 25% of B.C. Homebuyers: A New StatsCan Analysis

Real estate investors made up approximately one-quarter of homebuyers in British Columbia between 2018 and 2020, according to a newly released analysis by Statistics Canada. This data highlights the significant role investors play in B.C.’s real estate market, particularly in major metropolitan areas like Vancouver, Kelowna, and Victoria. Key Insights from the Statistics Canada Report…