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A Home for All

A Home for All

For too many British Columbians, having a job or even a two-income family is no longer enough to guarantee a basic, comfortable place to live -- in fact, the average Metro Vancouver earner can afford only half a home.

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Fixing the Crazy Cost of Housing

Fixing the Crazy Cost of Housing

Ordinary people in BC can no longer afford ordinary homes. First in a series searching for solutions.

Monte Paulsen / 10 Feb 2009


Affordable Housing: Five Myths

Affordable Housing: Five Myths

Betting on 'market correction'? Home prices would have to plunge 55 per cent to fit average family income.

Monte Paulsen / 12 Feb 2009


Homes that Cost Less than Rental

Homes that Cost Less than Rental

How a Toronto developer creates 'cost-effective' condos sold to families making as low as $32,000.

Monte Paulsen / 17 Feb 2009


No Money Down Mortgages Still a Good Idea? This One Works

No Money Down Mortgages Still a Good Idea? This One Works

Helping renters buy homes, leave social housing, makes space for others.

Monte Paulsen / 24 Feb 2009


'We Need Rental, Today': Toderian

'We Need Rental, Today': Toderian

Vancouver's planning boss on the downturn, fixing the rental unit shortage, and a key charter change.

Monte Paulsen / 3 Mar 2009


The Path to New Rental Homes: One Broker's View

The Path to New Rental Homes: One Broker's View

Veteran real estate seller David Goodman gives politicians hell, and 10 ideas.

David Goodman / 4 Mar 2009


Basement Suites in the Sky

Basement Suites in the Sky

Lock-off suites could help young families own condos and create rental housing for singles.

Monte Paulsen / 10 Mar 2009


Rennie's Remedy: Taller, Cheaper

Rennie's Remedy: Taller, Cheaper

Condo king says cut unit costs by adding floors, capping developer profits.

Monte Paulsen / 17 Mar 2009


Do It Yourself Home Lauded by Housing Minister Coleman

Do It Yourself Home Lauded by Housing Minister Coleman

He also sees 'shared equity' as a way to make houses more affordable.

Monte Paulsen / 31 Mar 2009


The Coming Co-op Crunch

The Coming Co-op Crunch

As funds dry up and buildings run down, residents don't want to give up on their affordable way of living.

Colleen Kimmett / 2 Apr 2009


In Vancouver, a Renter's Rat Race

In Vancouver, a Renter's Rat Race

Just here from Montreal, I figured finding a decent, no-frills place would be easy. Crazy me.

Katie Addleman / 25 May 2009


Let's Create Housing Policies Young People Can Afford

Let's Create Housing Policies Young People Can Afford

A developer offers proven paths to cheaper rentals.

Howard Rotberg / 12 Jun 2009