In this series you’ll learn all about B.C. Assessments and what that means to you , the value of your home os business, how to compare the value of property in different areas and more. B.C. Assessments 101: The Basics If you’ve ever wondered how much your home or commercial property is worth, welcome to the club. In B.C.’s ever-fluctuating real estate market, that’s [...] Read More
Misleading marketing of sustainable products or “green washing” is making waves in Europe. Last November, European countries started requiring Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) in labels of goods and services. EPDs list an item’s chemical breakdown and environmental impact. “Green washing does a disservice to reputable companies that are really trying to educate the consumer on what the term ‘green’ actually means,” says Vanessa Joehl, [...] Read More
Two recent reports show Canadians are confident in the country’s housing market. BMO Bank of Montreal’s Spring Housing Report shows the majority of homeowners (84 per cent) are confident that housing values will hold in their area; a quarter (27 per cent) of homeowners have plans to either buy or sell in the next year; and half (52 per cent) of homeowners believe the [...] Read More
Call for Nominations The industry is the driving force of the provincial economy, and it counts many movers and shakers who are making a real difference in its success. You can call them industry’s leaders, all stars, change makers or, simply, BC’s 20 Most Influential People in Residential Construction. Do you know a deserving peer for this year’s prestigious award? Nominate them today, submit [...] Read More
CHBA BC President, Doug Wittal presents Chad Jensen of New Dawn Developments with the Residential Construction Person of the Year Award.
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