by Kim Jewell | Aug 17, 2022 | Law Blog, Real Estate
Slower demand and an increase in the supply of homes for sale indicates the Metro Vancouver real estate market is entering a new cycle, according to the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV). New data shows property sales fell 22.8% in July compared to June...
by Kim Jewell | Aug 4, 2022 | Law Blog
British Columbia’s construction industry isn’t showing signs of slowing down. It remains the number one employer in B.C.’s goods sector, with more than 215,000 people in the province relying directly on construction for a paycheque. Working on large construction jobs...
by Ruby Gillett | Jun 30, 2022 | Law Blog
Canadian federal immigration minister Sean Fraser announced in June 2022 he is preparing to create a program to help expedite the process for temporary permit holders to become permanent residents of Canada. TR to PR Pathway In 2021 the pandemic led to the shutting...
by Ruby Gillett | Mar 30, 2022 | Law Blog, Real Estate
The housing market in Vancouver is one of the most expensive in the world, making it a massive challenge for people to buy their first home all on their own. Real estate in the Lower Mainland is often easier to acquire when two incomes are involved; meaning many...
by Ruby Gillett | Mar 2, 2022 | Law Blog, Community
March 8, 2022 – International Women’s Day started in 1911 to give women better working conditions and fight for their right to vote. Now, March 8 is a recognized global holiday to celebrate women for their social, economic, cultural, and political achievements, as...
by Ruby Gillett | Feb 16, 2022 | Law Blog
BC’s Family Day is on February 21, 2022, and while for many of us, it’s celebrated; but for others, Family Day may be a stressful occasion. According to Statistics Canada (2022), divorce rates in British Columbia have risen by 6.9% from 2017 to 2021....
