Vancouver residents share housing struggles as election day approaches

Vancouver residents share housing struggles as election day approaches

The BC Real Estate Association reports that the benchmark price for a single detached home in greater Vancouver is $1.8 million, the highest in Canada, making home ownership out of reach for many people who live there.

Sick of having nowhere to live, Brad built his own home on crown land

Explore Brad's journey through Australia's housing crisis in Ballarat, highlighting homelessness challenges and resilience.

Canada’s Million-Dollar Housing Crisis

Janet Robertson had few choices after being evicted from her apartment of two decades in Vancouver, Canada’s most expensive city. Even listings in nearby suburbs were out of reach after years of paying 900 Canadian dollars, or $650, monthly for her studio apartment. She kept going until she could find something she could afford and ended up renting in a town about 60 miles east of Vancouver. “I really didn’t have any other options but to come to…

New report shows how rising housing costs are crippling renters and buyers

Gilmore electorate faces steep climb in housing costs, with median prices up 44% and rental stress hitting 91% of renters.

The great Australian dream slips further away with construction price spikes

As home building costs soar past half a million, even before land, first-time buyers are left out in the cold with no end to the crisis in sight The latest official data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics shows that it now costs more than  $500,000 to build the average house in Australia and that doesn’t include buying the land. Given that the price of residential land is also escalating to record price levels, the reality is that the typi…

How Austin Housing Seminars Help Buyers

Looking to buy a home in Austin? Attending a housing seminar can simplify the process and give you an edge in this competitive market. Here’s what you’ll gain: Learn the Basics: Understand credit scores, mortgage options, and how to prepare financially. Market Insights: Get updates on Austin’s housing trends, pricing, and developments. Financial Assistance: Discover local programs like down payment help, tax exemptions, and grants. Build Connec…