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Jami Makan

Jami Makan

Jami Makan is a real estate reporter with Business in Vancouver. He has previously written for newspapers and magazines in cities including New York, Nairobi and Blaine, Washington. He has also worked in the insurance and litigation fields.

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Recent Work by Jami

Vancouver’s real estate future clouded by policy, politics and AI, forum told

Vancouver’s real estate future clouded by policy, politics and AI, forum told

Speakers at a major industry conference warn that government red tape and global volatility are colliding with tech-driven change
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Rennie lays off 31 employees from real estate firm, cites ‘changing market’

Rennie lays off 31 employees from real estate firm, cites ‘changing market’

Vancouver real estate firm says industry shifts structural, not temporary
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HBC's slow demise was no surprise, says B.C. retail expert

HBC's slow demise was no surprise, says B.C. retail expert

‘It was always a question of when, not if,’ David Ian Gray says of Hudson's Bay Co.'s misfortunes
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Is a buyer's market emerging in Vancouver real estate?

Is a buyer's market emerging in Vancouver real estate?

With listings rising and interest rates falling, homebuyers have more options and negotiating power across key segments
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B.C. billionaire reportedly puts down 10% deposit in bid for HBC assets

B.C. billionaire reportedly puts down 10% deposit in bid for HBC assets

Bidder appears to be recruiting staff and studying new retail concepts
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B.C. real estate experts urge Ottawa not to overreach under new government

B.C. real estate experts urge Ottawa not to overreach under new government

Prefab promises and federal homebuilding plans raise doubts
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Mortgage market disrupted by rates, tariffs, election

Mortgage market disrupted by rates, tariffs, election

Industry leaders say homeowners are renewing, refinancing and hedging against unknowns
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Questions swirl around new Liberal government’s housing plans

Questions swirl around new Liberal government’s housing plans

‘Build Canada Homes’ program at heart of Carney’s agenda, says SFU prof
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Developer pushes back on affordable housing rules at Vancouver forum

Developer pushes back on affordable housing rules at Vancouver forum

Rental policies unfair, can be abused by tenants, says industry exec
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Municipal leaders talk infrastructure, jab province at Vancouver forum

Municipal leaders talk infrastructure, jab province at Vancouver forum

Burnaby, Coquitlam mayors express dissatisfaction with other levels of government
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