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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 luxury housing market cooling down, says report

Vancouver's luxury housing market cooling down, says report

Stock market, interest rates, tariffs also among variables affecting 2025 outlook
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U.S. trade war could affect construction inputs in B.C.

U.S. trade war could affect construction inputs in B.C.

Lumber, mechanical and electrical are all areas of particular concern for industry
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B.C. real estate a roadblock for EV charging expansion, say experts

B.C. real estate a roadblock for EV charging expansion, say experts

Real estate can account for up to one-third of infrastructure costs in Vancouver
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Tariff talks loom over B.C. housing market, but are fears overblown?

Tariff talks loom over B.C. housing market, but are fears overblown?

Economist says tariffs may spook buyers, but fundamentals remain steady
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Digital supercluster drops B.C. partner week of $100K securities fine

Digital supercluster drops B.C. partner week of $100K securities fine

Addy will no longer receive $250K for rental housing case study project
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Potential for B.C. multiplex boom stuck in low gear

Potential for B.C. multiplex boom stuck in low gear

Most B.C. cities have embraced Bill 44, but financial and regulatory hurdles keep large-scale multiplex development out of reach
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B.C.'s $9M housing innovation push taps 11 projects

B.C.'s $9M housing innovation push taps 11 projects

One project includes firm recently fined for securities misconduct
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Vancouver’s housing market better prepared for tariffs than Toronto’s, says TD

Vancouver’s housing market better prepared for tariffs than Toronto’s, says TD

Both markets registered ‘tepid performance’ to start 2025, says bank economist
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Unnecessary home demolitions in Vancouver worsening environmental impact, says report

Unnecessary home demolitions in Vancouver worsening environmental impact, says report

'Green removal permits' and other proposals aim to reduce waste, carbon emissions
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Vancouver city council approves redevelopment of City Centre Motel

Vancouver city council approves redevelopment of City Centre Motel

Project includes below-market rentals but raises concerns over traffic and artistic displacement
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