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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

Metro Vancouver reviews waiving development charges for ‘inclusionary’ housing

Metro Vancouver reviews waiving development charges for ‘inclusionary’ housing

Staff say proposal to waive regional cost charges could increase below-market supply
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Vancouver cap rates stable despite whirlwind of economic uncertainties

Vancouver cap rates stable despite whirlwind of economic uncertainties

With trade policy, interest rates and loonie in flux, commercial real estate still a solid bet
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How Taylor Swift, FIFA and Invictus Games are revitalizing Vancouver's retail scene

How Taylor Swift, FIFA and Invictus Games are revitalizing Vancouver's retail scene

Event-driven shopping, from Swifties to FIFA, reshaping region’s retail landscape.
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Vancouver office market feeling the heat as vacancies rise, Colliers report reveals

Vancouver office market feeling the heat as vacancies rise, Colliers report reveals

Vacancy rate has tripled over five years, creating favourable conditions for tenants
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B.C. recreational home prices could ski-jump this year: Royal LePage

B.C. recreational home prices could ski-jump this year: Royal LePage

Prices for ski homes expected to rise in Whistler, other popular winter destinations
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Who owns the sky? How airspace is shaping Vancouver's future

Who owns the sky? How airspace is shaping Vancouver's future

Airspace parcels offer owners densification options
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Surrey relieves pressure valve on region's industrial land shortage

Surrey relieves pressure valve on region's industrial land shortage

City council approves local area plan for South Campbell Heights
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B.C. real estate braces for year of uncertainty

B.C. real estate braces for year of uncertainty

Provincial economy and massive housing sector likely in for a dynamic and turbulent year.
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Ending apartment apprehension could ease B.C. infrastructure woes, say researchers

Ending apartment apprehension could ease B.C. infrastructure woes, say researchers

Two researchers call on reticent B.C. municipalities to 'end the apartment ban.'
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Vancouver’s glut of luxury condos a potential investment opportunity, says Sotheby’s

Vancouver’s glut of luxury condos a potential investment opportunity, says Sotheby’s

But detached homes are still the belle of the ball, accounting for 9 in 10 high-end deals
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