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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

Hemp insulation makes its way into B.C. homebuilding

Hemp insulation makes its way into B.C. homebuilding

Experts say benefits include carbon reduction, moisture control and cleaner indoor air
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Downtown Vancouver office vacancy frozen as market shifts, says report

Downtown Vancouver office vacancy frozen as market shifts, says report

Quality inventory remains in high demand, says Cushman researcher
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B.C. construction industry braces for fallout from tariffs

B.C. construction industry braces for fallout from tariffs

Industry faces uncertainty despite Canada avoiding worst of Trump’s trade measures
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Demand surging for Vancouver’s best office space, says CBRE report

Demand surging for Vancouver’s best office space, says CBRE report

Top end of market drove leasing activity in Q1 2025
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Receiver readies sale of Thind's insolvent Richmond, Surrey projects

Receiver readies sale of Thind's insolvent Richmond, Surrey projects

District Northwest and Minoru Square properties to be auctioned
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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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