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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

No more boom and bust? B.C. real estate sees balance heading into 2025

No more boom and bust? B.C. real estate sees balance heading into 2025

Rapid price escalations that characterized past two decades not yet materializing
Mortgage renewals set to squeeze B.C. households, survey finds

Mortgage renewals set to squeeze B.C. households, survey finds

Those facing higher payments plan to cut back on travel, other discretionary spending
How a potential trade war could increase strata fees in B.C.

How a potential trade war could increase strata fees in B.C.

Insurance, capital projects, contracts predicted to cost more in near future
How a trade war could hurt B.C. housing affordability

How a trade war could hurt B.C. housing affordability

Provincial building permit data already reveals slowing residential development.
REITs offer Canadian investors exposure to international real estate

REITs offer Canadian investors exposure to international real estate

Retail, hotels, data centres among promising asset classes in foreign markets
Alternative lenders reshaping B.C. mortgage market

Alternative lenders reshaping B.C. mortgage market

Up to half of homebuying borrowers using brokers, as non-bank mortgage volumes soar
Trump tariffs like 'sword of Damocles' hanging over Vancouver real estate

Trump tariffs like 'sword of Damocles' hanging over Vancouver real estate

Economist warns buyer fears could slow market despite strong fundamentals
‘Flight to quality’ underway in Vancouver industrial real estate market

‘Flight to quality’ underway in Vancouver industrial real estate market

Vacancy rates expected to tighten in 2025, says Avison Young specialist
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
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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