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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

Surrey gets hundreds of new rentals as developers pivot from condos

Surrey gets hundreds of new rentals as developers pivot from condos

The shift could reduce future ownership opportunities for first-time buyers, says one Realtor.
These seven Metro Vancouver neighbourhoods are undervalued, says Re/Max

These seven Metro Vancouver neighbourhoods are undervalued, says Re/Max

Transit expansion making distant communities more attractive, says real estate firm
Vancouver commercial real estate ‘charting its own course’

Vancouver commercial real estate ‘charting its own course’

Avison Young survey points to strong second half of 2025 despite headwinds
Metro Vancouver weighs overhaul of developer fees amid industry pushback

Metro Vancouver weighs overhaul of developer fees amid industry pushback

Regional district contemplating changes to development cost charge categories and definitions
Foreign student caps shake up СÀ¶ÊÓÆµâ€™s student housing market

Foreign student caps shake up СÀ¶ÊÓÆµâ€™s student housing market

Federal policy prompts closures, delays and reinvention at post-secondary campuses across the province
СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ, federal fast-tracking bills ‘a step backward,’ says First Nations developer

СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ, federal fast-tracking bills ‘a step backward,’ says First Nations developer

First Nations real estate developers call for patience and trust, not shortcuts and missed consultations
Updated: Layoffs at Wesgroup add to Vancouver condo industry’s woes

Updated: Layoffs at Wesgroup add to Vancouver condo industry’s woes

Company’s CEO cites ‘deeply stalled condo market’ and ‘cost-of-delivery crisis’
Downtown office divide grows as 'trophy' towers outperform in Vancouver

Downtown office divide grows as 'trophy' towers outperform in Vancouver

Colliers says Vancouver’s AAA office market ‘improving faster than most major cities’
Almost half of СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ tenants skimping on groceries to afford rent, says survey

Almost half of СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ tenants skimping on groceries to afford rent, says survey

But Royal LePage report says renters may benefit from improving market conditions
СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ retail remains resilient despite ongoing disruption

СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ retail remains resilient despite ongoing disruption

HСÀ¶ÊÓÆµâ€™s demise, new market entrants, tech adoption, 'Buy Canadian' efforts among key shifts
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