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Howard Chai

Business Writer

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Howard Chai

Business Writer

Howard Chai is a freelance real estate reporter based in Vancouver who covers the development industry, housing policy and commercial real estate. He was previously Western lead at Storeys, where his work was nominated for a Jack Webster award. He is currently a contributor at RENX/Squall business media, Storeys, The Tyee and The Globe and Mail. He is also the founder of The Realist.

Vancouver has investment barriers, remains desirable for global capital

Howard Chai Commercial Investment Metro Vancouver 7 hours ago

Real estate companies based in B.C. and operating primarily within the region often describe it as being investment-unfriendly, but companies operating on a national or global scale remain interested in Vancouver, a common theme during the Vancouver Real Estate Forum.

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