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BC housing starts to see rosy outlook for 2016/17

BC housing starts are expected to jump in 2016 with more moderate figures expected in 2017.

Taylor Pardy with the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation says Prince George should enjoy similar success.

“The outlook for new home construction in Prince George is expected to positive during the 2016/17 period with housing starts expected to be higher this year with more moderate figures next year.”

Housing starts in BC are expected to total between 35,300 to 36,700 units in 2016 and between 31,400 and 33,600 units in 2017.

New home construction in Prince George is expected to be supported by low mortgage rates and a tighter resale market for listings in the area.

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Brendan Pawliw
Brendan Pawliw
Since moving to Prince George in 2015, Brendan has covered local sports including the WHL’s Prince George Cougars, Prince George Spruce Kings, UNBC Timberwolves, Cariboo Cougars AAA, and Northern Capitals U18 female hockey teams. Career highlights include play-by-play during the Spruce Kings' BCHL championship runs in 2018 and 2019, including the Doyle Cup win. He also covered the 2019 National Junior A Championship, the 2017 Telus Cup, the 2022 World Women’s Curling Championship, and the 2022 BC Summer Games. Brendan is the news voice on 94.3 The Goat and Country 97 FM, reporting on crime, real estate, labour, and environmental issues. Outside of work, he officiates box lacrosse and fastball, sits on the Prince George Sports Hall of Fame board, and co-hosts the Hockey North podcast.

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