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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

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
How Taylor Swift, FIFA and Invictus Games are revitalizing Vancouver's retail scene

How Taylor Swift, FIFA and Invictus Games are revitalizing Vancouver's retail scene

Event-driven shopping, from Swifties to FIFA, reshaping region’s retail landscape.
Vancouver office market feeling the heat as vacancies rise, Colliers report reveals

Vancouver office market feeling the heat as vacancies rise, Colliers report reveals

Vacancy rate has tripled over five years, creating favourable conditions for tenants
B.C. recreational home prices could ski-jump this year: Royal LePage

B.C. recreational home prices could ski-jump this year: Royal LePage

Prices for ski homes expected to rise in Whistler, other popular winter destinations
Who owns the sky? How airspace is shaping Vancouver's future

Who owns the sky? How airspace is shaping Vancouver's future

Airspace parcels offer owners densification options
Surrey relieves pressure valve on region's industrial land shortage

Surrey relieves pressure valve on region's industrial land shortage

City council approves local area plan for South Campbell Heights
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