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nee 199] (the vear the HPL way developed.
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prowiince is currently facing. Pam still optimistic
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“desirable plices to live” added Lindberg. “1
crea estate industry.is working closely with the
government to ensure thar housing rémains a.
sable invesrment in British’ Columbia.” ,
Inthe attached of tewnhouse “category,
sales Were down 37%, with 244 units sold in
October J998, compared ta! 343 units sold in
the Sune mont last year, The imark price
Sof sastownhouse in Greater, Vancouver: is
ret haa a 24. % Increase in value since
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437 unitesold in- October 1998, compared to.
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