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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 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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B.C. real estate braces for year of uncertainty

B.C. real estate braces for year of uncertainty

Provincial economy and massive housing sector likely in for a dynamic and turbulent year.
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Ending apartment apprehension could ease B.C. infrastructure woes, say researchers

Ending apartment apprehension could ease B.C. infrastructure woes, say researchers

Two researchers call on reticent B.C. municipalities to 'end the apartment ban.'
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Vancouver’s glut of luxury condos a potential investment opportunity, says Sotheby’s

Vancouver’s glut of luxury condos a potential investment opportunity, says Sotheby’s

But detached homes are still the belle of the ball, accounting for 9 in 10 high-end deals
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B.C. building permit values plummeted in November, says StatCan

B.C. building permit values plummeted in November, says StatCan

Data corroborates industry report of condo market slowdown in Vancouver
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Growth in B.C.'s Tri-Cities supported by transit, geography, governance

Growth in B.C.'s Tri-Cities supported by transit, geography, governance

Three suburbs are unique but united by common development goals
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Sony Pictures Imageworks relocating Vancouver office to The Post

Sony Pictures Imageworks relocating Vancouver office to The Post

Visual effects and animation studio getting new digs at iconic downtown building
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Re/Max forecasts seller’s market resurgence for Greater Vancouver in 2025

Re/Max forecasts seller’s market resurgence for Greater Vancouver in 2025

Brokerage expects first-time buyers to drive large portion of market activity
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Old Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver tower slated to be demolished

Old Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver tower slated to be demolished

Owner Cadillac Fairview scraps renovation plans for decades-old hotel site
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Homeownership costs ‘ease a little’ in Vancouver, but affordability still elusive, says RBC

Homeownership costs ‘ease a little’ in Vancouver, but affordability still elusive, says RBC

Home prices flattening after pandemic-era spike, with more relief expected in 2025
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