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aging in place

2 articles tagged "aging in place" from Rain City Properties.

An older couple sitting at a kitchen table in an East Vancouver home reviewing mortgage and home equity paperwork together

Investing 9 min read

Reverse Mortgage vs HELOC: Vancouver Seniors 2026

Vancouver homeowners over 55 are sitting on enormous equity but tight on cash. Here's an honest comparison of a CHIP reverse mortgage, a HELOC, and the often-overlooked BC property tax deferment program — including what each does to your estate.

Greyden Douglas - July 11, 2026

Senior couple reviewing multiplex floor plans with accessible ground-floor unit highlighted

Homeowner Guide 14 min read

The Seniors Multiplex Play: Why Vancouver Boomers Are Building to Age in Place

Thirty percent of Vancouver seniors are renters facing affordability crisis. For homeowner seniors, multiplex development offers a path to stay in their neighbourhood, generate retirement income, and age in accessible new construction—all while leaving a meaningful inheritance.

Greyden Douglas - January 27, 2026