Real Estate Talks

more writing on the wall. I was afraid that the NDP would not live up to their promises but I have to say... they delivered. It couldn't have turned out any better that they needed Green party's support to win government. Weaver will keep them in check. I'm looking forward to see if they implement ...

Also: "The province also hopes to stave off speculation by closing real estate tax loopholes by requiring more compressive information regarding condo presales and beneficial ownership (sometimes referred to as ‘shadow ownership’). “Our housing market should not be treated like a stock market,” Jam...

Also: "The province also hopes to stave off speculation by closing real estate tax loopholes by requiring more compressive information regarding condo presales and beneficial ownership (sometimes referred to as ‘shadow ownership’). “Our housing market should not be treated like a stock market,” Jame...

Ideally we see a 50% reduction in values to get rid of the swarms of people that buy housing as an investment, and not a place to live. Realistically, there might be a brief and shallow pullback before another head first dive into a bull market. I would say that is wishful thinking, a 50% reduction...

Ideally we see a 50% reduction in values to get rid of the swarms of people that buy housing as an investment, and not a place to live.
Realistically, there might be a brief and shallow pullback before another head first dive into a bull market.

The day of reckoning for condos is nigh.
As soon as the BC govt closes the loophole on presale assignments it will be over.
I'm pretty sure developers will be required to disclose transfers, and each buyer/seller will be required to pay the applicable taxes, every time a unit changes hands.

Lots of potential buyers licking their lips for a 10% reduction in Vancouver real estate.
Imagine selling one of the top 3 cities in the world at a discount. You wont see a sign on my lawn

4302 Elgin 2869sqft detached built 1913 33x122 RS1 lot asking $1,889,000 sold $1,864,000 on 16-Jan after 8 days Fabulous 7-Bedroom Character Home on a Corner Lot with mountain views. You'll love the fir floors, spacious rooms, beautiful woodwork, big, sunny eat-in kitchen with a gas range, original ...

Rates are up. Prime is now 3.45% (highest since 2009). Didn't someone say that mortgages will never reach 5%? Fact is that they are currently stress testing at the 5% mark. “Canadian Banks Hike Mortgage Rates to Start 2018 … For example, despite getting a variable rate mortgage for say 2.5%, the bo...

Amazing that there are sales like this with so much bad news be I g pumped out about the market, foreign buyers tax, interest rates etc. 275 east 20th ave 2380sqft detached built 1928 33x122 RS-7 lot Ask $1,690,000 Sold $1,855,000 on 24-Dec after 6 days on the market. Location, Location! Half block ...

I think the new mortgage qualifying rules are still higher than a 1% increase in real rates.

Won't effect offshore buyers...I'm sure they'll appreciate locals being pushed aside and take a discount on their purchase

We could just squat in Pt Grey mansions that aren’t being used.  The owners wouldn’t even notice LOL Isn't there a policy that If you can squat for a year without being removed then you own the property? Let's do it!   They still have squatters rights in the UK, but it's was eliminated by law in BC...

Data shows a robust economy, but with just a 1.3% inflation rate. The numbers don't add up...should be higher. Watch the $cdn if you want to know what the BOC will do. They won't want to knock the stuffing out of our exports. Our whole economy is tenuous. Fed fucks with in too much by tinkering with...

We could just squat in Pt Grey mansions that aren’t being used. The owners wouldn’t even notice LOL

Isn't there a policy that If you can squat for a year without being removed then you own the property?

We should all feel fortunate if boom or bust is over. A long long stretch of market stability is what we need here. The lack of housing purchase options is gutting Vancouver of its workforce. It's basically either you buy an overpriced condo that is not suitable for a family, or hope to be able to r...