Hardly anyone believe only 5% of real estate buyers are foreigners Preliminary data collected by the B.C. government suggests only 5% of the recent buyers (last 20 days to be exact) are foreigners. Guess what, hardly anyone believe that is the case, many commented the 5% as flawed, misleading, obfuscatory, laughably incomplete and useless … downright […]
Camping Out For Shelter & Condo
Previously, Renters driven to tents, rental bidding wars, and more affordability issues. More affordability stories … Forced to camp for shelter Castanet.net – Jul 9, 2016 Kelowna has a notoriously low rental vacancy rate, as low as 0.5 per cent according to some, which makes it difficult for those looking to rent something affordable. Homeless camps in Abbotsford […]
Brexit, Blame Games & Bubble Prevention
Pundits believe Brexit is a boon to our real estate market … Brexit and foreign money drive Canadian commercial property to all-time high Financial Post – Jul 5, 2016 Canadian commercial property has never been worth this much, according to a new report that says Brexit and foreign investment are driving the market. CBRE Canada, a […]
Home Sale Prices & Construction Business Exploded
No exaggeration. The yada, yada, yada are backed by solid facts: – Image Source Toronto-area home sale price jumps 16.8% in June CBC.ca – Jul 5, 2016 House prices in Toronto continue to surge as would-be buyers struggle with a lack of supply in a red-hot real estate market, according to a report released today by the […]
Brexit will add fuel to the insanely hot Canadian real estate market
Here come the positive news likely to add fuel to our grossly overheated real estate market, Image Source Brexit vote could heat up Canadian real estate market
How will Uncle Jim’s Resignation Affects The Real Estate Market ?
Canada’s veteran finance minister quits, budget surplus in sight Is Flaherty leaving Canada in the lurch? The Canadian Press In his own words: Jim Flaherty on why he resigned as finance minister Jim Flaherty has announced his resignation as finance minister, stepping down from a job he accepted in 2006. His statement: Yesterday, I informed […]