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 […]
Real Estate Slowdown Already Started In Vancouver?
“London Bridge Is Falling Down”, sorry, it should be “Lions Gate Bridge Is Falling Down” because, The Lions Gate Bridge at dusk – Stanley Park to the left and North Vancouver to the right. Image Source Experts, investors see warning signs of real estate slowdown in Vancouver The Province – Jul 7, 2016 Still, there were already suggestions this spring […]
Foreigners Are Not The Root Cause For Canadian Housing Crisis?
Assuming “The Housing Crash Conspiracy Theory” is real, then foreign investors aren’t really the most significant factor. Because foreigners made up of just about 5% of the real estate purchases in Canada. That said, is 5% such a significant number (that can cause a severe housing crisis)? Want my money or not? Image Source Early data shows foreign nationals […]
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 […]
Renters driven to tents, rental bidding wars, and more affordability issues
#DontHave1Million? Sorry to tell you the truth: You certainly shouldn’t think about buying anything “real” (estate). Yes, not even cookie-cutter condo. The reality is you should be looking at how to rent a decent roof over your head. That’s all. Lest you get kicked out and have to stay in tents for good (see below): – Image Source […]
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 […]