Dr Sam Mehrbod’s Blog

  • تغییرات جزئی در ارزیابی املاک سراسر منطقه

    بیشتر ارزیابی‌های املاک مسکونی در منطقه Thompson-Nicola برای سال ۲۰۲۶ تغییرات ملایمی را نشان می‌دهد و ارزش‌ها عمدتاً بین منفی ۵ تا مثبت ۵ درصد نوسان داشته‌اند. Kamloops، Clinton و Logan Lake بدون تغییر باقی مانده‌اند، در حالی که Ashcroft، Cache Creek، Merritt و Sun Peaks با کاهش جزئی مواجه شدند. ارزش املاک Lytton به…

  • پیش‌بینی رشد بازار مسکن کانادا در سال‌های ۲۰۲۶ و ۲۰۲۷ با تقاضای انباشته

    انتظار می‌رود بازار مسکن دست‌دوم کانادا در سال ۲۰۲۶ دوباره رونق بگیرد و این روند تا سال ۲۰۲۷ ادامه یابد؛ این رشد عمدتاً ناشی از تقاضای انباشته خریداران بار اول خواهد بود. پیش‌بینی می‌شود معاملات در سطح ملی در سال ۲۰۲۶ به میزان ۵.۱٪ و در سال ۲۰۲۷ به میزان ۳.۵٪ افزایش یابد و بیشترین…

  • Hidden Risk Threatening Vancouver 2026 Home Prices

    Hidden Risk Threatening Vancouver 2026 Home Prices

    Oversupply of condos and presales may suppress price growth unexpectedly. Over 600 billion in mortgages reset by 2026 could force fire sales. Investor withdrawal reduces demand and slows price recovery. Unexpected neighborhood redevelopment risk could lower valuations near future builds. Forecasts ignore sentiment, fear, and hesitance that actually drive prices.

  • عوارض توسعه، محرک راهکارهای نوآورانه در بازار مسکن کانادا

    داده‌های جدید CMHC نشان می‌دهد عوارض توسعه شهری تأثیر قابل توجهی بر قیمت خانه‌های نوساز دارند و این هزینه‌ها در شهرهای مختلف کانادا بسیار متفاوت است. در انتاریو، این عوارض می‌تواند ۸ تا ۱۶ درصد به قیمت کاندو و تا ۹ درصد به خانه‌های مستقل اضافه کند. افزایش این عوارض همراه با رشد قیمت زمین…

  • 2025 Brings More Opportunities for Metro Vancouver Homebuyers

    Metro Vancouver's home sales in 2025 hit a 20-year low with about 23,800 sales, a 10.4% drop from 2024 and 25% below the 10-year average. Despite high listings, the market slowdown is driven by economic uncertainty and rapid past price growth, causing buyer hesitation. Prices fell 5% in December 2025 but have since stabilized. Listings…

  • North Shore Properties Become More Affordable in 2025

    Property values in the Lower Mainland, including the North Shore, have declined, with single-family home prices dropping 3-5% and strata homes decreasing about 2%. The total real estate value in British Columbia fell nearly 2.5% to over $2.75 trillion. Market uncertainty stems from tariffs, Indigenous land title rulings, and slow sales, with no major price…

  • Will Vancouver See Housing Recovery in 2026?

    Will Vancouver See Housing Recovery in 2026?

    Vancouver small condos forecast continued price softness due to limited investor demand. Larger units with parking will outperform in resale value through 2026. Population inflows and remote work trends may stabilize demand in certain neighbourhoods. Mortgage affordability pressures are projected to keep overall market growth below national averages. Gradual recovery expected as borrowing costs decline…

  • Vancouver Housing Market Outlook Points to Softer 2026

    Vancouver Housing Market Outlook Points to Softer 2026

    Greater Vancouver Area, BC Avg residential sale price 2025: ~$1.24M, ↓ 3.8% yearly Number of sales 2025: ~20,332, ↓ 9.4% yearly Number of listings 2025: ~15,790, ↑ 23% yearly 2026 avg price estimate: ~$1.22M, ↓ 2.0% 2026 avg sales estimate: ↓ 4.0%

  • Five Questions To Ask Before You Refinance Your Mortgage

    Refinancing a mortgage involves replacing an existing loan with a new one, often to secure a lower interest rate, shorten the loan term, or access home equity. Key considerations include motivation, length of stay, interest rate changes, available equity, and closing costs. The process requires financial documentation, home appraisal, and closing paperwork. Benefits include potential…

  • Happy Holidays

    Happy Holidays

    The middle of winter has long been a time of celebration around the world. Many peoples rejoiced during the winter solstice, when the worst of the winter was behind them, and they could look forward to longer days and extended hours of sunlight.Popular modern customs include gift-giving and the display of various holiday decorations.Here's wishing…