Dr Sam Mehrbod’s Blog

International Women's Day, also known as IWD for short, grew out of the labour movement to become a recognized annual event by the UN.It all started in 1908 when 15K women marched through NYC demanding shorter working hours, better pay and the right to vote. Things were made official in 1975 when the United Nations…

Vancouver housing enters 2026 balanced, with sales gradually improving while prices remain soft amid affordability constraints and elevated inventory levels. Lower interest rates may attract sidelined buyers, but price growth is expected to lag national averages through most of 2026. Market conditions favor patient buyers, with negotiation leverage improving and fewer bidding wars compared with…

恭喜發財. Wishing you prosperity. Lunar New Year, is the most important celebration observed in China, with cultural and historic significance.The New Year celebration is centered around removing the bad and the old, and welcoming the new and the good. Traditional activities include reunion dinner, cleaning houses, visiting family members, setting off firecrackers and fireworks, and…

2026 forecast: market hovers between buyers’ and balanced conditions. Single-family homes lead demand; prices expected to fall 5% to $1,610,915. Condos forecast to dip 3% to $712,853—entry-level remains tight, sellers’ market. Entry-level homes remain tight; luxury stock grows—buyers can finally negotiate. Opportunity year for savvy buyers: softer prices plus still-favourable mortgage rates.

Valentine’s Day occurs every February 14 around the world, and candy, flowers and gifts are exchanged between loved ones, all in the name of St. Valentine Valentine greetings were popular as far back as the Middle Ages, though written Valentine’s didn’t begin to appear until after 1400. By the middle of the 18th, it was…

In 2026, Vancouver’s housing market is expected to sit between a buyer and balanced market. Royal LePage forecasts Vancouver’s aggregate home price ↓ 3.5% to ~$1.15M in 2026. Single-family home prices are projected to ↓ 5% to $1.61M, condos ↓ 3% to ~$713K. Entry-level homes remain competitive, while higher-end and luxury properties face elevated inventory…