Dr Sam Mehrbod’s Blog
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Expert Tips for Selling Your Home This Fall and Winter
Prep Early: Complete exterior maintenance—fix gutters, repaint, rake leaves, and brighten windows before cold weather limits improvements. Warm and Welcoming: Keep interiors cozy and decorated; personal touches help buyers imagine themselves living there. Avoid Neglect: Maintain curb appeal, keep utilities on in vacant homes, and price realistically to attract serious buyers. Smart Offer Choices: Don’t…
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Housing affordability improving across Canada, but Vancouver remains least affordable: RBC report
Housing affordability in Canada is improving due to lower interest rates, stable prices, and income gains, but Vancouver remains the least affordable market. Vancouver households spend 89.2% of income on housing, down from over 100% in 2024. Despite government efforts to increase supply and cool prices, demand still outpaces supply, and affordability remains a major…
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Vancouver home sales edge up as Fraser Valley market slows
Vancouver-area home sales rose 2.9% in August, with 1,959 sales, still 19.2% below the 10-year average. Sales of detached and attached homes increased over 10%, indicating renewed buyer interest in higher-priced properties. New listings grew 2.8%, and active listings rose 17.6%. The benchmark price dropped 3.8% from last year to $1,150,400. Meanwhile, Fraser Valley sales…
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Vancouver Builds More Rentals as Condos Stall
Slide 1: Condo starts fell 13.4% in Vancouver, stalling new home construction. Slide 2: Weak pre-construction sales led to canceled projects and financing shortfalls. Slide 3: Over 100,000 approved homes remain stalled due to high development charges. Slide 4: Rental apartments now make up larger share of housing starts. Slide 5: New 2026 rules will…
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How to Apply for a Mortgage When You’re Self-Employed
Self-employed individuals can successfully obtain a mortgage by demonstrating financial stability and trustworthiness. Key steps include providing two years of income proof through bank statements, tax Notices of Assessment, and maintaining a good credit score. Essential documents also include HST/GST payment proof, business licenses, and client contracts. It's crucial to manage tax deductions wisely, as…
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Vancouver Home Sales Rise 1.2% in Early-Fall
Sales ↑ 1.2% YoY to 1,875, but ↓ 20.1% vs. 10-yr avg. Listings ↑ 6.2% YoY; total inventory ↑ 14.4% to 17,079 homes Benchmark price ↓ 3.2% YoY, now $1,142,100; detached and apartment prices both ↓ 4.4% Easing prices, high inventory, and lower borrowing costs offer buyers more opportunity Market activity expected to stabilize by…
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Check out this new 3 beds-3 baths listing at 810 East 51st Vancouver
Indulge in luxury with this back unit in a newly built fourplex. No Strata Fees! Enjoy the best location on the East Side with an open concept layout.Separate entry guest suit with kitchen, full bath, dining and living area . Escape to your private yard oasis, perfect for entertaining guests or simplyunwinding in serenity. Crafted…
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Vancouver home sales rise slightly as borrowing eases
Metro Vancouver's housing market saw a slight increase in September with 1,875 sales, up 1.2% from last year but still 20.1% below the 10-year average. The benchmark price dropped 3.2% year-over-year to $1.14 million. New listings rose 6.2%, pushing total inventory 14.4% higher than last year and 36.1% above the long-term average. Low sales-to-listings ratio…
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Vancouver Home Sales up 1.2% in Early-Fall
Slide 1: Vancouver home sales inch up 1.2%, yet remain 20% below 10-year seasonal averages. Slide 2: Detached prices dip 4.4% to $1.93M; interest rate cuts could boost market.
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سقف افزایش اجاره مسکن در بریتیش کلمبیا برای سال ۲۰۲۶ به ۲.۳٪ کاهش یافت
در سال ۲۰۲۶، سقف افزایش اجاره مسکن در بریتیش کلمبیا به ۲.۳٪ محدود میشود؛ این رقم نسبت به ۳٪ در سال ۲۰۲۵ و ۳.۵٪ در ۲۰۲۴ کاهش یافته اما بالاتر از ۲٪ در ۲۰۲۳ است. این سقف بر اساس شاخص قیمت مصرفکننده و نرخ تورم تعیین شده است. اجاره پارک خانههای سیار نیز با سقف…