Dr Sam Mehrbod’s Blog
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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…
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Metro Vancouver One-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Early-Fall
Slide 1 Metro Vancouver one-bedroom rent drops for the second consecutive month. Slide2 : Metro Vancouver remains one of Canada’s priciest rental regions, but average one-bedroom costs fell again in September. Slide 3 The average unfurnished one-bedroom rent dropped $35 from August, now sitting at $2,171 this September. Slide 4 Year-over-year, renters are paying $199…
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Vancouver Housing Starts Down Slightly in Early 2025
Single-Detached Housing Starts in Jan–Aug: 1,347 units, ↓ 6% yearly All Others Housing Starts in Jan–Aug: 17,058 units, no change yearly Total Housing Starts in Jan–Aug: 18,405 units, ↓ 1% yearly Canada Total Housing Starts in Aug: 3,806 units, ↓ 10% yearly Canada Total Housing Starts in Jan–Aug: 156,283 units, ↑ 4% yearly
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افزایش گزینهها برای خریداران مسکن در بریتیش کلمبیا
بازار مسکن بریتیش کلمبیا با وجود افزایش جزئی معاملات، همچنان شرایط ضعیفی دارد؛ معاملات ۲۰ درصد پایینتر از روندهای پیش از همهگیری است و قیمتها به دلیل ضعف اقتصادی، محدودیت مهاجرت و عرضه مازاد کاهش یافتهاند. متوسط قیمت خانه ۰.۴ درصد کاهش یافته و به ۹۵۵,۹۰۰ دلار رسیده است؛ این کاهش در مناطق Lower Mainland…