Dr Sam Mehrbod’s Blog
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Mid-Q3 Vancouver Sales Down, Inventory Up
Despite two rate cuts, August sales ↓ 17.1% yearly in Greater Vancouver. Home prices held steady in August, with a benchmark of ~$1.2M, ↓ 0.9% monthly.
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Check out my new listing Address: 4215 W 13TH Unit #1, Vancouver, British Columbia V6R2T7
Experience exceptional living in this brand-new 4-bedroom, 4-bathroom front-unit half-duplex in highly desirable Point Grey. This beautifully designed home offers engineered hardwood flooring, 2 fully-equipped custom made kitchens with top-tier appliances, air conditioning, and a state-of-the-art security system for your peace of mind. The home includes one covered garage and best of all-NO STRATA FEES,…
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درخواست انجمن املاک بریتیش کلمبیا برای بازنگری در ممنوعیت اجاره کوتاه‌مدت استان
انجمن املاک بریتیش کلمبیا (BCREA) خواستار تغییرات عمده در قوانین اجاره کوتاه‌مدت استان است که از اول مه برای افزایش دسترسی به اجاره‌های بلندمدت ممنوع شد. BCREA به گروه‌های مختلفی اشاره می‌کند که از این ممنوعیت آسیب دیده‌اند، از جمله کارکنان پزشکی، مراقبان، کارکنان صنعت فیلم و شرکت‌کنندگان در رویدادهای بزرگ. آنها پیشنهاد معافیت برای…
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Check out my new listing Address: 3513 TRIUMPH Vancouver, British Columbia V5K1V2
1 of only 3 available units for sale-this DETACHED laneway home in a brand-new triplex is ready for you to move in, and NO STRATA FEES! Situated in one of East Vancouver´s most desirable locations, this 3-bedroom, 3-bath home offers an open-concept layout, engineered hardwood flooring, air conditioning, and radiant floor heating. Smart home technology…
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Stable Vancouver Housing in H2: Sales to Rise 10%
Average sale prices are expected to rise by 3%, with sales increasing by 10% by the end of 2024. The Greater Vancouver housing market remains balanced, with potential shifts to a seller's market pending rate cuts.
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Vancouver Housing Recovery Post Rate Cut
The Bank of Canada’s predicted rate cuts could lower rates by 1.50% in 2025, boosting housing affordability and buyer interest.A significant change in Metro Vancouver's housing market is expected as interest rates may drop soon.
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Opinion: It’s a housing crisis. Why are cities like Vancouver still banning apartments in most areas?
Vancouver's housing crisis is worsened by zoning laws that ban new apartment buildings on most residential land, allowing them only in limited areas. This exclusionary zoning raises housing costs, displaces tenants, and contributes to urban sprawl and higher infrastructure costs. Recent provincial legislation permits small multiplexes but doesn't address the apartment ban. To address the…
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Check out my listing Address: 1 4215 W 13TH AVENUE
Move into this stunning brand-new 4-bedroom, 4-bathroom half-duplex in prestigious Point Grey. This front unit features engineered hardwood floors, two kitchens with top-tier appliances, air conditioning, and a cutting-edge security system for your comfort and peace of mind. Includes one covered garage and NO STRATA FEE, and GST INCLUSIVE Built by a trusted West Side…
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High Land Costs In Vancouver Pushing Condo Projects Out To Suburbs
Canada Housing and Mortgage Corporation's bi-annual report reveals a 4% increase in housing starts across major cities in the first half of 2024, totaling 68,639 units. However, Metro Vancouver experienced a decline due to slow sales and high financing costs, with population-adjusted starts dropping from 58.0 to 45.6 per 10,000 population. The decrease was mainly…
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Check out my listing Address: 3513 TRIUMPH STREET
Now selling 1 of 3 units in this DETACHED laneway home, part of a newly built triplex, NO STRATA FEES! Located in one of East Vancouver's best spots, this stunning 3-bed, 3-bath property features open-concept living, engineered hardwood floors, air conditioning, radiant heat, and smart home technology—control everything from your phone! Built by a reputable…