All in Vancouver
It’s official. Both House and Condo apartment prices in Metro Vancouver dropped in July. RBC Economics says they now believe that the mortgage stress tests will have larger, longer-lasting dampening effect on home sales than we previously thought.
All levels of government have targeted a “soft landing” but will people lose interest in buying real estate if it only appreciates by 1-3% annually? Will the realization that the party is over lead investors to the exits?
By 2020 Metro Vancouver housing stock will be short by 47,000 homes! The housing supply problem is bad, it’s real, and will get worse.
We’ve all heard people in Vancouver who blame lack of supply for housing unaffordability. Many will have heard the opposing argument that the supply problem is a “myth”. However, our analysis at Mortgage Sandbox shows that the supply problem is real and could be worse than any of us imagined.
We need to settle this once and for all, so that government can act quickly to solve the housing crisis.
Getting outside and immersed in nature with your children can be difficult. Here we provide some great free camps spots to hike or canoe to, and some tips on how to make the adventure fun for all.
There are many benefits to dealing with Private Lenders, but they are usually not suitable as a long term solution to financing your home. Find out how they work, what they cost, and when to use them.
A vacation is so much more enjoyable when you know that everything is taken care of at home so here are a few tips for peace of mind while you are on vacation.
Metro Vancouver is home to 50+ breweries and counting! That’s enough choice to make it a full-time job to try them all. With all these brews spread across all of our beautiful, distinct neighborhoods, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. This DIY Mt. Pleasant walking brew tour is perfect for weekend fun with your friends.
Most people don’t learn about title insurance until they’re signing documents at their lawyer or notary’s office and they learn they can pay a little extra for some insurance to cover an unlikely event. At Mortgage Sandbox, we believe it’s worth every penny and this article explains why buying it is a no-brainer.
The perfect day of thrill seeking activities to do from Vancouver for all you adrenaline junkies out there!
