Saeed Farahani’s Blog
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Vancouver approves single external stair and scissors stairs for buildings up to six storeys
Vancouver City Council approved new space-saving stair designs for buildings up to six storeys, enhancing apartment layouts, natural light, and safety for residents and first responders. They also passed the Abandoned and Vacated Buildings By-law to set maintenance standards, enable early intervention on unsafe properties, reduce hazards, and help return sites to housing use more…
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Vancouver Housing 2026: Buyer Advantage
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…
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6 Things That Will Help Grow Your Wealth (That Most People Won’t Do)
To grow wealth, individuals should track spending, adhere to a budget, save and invest 20-30% of income, and increase earnings through raises, job changes, or side hustles. Wealth should be held in assets, not material possessions, and accepting risk is necessary for returns. Success requires consistently managing details, prioritizing financial goals, and seeking help when…
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How Will Below 4% Interest Hit Vancouver’s Property Market?
Vancouver home prices are cooling — detached homes may drop 5% in 2026! Smaller ‘bite-sized’ projects like townhomes and hotels are the new big trend. Interest rates under 4% — probably the lowest they’ll go for years. Commercial real estate is glowing: 95% of experts see same or better 2026 activity. Realistic pricing key; buyers…
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OPINION: Inside Vancouver’s next housing cycle — demand, supply and affordability
Vancouver’s housing market is in a phase of gradual adjustment, not boom or collapse. Demand is driven by population growth and household formation, but affordability limits purchasing power. Supply responds slowly due to long construction timelines and higher financing costs. Sales volumes remain low, inventory has increased unevenly, and rents stay firm. Future changes will…
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مالکیت خانه ارزانتر شد، اما روند بهبود کند شده است: RBC
قابلیت خرید خانه در کانادا اندکی بهبود یافته اما سرعت این بهبود کاهش یافته است؛ بهطوری که شاخص ملی به ۵۳.۲٪ از درآمد پیش از مالیات رسیده که نسبت به اوج ۶۳.۵٪ در سال ۲۰۲۳ کاهش یافته است. این بهبود عمدتاً در بازارهای بزرگی مانند ونکوور و تورنتو مشاهده میشود، هرچند هزینهها همچنان بهطور قابل…
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Expert Tips Empower Buyers and Sellers in Vancouver Market
In 2025, Greater Vancouver saw its lowest home sales in 25 years, with 23,800 transactions—a 25% drop from the 10-year average—due to weak demand and economic uncertainty. Buyers are advised to be patient and seek discounted properties, while sellers should adjust expectations, price realistically, and remain flexible. Over 65,000 properties were listed, increasing competition. Stable…
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CREA Predicts Canadian Housing Rebound by 2026
2025 to soften slightly with sales down 1.1% and prices dipping 1.4%, mainly due to slowdowns in B.C. and Ontario. Many regions will still see 4–8% price gains in 2025, reflecting strong local demand outside the most expensive provinces. 2026 to rebound sharply: national sales forecast to rise 7.7% and prices 3.2%, reaching about $698K.…
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Vancouver Buyers Gain Leverage as Price Expectations Shift
Vancouver's resale housing market faces challenges from unaffordability, economic uncertainty, and rising listings, leading to price declines. Housing starts are expected to drop 18% by 2030 due to a weaker market and demographic shifts, though major infrastructure projects will support construction. Population decline is anticipated due to reduced international migration, impacting employment growth and tightening…
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ارزش املاک مسکونی در منطقه Cariboo در سال ۲۰۲۶ به طور قابل توجهی افزایش یافت
در سال ۲۰۲۵، ارزش املاک در تقریباً تمام مناطق Cariboo افزایش یافت. ارزش خانههای تکخانواری در بیشتر نواحی بین ۲ تا ۱۴ درصد رشد داشت، به جز 100 Mile House که تغییری نداشت. ارزش املاک آپارتمانی در Williams Lake نیز ۱ درصد افزایش یافت. به طور کلی، میانگین افزایش ارزش املاک در Cariboo برابر با…
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