Saeed Farahani’s Blog
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First-Time Homebuyer in Canada Guide
First-time homebuyers in Canada should determine their budget, get pre-approved for a mortgage, and estimate upfront costs including down payment (5-20%), closing costs (2-4%), CMHC insurance if under 20% down, legal fees, land transfer tax, property tax, home insurance, and moving expenses. Building a real estate team and understanding the local market are crucial. Various…
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Will Vancouver Pre-Sale Cuts Fuel 2028 Competition?
Slide 1 Rates calming down means buyers stop panicking and quietly return to pre-sales again. Slide 2 Fewer launches now equals tighter supply and bidding wars by 2028. Slide 3 SkyTrain, job hubs, and urban villages still crush random locations, even in slow markets. Slide 4 Developers are still flexible: deposits, upgrades, and price breaks…
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City of Vancouver staff outline regional hurdles to new housing on industrial lands
Vancouver is reassessing select industrial lands for potential mixed-use, including housing, while aiming to protect its industrial base. Five key sites near transit hubs are under review, each with unique challenges like flood risk and freight rail proximity. Rezoning will be slow, requiring regional approval and area planning. Some sites qualify for limited housing under…
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پیشبینی بازار مسکن کانادا در سال ۲۰۲۶: نکاتی برای خریداران و مستأجران
بازار مسکن کانادا در سال ۲۰۲۶ نشانههایی از رونق تدریجی با افزایش تعداد فایلها، خریداران و معاملات با قیمتهای منطقی دارد. در صورت کاهش هزینههای وام، تقاضای انباشته میتواند به ویژه در مناطق حومهای با قیمت متوسط، بازار را فعالتر کند. با این حال، چالشهای مربوط به مقرونبهصرفه بودن و کمبود عرضه همچنان پابرجاست. خریداران…
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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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