Saeed Farahani’s Blog
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کاهش قیمت خانه در Ontario و B.C.—اما این روند دوام نخواهد داشت
بازار مسکن کانادا در حال تثبیت است اما با یک بازتنظیم محلی روبروست. در Ontario و B.C. قیمتها و فروش کاهش یافته و انتظار میرود تا سال ۲۰۲۶ بازار دوباره رشد کند. Toronto با مازاد عرضه کاندو مواجه است و Vancouver بر ساخت واحدهای اجارهای تمرکز دارد، در حالی که قیمتها بالا و نرخ خالی…
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Home Financing Tips for First-Time Buyers
Buying your first home requires careful financial planning. Key mortgage terms include principal, interest, amortization, and equity. Mortgage types include fixed-rate, adjustable-rate, and government-backed loans. Preparation involves assessing financial health, saving for a down payment, and budgeting for extra costs. First-time buyers should get pre-approved, understand options, and negotiate terms. Specialized loans exist for low-income,…
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Is Vancouver Real Estate Entering a Buyer’s Market?
Vancouver home sales ↓ 18.5% yearly in May to 2,228 transactions. May sales were ↓ 30.5% below the 10-year seasonal avg. New listings ↑ 3.9% to 6,620 in May, ↑ 9.3% above the 10-year avg. Total active listings hit 17,094, ↑ 25.7% yearly — the healthiest inventory in years. Avg days on market increased, with…
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Metro Vancouver Rents Fall Nearly 6% in Mid-Q2
Slide 1 Metro Vancouver rents dropped 5.9% in May 2025, averaging $2,830—Canada’s largest monthly decline. Slide 2 Shared rent prices in Metro Vancouver fell nearly 10%, the biggest drop nationwide in that category.
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How to Know if a Home Fits Your Lifestyle?
Research local schools even if you don’t have kids — they influence home values. Consider internet availability and speed, especially for remote work or streaming needs.
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Op-Ed: A Return to Real Estate 101 — Resetting Expectations For Multifamily Housing
The condo markets in Toronto and Vancouver have slowed, leading developers to shift toward purpose-built rentals amid economic uncertainty and tighter lending policies. Key strategies include opting for long-term loans to lock in rates, early rate locks to avoid volatility, and adopting an operator mindset focused on tenant needs. Early lender engagement is crucial to…
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Vancouver’s Developers Pivot: Rentals Replace Condos Fast
Vancouver’s condo market has cooled significantly since the peak in mid-2022.Condo apartment sales in Vancouver dropped 37% by Q1 2025
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Vancouver Mayor Explores 0% Property Tax Hike for 2026
Vancouver Mayor has directed staff to draft a 2026 budget with property tax increase scenarios as low as 0%. Critics warn this could lead to service cuts, with calls for more transparency on potential tradeoffs.
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Vancouver Sellers Facing Bids 15% Below Asking
Metro Vancouver home prices may dip slightly in 2025 amid buyer caution and economic uncertainty. April home sales rose only 34%, far below the decade average 79% seasonal increase.
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BC Commits $775M to Housing While Vancouver Condos Sit Empty
Metro Vancouver faces a projected 3,500 unsold condos by 2025 amid a deep housing affordability crisis. Despite over 33,000 housing starts in 2023, pre-sale activity is low, leading to growing unsold inventory. The BC government is investing $775 million to build 4,600 rental homes, but concerns remain about housing market stability and affordability. Housing remains…
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