MAY 2, 2025 DAILY NEWS WITH VANESSA TOPPLE
The provinces are struggling with supply and affordability, and although the government likes to showcase results from their policies, the numbers just don’t add up to their enthusiasm. As we delve deeper into the numbers, the affordability gap is further exposed because fundamentals that have caused the housing crisis still exist, regardless of how much government intervenes. ...
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2025 was supposed to be a great year in Canada for real estate. Now with all the turmoil that’s unfolding – a clash between developers and government is emerging. At the recently held Vancouver Real Estate Forum, a number of industry experts didn’t hold back on sharing their opinion. Also, to no one’s surprise, whenever there is a crisis, advocacy groups try to take advantage, fortunately not all governments buy into their ill advised policies. ...
read moreAPRIL 30, 2025 DAILY NEWS WITH VANESSA TOPPLE
The B.C. government is celebrating the anniversary of their short term rental policy and although the government is touting what they claim are positive results, a further analysis of the data is saying they might be premature. In fact the B.C. Premier is contemplating pulling back some of the restrictions. ...
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Check out the latest information on our industries upcoming events: HDAA Golf ~ Greenwin Cares Charity Golf ~ CFAA Vancouver Conference ~ LPMA Spring Food Drive ~ Tarion Spring Builder ...
read moreAPRIL 28, 2025 DAILY NEWS WITH VANESSA TOPPLE
For weeks, we’ve been reporting on the declining condo market. We look at the numbers, plus other real estate verticals that are also showing in the negatives, including some at historical levels. Although the housing outlook continues to be challenged, there are pockets within Canada that show signs of optimism. ...
read moreAPRIL 25, 2025 DAILY NEWS WITH VANESSA TOPPLE
In light of the downturn in the housing market CREA has now adjusted their outlook for 2025. A main culprits is the trade war waged by the US and the unpredictability of the President but not all the blame goes to the US – government policies play a significant role. ...
read moreAPRIL 24, 2025 DAILY NEWS WITH VANESSA TOPPLE
For months reports from the condo market have been bleak and a Q 1 report tells us just how bad. In fact the numbers haven’t been this bad in over three decades. Although, the Vancouver market has also been negatively impacted – 2025 does show signs of a potential upswing, but regardless of any potential in the condo market, the Purpose Built Rental Market is benefiting – find out why! ...
read moreAPRIL 23, 2025 DAILY NEWS WITH VANESSA TOPPLE
Outside the Trump tariffs, the housing crisis has been a top issue for all major parties this election season. Hardly mentioned is what created the crisis which are policy problems within the housing crisis that go back decades. Also not discussed is regardless of which party takes office some basic fundamentals should be observed and implemented. ...
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Check out the latest information on our industries upcoming events: HDAA golf ~ PM Springfest ~ Greenwin Charity golf ~ CFAA Vancouver Conference ~ LPMA Spring Food Drive ~ Manufactured Home Park Owners Spring Social ...
read moreAPRIL 21, 2025 DAILY NEWS WITH VANESSA TOPPLE
The Federal election is a week away and there are portions of Canadians who have still not made up their minds. The recent debate may or may not have helped but it definitely looks like a two party race. Although the polls show PM Carney ahead, he wasn’t above a flub or two during the debate and there is some interesting data behind the Conservatives numbers giving reasons for some of their support among a non traditional demographic. ...
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