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Douglas Todd: How to make sense of Canada’s falling housing market

Analysis: ‘Buyers don’t know whether to purchase yet. And sellers don’t know if they should sell for less’

From all corners come the forecasts of lower housing prices in Canada. Everyone is nervous.

The predictions portend gloom for many who bought homes in recent years, particularly over-leveraged investors. But drastically reduced prices also signal a possible opening for middle-income earners so far barricaded out of ownership.

The Bank of Canada is expected to again hike the prime rate in September, to about 3.5 per cent. This will further deflate the housing bubble ...

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Just Sold: 208 9232 University Cr., Burnaby, Burnaby North, SFU

Spacious 1 Bed Home
Excellent Condition
Priced at $439,800

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Enjoy the peace & tranquility this area has to offer. Welcome to UniverCity at SFU, Vancouver premier lifestyle neighborhood. This 1 bed, 1 bath 624sqft home, located in Novo II; a concrete, rental and pet friendly building will not disappoint. Perfect for investors, first time buyers, students & everyone else in between. Features: an abundance of natural light, an open layout, granite counters, SS appliances, laminate floors, newer front load washer & dryer & covered balcony. The large bedroom has plenty...

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BC Home Sales Continue to Slow in July

The British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) reports that a total of 5,572 residential unit sales were recorded by the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS® ) in July 2022, a decrease of 42.4 per cent from July 2021. The average MLS® residential price in BC was $923,449, a 3.6 per cent increase from $891,376 recorded in July 2021. Total sales dollar volume was $5.1 billion, a 40.3 per cent decline from the same time last year.

“High mortgage rates continued to lower sales activity in July,” said BCREA Chief Economist Brendon Ogmundson. “Many regions around the province...

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Price Reduced - 208 9232 University Cr., Burnaby, Burnaby North, SFU

Spacious 1 Bed Home

Excellent Condition

Priced at $439,800

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Enjoy the peace & tranquility this area has to offer. Welcome to UniverCity at SFU, Vancouver premier lifestyle neighborhood. This 1 bed, 1 bath 624sqft home, located in Novo II; a concrete, rental and pet friendly building will not disappoint. Perfect for investors, first time buyers, students & everyone else in between. Features: an abundance of natural light, an open layout, granite counters, SS appliances, laminate floors, newer front load washer & dryer & covered balcony. The large bedroom has...

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Home buyer demand continues to ease across Metro Vancouver


Metro Vancouver’s* housing market has entered a new cycle marked by quieter home buyer demand and a gradual rise in the supply of homes for sale.

The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential home sales in the region totalled 1,887 in July 2022, a 43.3 per cent decrease from the 3,326 sales recorded in July 2021, and a 22.8 per cent decrease from the 2,444 homes sold in June 2022.

Last month’s sales were 35.2 per cent below the 10-year July sales average.

“Home buyers are exercising more caution in today’s market in response to rising interest...

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Simon Fraser Condos

Altaire by Polygon

Altaire built in 2008/2009 reaches higher then any other condo building in Metro Vancouver offering panoramic views.

Novo I by Intergulf

Novo I built in 2007 known for the amazing sight lines and views from most units and balconies up to 1000 sq ft.

Novo II by Intergulf

Novo II built in 2007 known for the amazing sight lines and views from most units and balconies up to 1000 sq ft.

Aurora by Polygon

Aurora built in 2006 with 103 condos featuring 36 unique floor plans ranging from 715 sq ft to 1500 sq ft.

One University by Millennium

One University built in 2005 is UniverCity's flagship building with luxury homes featuring semi private elevators.

Harmony by Polygon

Harmony built in 2005 was the first condo development at Univercity & as a result offers a unique setting & views.

Serenity Townhomes by Polygon

Serenity is a collection of 2 bedroom townhomes of 1100 sq ft ranging to 4 bedroom 2000+ sq ft townhomes.

The Hub by Liberty Homes

The Hub built in 2009 is set atop Nester's Grocery and steps from High Street giving these homes an urban feel.

Verdant by VanCity Enterprises

Verdant is a two storey town home building built with environmental design and stylish living spaces which complement the modern exterior of these SFU homes.

Origin by Porte Development

Origin is designed by GBL Architect & BYU Interior Designs, developed by Porte Development Corp. and marketed by Red Dot Real Estate.

Nest by Mosaic

Located on UniverCity High Street across from the new University Highlands elementary schools this refreshing building will add further depth to a growing community.

Highland House by Liberty Homes

A 12-storey concrete high-rise development and targeted towards Rental Investors and First-Time Condo Buyers.

Lift by Porte Development

Lift will be a wood frame building comprising of 56 homes. Building technologies, environmental features, and price points should be similar to Origin.

Altitude by Hungerford Group

Altitude will be a 2 tower development comprising of a 12 and 14 story building with a total of 210 strata units.

CentreBlock by Liberty Homes

CentreBlock at UniverCity atop Burnaby Mountain is the latest condo project with sales commencing early 2014. .

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