All tagged Real estate
The housing supply problem is real and could get worse.
We’ve all heard people in Vancouver who blame lack of supply for housing unaffordability. Many will have heard the opposing “Supply Myth” argument. Our analysis at Mortgage Sandbox shows that the supply problem is real and could be worse than any of us imagined.
We need to settle this once and for all, so that government can act quickly to solve our housing crisis.
Modernizing the Real Estate Exchange Process to Balance the Scales
There are many arguments blaming supply or demand for the Canadian housing crisis. We need to look at the role of the exchange process and modernize it to support our current real estate market.
Compensation for mortgage brokers is typically a percentage of the mortgage amount. This has the potential to drive unethical behaviour that you should learn to identify and avoid.
People often aren’t sure if they should use a mortgage broker or rely on a bank employee to get them approved for a mortgage. On balance, we believe the benefits of using a mortgage broker outweigh the drawbacks. Find out why.
An update on the Real Estate Crisis in the City of Vancouver.
There are many arguments blaming supply or demand for the Canadian housing crisis. We need to look at the role of the exchange process and modernize it to support our current real estate market.
Home sellers go to great pains to show their home in the best light so buyers will pay the highest possible price. This is a guide to understanding what they’ve changed, so you can imagine what the home looks like when someone isn’t trying to sell it.
In Vancouver, it’s easy to mistake Kitsilano for a sleepy yoga culture neighbourhood (especially compared to its Hipster Eastern neighbours like Mt. Pleasant and Commercial Drive), but don’t be fooled: the artisanal coffee scene is full of diverse and legitimately great choices. Here is a rundown of the best coffee in Kits.
