Zanyar Farhadi’s Blog
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Vancouver: Elite Real Estate That Never Sleeps
Vancouver’s market boasts some of the highest housing costs in Canada, commanding premium prices. Three-bedroom homes average $1,550,000, with a modest annual increase of 1.0%.
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Posthaste: Vancouver’s housing market seen on firmer footing than Toronto’s heading into tariff turbulence
Home sales in Toronto have plummeted by 29% in February, marking the largest drop since the pandemic's onset, while Vancouver's market remains more stable, with a 21% increase in sales year-over-year. Despite both cities facing challenges from high housing prices and rising interest rates, Vancouver's affordability has not deteriorated as severely. The ongoing U.S. trade…
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What Signals That Vancouver’s Housing Foundation Is Firm?
The GVA remains more resilient than the GTA, with fewer housing issues and stronger construction growth. Purpose-built rental construction in Vancouver outpaces the GTA, supported by government incentives.
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Vancouver Real Estate Slows: Great Deals Await!
Vancouver’s sales-to-new-listings ratio (SNLR) fell to 28.3% in early 2025, ↓ 8.8 points yearly. New listings surged while sales lagged, creating an oversupplied market and excellent conditions for buyers.
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Check out this open house Listing Address: 3416 QUEENSTON Unit #101, Coquitlam, British Columbia V3E3H1
**NO STRATA FEES! Corner Unit Available. ** This modern row home in Burke Mountain features 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, and a media room. The open layout includes a family room, living room, and formal dining room on the main floor, with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms upstairs, and a guest bedroom with a full bathroom…
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3 Signs Vancouver Homebuyers Have the Upper Hand!
New listings surged 40% in Vancouver in January, shifting market conditions in buyers’ favor. Despite the increased supply, home resales declined 3% from December, continuing a two-month downward trend.
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Vancouver homebuyers face one of the biggest price increases in the country
Housing affordability in Vancouver is becoming increasingly challenging, with average home prices rising by $10,700 from January to February. Only Montreal and Halifax experienced larger month-over-month increases. Despite this, a recent report indicates a $1,000 decrease in the required income to buy a home and a slight reduction in monthly costs. Overall, housing affordability improved…
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Check out my new listing Address: 3416 QUEENSTON Unit #101, Coquitlam, British Columbia V3E3H1
**NO STRATA FEES! Corner Unit Available. ** This modern row home in Burke Mountain features 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, and a media room. The open layout includes a family room, living room, and formal dining room on the main floor, with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms upstairs, and a guest bedroom with a full bathroom…
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AAA Credit Rating: How Vancouver Maintains Stability
Vancouver maintains its ‘AAA’ credit rating in 2025, ranking among Canada’s highest-rated cities. 80% of Vancouver’s operating revenue comes from property taxes and user fees, ensuring financial stability.
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Check out this open house Listing Address: 552 W 25TH North Vancouver, British Columbia V7N2G3
This custom-built, multi-level home in a quiet cul-de-sac in Upper Lonsdale, North Vancouver, offers great value. The main floor features new floorings in the living and dining rooms, along with an open-concept kitchen, family room, and eating area that leads to a deck and yard, ideal for summer entertaining. The upper level has three bedrooms…
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