Zanyar Farhadi’s Blog
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Why Vancouver Leads for 2025 City Life
Vancouver combines vibrant city life with natural beauty. Stanley Park offers a vast urban green escape.
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Check out this open house Listing Address: 1988 SUFFOLK Unit #103, Port Coquitlam, British Columbia V3B1H2
Welcome to Magnolia Gardens! Bright and spacious 2-bedroom + den corner unit with updated Zebra blinds, stainless steel appliances, upgraded washer/dryer, and a cozy fireplace. Enjoy a 320 sq. ft. wrap-around covered deck-great for relaxing or entertaining. Features 9' ceilings, laminate floors, and a stylish Maple kitchen with lots of natural light. Located in desirable…
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Check out my new listing Address: 39449 QUEENS Unit #11, Squamish, British Columbia V8B1E1
Swnmit Industrial Warehouses offers 37,053 sq. ft. of premium light industrial space across two state-of-the-art buildings, comprising 21 newly built strata units . This 1,789 sq. ft. unit is one of the best in the development, boasting prime frontage and maximum parking . Ready for immediate occupancy and in high demand-an exceptional opportunity to own…
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Vancouver Office Space Demand Continues to Rise
Vancouver’s office market expanded by nearly 3.8 million square feet since 2020, marking a surge. The downtown vacancy rate dropped to 15.3% in Q1 2025, down from a high of 27% in 2023.
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City of Vancouver quashes approval for hotly-debated supportive housing project
The City of Vancouver has withdrawn support for a controversial supportive housing project in Kitsilano after court challenges invalidated its rezoning approval. The project, intended to provide 129 units for vulnerable residents, faced opposition from local groups citing safety concerns. The mayor acknowledged the site was unsuitable, while critics expressed disappointment, emphasizing the need for…
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Check out my new listing Address: 1988 SUFFOLK Unit #103, Port Coquitlam, British Columbia V3B1H2
Welcome to Magnolia Gardens! Bright and spacious 2-bedroom + den corner unit with updated Zebra blinds, stainless steel appliances, upgraded washer/dryer, and a cozy fireplace. Enjoy a 320 sq. ft. wrap-around covered deck-great for relaxing or entertaining. Features 9' ceilings, laminate floors, and a stylish Maple kitchen with lots of natural light. Located in desirable…
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ANALYSIS: You can’t make housing more affordable without making it cheaper
About 75% of Canadian home sales are existing homes, so lowering resale prices is essential for affordability. Federal officials emphasize increasing supply and cutting costs for new builds, but true affordability requires prices of existing homes to drop. Without this, housing remains unaffordable, especially in markets like Toronto. Policies must balance improving affordability with the…
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Vancouver’s Construction Costs Skyrocket: Why?
Vancouver has the highest construction cost ranges across the country, particularly for residential buildings. Concrete high-rise buildings in Vancouver cost $360 to $455 per sq. ft, higher than other cities.
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Check out my listing Address: 1535 ST. GEORGES Unit #5, North Vancouver, British Columbia V7L3J6
Unbeatable Central Lonsdale Location! This bright and charming 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom, three-level townhome offers exceptional value in one of North Van´s most sought-after neighborhoods. Part of a well-maintained 7-unit complex with full exterior rainscreening completed, this home is perfect for those seeking comfort and convenience. The interior is full of personality and has been lovingly cared…
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Vancouver’s Slowest Growth: Just 2.5% Forecasted by Q4!
Vancouver saw a modest 0.7% home price drop as uncertainty hits buyer confidence. Condo values fell 1.7% to $765,500, while detached homes climbed 0.6% to $1.76M.
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