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Steve Saretsky

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Vancouver & Toronto real‑estate market updates (Feb 2026).

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House Flipping at an All Time Low, a Good or Bad Thing?
Video•Feb 17, 2026

House Flipping at an All Time Low, a Good or Bad Thing?

House flipping in Vancouver has plunged to under 2% of home sales, down sharply from a roughly 15% peak in 2007. The decline has been underway for several years and accelerated as house prices stopped rising and started to fall. British Columbia introduced a flipping tax in 2024 despite flipping already being minimal, highlighting a mismatch between policy timing and market conditions. Analysts say flipping is a symptom of rapid price growth and excess liquidity—when those drivers disappear, speculative rehab-and-resell activity collapses.

By Steve Saretsky
Vancouver Rents Have Fallen 16% Over Three Years
Video•Feb 14, 2026

Vancouver Rents Have Fallen 16% Over Three Years

Vancouver’s rental market has softened dramatically, with average rents dropping 16% over the past three years. The city’s vacancy rate has surged to a three‑decade high, reflecting a broader 16‑month rent‑decline trend across Canada. Analysts link the slowdown to heightened...

By Steve Saretsky
Vancouver & Toronto Real Estate Market Update February 2026
Video•Feb 9, 2026

Vancouver & Toronto Real Estate Market Update February 2026

Vancouver and Toronto housing markets entered 2026 with a sharp slowdown, as home sales fell more than 20% year‑over‑year. Rising inventory and cautious buyers are pushing prices lower across multiple segments. The market’s direction now hinges on interest‑rate expectations, with...

By Steve Saretsky