πŸ›« Are you considering moving to the US?

Real Estate Stats, Real Talk with Corbin | March 6, 2024 | written by Corbin Chivers

πŸ›« Are you considering moving to the US? πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Here’s one of the most common ways that Canadians move down to the states! It’s called the E2 Investor Visa and I’ll explain it to you in 3 simple steps! 1️⃣ You need to Invest around $100,000 USD into some kind of business, either starting it…

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NDP Provincial Government introduces new housing tax…

Real Talk with Corbin | February 23, 2024 | written by Corbin Chivers

πŸ”΄ The NDP Provincial Government wants to tax you 20% of your profit when you sell (INCLUDING NOW YOUR PRIMARY RESIDENCE 😲😳). What was once thought to be Canada’s last tax shelter. Now they’re STARTING this tax at 20%, and, for now, they are only targeting people who move within the first 2 years of…

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B.C.’s housing crisis is hitting a new peak πŸ“ˆ – experts predict a shortfall of 610,000 units by 2030. 😱

Real Talk with Corbin | February 20, 2024 | written by Corbin Chivers

B.C.’s housing crisis is hitting a new peak πŸ“ˆ – experts predict a shortfall of 610,000 units by 2030. 😱 πŸ›οΈ At a major Union of BC Municipalities meeting, mayors, councilors, and urban planners echoed a common concern: Our immigration rates are outpacing our housing capabilities, leading to chaos and despair among residents. 🏘️πŸ‘₯ πŸ”Š…

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🚨 B.C.’s housing crisis is hitting a new peak πŸ“ˆ

Real Estate Stats, Real Talk with Corbin | February 20, 2024 | written by Corbin Chivers

🚨 B.C.’s housing crisis is hitting a new peak πŸ“ˆ – experts predict a shortfall of 610,000 units by 2030. 😱 πŸ›οΈ At a major Union of BC Municipalities meeting, mayors, councilors, and urban planners echoed a common concern: Our immigration rates are outpacing our housing capabilities, leading to chaos and despair among residents. 🏘️πŸ‘₯…

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More than 5,000 Canadians left BC for Alberta last quarter. Here’s why:

Real Estate Stats, Real Talk with Corbin | February 7, 2024 | written by Corbin Chivers

🚚 More than 5,000 Canadians left BC for Alberta last quarter, marking it the fifth straight quarter where more people have left BC for other provinces than arrived here from other provinces. πŸ’‘ ReMax suggests a reform of our tax laws, specifically in Vancouver, if the BC government wants to persuade people to stay. πŸ€”…

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Article: UBC student commutes from Calgary — cheaper than paying Vancouver rent

Real Talk with Corbin | February 7, 2024 | written by Corbin Chivers

πŸ”΄Believe it or not, living in Calgary and flying into Vancouver for school could actually be more budget-friendly than living in Vancouver itself! πŸ›«πŸ“š πŸ”΄ Well at least according to one student’s savvy calculations in this article! πŸ”΄ Vancouver’s housing costs soaring OVER DOUBLE that of Calgary’s, the sky might just be the new highway…

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Canada extends Foreign 🏑 Buyers Ban until 2027πŸ“†

Real Talk with Corbin | February 5, 2024 | written by Corbin Chivers

Canada extends Foreign 🏑 Buyers Ban until 2027πŸ“† πŸ”΅ The Federal Government, led by Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, announced that Canada is extending its foreign home buyer 🚫🌍 ban until 2027. This measure, initially set in 2023, prohibits non-Canadian citizens or Permanent Residents from purchasing residential properties in Canada πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦. πŸ”΅ The Liberal Government and…

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🏒 Rent Reality Check! Ever wondered how far $2500 goes inΒ VancouverΒ vsΒ Calgary? You might be shocked! πŸ€―πŸ’Έ

Real Talk with Corbin | January 20, 2024 | written by Corbin Chivers

πŸ”΄ Rent Reality Check! 😱 Ever wondered how far $2500 goes in #VancouverΒ vsΒ #Calgary? You might be shocked! πŸ€―πŸ’Έ 🟣 In Downtown Vancouver it gets you… wait for it… a charmingly cramped 480 sq ft 1-bed! πŸ˜‚πŸšοΈ Meanwhile, in Downtown Calgary, the same dough lands you a swanky 2-bed 800 sq ft condo! 🏒! I’ve personally…

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