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Jun 2023
1h 21m

VREP #376 | Is Vancouver Real Estate abo...

Adam and Matt Scalena
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We are closing out the spring real estate market with surprising appreciation in prices throughout the Lower Mainland. But we may not have seen anything yet. MLA Canada’s President, Ryan Lalonde, and the Executive Director, Cameron McNeil, sit down once again with Adam & Matt to discuss the current state of the real estate market. And, as always, they have some bold predictions that will surprise even the most seasoned real-estate aficionados.

How is the presale market & does it play an outsized role in shaping the market overall? Which presale markets are the best buy today? And which sub-market could soon be headed to $1600 per square foot? Hint: it’s not in the City of Vancouver! All that and a box of Lee’s Donuts on today’s riveting episode!

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