There is a lot happening right now: inflation surprised higher, the Bank of Canada faces pressure ahead of its next decision, the rental and labor markets are showing mixed signals, and a landmark court ruling in Richmond has major implications for property rights across British Columbia. I want to walk
Hi, I’m Steve Saretsky. In this post I walk through what’s unfolding in Vancouver’s housing market right now — the reasons the pre-construction sector is the biggest risk, the data showing developer-held inventory at multi-decade highs, and a deep dive into the resale market so you can make smarter decisions
Watch the full Episode here ▶️ on YouTube I’m Steve Saretsky, and on episode 204 of The Loonie Hour we dug into the data and the noise: Canada’s Q2 GDP miss, cooling population growth in BC and Ontario, the political backlash against foreign students and temporary workers, a housing market
Watch the full Episode here ▶️ on YouTube Hi — Steve Saretsky here. If you watched my latest Loonie Hour episode, you’ve heard the conversation: the policy dial is shifting, and it’s not subtle. In this article I’m going to unpack what we talked about — the housing signals out
Watch the full Episode here ▶️ on YouTube Canada’s Energy Crossroads: A Deep Dive with Heather Exner‑Pirot On Episode 194 of The Loonie Hour I sat down with Heather Exner‑Pirot — a leading thinker on Canadian energy, critical minerals and Arctic affairs — to talk about a question I’ve been
Watch the full Episode here ▶️ on YouTube By Steve Saretsky If you follow my weekly updates, you know I watch the Vancouver house market obsessively. In this post I break down the latest June numbers, explain why condo listings are at all‑time highs, summarize the steep correction in the
Watch the full Episode here ▶️ on YouTube Saretsky Group Sold Listings Our Listings in Vancouver Overview:In this episode of The Loonie Hour, the hosts—including Steve Saretsky—analyze how Canada’s evolving immigration policies, demographic shifts, and fiscal decisions are reshaping the real estate market. Particular focus is given to the impact
Watch the full Episode here ▶️ on YouTube Saretsky Group Sold Listings Our Listings in Vancouver Overview:In this episode, Steve Saretsky explores how rising mortgage rates, changes to rental financing policy, and persistent government deficit spending are shaping Canada’s housing market—particularly the Vancouver house price index. Saretsky unpacks the dynamics
Watch the full Episode here ▶️ on YouTube Saretsky Group Sold Listings Our Listings in Vancouver Overview:In this episode, Steve Saretsky analyzes the intersection of inflation, interest rates, fiscal policy, and global market conditions—and how they’re shaping Vancouver real estate projections. With no rate cuts expected and bond yields climbing,
Watch the full Episode here ▶️ on YouTube Saretsky Group Sold Listings Our Listings in Vancouver Overview:This episode explores whether Canada—and particularly Vancouver—is overbuilding rental housing amidst shifting economic and market conditions. Topics include rising Canadian inflation, stalled Bank of Canada rate cuts, the changing mortgage rate landscape, collapsing new
Canada just re-elected the same government—and the housing market, especially in BC, is already showing the strain. From capital gains hikes to record condo inventory in the Fraser Valley, the signs of a brewing BC real estate bubble are getting harder to ignore. Let’s break down the latest. Population Growth
The signs are getting harder to ignore: Vancouver’s real estate market is feeling the pressure, and for many segments, it’s beginning to feel like a bubble burst in slow motion. From record-breaking inventory levels to shaken investor confidence and a stalled pre-sale market, this isn’t a blip—it’s a structural shift.
