This shows us what a big effect a few big sales are having. The high end buyers are not concerned about the local economy, CMHC tightening or rising rates, they are actually getting some good deals (15% + off in some cases ) but the numbers are still big enough to skew things.
I wondered if this would happen:
fish10August 31, 2012 3:05 PM
What should we expect for August's numbers?
I would be very shocked if the HPI does NOT show a good tumble. If not, then I will be even more suspicious about it's validity.
The averages are more difficult to forecast. Some big sales, but the majority have come in at the low end, even in high priced neighbourhoods.
11+ MOI is where we be at.
Have an excellent long week-end.
.......................................I would be very shocked if the HPI does NOT show a good tumble. If not, then I will be even more suspicious about it's validity.
The averages are more difficult to forecast. Some big sales, but the majority have come in at the low end, even in high priced neighbourhoods.
11+ MOI is where we be at.
Have an excellent long week-end.
I doubt may Realtors are happy with a market that provides such diminished commissions.
And as my last post says, the speculative money from Mainland China is drying up (for now).
Now the HPI is different. If the HPI has any validity at all in looking at the 'typical' Vancouver residence, it should show major declines in my opinion.
