Economic Insights from Dr. Sherry Cooper
Posted on Jan 07, 2026
Can the US unilaterally exit from the Canada, US, Mexico Agreement?
Yes. Under the treaty text, any of the three parties, including the United States, may withdraw from the agreement on its own by providing written notice and waiting six months. The more complicated question is whether the U.S. president can do that under domestic U.S. law without C...Is Vancouver a Buyer’s or Seller’s Market in 2026? A Real Look at Today’s Housing Market
Posted on Jan 06, 2026
Vancouver’s housing scene has cooled down a lot since the crazy highs of 2020–2022. By late 2025 the market looks much different: sales are sluggish and inventory is piling up. Greater Vancouver REALTORS® (GVR) data show home sales in November 2025 were about 15% below a year earlier, while total active listings jumped by double digits. In plain la...6 Proven Tips for Buying a Home in a Hot Real Estate Market Without Overpaying
Posted on Jan 02, 2026
Buying a home in a hot real estate market can feel like a high-stakes contest. In markets like Vancouver, buyers often face tight inventory, strong demand, and rising prices. Whether you are an investor focused on long-term returns or an upsizer or downsizer planning your next move, the challenge is the same: securing the right property without pay...Downsizing for Retirement: Planning Your Housing and Lifestyle for the Years Ahead
Posted on Dec 30, 2025
Retirement represents a major life transition and one of the most meaningful opportunities to realign how and where you live. For Canadian retirees, U.S. snowbirds, and Vancouver homeowners considering downsizing, housing decisions made at this stage are about more than real estate. They shape daily routines, financial security, social connections...Is It Better to Buy a Condo or a House in Vancouver? A Clear Guide for 2025 Buyers
Posted on Nov 14, 2025
Choosing between a condo and a house in Vancouver isn’t just a property decision—it’s a lifestyle decision wrapped inside a financial decision, wrapped inside a market that refuses to sit still. Prices shift. Inventory tightens or loosens. Interest rates continue to nudge buyer behavior. Through all this, the same question keeps surfacing: Should I...5 Things You Need to Check Before Selling Your Condo in Vancouver
Posted on Nov 13, 2025
Selling a condo in Vancouver isn’t just about putting it on MLS® and hoping for the best. The market moves quickly, buyers move even faster, and the smallest oversight can cost you thousands. Before you list, make sure you’ve run through these five essential checks — the same five I walk every condo seller through on my team.
