2023 in the Review Mirror
It feels like just yesterday I was wrapping up my last year in review, and here we are again, ready to delve into the highs and lows of another eventful year in real estate.

Chapter 1 - A Rocky Start
The year started off with a fizzle with January being one of the slowest months on record with only 1,031 total sales for Greater Vancouver; less than half the sales from January '21! The preceding months hadn't been a walk in the park either, with a fall market that barely materialized and quickly sputtered out as interest rates continued to climb.

However, a glimmer of hope appeared in early February. Buyers, enticed by the allure of significant discounts and stable rates, made a swift comeback. In the blink of an eye, prime deals were snatched-up, and inventory levels plummeted. This set the stage for the next chapter.

Chapter 2 - Where have All the Houses Gone?
The market swiftly transformed from a bust to a boom, with buyers scramblin! ...

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Welcome to the world of real estate, where dreams of home ownership can sometimes be met with the challenge of mortgage qualification. If you find yourself in a position where the numbers seem to be working again ...