tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936637281134795592.post4781485357282210943..comments2024-03-08T08:55:52.985-08:00Comments on Whispers from the Edge of the Rainforest: CBC National: Vancouver Housing - Bubble or BustUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936637281134795592.post-57326969283970069012012-09-22T13:04:17.494-07:002012-09-22T13:04:17.494-07:00To quote Philip Chan, "you might get hurt or ...To quote Philip Chan, "you might get hurt or you might win.". He forgot financially ruined! I still can't believe that you can sell a unit in a triplex. Vancouverites don't want live like rodents!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936637281134795592.post-11476520575211066252012-09-21T22:52:00.781-07:002012-09-21T22:52:00.781-07:00OMG, strata for 1.3mil?!
A buyer will get no land,...OMG, strata for 1.3mil?!<br />A buyer will get no land, only a hundred kilos of plywood. <br /><br />This is a guinness book record - the most expensive plywood in the world:-)<br /><br />Actual recent history of this piece of wood:<br />2575 W 7TH AV <br />04-Jul-12 $1,689,000.00<br />04-Aug-12 $1,398,000.00 -18% <br />08-Sep-12 $1,373,000.00 -19%<br /><br />source: http://re.olvius.com/<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936637281134795592.post-41582405434503116682012-09-21T12:13:58.942-07:002012-09-21T12:13:58.942-07:00Yawn. Whatever happened to journalism? I guess it&...Yawn. Whatever happened to journalism? I guess it's online now with bloggers like you, Whisperer. Just make sure you don't get sued by big interests. In the old days, you'd have an editor and publisher with clout and dough to stand behind you. Now you're alone. It's disgusting. macnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936637281134795592.post-89216609458824907742012-09-21T11:43:47.679-07:002012-09-21T11:43:47.679-07:00If your monthly debt load is increasing or your ba...If your monthly debt load is increasing or your bank accounts are dwindling this is a indicator that you are in over your head.<br /><br />The used house sales people down play the fact that the Vancouver market is down on average 12% or 120 thousand gone buy buy on 1ml.<br /><br />How long does it take you to make 100k clear?<br /><br />The whole take your chances vibe from the CBC segment reeks of the same crap Lotto pushes, less the play within your means bit.<br /><br />People who have to sell,the eldery and those who have made money and want to get out concerned about the current downtrend and economic indicators, forced sales due to job losses,divorce,illness,relocation,lack of greed,global slowdown will continue to steer house prices down.<br />Vancouver is no different.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936637281134795592.post-13494299008289841532012-09-21T11:37:40.077-07:002012-09-21T11:37:40.077-07:00Good work whisper, our state broadcaster is clearl...Good work whisper, our state broadcaster is clearly not doing its job.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936637281134795592.post-69346764683826465892012-09-21T09:30:54.778-07:002012-09-21T09:30:54.778-07:00Nope, the numbers still don't add up plus ther...Nope, the numbers still don't add up plus there is an HST rebate. Also, I happen to keep all the old descriptions and that comes in handy for times like this. Absolutely no mention of HST included in the price back when this was listed at $1.69M+<br /><br />"Brand new front unit with south facing yard. Feels like a half duplex. Great spacious floor plan with 1,721 SqFt living area, 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and a heated garage with 1 underground parking and a unique turn table parking feature! This home, built by a German builder features quality luxury finishes and excellent craftsmanship & woodwork throughout, such as high coffered ceiling, Wainscot panelling in living room, and rich hardwood wide plank flooring. A gourmet dream kitchen features double thick granite slab countertops and stainless steel Viking appliances. Strata Plan shows 1,629 SqFt. Under 2-5-10 Warranty, easy to show. Must see to appreciate!"<br /><br />-An ObserverAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936637281134795592.post-19872808166833842842012-09-21T06:59:57.003-07:002012-09-21T06:59:57.003-07:00sorry, some typos above.
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12% HST
$20~$...sorry, some typos above. <br />carefully<br />12% HST<br />$20~$30K<br />developmentAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936637281134795592.post-32948797050257277312012-09-21T06:57:49.843-07:002012-09-21T06:57:49.843-07:00If you listened CBC TV carefuy, the Chan's
li...If you listened CBC TV carefuy, the Chan's <br />listed price shown included tax.<br />$1.373M + 12l% HST = $1.53776M<br />So, he reduced price by $20~$30M since CBC inteview?<br />Btw, I know this realtor, he has some more detached home deveopment in the area.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936637281134795592.post-3131481546474754882012-09-21T01:18:38.455-07:002012-09-21T01:18:38.455-07:00Well, it makes him look like a fool! Why would an...Well, it makes him look like a fool! Why would anyone trust him and his knowledge on the market after watching this?!? <br /><br />He was probably playing it up and he has his pride. And dropping 23% indicates failure! <br /><br />Plus, when was it ever listed at $1.57 million? <br /><br />I see $1.79, 1.69, 1.38, then 1.37 million according to the Weekly Drop website page. Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10588515777618431215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936637281134795592.post-45311533225989618042012-09-21T00:57:05.998-07:002012-09-21T00:57:05.998-07:00Ya, he was originally trying to sell the triplex a...Ya, he was originally trying to sell the triplex at $1000/SF... too greedy. Even now it's almost $800/SF. There are lots of better choices for multi-family units at this $/SF.another value investorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07659083327214275843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936637281134795592.post-89792750269030519092012-09-21T00:30:25.136-07:002012-09-21T00:30:25.136-07:00Here's the thing. Phil could have originally ...Here's the thing. Phil could have originally listed the house at $10 million dollars. Then it would be a what, a 85% drop? So again let's not confuse people asking outrageous amounts for a triplex (WTF!!) with the price dropping below historical pricing for similar listings. Phil's asking price dropped 23% not the market trimmed mean. Observer does a real good job showing the assessment info and past purchase price, there are people obviously getting cooked.<br /><br />Who on earth would pay $1,750,000 to BBQ with 2 of their closest complete stranger neighbors?JRnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936637281134795592.post-83722928577197201382012-09-21T00:22:21.372-07:002012-09-21T00:22:21.372-07:00Chan is just inflating the asking price, trying to...Chan is just inflating the asking price, trying to set a high anchor. Some idiot will buy it for 1.3-1.4 million, of that I am sure.rp1noreply@blogger.com