Many factors continue to buffet Vancouver real estate. Indirectly, strong reported inflation (never mind the unreported inflation); a downturn in the equity markets; talk of recession; the Ukrainian war; currency fluctuations, etc. Directly, large and continuing interest rate increases (perhaps stabilizing at much higher rates now?); stress tests; foreign buyer restrictions and taxes; vacancy ...

The Vancouver area has some beautiful, interesting and inspirational homes - in all sizes, and at all price points. Sometimes, though, it’s good to draw inspiration from other places. Take a look at these homes, below. And for more inspiration, check out my previous blog in the series, here. (For best viewing from a phone or tablet, choose Reader View on the address bar.) Dreaming of a lakes ...