Just look at REALTOR® advertising.

As of July 4th, 2016 owner-builders in B.C. have to write, and pass, an exam for their application to be approved. The dumbest thing I’ve ever heard off.

Market value of condos in Victoria, B.C., has gone up drastically in the last 12 months; however, rents haven’t gone up the same extent which means returns are dropping. Does it make sense to sell and re-invest the profits? Maybe not when you factor in transaction costs and capital gains taxes.

H&M T-Shirt pricing actually makes sense, real estate commissions not so much.

Despite the red hot market alternative commission models are not making any strides in terms of market share.

Advice for sellers would be only sell if you have a plan in place moving forward and unfortunately for buyers the only advice to secure an attractive property in the core is to be an irrational buyer.

What does the future hold?

If you are going to post your home selling or buying activities on Facebook, Instagram or other social media make sure the settings are set to private; otherwise, the other party maybe able to leverage what you’ve divulged in negations.