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I’ve linked to this chart before — an interactive buying vs. renting calculator. “Better” in this case means you make more money - it doesn’t cover off fuzzy things like feelings.

Also, you are reading GreaterFool.ca, right?

Real estate costs and zoning are screwing the creative class in Vancouver. The “runway” for a self-funded startup in Vancouver is 3 times shorter because rent is 3 times higher.

$850 / month. Under 300 sq. ft. I don’t understand why council is behind these units - that is completely unaffordable. Common sense says get a larger place and split the rent.

Long article on Vancouver real estate. The chart on median income / average house price here vs. elsewhere in the country is the most obvious sign that something is wrong.

Zoocasa must pay damages to real estate agents. Court rules Zoocasa breached terms of use: http://t.co/HZoSKuaG

via @gillianshaw