Most people have heard about the "crazy real estate market" we're seeing in 2017. But do you what KIND of crazy we're seeing? Here's a brief explanation - first in word form, then with some numbers, and finally some charts.

There's a lot of demand. Like, a LOT. The BC economy is great, the Island is very desirable, Vancouver's prices are pushing people out to the fringes, transportation across the pond is improving, and foreign nationals want a piece of it all. But supply can't keep up!

Inventory levels hit a historic low in December, and the trend continues. It's a seller's market (in the extreme); if a listing is appropriately priced, it is likely to sell within a few DAYS, often with bidding wars driving the price higher than expected.

What is the effect…

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