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Old 08-24-2016, 10:34 AM   #7882
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Originally Posted by Tapioca View Post
Since everyone who doesn't own that coveted detached house is hoping for a crash, let's think of "what if".

Let's say the prices of detached houses in East Vancouver/Burnaby fell to 3 times the median family income. This would mean the average home should sell for 400-500K.

Who here has 100-150k sitting in the bank? Who's actually ready to put down that 20% and can service the payments?
Im crossing my fingers this will happen but thats only a dream.
I could buy a detached house, rent it out. Live in my townhouse and wait for the market to come back in a few years.
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