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Old 08-24-2020, 08:04 AM   #24837
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Originally Posted by Gerbs View Post
It's the opposite. 1 bedroom is way easier to sell because the average single and dual-income population can reasonably buy a <$600k 1BR condo. But have an incredibly difficult time saving for a DP + Qualifying for a $600 - 750k 2BR condo.

If I wanted to cop a $700k 2BR that's like

20% Downpayment @ $140k + $112k annual income
or
40% Downpayment @ $280k + $84k annual income

However, 2BR condos have a more attractive $/Sqft because of this.
Why do you want a brand new condo? Whats wrong with a 15yr old condo near Edmonds for 500k 2br? I think there is where you have to define needs vs wants. to tie it back to the current topic of relationships - like a poster said - you are competing against dudes with 911/m3/GTR/penthouse... the sooner you realize your 700k Cambie corridor or River District 2br will not matter, the faster you'll get ahead.
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