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My Mazda is 10 years old this year. :encouragement:

However, due to my age, I have only had it for 6 years.

Berube,

Twas definitely funny.

I appreciate it, but no thank you! =p

I called the police to double check. They said they would help in removing the person in the event I ever needed it.

Will the police remove a roommate for me if they refuse to talk/pay rent/negotiate?

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can I change my opinion?

I think the housing market will drop in Vancouver, but nowhere else in Canada.

Why? Because there is no catalyst or reason for prices to fall anywhere else in...

OK.

So assume that you are correct and that interest rates rise and people sell until the market drops 20-30%.

How does this help people?

I don't see price declines. I see people who are...

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I just don't see the catalyst.

The fact is that even if home prices are high - WHO is going to sell for a lower price?

I can think of only two things:

Interest Rates: This is not...

I think the US used to be better regarded.

How is it mathematical certainty?

Homes are still affordable.

The problem isn't the house price, per se, but the inability for individuals/couples to save appropriately.

... so you hope!

I really think you are talking about the wrong country.

Have you ever drove over the border to the US?

Once you come back to Canada, you can see why people want to live...

He was employed for the first 3 months I had him, lol. Then he got laid off.

The job is going well, thank you.

I have been able to obtain a position that is a bit more to my liking, but still...

^ Still, though.

Keep in mind equities always do better over the long term.

If you can handle it, you shouldn't have any bonds depending on your age and such.

Look at one of those Andex...

Well, it is not freehold.

It is a townhouse built in 2005. 1330sq ft. $125/month maintenance fees.

In any scenario, I guess we will all find out what happens in the future.

I, personally, did not feel comfortable with renting OR with buying a house.

However, at least in my house, I am the...

I do not disagree that the pricing for real estate in certain areas has become overvalued.

I do think, however, that the demand for living in Canada and purchasing homes is still high enough, with...