Mike’s Midweek Comment
The markets show weakness on the heels of Donald Trumps political problems that suddenly place his market positive tax agenda in jeopardy.
…also from Michael: Homeowners Beware – Canada Needs Money Now
Big Challenges as BC gets Minority Government – NAFTA, healthcare, Softwood Lumber tariffs, the efficiency of the tax system, are just a few of the problems made suddenly more difficult.
…related: Battle of the NDP titans – BC vs Alberta
A big overall decline of 25.7% in sales this Apri vs last April, but single family detached sales down 39%. Dramatically reduced supply is keeping prices firm. Much more….
….also from Michael: Mike’s Official BC Election Platform
It’s election time and the effects on markets and provinces of Donald Trump saying up to a 20% average tariff on softwood lumber is big news with 60,000 jobs in BC on the hook, especially with some other duties running as high as 35%.
…also from Michael: We Are Caught In A Time Warp
The Vancouver Board of Trade hosting a Forum on Affordable Housing, the Provincial and Federal ministers preparing “to do something” about Toronto’s blistering hot market & Mike fills in the gaps with what’s missing in the current discussion.
….also from Michael: Unexplained Spending Disappearing Money & Trouble Ahead