[WarrenC12]

Some good conversation. I think the bottom line is that not everybody gets a house, yard and a white picket fence. Sorry. Now, convincing people that's not what they need to have seems to be an entirely different problem.

Many people are stuck in the mindset "I grew up in a house so my family needs to have a house". Personally I grew up in basement suites, apartments and townhouses. So I understand it's not impossible to raise a family in anything but a SFH.

I wouldn't go so far as to say I have contempt for those who require a mortgage helper, but I do have to laugh at it a little. You're either sharing your home or you aren't. I'd much rather live in an apartment building when a tenant is somebody else's problem.

I have a feeling real estate will change from our savior to a four letter word in the next 5 years, as Vancouver has set itself up for a rough ride as interest rates begin to creep up.