From Skyscrapers to Seawalls: Comparing NY and YVR Housing Markets
Posted on Apr 13, 2025 in Real Estate Life
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🏙️ NYC vs. YVR Real Estate at a Glance
🧾 1. Price Snapshot
Avg. Condo Price $1.2M vs. $890K
Avg. Detached Home $2.8M vs $2.2M
Price per Sq. Ft $1,700 vs $1,300
🗽 NYC leads in pricing but also has more volume and luxury tiers.
📊 2. Investment & Rental Metrics
Rent Yield (Avg.) 3.2% vs 2.6%
🗽 NYC leads in pricing but also has more volume and luxury tiers.
📊 2. Investment & Rental Metrics
Rent Yield (Avg.) 3.2% vs 2.6%
Vacancy Rate ~3.5% vs 1.2%
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