Horace, the ancient Roman poet of the first century BCE wrote in his work Ars Poetica, "many shall be
restored that are now fallen and many shall fall that are now in honor." We can say with absolute certainty
that Horace was not referring to modern day North American real estate markets. However, …
Posts Tagged ‘Vancouver’
May 14th, 2013
Canada US Real Estate Chartbook
December 7th, 2012
The Canadian Real Estate Correction Chartbook
Last fall Paris based bank, Societe Generale, produced a comprehensive report on the impact of changing
global demographics on consumer trends. The report points to the rapid development of property markets in much
of the western world since the 1990s as a by-product of maturing baby boomers shifti…
global demographics on consumer trends. The report points to the rapid development of property markets in much
of the western world since the 1990s as a by-product of maturing baby boomers shifti…
July 18th, 2012
Canadian Real-Estate-Bubble Chart Book
For the past three years the Canadian Finance Minister, Jim Flaherty, and the Governor of the Bank of Canada,
Mark Carney, have preached caution to Canadian households on the risks of excessive debt accumulation. Neither
have gone so far as to declare an asset valuation "bubble" within the Canadian…
Mark Carney, have preached caution to Canadian households on the risks of excessive debt accumulation. Neither
have gone so far as to declare an asset valuation "bubble" within the Canadian…
November 4th, 2011
Canadians’ Misery Index Rising
In the 1960s, an economic adviser to President Lyndon Johnson came up with the idea of an index to measure
the general economic hardships felt by the masses. This index, appropriately labeled “the Misery Index”,
is calculated by adding the unemployment rate to the inflation rate. As inflation a…
the general economic hardships felt by the masses. This index, appropriately labeled “the Misery Index”,
is calculated by adding the unemployment rate to the inflation rate. As inflation a…
October 24th, 2011
Enhanced Real Estate Chart Book
The following chart book consists of 32 charts that summarize trends, key factors, and relative valuations of
Canadian real estate in major Canadian centers. This summary has been generated solely for educational
purposes and we would like to thank the UBC Sauder School of Business - Center for Urb…
Canadian real estate in major Canadian centers. This summary has been generated solely for educational
purposes and we would like to thank the UBC Sauder School of Business - Center for Urb…
October 6th, 2011
Canadian Real Estate Chart Book
The Pacifica Partners' Canadian Real Estate Chart-book is a summary of Canadian home price trends versus both
Canadian equities (TSX index) and home prices in major US cities. Charts for 12 month rates of change for home
prices and "sales pair" volume in Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, and Montreal ar…
Canadian equities (TSX index) and home prices in major US cities. Charts for 12 month rates of change for home
prices and "sales pair" volume in Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, and Montreal ar…
September 1st, 2011
Investment Counsel Firms in Canada
Given the volatility in global stock, bond, and commodity markets, many individual investors are reassessing
their investment portfolios. Often this reassessment generates interest in exploring alternative investment
options that they may not have been previously familiar with. In particular, more …
their investment portfolios. Often this reassessment generates interest in exploring alternative investment
options that they may not have been previously familiar with. In particular, more …
April 12th, 2011
Global TV: Vancouver Real Estate Bubble?
Global TV: Vancouver Real Estate Bubble? April 12th Global BC Interview:- Global BC & Pacifica Perspectives
Pacifica Partners' Chief Investment Officer, AJ Sull, was interviewed by Global BC's Tanya Beja to address
concerns regarding the overheated Vancouver real estate market. The interview can be…
Pacifica Partners' Chief Investment Officer, AJ Sull, was interviewed by Global BC's Tanya Beja to address
concerns regarding the overheated Vancouver real estate market. The interview can be…
April 7th, 2011
Canadian Real Estate – The Ignored Election Issue
As Canadians go through yet another election, politicians of all stripes are busy dusting off campaign
slogans, attack ads and policy books. Each party puts forth its best ideas to fix what ails the country and
what will propel it forward on a wave of prosperity. Canadian Real Estate - The Ignored …
slogans, attack ads and policy books. Each party puts forth its best ideas to fix what ails the country and
what will propel it forward on a wave of prosperity. Canadian Real Estate - The Ignored …
November 19th, 2009
Canada’s (Sub-Prime) Mortgage Market
Canada's (Sub-Prime) Mortgage Market - Causing Concern for the Bank of Canada? Pacifica Partners' Financial
Post Weekly Column - Nov 19th 2009 Preview: For most of this year the markets have been discounting an
economic recovery. That is, they have been in rally mode in anticipation that the worst …
Post Weekly Column - Nov 19th 2009 Preview: For most of this year the markets have been discounting an
economic recovery. That is, they have been in rally mode in anticipation that the worst …
