This project utilizes public records, advanced data analytics, and interactive visualization tools to study house flipping trends in Vancouver. By tracking property transactions, profit margins, and turnover rates, the research identifies key patterns of speculative investment and their effects on the local housing market. The analysis provides insights into how frequent property flipping contributes to rising home prices, decreased housing availability, and market instability. These findings are presented via interactive dashboards and detailed reports to inform policy debates and support initiatives aimed at curbing excessive speculation.
House Flipping Research & Analysis
by Rohana Rezel
A comprehensive project analyzing patterns in house flipping activities in Vancouver to understand their impact on housing affordability.
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This New Project Shows the Terrible Human Cost of House Flipping
The Toronto Star
This article examines a new investigative project that reveals the profound human cost behind the booming house-flipping industry. It highlights how rapid property turnover and speculative investment are contributing to the displacement of long-term residents and exacerbating housing affordability issues. The report details personal stories and data insights that illustrate the social and economic consequences of house flipping, urging policymakers to reconsider real estate practices that leave vulnerable communities bearing the brunt of the crisis.
Read moreFlipping Homes for Big Profits
Global News
This video report investigates the trend of flipping homes for large profits. It examines how investors rapidly buy, renovate, and resell properties, and discusses the broader impacts of these practices on housing affordability and market stability. The report features interviews with industry experts, residents, and analysts who shed light on how house flipping is influencing local communities and contributing to the ongoing housing challenges.
Read moreA New Project Mapped House Flipping in Vancouver: Here's What It Found
The Toronto Star
This article details a project that maps and analyzes house flipping activities in Vancouver. The investigation reveals key patterns including the concentration of property ownership among investors, rapid turnovers, and the subsequent effects on housing affordability. The findings suggest that speculative practices in the real estate market are contributing to rising home prices and reduced housing availability, prompting calls for policy reform to address these systemic issues.
Read moreVancouver Liberal Flipping Homes
CityNews
This article investigates the trend of flipping homes among Vancouver liberals, featuring an interview with Rohana Rezel discussing the implications of such practices on the housing market and affordability.
Read moreVancouver Granville Liberal Candidate Buys and Sells 21 Homes Since 2005
The Straight
This piece covers the real estate transactions of a Vancouver Granville liberal candidate, including insights from Rohana Rezel on how frequent property flips impact the housing market and contribute to affordability challenges.
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