I remember when I was younger my family flipped a few homes in Vancouver. They made a bit of money off of this but eventually decided to move out to the Fraser Valley. The cost of living had become high enough to make it undesirable to live there when a short drive away you could buy a beautiful home and live much cheaper. I hear a lot of talk about how expensive Vancouver is to live and can see the valley including Abbotsford grow again in this hot market. A million bucks buys you a beautiful home in the valley compared to a shack in the big city. $300,000 can get you into a home in the valley compared to maybe a condo in the city. I know it is tough to leave friends behind but sometimes setting your self up financially for life may be worth it. If that is something you are thinking about please contact me, I would be happy to help you in your transition.