I am currently finishing my BA in communications with a business emphasis. 

To get a 30 year is closer to 4 percent so for me I go 15 year as the payment is higher but the total loan amount when holding long term and building wealth justifies a 15 yearI would also like to see those graphics without the 3-4 % yearly appreciation as I do not bank on appreciation and with the world turning to a global economy in the past 20 years I do not see consistent appreciation I believe we will have spikes in both directions

I've been an investor since 1999 with an emphasis on creative financing. 

It goes against most things we see or hear on BP, that you have to have SOME amount of cash flow to protect yourself, hedge against global and national crashes (just heard Harry Dent say the Dow (I think!) 

You sound a lot like me, actually :) I work in Creative Services at San Diego Zoo Global.

The old GM Plant is also going on the global market here soon, so it'll be interesting to see how soon a business may purchase that location, and what type of work it will provide to the traditionally manufacturing-heavy workforce. 

Emphasis on for investors.

Ty, be careful how much emphasis and stock you put in the buzz words you hear in the flashy articles and ads.  

Dont want to even try to predict the future :) And your point about global trends is very true.

Vancouver unfortunately remains "affordable" on a global scale, some international buyers will continue to buy and pay the tax as needed.