There has been a lot of focus on the levels of foreign investment in our real estate market and although it’s not always said directly, there is often an undertone of suspicion and negativity around these discussions.
There has been a lot of focus on the levels of foreign investment in our real estate market and although it’s not always said directly, there is often an undertone of suspicion and negativity around these discussions. Tina Mak is the President of the Asian Real Estate Association of America (Vancouver) and says that immigration is positive and reflects the ‘promise of Canada’. Tina came to Canada 26 years ago and became a citizen in 1993; she owns multiple properties and is an employer. She is also passionate about Canada and says that the fact that people from, for example China, want to come here is because it is seen as a safe haven, a solid investment. Mak argues that this should be seen as a positive thing. She highlights the large amounts of investment that is brought into the country, not just in our real estate, and maintains that we should welcome this and be proud that people want to make Canada their home.
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