Vancouver BC is having serious trouble with people whining about real estate prices. My younger sister bought 6 months ago. My older sister bought last month. My parents are buying this month.

The problem with Vancouver is that Vancouverites don't save their money for a down payment.

For example, my parents have worked modest, blue collar jobs all of their lives and moved to Vancouver 2 years ago and are able to purchase. My younger sister is a financial advisor and diligently saved with her husband to purchase a home in their mid twenties. My older sister is at the other end of the spectrum. She's a C-level executive and was able to save and purchase on one income.

The out-of-control prices comment is ridiculous. Work hard, save your money, and it is possible.