Another recent story in the G&M profiles a family that--like some others the couple knows--made the decision to ... MOVE AWAY. (He still kept his Vancouver job.) And they were North Van HOME OWNERS! 

They moved so they could have a life beyond their mortgage payments.  What are complaining RENTERS waiting for??  

Hint: gonna maybe pack up?  Don't wait.  "...Comox to Cranbrook, homes are affordable...." Maybe not for long.  

In November, bought a 5 year old townhouse in Chilliwack--nice, 3 bed, 2.5 bath,  developed basement: $399,000.  Steal, right?  Even we had no idea.  Neighbour in identical townhouse across the street is moving, too: shook hands on a PRIVATE sale two weeks ago for $448,000.