And to think that I thought the Vancouver real estate market was crazy back in 2005...<p>This story is very relevant to tech. As much as I would love to, I wouldn&#x27;t even think about locating a new business or office in BC today. And I&#x27;m sure I&#x27;m not alone. Attracting and retaining good employees is just too difficult when housing is more expensive than San Francisco - in a city where pay and buying power is much, much lower.