Finally, much of the Canadian market, and I understand that is global however it offers a unique perspective, has not experienced a correction in 15 years.

The biggest difference of a REALTOR than a person able to sell homes in my mind is they are (should at ALL times) being following the Code of Ethics of the REALTOR organization, fair housing laws, and cooperating with other brokers in the global market to represent you and get you the best deal for you, whatever that is.Good luck!

And we can discuss the merits of how much influence the global central banks have on the market dynamics. 

This, in turn, will lead to a global financial lockdown as both Hong Kong and London are International financial hubs for their respective geographical regions.

Remember that does not change the global average?

You also have the systems, marketing, branding and a global customer base of the flag or hotel franchise.

Put that nice cash in a diversified global fund and catch that 8-15% per annum. 

Another unknown is what will Global Warming do to prices? 

Did you buy global warming insurance

In March, I moved out of my $1200/mo shared house in DC and into a $650/mo shared house in Gaithersburg, month-to-month (adding all of that savings to a down payment fund).My question is: given the global pandemic and uncertain economy we’re in, would you sit tight a little longer and continue to rent, and see what happens in X months before jumping into a house hack?