{"id":4870,"date":"2026-03-05T09:18:15","date_gmt":"2026-03-05T14:18:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/advisor.wellington-altus.ca\/thewonggroup\/?p=4870"},"modified":"2026-03-05T09:16:51","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T14:16:51","slug":"recreational-real-estate-is-getting-cheaper-heres-what-to-consider-before-making-the-plunge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/advisor.wellington-altus.ca\/thewonggroup\/recreational-real-estate-is-getting-cheaper-heres-what-to-consider-before-making-the-plunge\/","title":{"rendered":"Recreational real estate is getting cheaper \u2013 here\u2019s what to consider before making the plunge"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4871\" src=\"https:\/\/advisor.wellington-altus.ca\/thewonggroup\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/03\/Maili-Wong-on-recreational-real-estate-planning-1024x683.png\" alt=\"Maili Wong discussing financial planning considerations for Canadians exploring recreational real estate opportunities as prices decline.\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/advisor.wellington-altus.ca\/thewonggroup\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/03\/Maili-Wong-on-recreational-real-estate-planning-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/advisor.wellington-altus.ca\/thewonggroup\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/03\/Maili-Wong-on-recreational-real-estate-planning-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/advisor.wellington-altus.ca\/thewonggroup\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/03\/Maili-Wong-on-recreational-real-estate-planning-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/advisor.wellington-altus.ca\/thewonggroup\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/03\/Maili-Wong-on-recreational-real-estate-planning.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<p><span data-teams=\"true\">Senior Wealth Advisor and Senior Portfolio Manager Maili Wong was recently interviewed by\u00a0<a id=\"menur4sd\" class=\"fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn\" title=\"https:\/\/www.theglobeandmail.com\/investing\/globe-advisor\/advisor-news\/article-recreational-real-estate-is-getting-cheaper-heres-what-to-consider\/?login=true\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theglobeandmail.com\/investing\/globe-advisor\/advisor-news\/article-recreational-real-estate-is-getting-cheaper-heres-what-to-consider\/?login=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Link The Globe and Mail\"><i>The Globe and Mail<\/i><\/a>\u00a0to share her insights on the evolving landscape of recreational real estate in Canada. With prices softening in many regions, more families are asking whether this may be an opportune moment to consider a second home.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Maili highlights that beyond the allure of a getaway property, thoughtful planning is essential &#8211; particularly around cash\u2011flow impact, carrying costs, tax considerations, and long\u2011term estate implications.<\/p>\n<p>From the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theglobeandmail.com\/investing\/globe-advisor\/advisor-news\/article-recreational-real-estate-is-getting-cheaper-heres-what-to-consider\/?login=true\">article<\/a>:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThere\u2019s the personal enjoyment and fulfilment piece, and the emotional side, but there\u2019s also the financial side to consider,\u201d says Maili Wong, senior wealth advisor and senior portfolio manager with the Wong Group at Wellington-Altus Private Wealth Inc. in Vancouver.<\/p>\n<p>She points to financial considerations beyond the property price: taxes, insurance, maintenance and another mortgage, if necessary &#8211; all of which can affect a family\u2019s budget significantly.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs advisors, we\u2019re making sure clients understand and don\u2019t underestimate how recreational property can affect their cash flow and flexibility,\u201d she says, including their ability to travel, pay for major expenses, such as a new vehicle, or pitch in to pay for a child\u2019s university or a down payment on their first home.<\/p>\n<p>To read the full article and gain access to Maili Wong\u2019s insights,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.theglobeandmail.com\/investing\/globe-advisor\/advisor-news\/article-recreational-real-estate-is-getting-cheaper-heres-what-to-consider\/?login=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">click here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><i><br \/>\nIf you have any questions about how this relates to you or your investment portfolio and financial plan, please give us a call at <\/i><a href=\"tel:7786552410\"><span class=\"s1\"><i>778 655 2410<\/i><\/span><\/a><i>\u00a0or email us at\u00a0<\/i><a href=\"mailto:thewonggroup@wellington-altus.ca\"><span class=\"s1\"><i>thewonggroup@<\/i><\/span><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/wellington-altus.ca\/\"><span class=\"s1\"><i>wellington-altus.ca<\/i><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Sincerely,<b><\/b><\/p>\n<p><strong>Maili Wong<\/strong>,\u00a0CFA, <span style=\"color: #000000\">CFP\u00ae, <\/span>FEA<\/p>\n<p>Senior Wealth Advisor, Senior Portfolio Manager<\/p>\n<p><strong>Wellington-Altus Private Wealth Inc.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Advising Representative<\/p>\n<p><strong>Wellington-Altus USA Inc.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-teams=\"true\"><i><strong>Maili Wong is a senior portfolio manager and senior wealth advisor at The Wong Group at Wellington-Altus Private Wealth and the Amazon best-selling\u00a0author of \u2018Smart Risk.\u2019 She has over two decades of experience in the finance industry and was named <\/strong><\/i><a id=\"menur5mt\" class=\"fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn\" title=\"https:\/\/advisor.wellington-altus.ca\/thewonggroup\/maili-wong-named-canadian-advisor-of-the-year-2025-wins-for-the-third-time\/\" href=\"https:\/\/advisor.wellington-altus.ca\/thewonggroup\/maili-wong-named-canadian-advisor-of-the-year-2025-wins-for-the-third-time\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Link Canadian Advisor of the Year\"><i><strong>Canadian Advisor of the Year<\/strong><\/i><\/a><i><strong> for a third time in 2025 by Wealth Professional Magazine.<\/strong><\/i><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Senior Wealth Advisor and Senior Portfolio Manager Maili Wong was recently interviewed by\u00a0The Globe and Mail\u00a0to share her insights on the evolving landscape of recreational real estate in Canada. 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