Well, I'd say the odds are in favour of the "Realtors propaganda," as you put it.  If for no other reason, than we're coming into the annual peak real estate season (spring/summer.)  

Re: percentage of foreign buyers.  Know what that is, NayelaManzoor? Pls. share.  Last summer: just 6%. 

 I tend to think that foreign-buyer segment no longer a real factor in BC real estate picture.  "the first business day of 2017. The People’s Bank of China (PBoC) and The State Administration of Foreign Exchange (SAFE) surprised citizens and banks by adding new barriers. Citizens exchanging currency now need to provide a declaration explaining an acceptable use. The US$50,000 limit remains, but banks are now required to report transfers greater than ¥200,000 (US$29,000). Exchanging currency is now prohibited for buying bonds, “insurance-type” products, and real estate."  (www.betterdwelling, Feb 1.)