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Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour: Condos renting for thousands a night during Vancouver stop [Video]

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The countdown to the arrival of Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour is on, with three dates planned in Vancouver this December.

The superstar’s shows are expected to generate millions in economic activity in the city, and some condo owners are hoping to cash in on Swift-mania.

Units have been listed for rent during the Dec. 6, 7 and 8 concert dates for thousands of dollars – including a private bedroom listed for $2,000 per night, and a one-bedroom apartment listed for $10,000 for an extended weekend.

Ryan Dash owns a three-bedroom condo that’s a short drive from the BC Place concert venue, and decided to obtain a short-term rental licence after seeing how much money homes were being listed for during the tour.

He put his condo up for $3,200 per night, trying to suss out “what the market will bear,” said Dash, who is a Realtor.

“Some of the (listing …

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