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August 2025 Presale Report: Summer Slowdown Deepens as New Launches Stall

August 07, 2025

“The summer has been very quiet in the presale market. The July 30 interest rate hold by the Bank of Canada added little relief for homebuyers as the promised lower rate environment is not coming to fruition as expected. With continued slow sales centre traffic and negative sentiment toward investor

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Navigating Metro Vancouver and Fraser Valley's Shifting Presale Housing Landscape

1 week

The presale market across Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley may appear quiet on the surface, but for savvy investors and future homeowners, now could be an ideal time to buy. On July 30, the Bank of Canada held its benchmark interest rate steady at 2.75%, for the third consecutive time, offering

July 2025 Real Estate Market Insights

1 week

July 2025 Real Estate Market Insights Step into the July 2025 edition of Presale Pulse, where hosts Suzana Goncalves and Brittany Reimer provide you with a comprehensive look at where the market stands and where it’s headed. With continued macroeconomic uncertainty and tepid buyer activity, both

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July 2025 Presale Report: Mid-Year Market Momentum Stalls Amid Soft Sales and Summer Slowdown

3 weeks

“As we enter the quieter summer months, the condominium segment of the presale market remains stagnant. The limited number of projects releasing new units are doing so due to impending construction completions (ie. townhomes) or mounting financial pressures. On the policy front, the newly announced

June 2025 Presale Pulse

1 month

June 2025 Real Estate Market Insights Step into the June edition of Presale Pulse, where hosts Suzana Goncalves and Brittany Reimer deliver expert analysis on the forces shaping real estate today. Watch the video to understand the latest macroeconomics, presale, and resale trends over the last 30

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June 2025 Presale Report: GST Rebate Arrives — Will It Spark a Summer Surge or Fizzle Out?

2 months

“This Spring presale market was the slowest in recent memory outside of May 2020 during the Covid lockdown. The limited number of projects that launched are ground-oriented and lowrise developments, predominantly in price sensitive markets south of the Fraser. Overall, the current presale

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Why Coquitlam’s North Road Corridor Is One to Watch - And Why Presale Still Makes Sense in 2025

2 months

The transformation of the Coquitlam’s North Road corridor is no longer on the horizon, it’s well underway. With 2,673 new homes slated to complete across the city in 2025, this once-quiet corridor is evolving into one of the Lower Mainland’s most active residential hubs. Fuelled by SkyTrain

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May 2025 Presale Pulse

2 months

May 2025 Real Estate Market Insights Welcome to the May 2025 episode of the Presale Pulse, a real estate show brought to you by hosts Suzana Goncalves and Brittany Reimer. Watch the video to understand the latest macroeconomics, presale, and resale trends over the last 30 days affecting the local

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May 2025 Presale Report: Presales Stuck in Neutral as Buyers Await Policy Clarity

2 months

“Even with the Canadian election resolved, the real estate market continues to be uncertain and exhibit weak metrics. Compared to historical norms, we are seeing about half as many new projects come online every month. Furthermore, the approximately 1,500 total presales in Q1 signal a deflated

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Purpose-Built Rentals in Metro Vancouver: A Market at a Crossroads

3 months

After years of runaway demand and record-low vacancy, Metro Vancouver’s purpose-built rental market is entering a new phase—one marked by nuance, competition, and a growing divergence between product types. With nearly 5,500 new rental homes across 35 projects slated for completion in 2025—most of