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Sustainable Housing Trends in BC: Why Green Presale Homes Are the Future

December 17, 2024

Sustainability is no longer a niche interest in British Columbia—it has become a defining characteristic of modern homebuilding. As energy costs rise and climate concerns grow, new-build and presale homes designed with sustainability in mind are becoming increasingly popular among buyers. Developers

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December 2024 Presale Pulse

6 days

December 2024 Real Estate Market Insights Welcome to the December 2024 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

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December 2024 Presale Report: Resilience Amid Winter Hurdles

1 week

"Many developers who began previews in October have decided to put the brakes on launches due to lack of traffic and buyers. Despite this, the seven projects that launched in November saw reasonable success in context of a slow 2024. Based on our active projects, absorptions in the presale space are

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Alberta’s Real Estate Resurgence: Why Now is the Perfect Time to Invest in Calgary and Edmonton

3 weeks

As Alberta’s economy roars back to life, its real estate market is catching the attention of investors and homebuyers alike. Calgary and Edmonton are experiencing renewed growth, driven by affordability, job creation, and expanding infrastructure. Compared to high-cost markets like Vancouver and

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The Rise of Purpose-Built Rentals in Metro Vancouver: Are They the Answer to the Region’s Housing Crisis?

3 weeks

As Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley grapple with an ongoing housing affordability crisis, purpose-built rentals (PBR) are emerging as one solution to ease the pressure on the tight rental market. Unlike condos that are often purchased by investors for resale gains or rental income, purpose

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November 2024 Presale Pulse

1 month

November 2024 Real Estate Market Insights Welcome to the November 2024 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

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Fall Focus: 3 Presale Opportunities to Watch in Metro Vancouver

1 month

As fall sets in, Metro Vancouver’s presale market is navigating a period of change. After months of uncertainty driven by inflation and rising interest rates, we’re now seeing new opportunities emerge as economic conditions evolve and developers bring long-awaited projects to market. For buyers and

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November 2024 Presale Report: Cautious Conditions Continue

1 month

"New presale project launch volume was in line with historical norms in October. Project competition remains extremely high as developers are having to cut through the noise by utilizing creative incentives to drive traffic and convert deals. The current patience on behalf of buyers is shown in the

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First-Time Homebuyer Policies: Will Gen Z Find Vancouver's Real Estate Market More Accessible?

1 month

Gen Z is entering adulthood at a time of economic flux, with many hoping to buy their first homes despite formidable barriers in Vancouver’s real estate market. Recent policy measures by provincial and federal governments aim to ease the path for first-time homebuyers, including new mortgage reforms

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October 2024 Presale Pulse

2 months

October 2024 Real Estate Market Insights Welcome to the October 2024 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