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Resort-Style Real Estate Gains Ground in the Okanagan Valley

April 03, 2025

The Okanagan Valley has long been prized for its breathtaking views, laid-back lifestyle, and four-season appeal. But as more homebuyers search for a retreat that offers permanence and not just a vacation, the region is seeing a shift. High-end resort-style communities are redefining the standard of

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Discoveries and Insights from MLA Canada’s First Residential Developer Survey

1 year

Traditionally, the MLA Intel Report has included a breakdown of the presale activity over the past year as well as forecasting for the year ahead. However, as MLA Canada looks to find new ways to best serve our clients, our content and focus have continued to evolve. This year, a new source of

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Tackling the Housing Crunch: Outcome of the 2024 UBCM Summit

1 year

The recent Union of the BC Municipalities (UBCM) 2024 housing summit created a critical moment to collectively address British Columbia's acute housing crisis. The summit took place in Vancouver in mid-February and brought together all three levels of government—federal, provincial, and local—to

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Unintended Consequences of Kelowna's Stricter Short-Term Rental Regulations

1 year

In a recent decision, Kelowna's municipal government has taken a hard stance on short-term rentals, ushering in a wave of unintended consequences affecting various stakeholders in the community. While the move aims to address housing supply issues and affordability concerns, its repercussions have

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Calgary's Boom: Population, Prices, and Potential

1 year

Calgary's real estate market is going to have a lot of eyes on it in 2024. It’s clear an evolution is unfolding, fueled by dynamic shifts in migration patterns, economic activities, and a burgeoning population. These trends are changing the makeup of the city and redefining affordability and

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Spotlight on Product Design: Creative Spaces and Modern Amenities

1 year

Product design is forever evolving to meet the needs of the modern consumer, and 2024 brings with it its own trends showing up in the market. The MLA Intel Report, which will be released at the end of the month, takes a look at the features and amenities that are shaping the way we think about and

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Understanding Canada’s Evolving Rental Market

1 year

In recent years, the Canadian rental market has witnessed significant changes. The large upward jump in 2022 put significant pressure on tenants and developers in the rental housing space. The upcoming MLA Intel Report will take a deep dive into how that set up the market’s performance in 2023 using

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Okanagan Market Recap: Shifting Landscapes and Emerging Opportunities

1 year

As we bid farewell to 2023, a year marked by shifting economic landscapes and policy evaluations, we find ourselves at the cusp of a new year with the Okanagan real estate market in focus. The journey through the past year has been one of adaptation and resilience, grappling with challenges that

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Victoria Market Recap: From Undersupply to Emerging Growth

1 year

In Greater Victoria, the real estate market this past year was marked by undersupply, stagnation in certain segments and, luckily, promising growth in others. Here, we look at what happened in 2023 in presale and resale and, most importantly, what we can expect in the coming year. Greater Victoria

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Recapping Program Successes in 2023 and Unveiling Exciting Launches for 2024

1 year

The preceding year stands as a testament to our collective triumph, marking significant milestones within our presale programs. The exceptional reception and staggering achievements of 2023 underscore our commitment to excellence. Alina and Komo by Strand set unprecedented benchmarks with remarkable