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May 2026 Real Estate Market Insights

May 15, 2026

May 2026 Real Estate Market Insights Hosts Suzana Goncalves, Brittany Reimer, and Alan He return for the May 2026 edition of The Pulse as they unpack another spring market defined by caution, elevated inventory, and shifting buyer behaviour. With the Bank of Canada holding rates steady for a fourth

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Alberta Real Estate Investment is a Beacon of Opportunity

2 years

Alberta's real estate landscape is sitting at the forefront of Canadian investment opportunities. With Calgary steering toward diversified and stable growth, moving away from the cyclic boom-and-bust of the past, the province shines as Canada's brightest light in real estate investment. A

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Trends and Insights Influencing the Okanagan Spring Market

2 years

As we step into March 2024, the Okanagan real estate market reflects a landscape shaped by various economic forces and policy changes. Over the past year, the market has undergone a period of adjustment, responding to shifts in borrowing costs, regulatory interventions, and external factors such as

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BC’s New Flipping Tax and the Implications on Presale Investments

2 years

In late February, the provincial government announced its intention to institute the BC home flipping tax, set to take effect on January 1, 2025. The tax, part of the Provincial Budget 2024, targets income from properties sold within two years of purchase in British Columbia, aiming to discourage

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The Renting Dilemma: Unveiling Metro Vancouver's Rising Costs and Gaps

2 years

As rent prices climb and vacancy rates remain consistently below the national average, the evolving rental market is poised to take center stage in Vancouver's real estate discussions throughout 2024. Join us as we break down the challenges and opportunities shaping the region's rental landscape

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

2 years

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

2 years

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

2 years

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

2 years

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

2 years

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

May 2026 Real Estate Market Insights

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