MLA Intel 2026: Understanding the Current Real Estate Landscape

We are pleased to present the MLA Intel 2026 report, our annual deep dive into Metro Vancouver’s residential real estate market. This latest edition reflects on the year that was, examining the conditions that shaped presale, resale, and rental activity in 2025, while offering forward-looking
The Enduring Legacy of Vancouver’s West Side
2 years
Today's real estate market is characterized by one undeniable truth—it's unpredictable. Naturally, this gives potential buyers pause before understanding all the potential risks and challenges they may face while navigating the complexity of the real estate market. Amidst the curveballs that this
Transit-Oriented Surrey Centre is Poised for Growth
2 years
In the Fraser Valley, Surrey emerges as an area of potential growth despite facing the headwinds of rising interest rates and changing market dynamics. The city has moved through price appreciations and market corrections to head into the last month of the year with tentative hope for the year to
The Ripple Effect of BoC's Announcement on Presale
2 years
On Wednesday, for the second time in a row, the Bank of Canada announced it would maintain its benchmark interest rate at 5%, continuing its policy of quantitative tightening amid global economic shifts. Bank of Canada holds overnight rate at 5% With the Bank projecting global GDP growth to be 2.9%
Finding Balance in Langley’s Real Estate Market
2 years
The Fraser Valley is preparing for a surge in the pre-sale market in the early part of 2024, tailing closely behind Greater Vancouver in forecasted activity and project launches. Despite the potential headwinds posed by increasing interest rates and fluctuating market conditions, areas within the