WATCH THE PRESALE PULSE VIDEO “By the numbers, October was a massive month for the release of new supply. Although this is encouraging to see, we are witnessing softer demand than seasonally expected given overarching macro forces and consumer sentiment. For many active developers, deal flow is

Over the past six months, the Vancouver real estate market has exhibited incredible resiliency, induced by low inventory. As the Fall market arrives, Metrotown is witnessing a flurry of new launches by prominent developers. “Metrotown is one of the hottest pre-sale markets in the Lower Mainland

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%

The MLA Black Book is a quarterly detailed overview of the pre-sale real estate marketplace spanning the Greater Vancouver and Fraser Valley regions. This market intelligence is brought to you by MLA Advisory and covers presale sales results, including active sub-markets, development and rezoning

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

The British Columbia government recently introduced legislation aimed at regulating the rapidly growing short-term rental market in the province. The move is driven by the need to address the escalating housing crisis, which has been exacerbated by the proliferation of short-term rentals like those

If you know about the Vancouver Real Estate Market, you are likely also aware of how culturally diverse the buyer demographics are. This presents several opportunities to interact with audiences in a meaningful way. One of the most significant audiences is the local Chinese community. However

As affordability continues to be a front-page issue, this month's Trending Topic covers the flurry of new policies being rolled out by the provincial and federal governments. From zoning law changes to allowable rental increases, Brittany Reimer and Suzana Goncalves round up the latest policies and