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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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Examining Approval Timelines and The Impact on Housing Affordability

1 year

In the last few months at MLA Canada, we’ve looked at the housing affordability crisis in Canada knowing that a strong and comprehensive action plan aimed at filling the substantial gap in housing supply is required. A recent survey on municipal land use and regulation executed by the Canada

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August 2023 Pre-Sale Report: Anticipating Fall Releases Amid Summer Slowdown

1 year

"As predicted, a number of projects rushed to release in June before the summer slow down. After hitting a monthly high for released inventory, July saw significantly less product typical of the summer season and August is expected to be similar. Same-month absorptions were a steady 33% considering

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Finding Solutions: How the Small Housing Initiative Can Increase Density to Increase Affordability

1 year

Last month, we looked at the housing affordability issue through the eyes of a developer. Today, we continue the conversation around the complicated and sometimes controversial topic by speaking with Richard Bell, the Chair of the Board at Small Housing B.C. SHBC is a non-profit organization that

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Pre-sale Prosperity: Future-Proofing Interest Rate Amidst Rate Uncertainties

1 year

As the real estate market continues to evolve, the pre-sale market stands out as a beacon of stability and promise. In this article, we delve into the key factors that have fortified the presale market's resilience and explore the reasons behind its expected strength in the upcoming quarters. While

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METRO VANCOUVER MARKET REMAINS FIRM WITH CONTINUING PRICE APPRECIATION AMIDST SUMMER SLOWDOWN

1 year

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MLA Black Book – Q2 2023

1 year

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 pre-sale sales results, including active sub-markets, development and rezoning

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Fraser Valley July 2023 Pre-Sale Pulse

1 year

July 2023 Fraser Valley Real Estate Market Insights Welcome to the July 2023 Fraser Valley Presale Pulse episode, a real estate show brought to you by hosts Suzana Goncalves and Brittany Reimer. Watch the video to understand the latest macroeconomics, pre-sale, and resale trends over the last 30

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Greater Vancouver July 2023 Pre-Sale Pulse

1 year

July 2023 Greater Vancouver Real Estate Market Insights Welcome to the July 2023 episode of the Presale Pulse, a real estate show brought to you by hosts Ryan Lalonde and Suzana Goncalves. Watch the video to understand the latest macroeconomics, pre-sale, and resale trends over the last 30 days

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Emerging Trends in Vancouver West: Opportunities in the Townhouse Market

1 year

Vancouver West's townhome product category has been seeing an impressive upswing over the last quarter. This trend was highlighted by sales activity that saw a staggering 31.9% increase month-over-month in May. It's worth noting that this surge runs contrary to the customary spring market cycle