December 2025 Presale Report: Launch Activity Rises, Yet Sales Stay Subdued

“ We are still living through an incredibly slow time in the presale market. Tempo programs are struggling to attract steady traffic and active buyers are feeling empowered to negotiate, which is prolonging buying decisions further. Condo developers see nothing but short-term headwinds that all but
What Informs Housing Affordability?
2 years
THE COMPLEXITY OF HOUSING AFFORDABILITY: PART 1 In a sprawling metropolitan area like Vancouver, the issue of housing affordability has become an increasingly contentious and multi-layered problem for its residents. Against this backdrop, MLA Canada, has undertaken a deep dive investigation into
MLA Black Book – Q1 2023
2 years
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
Housing Market Crunch: Canada's Early Adjuster Advantage
2 years
In countries all around the world, housing sales have cratered as central banks applied some of the harshest monetary policy tightening seen in decades. The Vancouver market was no exception – with resales falling over 34% year-over-year and only stabilizing in recent months as interest rates have
Macroeconomics at Force in the Market Today
2 years
While the real estate market in British Columbia can sometimes appear frustratingly complex, there are always a few significant macroeconomic factors that pull the largest strings and shape the industry’s trajectory most boldly. Whether seeking to build, buy or sell this year, these factors hold the
Fraser Valley April 2023 Pre-Sale Pulse
2 years
April 2023 Fraser Valley Real Estate Market Insights Welcome to the April 2023 Fraser Valley Presale Pulse episode, a real estate show brought to you by hosts Ryan Lalonde and Brittany Reimer. Watch the video to understand the latest macroeconomics, pre-sale, and resale trends over the last 30 days