Technology and the Internet have forever transformed how people live their lives, including how we shop for goods such as clothes, food, and even cars. Real estate has also entered the fray where customers can now take virtual home tours, attend live realtor webinars, and look up specific details on

One of the first big decisions a building developer must make is around the main construction material of each project: wood or concrete. Within the Lower Mainland both concrete and wood frame buildings are popular for different uses and in different areas. Wood frame developments accounted for

A New Kind of Urban Sophistication West Coquitlam is a distinct market known for its advantageous proximity to both the west and east of the Lower Mainland. It has become an increasingly popular marketplace for residents looking to stay close to downtown Vancouver while still offering access to rich

Ryan Lalonde Featured on The World of Real Estate Podcast. Listen Here Ryan Lalonde, President at MLA Canada, delves into PropTech and project marketing during his interview on the Real World of Real Estate Podcast with host Gerald Tostowaryk. The podcast focuses on MLA Canada's latest digital

Pre-sale home purchases are an affordable and practical option for those looking to enter the market as first-time buyers or to purchase an investment property. When buying a pre-sale home, the developer will usually request a pre-sale deposit. This deposit secures the property purchase until the

Between conception and completion of a pre-sale building, lengthy processes happen behind the scenes involving the developer and the municipal government working together to get the various stages of construction approved. From zoning to occupancy, here is more information on the various steps a

MLA Canada Presents: MLA Market Meet-Up: The Rise of Rural Markets in BC Date: October 15, 2021 | Time: 9:00 am – 10:15 am Moderator: Ryan Lalonde, President of MLA Canada 2021 continues to shake the foundation of market activity, with record-breaking months, not only in the traditional Vancouver

The Real Estate Intelligent interview series features BC’s most prolific professionals shaping the local real estate industry. AN INTERVIEW WITH JEFF GREIG, DIRECTOR OF ADVISORY AT MLA CANADA Jeff Greig trail-blazes MLA Canada’s Advisory Department with forward-thinking strategies and a finger on

If you’re new to home buying, you’ll need to arm yourself with basic knowledge of mortgages early on. Besides understanding a major life financial decision, it’s vital to learn about how mortgages work in the home buying short term. This allows you to better deal with your mortgage broker and keep