There’s been a lot of buzz about downsizing in the last few years – when to do it, how to do it, where to do it. Along the way, the term has picked up some negative connotations. It’s often viewed as a step down or a sacrifice. But it doesn’t have to be either. Generally seen as a rite of passage

DOWNLOAD THE OCTOBER 2019 PRE-SALE REPORT "We continue to see increased activity in entry-level and value-driven segments across all product types and in both resale and pre-sale. Ground orientated product in the Fraser Valley continues to perform well while activity for pre-sale concrete inventory

Over one hundred years ago, agriculture made a name for Abbotsford, and it still features prominently in the region’s economy and lifestyle. This pioneering spirit has become a legacy, instilling a sense of innovation, determination, and opportunity. Now the heart of the Fraser Valley, this urban

As lifestyles and technologies rapidly shift, so too do the needs and preferences of homeowners. The features in demand yesterday and today may be obsolete tomorrow, which is why developers and real estate marketers pay close attention to trend forecasts and study homeowner needs. It was only in the

DOWNLOAD THE SEPTEMBER 2019 PRE-SALE REPORT "The resale market is noticeably gaining strength across most major markets. September 2019 saw a 46 per cent increase in sales activity for all product types compared to 2018. This activity on the resale market is typically a precursor to an increase in

Both Coquitlam and Burnaby have seen incredible growth over the decades, with pockets in each city transforming into robust new communities. Burquitlam, also known as West Coquitlam, is one of these new neighbourhoods, and has been on the rise since the Lougheed Highway first paved through the land

Now that the First-Time Home Buyer Incentive has launched as of September 2nd, we can expect more home buyers applying to qualify to reduce their monthly mortgage costs. However, even with the 5% or 10% shared equity mortgage incentive offered by the Government of Canada, there will be a struggle

MLA Canada x World Housing Giving Back Through Real Estate We don’t typically write overly personal messages in this newsfeed but at MLA Canada we are extremely excited about a new partnership with World Housing that deserves special attention. As a company, our mission is to innovate the way the

DOWNLOAD THE AUGUST 2019 PRE-SALE REPORT "MLA Advisory is forcasting over 9,000 new multi-family homes to complete before years end. Although we have seen significant taxes introduced in our market and stricter mortgage regulations not predicted at time of purchase, almost all of these homes were