MLA Canada Presale Report September 2025

September 2025 Presale Report: End of Summer Burnout

“August was extremely quiet in the presale market. With summer coming to a close and the odds of a rate cut climbing for the September meeting, we are optimistic that the Fall will bring more housing activity, specifically in the entry-level resale segment.” — Garde MacDonald, Director of Advisory
The Future of Housing
5 years
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
September 2019 Pre-Sale Real Estate Insights
5 years
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
Understanding the New Burquitlam
5 years
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
What Millenials Want
5 years
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
August Pre-Sale Real Estate Insights
6 years
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
Next New Neighbourhoods – Future Value
6 years
Property buyers today are not only striving to find the perfect home, but also the perfect investment for their future. New home purchasers are looking to balance multiple desires, looking for thriving, high-demand neighbourhoods, that will ultimately allow them to reside in a high-growth community
Rent vs. Owning a Home
6 years
Today’s economy has shaped the upcoming generation’s approach to property hunting. The evident high costs of real estate in many large cities today, has pushed a trend in millennials to rent rather than own. However, buying a home is one of the most remarkable investment’s you will make, and it
July 2019 Pre-Sale Real Estate Insights
6 years
DOWNLOAD THE JULY 2019 PRE-SALE REPORT "The bright spots in the market continues to show us that well-conceived homes priced competitively and providing value to end users in their markets remain active. Developer reputation, location including proximity to transit or arterial routes, and strong