March 5th, 2026
Prioritizing Energy Efficiency Sustainable design begins with reducing energy consumption in buildings and public spaces. Architects use strategies such as improved insulation, efficient lighting, and advanced climate control systems to … [read more]
March 4th, 2026
Wellness design is shaping new homes in 2026, featuring wellness kitchens, spa-like bathrooms, enhanced air and water quality, and calming colors. While wellness design tends to spotlight a home’s features, … [read more]
March 4th, 2026
Today, house hunting is driven by more than just the calendar, especially in the new home construction market, where buyers are increasingly focused on finding value and affordability. Builders deliver … [read more]
March 2nd, 2026
“We are starting the year with sluggish activity across both presale and resale markets. Elevated inventory and measured buyer behaviour are reinforcing purchaser negotiating power, though overall market sentiment remains … [read more]
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February 25th, 2026
Investment in building construction increased in BC in December, but one economist says the monthly data is “lumpy” and masks severe weakness in the province’s residential sector. Investment in building … [read more]
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February 18th, 2026
Canada’s housing engine is losing momentum, and CMHC expects that drag on new construction to persist for years – a key risk for anyone betting on supply catching up to … [read more]
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February 17th, 2026
The home buying landscape keeps shifting, and 2026 brings a fresh set of opportunities, and challenges, for anyone looking to make a move. What worked for buyers even five years … [read more]
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February 10th, 2026
As a housing policy and research manager, I spend a lot of time thinking about housing solutions. For several years now, I’ve been using the following catch-phrase as a mantra … [read more]
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February 6th, 2026
We are pleased to present the MLA Intel 2026 report, our annual deep dive into Metro Vancouver’s residential real estate market. This latest edition reflects on the year that was, … [read more]
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February 3rd, 2026
January 2026 Real Estate Market Insights Join hosts Suzana Goncalves and Brittany Reimer for the January 2026 Presale Pulse as they kick off the new year with a look back … [read more]
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January 26th, 2026
Design choices carry more weight for new-build homeowners in 2026, with affordability, the ability to personalize, and lifestyle-focused functionality among key priorities. Here are some of the top interior design … [read more]
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January 21st, 2026
At the outset of 2025, industry experts made clear predictions on what would shape new home design in the months to come. According to the experts, here is how some … [read more]
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January 20th, 2026
“2025 was marked by cautious and constrained activity. Presale launches hit a decade low, comprising mostly wood-frame and townhome developments as investors remained absent and markets with enduser orientated product … [read more]
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January 19th, 2026
It’s a new year, but Canadians are still worried about housing. Meanwhile, the pressure on Prime Minister Mark Carney to remedy the problem is growing. A December 2025 Abacus Data … [read more]
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January 12th, 2026
Vancouver’s resale housing market is being challenged by persistent unaffordability, economic uncertainty, cooling sales activity and diverging price expectations. That’s according to an analysis released Thursday by the Conference Board … [read more]
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January 9th, 2026
Pre-sales in Metro Vancouver have been up and down in 2025. We have seen growing levels of standing inventory as well as a growing number of projects at risk of … [read more]
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January 8th, 2026
Brace yourself. Affordability of housing continues to deteriorate, and latest reports indicate the situation could get worse before it gets better, causing a huge hit to the Canadian economy. Far … [read more]
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January 7th, 2026
We expect 2026 will be a year of many shifts, but the overall theme will be “the way forward” for the preconstruction market. As of Q4-2025, I think the bottom … [read more]
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December 22nd, 2025
December 2025 Real Estate Market Insights Join hosts Suzana Goncalves and Brittany Reimer for the December 2025 Presale Pulse as they unpack a market heading into year-end on pause. From … [read more]
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December 17th, 2025
Jon Bennest is watching Western Canada’s housing market turn a corner, but not in the way many expected. As 2026 approaches, the familiar players are changing, the pressure points are … [read more]
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December 16th, 2025
“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 … [read more]
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December 9th, 2025
We’re seeing a surge in rental supply coming to market, surpassing any point in the last decade, with even more expected to arrive by the end of 2025. That level … [read more]
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