April 7th, 2025
The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) has released its February 2025 housing starts data, providing insight into the state of residential construction across the country. Housing starts are a … [read more]
April 4th, 2025
Spring usually brings a fresh wave of optimism to the real estate market—but this year, the typical momentum is tempered. While some developers are testing the waters with new launches, … [read more]
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April 3rd, 2025
As Canada’s housing market continues to evolve, pre‑construction has emerged as a dynamic niche offering fresh opportunities. In 2025, shifting buyer demographics, regional real estate dynamics, and innovative tech solutions … [read more]
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March 24th, 2025
March 2025 Real Estate Market Insights Welcome to the March 2025 episode of the Presale Pulse, a real estate show brought to you by hosts Suzana Goncalves and Brittany Reimer. … [read more]
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March 19th, 2025
With tariffs threatening to slow down the Canadian economy, it’s hard to dismiss the caution of many would-be homebuyers right now. After all, making a major investment amid such economic … [read more]
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March 19th, 2025
“Developers spent February monitoring the market and making “go or no go” decisions on new projects. With prospects exhibiting continued patience and extreme price sensitivity, the presale market remains stagnant. … [read more]
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March 6th, 2025
The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) recently published its January 2025 housing start data, offering detailed insights into the market. Nationally, housing starts are showing a steady trend; however, … [read more]
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February 25th, 2025
Housing affordability in Canada continues to dominate headlines and political policy alike as we settle into 2025. Though real estate prices appeared to level off as 2024 drew to a … [read more]
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February 24th, 2025
February 2025 Real Estate Market Insights Welcome to the February 2025 episode of the Presale Pulse, a real estate show brought to you by hosts Suzana Goncalves and Brittany Reimer. … [read more]
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February 10th, 2025
Despite what many headlines suggest about entering today’s Canadian condo market, now may be the perfect time to think bigger. It’s no secret that the current new-home market has been … [read more]
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January 29th, 2025
As we step into 2025, Canada’s real estate market faces a landscape shaped by shifting economic policies, evolving immigration targets, and persistent affordability challenges. Stakeholders must prepare for a pivotal … [read more]
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January 28th, 2025
We are excited to present the MLA Intel 2025 report, our annual deep dive into BC’s presale real estate market. This latest edition provides a detailed analysis of last year’s … [read more]
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January 27th, 2025
January 2025 Real Estate Market Insights Welcome to the January 2025 episode of the Presale Pulse, a real estate show brought to you by hosts Suzana Goncalves and Brittany Reimer. … [read more]
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January 20th, 2025
Metro Vancouver’s real estate market has long been defined by its scarcity of land, growing population, and evolving urban landscape. In response, transit-oriented developments (TODs) have emerged as a driving … [read more]
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January 8th, 2025
Sustainability is no longer a niche interest in British Columbia—it has become a defining characteristic of modern homebuilding. As energy costs rise and climate concerns grow, new-build and presale homes … [read more]
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January 6th, 2025
December 2024 Real Estate Market Insights Welcome to the December 2024 episode of the Presale Pulse, a real estate show brought to you by hosts Suzana Goncalves and Brittany Reimer. … [read more]
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December 18th, 2024
“Many developers who began previews in October have decided to put the brakes on launches due to lack of traffic and buyers. Despite this, the seven projects that launched in … [read more]
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December 11th, 2024
November 2024 Real Estate Market Insights Welcome to the November 2024 episode of the Presale Pulse, a real estate show brought to you by hosts Suzana Goncalves and Brittany Reimer. … [read more]
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December 4th, 2024
Rising construction costs are placing new pressures on both current and upcoming projects, demanding adjustments in budgets, timelines, and expected profitability. Investors need to carefully consider how fluctuations in material … [read more]
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November 27th, 2024
The new condo market in Vancouver, and Canada more broadly, is struggling as developers encounter challenging conditions in the form of higher costs and reduced demand. The condo market in … [read more]
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November 13th, 2024
When buying a home, one of the most significant decisions is whether to purchase a newly constructed home or a resale property. Each option has unique advantages and challenges, and … [read more]
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October 28th, 2024
Canada’s housing market continues to face challenges beyond high home prices and interest rates. For both real estate investors and developers, an environment where construction costs are increasing and hidden … [read more]
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