July 22nd, 2026
Metro Vancouver condo presales have stalled, risking a future housing shortage and higher prices by 2027 and beyond. Metro Vancouver’s presale condo market has slowed sharply in 2026, and the … [read more]
July 15th, 2026
At mid-year 2026, clear themes are emerging in new-home design. Homeowners are prioritizing thoughtful spaces, practical luxury, purposeful design, and experiences that enhance everyday life, both inside and outside the … [read more]
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July 2nd, 2026
Thousands of new condos are not being absorbed by the market, raising questions about supply-demand mismatch and income inequality. According to the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. (CMHC), there were … [read more]
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July 2nd, 2026
June 2026 Real Estate Market Insights Hosts Suzana Goncalves, Brittany Reimer, and Alan He return for the June 2026 edition of The Pulse as they unpack a market that continues … [read more]
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June 25th, 2026
There have been recent upticks, but we’re still not building enough homes to meet set targets. Regulatory red tape, exorbitant taxes, fees and development charges are the main reasons. Canada … [read more]
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June 24th, 2026
New-home design trends are leaning towards smaller, but more personalized spaces, which means paint application and color choices are becoming important tools for homeowners to make a home their own. … [read more]
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June 23rd, 2026
Metro’s new housing supply continues to shift towards higher‑density forms, with apartments accounting for the majority of new starts and completions across the region. That’s according to a new report … [read more]
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June 16th, 2026
With concrete returning to the presale pipeline for the first time this year, buyer urgency has not yet caught up. We continue to see a clear divergence by product type, … [read more]
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June 10th, 2026
If you have been house hunting, you may have noticed that new construction communities seem more visible than they were a decade ago. Since the early 2010s, newly built homes … [read more]
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June 9th, 2026
Scrapping municipal development charges could increase housing starts by as much as 14% in some of Canada’s most expensive housing markets, according to new analysis from Canada Mortgage and Housing … [read more]
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June 5th, 2026
There is a lot to love about the convenience of a digital world, but it’s getting harder to draw boundaries and unplug. Increasingly, that mindset is beginning to influence what … [read more]
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June 2nd, 2026
As summer approaches, interior design trends continue to lean toward warmth, grounded colors and materials, and feel-good living spaces. But a new report suggests that nostalgia, wellness, and design that … [read more]
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June 1st, 2026
Surface upgrades, such as paint, are taking on a larger role in new homes. Rather than committing to permanent structural upgrades, buyers are increasingly drawn to paint’s flexibility and the … [read more]
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May 27th, 2026
After years of all-white kitchens and pared-back minimalism, homeowners are gravitating toward spaces that feel warmer, softer, and a little more personal. In response, there has been a resurgence of … [read more]
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May 26th, 2026
May 2026 Real Estate Market Insights Hosts Suzana Goncalves, Brittany Reimer, and Alan He return for the May 2026 edition of The Pulse as they unpack another spring market defined … [read more]
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May 20th, 2026
Home design has officially gone to the dogs, with clever barkitecture elements that support how pets live, move, rest, and interact with the household each day. Not only is pet … [read more]
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May 12th, 2026
“Amid the Bank of Canada’s fourth consecutive rate hold at 2.25% and continued uncertainty around trade and inflation, both presale and rental markets are seeing a quieter spring for new … [read more]
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May 11th, 2026
Home renovations remain popular, but homeowners are approaching projects more thoughtfully, focusing on features that enhance long-term livability. Today’s homeowners would rather choose carefully and design a forever home than … [read more]
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May 7th, 2026
The housing crisis is no longer an abstract concept. It is very real – and measurable – across the country. The affordability of housing, measured by the ratio of homes … [read more]
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May 4th, 2026
While a brand-new home offers a blank canvas, that openness can be part of the challenge. Choosing the “right” design direction—imagining how a space will actually function day to day, … [read more]
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April 28th, 2026
Planning a new-build or renovation is exciting, but it can also be overwhelming. Today’s homeowners are prioritizing systems that improve efficiency and future-proof their living spaces. This new category of … [read more]
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April 27th, 2026
Consumers are getting clearer about how they want to live at home. Pinterest’s Spring Trend Report for 2026 shows that homeowners are taking steps to create the dream home now, … [read more]
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