September 10th, 2025
“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 … [read more]
September 3rd, 2025
For buyers and investors alike, preconstruction real estate offers more than just a chance to enter the market before prices rise; it also opens the door to strategic customization. The … [read more]
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August 27th, 2025
A key real estate strategy with the potential to combine capital appreciation, lower entry costs, and flexible timelines is buying early in preconstruction developments. While this approach is not without … [read more]
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August 26th, 2025
Canada’s housing market continued to show resilience in July, as new construction activity picked up across the country. Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. (CMHC) reported that the annual pace of … [read more]
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August 26th, 2025
After years of outsized demand, Metro Vancouver’s presale housing market has slowed to a pace not seen in over a decade. According to real estate sales and marketing company MLA … [read more]
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August 25th, 2025
August 2025 Real Estate Market Insights Step into the August 2025 edition of Presale Pulse, where hosts Suzana Goncalves and Brittany Reimer, joined this month by Okanagan partner Taylor Musseau, … [read more]
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August 18th, 2025
The summer has been very quiet in the presale market. The July 30 interest rate hold by the Bank of Canada added little relief for homebuyers as the promised lower … [read more]
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August 13th, 2025
The presale market across Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley may appear quiet on the surface, but for savvy investors and future homeowners, now could be an ideal time to … [read more]
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August 11th, 2025
July 2025 Real Estate Market Insights Step into the July 2025 edition of Presale Pulse, where hosts Suzana Goncalves and Brittany Reimer provide you with a comprehensive look at where … [read more]
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August 5th, 2025
Pre-construction condo purchases offer investors and homebuyers unique advantages, such as price appreciation before occupancy, modern layouts and extended timelines for financing, but they also come with risks and a … [read more]
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July 24th, 2025
Purchasing pre-construction real estate has become a popular investment strategy in many housing markets across North America. With promises of price appreciation, flexible financing and early access to high-demand developments, … [read more]
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July 23rd, 2025
“As we enter the quieter summer months, the condominium segment of the presale market remains stagnant. The limited number of projects releasing new units are doing so due to impending … [read more]
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July 22nd, 2025
Real estate marketing firms in Vancouver are turning to creative strategies and tech to help them survive a weak presale environment amid industry layoffs, delayed commissions and buyer hesitation. Marketers … [read more]
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July 16th, 2025
After years of low interest rates and frenzied demand from investors and buyers, condo sales are treading water in Canada’s largest metros. In Toronto and Vancouver, condo sales plummeted 75% … [read more]
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July 7th, 2025
Urban housing design is undergoing a significant transformation driven by evolving environmental imperatives, technological advancements, and shifting social expectations. As cities contend with rising populations and climate challenges, new development … [read more]
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July 2nd, 2025
June 2025 Real Estate Market Insights Step into the June edition of Presale Pulse, where hosts Suzana Goncalves and Brittany Reimer deliver expert analysis on the forces shaping real estate … [read more]
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June 16th, 2025
“This Spring presale market was the slowest in recent memory outside of May 2020 during the Covid lockdown. The limited number of projects that launched are ground-oriented and lowrise developments, … [read more]
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June 10th, 2025
“Shadow Inventory” held by developers and not listed on MLS is expected to grow in Metro Vancouver because of a slow market and scuppered sales, says one Realtor. But the … [read more]
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June 9th, 2025
Across Canada, a variety of federal and provincial initiatives help homeowners and developers lower the upfront costs of energy‑efficiency upgrades. By combining interest‑free loans, premium refunds, repayable loans and targeted … [read more]
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June 9th, 2025
With the Bank of Canada announcing that it’s holding its policy interest rate at 2.75%, new and aspiring homebuyers are likely to wonder if this is a good time to … [read more]
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June 9th, 2025
The transformation of the Coquitlam’s North Road corridor is no longer on the horizon, it’s well underway. With 2,673 new homes slated to complete across the city in 2025, this … [read more]
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May 21st, 2025
“Even with the Canadian election resolved, the real estate market continues to be uncertain and exhibit weak metrics. Compared to historical norms, we are seeing about half as many new … [read more]
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