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]
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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October 25th, 2024
October 2024 Real Estate Market Insights Welcome to the October 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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October 24th, 2024
The housing market in Canada continues to show a mixture of growth and decline across various regions and housing types. Housing Starts Data for August 2024 As of September 2024, … [read more]
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October 23rd, 2024
“Other than the Spring, September and October are traditionally the second busiest months of the year for presale. This year is no different, however, activity is largely on the developer … [read more]
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October 22nd, 2024
Unsurprisingly, recent high interest rates have put a real dent in Canada’s new housing starts. In a new bulletin, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) estimates higher interest rates decreased … [read more]
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October 16th, 2024
Investing in pre-construction condos can be a valuable addition to your portfolio, but in Ontario, there are unique financial commitments tied to this type of property investment that need to … [read more]
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October 15th, 2024
As we transition into the busy fall real estate market, the importance of staying informed about key policy updates that could impact the housing landscape is top of mind. Over … [read more]
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October 9th, 2024
With the recent announcement of mortgage reforms and their impacts on pre-construction purchases, now is a good time to consider the benefits of investing in pre-construction properties. Beginning December 15, … [read more]
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October 8th, 2024
On Thursday, Canada Housing and Mortgage Corporation (CMHC) published its bi-annual housing supply report, which focuses on new housing construction trends in Montréal, Ottawa, Toronto, Edmonton, Calgary, and Vancouver. CMHC … [read more]
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